I really thought John Edwards was a good guy. He has such a beautiful family and I loved how he seemed to be standing strong beside his wife through her battle with cancer. He had such wonderful ideas and really seemed like the type of person who would stand up for the little guy against those pathetic and immoral Washington insiders.
John Edwards has now admitted to having an extramarital affair while running for president, saying his family has been aware of the circumstances since 2006. Apparently he isn’t any better than the rest of ‘em.
Put not your trust in princes, nor in the son of man, in whom there is no help. - Psalm 146:3
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You and me both. ~sigh~
Sadly enough, I’m just not shocked anymore to find out about anyone’s adultery. It seems so common place these days… particularly in high profile people. Or maybe we just hear more about them then Joe Sixpack. It’s still sad and my heart goes out to Elizabeth who not only has to deal with the pain of John’s betrayal but deal with the public eye. It has to be so hard to go through and then add complete strangers knowing about it. I feel bad for her.
I don’t know if I’ll ever ‘believe’ in a politician again. They all seem corrupt in at least one way.
I know. I’m freaking heart broken.
This made me so sad.
And! I don’t understand - why do they do it? Why do these politicians risk their careers on a bit of slap and tickle? Ugh!
When I heard this it felt like someone punched me in the stomach. I feel betrayed and I have no real ties to him–I cannot imagine what Elizabeth and their children must be going through. I knew that he was just another politician when I went to his rally and he passed by the group of students I was in to take pictures with a veteran and a woman with a baby (how much more cliche can you get!?!). I kinda feel glad that he didn’t shake my hand now. That would make it even worse I think.