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It never ceases to amaze me how insurance companies can gouge the hell out of its insureds, post multi-billion dollar profits by denying health insurance and raising health insurance costs, and then get suckers to buy onto the purchased (and I do mean bought and paid for) republican soundbite "its all the trial lawyers". If you believe that, you are a fool who gets what they deserve. If you do not realize that this country has been copletely taken over by corporations and their needs to get an ever higher profit margin, you are the moron that scapegoats are designed for.

Early in the presidential race, I determined that John Edwards made more sense than all the other candidates. I am still of that opinion - even more so. But, what is most appealing about him is that I think he has Truman-like integrity. That is rare, and desperately needed!

If you were offended by John's $400 haircut, how do you feel about his 28,000 square foot house. 28,000 square feet!!!!

I don't think he should have to live as if he were poor or middle class, but 28,000 square feet says something that doesn't line up with his message.

Him VOTING FOR THE BANKRUPTCY bill that would make it HARDER FOR THE POOR AND WORKING class to RECOVER should they have to file for bankruptcy doesn't line up with his message about being for the working class.

He knew he was going to run for president again, yet he went to work for a HEDGE FUND group, and then turn around and call them corrupt.

There is something wrong with this guys judgment. I'm just not buying what he is selling.

Here in Texas they passed a law to limit lawsuits for malpractice to a max. of 250K. That was supposed to lower malpractice premiums. Well the insurance premiums went up anyway and the patient now has less protection. The lawyers aren't the problem... Greed is.

Dear John, you are clearly a nice guy who means well.

I'm an Obama guy, but–wow–Edwards has run a great campaign. He makes Clinton's cynical manipulation and arrogance even more apparent. What a contrast!!

Edwards's Healthcare?

And you believe his snake oil of saying that he will end Congress's Healthcare unless they vote to give the American People the same coverage? Pure Demagoguery

Between Hillary-Obama-Edwards, I doubt anyone will vote for a Democrat in 08 or A Republican for that matter.

Besides, What Idiot wants to vote in what will surely be, one way or another, just another rigged Election.

Let's just close the White House and Let Bush Elder and Bill Clinton keep running their CIA Shadow Government.

Interesting post by Tikara, it was a very informative link about the health care system.

We have family that live in Austria and they have a form of universal health care that works very well. Our relatives are always suprised about the high costs that we have had to pay because of the high deductables our employers have forced on us.

Don't belive the scare tactics that the Republican party are throwing out about the high cost and lack of availability of universal health care. If adminisered correctly it can and has worked for years in Europe.

Do some actual research before being led astray by the swift boat tactics of this party.

Trial lawyers are the bane of our society.

Every time the issue of tort reform comes up in Congress, all the legislators (who are overwhelmingly lawyers, also) block any attempt to rein in the system that produces ridiculous awards that lead to guys like Edwards becoming rich at someone else's expense.

Give me a pastor (Huckabee) over a lawyer (the rest of the candidates) any day.

this comes down to simple money management doesnt' it? the lowest income apartments have satellite dishes piled one on top of another against the building; the lowest income people can be seen waiting in long lines at the WalMarts and KMarts of this country. They cram into movie theaters every weekend, buying high-priced goodies and paying full price for the newest release, instead of paying the premium on health care coverage. These are the lower-middle class of America, and they refuse to acknowledge that they CAN afford health care IF they make it a priority. These are the same lower income people clamoring for he "gub'ment" to pay for their health care. I don't buy it.

This poor dumb schmuck just doesn't know when to pack it in. He's only interested in hanging in there in hopes whoever DOES win the nomination will be stupid enough to pick him a a running-mate.

Liston in Vermont said: "Most people can afford movie tickets, a fast food diet, DVDs. Most people have cell phones, pagers, gas-guzzling cars, and are seen shopping in Wal Mart. If they make health insurance their first payment of the month, most people can afford it."

