Liberty Postings

I think that John Edwards is one of the most disgusting public figures making headlines today, and he certainly has a lot of competition for that title!  I actually have a reaction of physical illness each time that I see a photo of him.  The question is, which of his decisions is the most “scumbag-iest” of them all?

Could it be the choice he made to cheat on his terminally ill wife?  Sure, that definitely qualifies, but it’s not that original.  Plenty of politicians have displayed a lack of loyalty to their sick or disabled spouses.  Yawn.

How about the allegation that he asked his aide to claim paternity of the child he sired while having an affair?  This has potential to win the prize, as it has the “two-for-one” quality.  Not only does he deny his own child, but he attempts to paint his mistress as a plaything who got passed around the campaign staff.  Now we’re talking.

While those first two scumbag moves are definitely quality contenders, Edwards’ actions this week make the others pale in comparison.

First, he admits to being the doting daddy to the almost two-year-old girl, who he hopes will someday understand his decision to publicly deny his association with her until it became necessary to admit that his roaming sperm contributed to her existence.

Then, as quickly as possible, he takes off to the devastated country of Haiti “to help people.”  Pay no attention to the admission of fatherhood I made just a few hours ago.  Look at me unloading water while maintaining a perfectly coiffed hairdo!

Disgusting.  Edwards is now using a tragedy that claimed thousands of lives to distract us from his admission of fathering a child during his affair (oh, and possibly stealing dirty diapers as part of a crazy “switch the DNA” scheme).

“Hi, everyone.  Just down here in Haiti trying to help some of these yucky poor people!  No ulterior motive here!  Did you get a picture?  Did you take it from my good side?”

I am just floored that he is taking advantage of earthquake victims in a pathetic attempt to improve his image.  He is an egomaniac whose world seems to revolve around what is best for him at that particular moment.

Scumbag.