john edwards

I have learned two great lessons--that there will always be heartache and struggle, and that people of strong will can make a difference. One is a sad lesson; the other is inspiring. I choose to to be inspired.

John Edwards

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Fernanda Fronza says:

beauiful B&w
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

Red Label says:

This is so JFK!

We need a democrat again, so I can go back to the US after 6 years!
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

denonville says:

nice black and white.. saw your photo blogged here:
rossdouthat.theatlantic.com/archives/2007/12/ edwards_the_...
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

alexdecarvalho says:

@*denonville* thanks for the comments and for the link to the blog post; unfortunately, Ross Douthat from the Atlantic Monthly disagrees with Edwards' politics.
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

StarrGazr says:

What a fabulous composition. I love the angle. It shows him in a much more human light than most other photos do.
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

zenera says:

So masterful Alex, bravo*
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

~Michelle Greene Wheeler's Appalachian Portraits says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called ~*People Pics That *WoW* Us*~, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

Ethan Bloch says:

Thanks for the great photo and use of a CC License.

This photograph was recently featured in an episode of 60 Seconds, which can be found here: www.opensermo.com/2008/01/31/super-tuesday/

Cheers. Ethan
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

addison2 says:

Lovely portrait of a lovely person.
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

Kevitivity says:

The story of how this man had a sexual affair while his wife was dying with cancer possibly the most disgusting story I have ever heard. What a piece of human filth. Sleazy beyond belief.
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

alexdecarvalho says:

@Kevitivity I don't share your viewpoint. Quite frankly, his private life is none of my concern or business.
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

MotorHolio says:

His private life may not be your concern, but it is an indicator of the type of internal landscape Edwards occupies. And it is a landscape devoid of moral waypoints. He said himself that he deserves scorn because of his actions. I certainly agree. Or to look at it another way, he was doing to Lisa Druck exactly what he planned to do to the country.
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

alexdecarvalho says:

@MotorHolio What he did was inexcusable and apparently he's been up front and honest with his wife about it. It is up to them to resolve it and he will obviously and rightfully pay a heavy political price. As you say, he himself has said it.

But you also state that his moral landscape is devoid of moral waypoints? Are we talking about the same man who fought for the poor during his campaign? He shifted the debate in a positive way to draw attention to the economic plight of tens of millions of Americans without jobs, health care ... or homes. Is that what you call being devoid of a moral waypoint?

And now, while we're all focused on the cultural issue of his cheating, in a "media-hyped, celebrity entertainment news" kind of way, we're being distracted from the economic issues we should be addressing as a nation.

That is why his private life is of none of my concern. He's no longer a contender in these elections and we have more pressing issues to deal with. That is what I choose to spend my time thinking about.

Your last sentence is spiteful.
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

Kevitivity says:

He betrayed his wife, his family and his supporters. The fact that his wife was dieing of cancer WHILE he was doing this... I don't have the words. This slime was running for election while this was going on so he actually could have completely sunk the democratic party. I think it's clear to most people that this man is nothing more than a shyster lawyer. Smooth as silk but corrupt to the core.

In terns of the economy, which has it's own highs and lows naturally, the best thing a government can do is keep it's hands off. The last thing we need are tax and spend liberals who govern as if we all need the government to wipe our ass for us.

Liberal politics are pretty sick, but not as sick as this turd.
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

alexdecarvalho says:

@Kevitivity Tax and spend? Hell Yeah! "Taxing and spending is what advanced, industrialized countries do. And they do it to promote equitable societies.

Yes, tax the rich and big corporations and spend it on the rest of America: Let’s spend it on healthcare for all, on decent schools for our kids, on environmental protections, on a consumer products safety commission, on universal pre-school, on a cure for AIDS and, most of all, let’s tax and spend to develop paths to peace."

Not paths to war as the current administration has done. How much have we spent on this war again? And exactly how are you planning to pay for it?

The fact is, I don't trust you to make the right choices when spending your own money, just as you shouldn't trust me with mine. That's why there's a common pool of money to do the right thing ... paid for by taxes.

Good luck to you.
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

Kevitivity says:

Schools are paid for by the states, not the fed. It's important you know and understand this. States rights are too significant to ignore if you are someone who respects the constitution.

alexdecarvalho said "The fact is, I don't trust you to make the right choices when spending your own money, just as you shouldn't trust me with mine. That's why there's a common pool of money to do the right thing ... paid for by taxes."

Wow, Alex. I have never heard a more anti-capitalist statement... And on Flickr (a shining example of capitalism) of all places. You will ALWAYS be able to spend your own money better than then government can! (It's called choice) Thats sort of a universal truth - but you exemplify the liberal mindset, "people are not smart enough to make their own decisions."

There was a time when Democrats (like JFK for example, a hero of mine) spoke of things like "self respect", "self reliance", and most impotently, "self determination". As you have explained, we all need a massive, ever expanding "government" to control our every move.
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

alexdecarvalho says:

@kevitivity I understand states are important. I fail to see how I put that into question. The point is, schools are paid for by our tax money, even if they're paid for by the states.

How is what I said anti-capitalist? Did you hear me say we should be taxed at 100%? I know I can spend my money better than the government. But it's our duty as citizens to pay money into a collective pool that's used to make everyone's lives better. I would rather have police, firemen, waste management, roadworks, public schools, and so on, paid for by tax money, rather than as private enterprises. Do you agree with that? If you do, does that make you anti-capitalist?

Did Ken Lay spend his money better than the government when he bought 5 houses with his $50M income? What if everybody did the same? As individuals, we would be making selfish choices that are good for us. But there's a limit beyond which the objectivist philosophy fails.

Help me understand why you feel the need to label people? Try debating the issues without labeling them right or left, liberal or conservative, capitalist or socialist. I think you will find many people who lean towards one side on some issues, and the other side on others. People are far more complex than a two-party system would lead you to believe.

Since you indicated that you respect our constitution, how do you feel about losing your civil liberties? From what I see, we have never experienced such a high amount of spending (highest deficit ever) and control of our every move, as under the current administration, which, as you know, is not liberal.
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

Kevitivity says:

What a slimy piece of crap this class baiting lib is. This creep makes my skin crawl.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

alexdecarvalho says:

@ketivity You've made yourself loud and clear and there's no need to come by here anymore.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

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