Liston...that is such a simplistic view. Let's not forget that adequate healthcare insurance–is not even provided by MOST emplyers. Even so, for most of the people who are uninsured–it represents over 1/3 of their total monthly income!! Most of these people require 3 paychecks just to pay their rent. What's left goes for food and utilities. Occasional extras come from a second income. You are really out of touch. Do you really believe that No American should have ANY discretionary income? Read more–watch less television–and be more objective rather than making "snap judgements" based on your Wal-Mart shopping trips. America can do better for the poor and low income among us.

http://www.healthcare-now.org/single_payer_faqs.html

Read it. Universal Health Care isn't the monster you think it will be. You already pay for it, just odds are you'll never get to use it. I pay my taxes, I cut costs in my home, but I have a disabled husband who doesn't get benefits, because he's not concidered disabled by my state can't get medicaid (which is for the poor and finacially he can get it)yet I still have to pay for the program out of my taxes. All universal health care would do is make it so that everyone can get thoose benefits, and yes you would pay taxes at about 2% and your employer at 7%, but this would be cheaper that EITHER pay now, you wouldn't have any co-pay, deductible, or any out of pocket expense, because the cost is spread out it would be cheaper than what we have now.
This wouldn't be free, it isn't socialized, you would go to the same doctors you see now, you wouldn't have the months of wait everybody thinks, and since everybody would be covered we'd have a healthier country, which is a more productive country.

John Edward would require that we pay the corrupt health insurance companies to NOT give us health care. He's an insurance salesman.

Stop the spread of socialism!

Somehow comparing anyone to Al Gore is an insult to that person. I don't remember Al Gore spouting anything about global warming when he was the Vice. There was considerable hot air whenever he spoke however.

John Boy wants to regulate and run the very industry he made his millions from as a lawyer. I suspect they will welcome him with open arms.

Sure they will..............

“When are we going to stop letting drug companies, insurance companies and their lobbyists run this country?”

Next time you look at your insurance bill (whether its auto home or health) and ask why its so high....then realize that there are hundreds of John Edwards out there suing them on a daily basis....the money comes from somewhere....guess where...yep....you....and I love watching the Democrats touting the universal healthcare...and its just "free" – it WILL come at a price...high taxes and poor quality government run healthcare....and better yet...no tort reform will be put in place....so...lawyers will continue to sue....and costs will increase...along with taxes...amazing huh?? (I hope this isn't news to anyone)

Honestly, I forgot he was in the race. He and fans are so annoying. His basic message is look at me....I'm a rabid dog with nice hair.

As a populist my own self, John Edwards is quite inspiring. I supported him at first, even contributing. The story about his haircut just pissed me off! I am however listening again and I like what he says. Will he get a chance past Iowa? I sure hope so. Bidden also. I would vote for him as president or support any ticket with him as VP.

Edwards would make a GOOD President.

We will stop the insanity and take our country back for the WORKING PEOPLE when we elect you as our next president.

GO JOHN GO...We're behind you all the way to OUR White House!

I'd like to know how many millions of dollars Mr. Edwards has made off the wins of medical lawsuits that help propel the skyrocketing costs of health care in this country. Seeing this ad while knowing how he's become STINKING rich (while bashing the rich and cheerleading for the poor) off of medical insurance money just makes me nauseous!

The government is not responsible for paying for health care for Americans, nor for providing it. That's not a function of the government.

As recent head to head polls have indicated, John Edwards fairs the best at beating each and everyone of the Republic Party candidates, and is the best chance this nation has in returning the White House back to the citizens, and not the corporate special interests, of this great nation!

Edwards in 2008!

Most people can afford movie tickets, a fast food diet, DVDs. Most people have cell phones, pagers, gas-guzzling cars, and are seen shopping in Wal Mart. If they make health insurance their first payment of the month, most people can afford it.

"Ready for my closeup, Mr. DeMille"

I believe John Edwards is the next Al Gore. Edwards can do for the US healthcare system what Al gore has done and is doing for the environment.

A lot of people had buyers remorse in 2000, after they had voted for Bush instead of Gore. Their answer was (at that time) "I like him but there is just something, ...I dont know".

That is exactly what people say about John Edwards today, "I like him but there is just something, ...I dont know".

Just remember 2000.

I hope we are all waking up out of ether we've been in in the past few years and do the correct choice this time.

Best debater yesterday in Des Moines bar none. He also has the best ideas on how to lead this nation back to prominence. Keep fighting, John! We've got your back! Don't let Hillary accuse you of using drugs, like she did to Obama!