Originally Posted By onlyme Well,,,,yes, If my wife implored me to continue on and told me to 'do it for her', of course I would. Although, I don't know how much of my 'heart' would be in it. But, I'd continue until things got really bad. But, no matter what she said, I wouldn't be making a speech in Cucamonga if she was in her 'final stages'.
Originally Posted By Dabob2 <Thats what he told folks he would do> I don't remember reading him saying that. Can you show a link? I agree with those who say it really seems more like HER decision than his - I think if she had asked him to drop out, he would have, but she really does believe he's the best man for the job (I don't know if I agree, but it's kind of touching that she believes it), and should carry on. I've also heard various doctors the past couple of days on the news shows saying that although this is termed "terminal" and will ultimately probably be the thing that takes her life, these days she could survive 20 years with it. If that's the case, I don't see anything wrong with continuing the campaign, and IF the cancer becomes more aggressive, reassessing at that time - no sense in assuming the worst will happen.
Originally Posted By Little_Ol_Lady I dont like those cancers because they hurt us and i dont like that jon Edwards cndidate himself. that mr edwards is slippery and slimy more than a trout fish out of the water and in my little frale hands.
Originally Posted By Little_Ol_Lady i want the braok bin Bamma to woop his southern boy but from here to atlanta That black man is one sxy fello and i will meet him before i pass and join my good husband
Originally Posted By gadzuux I've missed the haiku and welcome the hark to the moments previous rekindle the flame.
Originally Posted By disneydad109 Dear Dabob2 I am sorry but I don't know how to "link" things on a computer. He was asked twice here locally (in North Carolina) while running for VP and He stated both times that if his poor wife had a relapse he would drop out. In all fairness he may have only been talking about that time and not for all times.
Originally Posted By jonvn In fairness, it's not your concern. As I said, I've been reading here and there, and what's being said is that his continuing to run like this is the best thing for his wife. And 20 years can be how long she has to live with this. She's likely around 55 or so. So she will probably live a typical full lifespan. Medicine has done a lot with many cancers, if caught early and treated properly. It is not just an automatic death sentence. The worst thing to do if you do get it is to ignore it or sit around and think that you should just sit and home and wait to die. Because if you do, that's just what will happen.
Originally Posted By jonvn Actually, it's a discussion board. We express opinions. Trying to suggest what others should do in their personal live is really not any of your concern. It's a personal decision and it's really nobody's business.
Originally Posted By disneydad109 ok , than I think your opinions are of no concern to anyone. Thanks for clearing that up for me.
Originally Posted By jonvn Glad to be of service. Anything else you wish to opine on? Do you think I should do something else with anyone else's medical situation, or do you only have opinions for John Edwards?
Originally Posted By disneydad109 I don't give hoot about John Edwards cause he didn't give a hoot about NC while he had his long years service in DC.
Originally Posted By jonvn Then perhaps you shouldn't be trying to dictate how he handles an illness in his family.
Originally Posted By Dabob2 <Dear Dabob2 I am sorry but I don't know how to "link" things on a computer.> It's easy. You just find the article in which he said what he said, and copy the URL (http address) into your post here. <He was asked twice here locally (in North Carolina) while running for VP and He stated both times that if his poor wife had a relapse he would drop out. In all fairness he may have only been talking about that time and not for all times.> Well yes. Remember also that in 2004 he was referring to her breast cancer. This one is different. And it's important to remember that cancer these days isn't as simple as "you have it" vs. "you don't have it." Some cancers can be treated very effectively and the patient can live a long time, even if it eventually takes them. So even if he said he'd drop out in 2004 if her breast cancer came back, it's not really fair to insist he view a different situation in the same way. Also, having seen more of Mrs. Edwards over the weekend, it's even more clear that this was very much her decision.
Originally Posted By RoadTrip To try and hold a person to something he said in response to a very personal and emotional experience is about as mean-spirited as you can get. It just ain't the same as expecting someone to stick to a "no new taxes" pledge.
Originally Posted By disneydad109 Dabob2 & Roadtrip , Thats what I was attempting to get across. I don't know what that other jerk was talking about.I didn't like JE as MY senator and I don't trust him in a higher office. Now I am really out of here. ZOOOOOOOOOM
