Johnny, Johnny, Johnny, still thinking your boyish charm, money and power make you different from us. Mug shots are supposed to be about shame: A mug shot all over the internet is the 21st century equivalent to being put on public display in the stocks.
We're not exactly sure what you did to get arrested because we don't care.
We DO care that, once again, a powerful, privileged man thinks he can do whatever he wants because it's his right.
And we're calling you on it. Grow up.
Dude, like all the politician boys-will-be-boys in the news, you've also exercised your right to profoundly disappoint the people who worked so hard to make you who you are.
Thousands of people have taken precious hours volunteering for you. They've gladly handed you millions of dollars to represent them. They've driven millions of miles proudly displaying your name on their bumper stickers. And they've braved dreadful November weather to vote for you.
Let's not forget your parents. They were humble people who clearly did many things very right to make you capable of rising to the upper crust of our country.
Let's not forget your kids, who love you and look up to you as their role model.
Your continued selfish behavior has shamed every single one of these people. You've made fools of them for giving you their time and money and worst of all, their belief in you.
So do you look sorry? No, you look styled and spray tanned. And a little smug.
People in power, think! You've got the greatest good. You've got influence. People listen to you. As moms of teenagers, we know just how rare and precious that is.
You could use your influence to inspire people to do great things. You could motivate millions of people to do small things to make a real difference. You could energize millions to actively volunteer their time not to elect people who will let them down, but to lift up others. Helping humanity: This could be your historic legacy.
Instead, you've made your legacy one of cheating on your terminally ill wife and now, yet another former Senator breaking the law. Remember, John? We elected you many times over to uphold the law.
So, Senator Edwards, and all those just like you who are in the news, next time you look in the mirror to touch up your hairspray, look into your eyes and see who we see.
And hopefully, you can inspire yourself to make the world a better place, starting with yourself.
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Amen. Preach it, sister.
He's such a d-bag. I'm ashamed that I ever believed in him.
I just can't help but think of what his wife must have gone through during her last few years of life. It's so sad. He's really pitiful. Don't know what else to say!
I just can't help but think of what his wife must have gone through during her last few years of life. It's so sad. He's really pitiful. Don't know what else to say!