Fmr. Sen. John Edwards admits to having affair in 2006 - Page 4

scaeagles · 08-08-2008, 04:13 PM

Ah. Putz.

But, I suppose we could all just say these are personal matters and it should only be between them and their families.

Nah, can't do that. They're all putzes.

Alex · 08-08-2008, 04:16 PM

I actually don't much care about the affairs themselves. Like I've said, it is more that the circumstances of them call into question their current decision making priorities.

McCain's affair happened while he was a private citizen (and not long after spending five years in a prisoner of war camp). Not good, but I completely don't care (and his ex-wife is actually somewhat supportive of him and they remain on good terms). If he is now, while running for president cheating on Cindy McCain then I'll care in that way.

John Edwards private citizen, I don't give a damn who he's doing. John Edwards presidential aspirant I do care to the degree that it shows such poor judgment in relation to the goal sought.

Tenigma · 08-08-2008, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex

McCain's affair happened while he was a private citizen (and not long after spending five years in a prisoner of war camp). Not good, but I completely don't care (and his ex-wife is actually somewhat supportive of him and they remain on good terms). If he is now, while running for president cheating on Cindy McCain then I'll care in that way.

I don't know how you define "not long after"--McCain had started having affairs not long after his return, but if I recall correctly there were about 15-20 years between the time he returned home, and the time he started having his affair with the current Mrs.

I don't really care, either, that it was an adulterous relationship.

I think what eats my craw though, is Mrs. McCain's stubborn refusal to discuss financial matters. The two of them file their taxes independently but I highly doubt they don't co-mingle their home finances in some way. That they refuse to file jointly, that they won't release their tax records, I don't like that. Cindy McCain says she is a private citizen who shouldn't have to release her tax records, but if she's going on the campaign trail with him and stumping for him, then I say it should be an open book.

That tells me something about John McCain as a person. If he can't get his home financial situation straightened out I hardly doubt he could handle the country's. He needs to have people whisper into his ear, as it is. The man is 72, for god sakes. He probably forgets his glasses are on top of his head.

Alex · 08-08-2008, 04:32 PM

Yes, I had misremembered the timeline on when he started dating Cindy. Regardless it was still while he held no position of public trust or confidence (other than being a military officer) and he wasn't seeking one. So I don't care.

I also don't care about the tax releases because I don't think JOHN McCain should have to release them (or be pressured into it by the press). I don't see how not releasing those records is any indication that he doesn't have his home financial situation straightened out.

08-08-2008, 04:13 PM	#1
scaeagles I LIKE! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,819	Ah. Putz. But, I suppose we could all just say these are personal matters and it should only be between them and their families. Nah, can't do that. They're all putzes.
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08-08-2008, 04:16 PM	#2
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	I actually don't much care about the affairs themselves. Like I've said, it is more that the circumstances of them call into question their current decision making priorities. McCain's affair happened while he was a private citizen (and not long after spending five years in a prisoner of war camp). Not good, but I completely don't care (and his ex-wife is actually somewhat supportive of him and they remain on good terms). If he is now, while running for president cheating on Cindy McCain then I'll care in that way. John Edwards private citizen, I don't give a damn who he's doing. John Edwards presidential aspirant I do care to the degree that it shows such poor judgment in relation to the goal sought.
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08-08-2008, 04:32 PM	#4
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	Yes, I had misremembered the timeline on when he started dating Cindy. Regardless it was still while he held no position of public trust or confidence (other than being a military officer) and he wasn't seeking one. So I don't care. I also don't care about the tax releases because I don't think JOHN McCain should have to release them (or be pressured into it by the press). I don't see how not releasing those records is any indication that he doesn't have his home financial situation straightened out.
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