The Truth

BY: DR. FOREST LEWIS

Prior to becoming a clinical psychologist, I worked as a broadcast journalist. I had the good fortune to interview such luminaries as Presidents, Reagan, Carter, and Gerald Ford. I also interviewed the former Secretary of State, Dr. Henry Kissinger, and the late Vice-President and New York Governor, Nelson Rockefeller

Being an old time journalist, I was taught to go beyond the rudiments of journalism:unlike today's "Divas and Superstars Of Journalism."  Not only was I taught how to write in a clear and concise manner: I was also taught how to use use my voice, paying close attention to my diction and enunciation.

I was also taught how to read body language. Perhaps most importantly, I was taught how to spot "A Phoney Politician." Carter was the biggest phoney of the aformentioned Presidents. If you look deep into this man's eyes, you can see that he is not genuine. You can also feel the weakness of Jimmy Carter. He would later demonstrate his weakness in an ample way during the Iran crisis.

We now come to John Edwards, or as he is affectionately called by some, "The Breck Girl." Apparently, he received this "Pet" name because he spends an inordinate amount of time in front of the mirror preening, "Like A Female."

Edwards is attempting to sell the American people on the notion that he loves his country, and he wants to give up his valuable time, "Serving As Our Next President." I can't comment on his thoughts concerning America, however, I can say that it is my opinion that this guy is as phoney as they come.

I have written in the past that my heart goes out to his wife, Elizabeth Edwards. This brave woman is battling incurable cancer. This disease has now metastasized in Mrs. Edwards body. Anyone with heart, would feel nothing but great empathy for this courageous woman. However, her husband, well, this character is a totally different story.

The socialist press has had nothing short of a "love in" with the Edwards since it was announced that her cancer had returned. For reasons that God only knows, the Edwards had to go before television cameras last week to make their announcement to the public. There was nothing in either's affect that moved me "To Tears." Oh, I don't doubt that Mrs. Edwards will succumb to her disease one day. But guess what, "You Will Also Die One Day." You may even die before Elizabeth Edwards. So, why the need for the Edwards to do what they did? To enlighten us about cancer? Maybe you are like me, I don't need a lesson on cancer from the Edwards. I have experienced this disease first hand, through the death of my maternal grandmother.

Therefore, contrary to what democrat strategist Bob Schrum says, the Edwards discussing the issue of cancer will "not make Americans more aware of this disease." I thought that Schrum's comments were very condescending to the American people. But, what else is new? The man is a democrat!

Meantime, the socialist press has tip-toed around the question of whether the Edwards are playing "Politics." I believe that Elizabeth Edwards loves her husband with all of her heart. I also believe that she will do anything in the world for this man: and that includes being duped into pulling at the heart strings of Americans. Remember, John Edwards is a crafty trial lawyer. He made his fortune, "Suing Insurance Companies." In some of the cases that he represented, Edwards "spoke for the deceased victims," during his closing arguments. Yeah, this scoundrel is a convincing man. The question is, did he convince his wife to make her announcement on national television for partisan political reasons? I truly hope not.

In a column last week, I questioned why didn't Edwards quit the campaign in order to stay at home with his wife. Conservative commentator, Laura Ingraham, a cancer survivor herself, wondered, why should Edwards stay at home? Ms. Ingraham added that when she was battling for her life, she went to work everyday. Well Laura, John Edwards is independently weathy. I doubt if he will ever spend all of the money that he has amassed, during his lifetime. And I doubt if Ms. Ingraham is independently wealthy. 

In all fairness to Ms. Ingraham, she said that she went to work--because her work helped her to stay sane. I doubt if John Edwards has to stay on the campaign trail in order to maintain his sanity. If that is the case, what will he do once he is ousted from the race? I'd suggest that he be placed on suicide watch.

 John Edwards is a true solid gold phoney.  Edwards says he wants to "Serve His Country As President." I'll tell you something, if this guy is elected President, we are in for a long, bumpy ride. Here are some facts on John Edwards that the socialist press will not tell you about.

His liberal interest group rating for 2003 was pegged at 94.5%. That rating moved John Edwards ahead of such socialist democrats like, Ted Kennedy and Barbara Boxer. Now, that should tell you something about Edwards. If you can be a bigger liberal than Kennedy or Boxer, then America, you should be scared, very scared. 

During the 108th Congress, which was in 2004, Edwards cast votes for the following:

* Reauthorization of the assault weapons ban

* To restore pay as you go rules, which would create a 60-vote point of order against any direct spending or revenue legislation that would increase the on budget deficit or cause an on budget deficit. Tax cuts and new entitlement spending would have to be offset with revenue increases or spending cuts

* Single victim version of unborn victims of violence act

* Against final passage of unborn victims of violence act

Liberal John Edwards record also shows that he voted for, (1) McCain/Feingold campaign finance bill, (2) He voted against repealing the marriage penalty tax law, (3) Edwards voted for abortion rights, (4) He voted against banning partial birth abortions, (5) John Edwards voted against reducing federal taxes, and finally, (6) Liberal John Edwards voted in favor of dismissing impeachment charges against one, William Jefferson Clinton.

What have we learned about John Edwards? For one, he is a tax and spend liberal. This means if Edwards is elected, he will do what democrats are good at, "Taking Our Money." We have also learned that this man is not a big fan of the middle class. Finally, we have learned that Edwards is a proponent of squashing free speech. This is what McCain/Feingold is all about.

A footnote: John Edwards is not a supporter of the 2nd Amendment. And he is no friend of our men and women in uniform.

America, we can do better than, "John Edwards."

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