Playing house with Rielle
Overlawyered continues to probe the financial entanglements between “Love Lips’” lover, Rielle Hunter, and John Edwards’ political/legal operatives.
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One of the first rules of investigation…follow the money
Silky should have come clean the first time he admitted this. I’d be willing to bet my paycheck he’s the kids father. give it a few years, and compare pictures, see if they look alike.
now, if some trolls could just say edwards was wrong for this, my day will be complete
B-b-b-b-b-ut Republicans cheat on their wives, too!!
And they’re wrong too.
Difference:
We say its wrong. They say it was wrong for someone else to do it other than their own
Why didn’t he just give her his haircut money? That would hold her up for the month. This guy could have been Vice President of the United States. Dude. Looks like he wasn’t properly vetted. What don’t we know about Obama, that we may find out later?
I know…I was pretending I was a lib for a moment.
I’m going to go shower now.
Ouch, you shut down lgm (and his clones) before they even had the chance to put up a pathetic argument and fail to stay on topic by attempting in vain to play the moral equivalence card while never recognizing the original fault or ever placing blame on their side of the fence.
Zing!
Dont be so hasty. i give it less than 30 minutes and they’ll do it anyway.
It will still be just as ignorant and futile, but they’ll do it anyway.
but zing indeed
Ron, LMAO at that!
But then again, I have a pretty base sense of humor.
Come on, haven’t you people ever met a woman in a New York bar and it ends up with one of your friends buying her a $3 million house in Santa Barbara and giving her $15,000 a month just because? I mean, it all ended in 2006 except for the trips to the Beverly Hilton to see the baby and get political advice from Paris. You people are so suspicious, especially considering this man spent spent his entire adult life helping the downtrodden at only 33% of judgements.
It is impossible to believe that Fred Baron would spend hundreds of thousands of his own dollars on Rielle Hunter and Andrew Young (not Carter’s infamous UN ambassador) without John Edwards knowledge and complicity. First of all, Baron is a trial lawyer and trial lawyers don’t give away their money to two total strangers. Baron did not know either Hunter or Young. Would he really, out of the goodness of his heart, decide to finance Young and Hunter? Wouldn’t he really rather spend his own money on his own family? Or spend it on buying flashy luxury items that trial lawyers love so much? How would Baron even know where to contact Hunter and Young without Edwards telling him how to find them? What would Young and Hunter think when a perfect stranger dials them up and says he want to support their lavish lifestyles? Since Baron is a close friend of Edwards, how likely is it that Baron would undertake such a risky and expensive assignment without telling Edwards about it? And as chummy as Baron was with Edwards, they were not blood relatives and Baron would not spend his own hard earned money on an Edwards’ floozy and an Edward’s fall guy like Young.
“That’s not the John Edwards I know.”
Barack Obama.
Body language observation:
John Edwards is a horrible
laywerliar. He tends to get over dramatic when his denials are false.Take this past month of National Enquirer denials. Whenever asked about the affair, Edwards tended to act perplexed about the question, and then wrinkle his nose like he just smelled a bad diaper while he lied.
In the Nightline interview, Edwards similarly acted perplexed when asked about the money trail. He repeatedly and dismissively waved off the insinuations with his hands and closed his eyes like their was a bad stench in the air.
IMHO, I think this guy is lying about the timeline, the paternity and the money trail.
John Edwards is soon going to give lawyers a bad name.
He was a coiffured fake when he was on the ticket with John Kerry and I was amazed any one took him seriously during this years primaries. Talk about lost sheep.
What it’s cost him to cover his infidelity up would have given his whole home town in North Carolina free haircuts for years.
To think he wanted to lead this country. Wish McCain would play the videos of him getting cornered at the hotel in the men’s room.
That baby is Silky’s. The public spectacle of a positive paternity test would erase Hunter’s meal ticket, so she is keeping the father’s identity “secret” in order to keep cashing in.
The arguement used when Bill Clinton was catting around was: They all do it.
No, they all don’t. In seven years of marriage I’ve never once cheated on my wife.
Even if “they” all did do it, “they” are all wrong.
Has anyone seen Michael Jackson lately?
Silky sure weaves a tangled web! Good thing he’s made a lucrative living off of other people’s suffering. I wonder how all of the medical professionals whose careers and reputations he’s ruined are feeling about now.
Depends what the meaning of “is” is.
Oh, wait! Wrong cheating Democrat lawyer.
First, why would McCain care one way or the other what John Edwards, who was barely a viable candidate 6 months ago, did? How does that help his campaign against Obama?
Second, I really doubt that McCain wishes to bring any attention to issues of infidelity.
Oh and cheating is bad. John Edwards was wrong to do it.
oops…guess I said the wrong thing. Sorry Michelle.
On August 13th, 2008 at 2:37 pm, chapoutier said:
thanks chap
zomg!!!!!1!
Like all other Dem issues that come to light, whether it is _____’s taking bribes, _____’s fraudulent activities, _____’s ethical misconduct, _____’s sex scandals, _____’s influence peddling or anything else you care to name … (fill in your favorite appropriate name for each category) …
The only thing he did wrong was …
HE GOT CAUGHT !!!
I’m just shocked that Silky was cheating with a woman.
Well, what’s interesting to me is how the Mark Foley thing brought down Republican re-election campaigns two years ago. The media made such a spectacle out of the whole thing and proudly slapped themselves on the back for sinking a lot of re-elections and putting the Dems into power.
Now, for those who ask how the Edwards situation can influence an election? Well, let’s see how it plays out for the next few weeks. And whether the MSM will make a media spectacle out of this one.
I am not holding my breath anytime soon.
But the Foley incident did indeed have a trickle down effect.
You’ve got to give the National Enquirer some credit, they were right all along. What other “news” outlets would have pursued this “story” if they were tipped off back in 2006? Probably not many, if any at all.
Everytime I hear Edwards open his mouth with that phoney accent and “Mr Nice Guy” persona, I want to purge my lunch. You’ve made your own bed, sir, have a nice nap.
Could be Odumbo’s baby?
Something tells me that a story about some good old fashioned heterosexual cheating with a person of age doesn’t have quite the legs as one with a closet homosexual preying on teenage boys.
But cheating is wrong. Edwards was wrong.
lol did anyone see hannity put his foot in his mouth last night
http://mydd.com/story/2008/8/13/83254/1276
I don’t know why no one is talking about this: if she claims that the baby belongs to another one of Edwards’ staff, were they having sex with her during the same time period? What times? How long? Is there video?
I don’t see it having much effect. Edwards is toast, but Obama isn’t close to him, and presumably has higher standards. Plenty wrong with his politics (IMO), but hopefully Obama’s family life will be OK.
It’s fun to beat up Edwards, but his poor wife. He should rot.
He probably cheated with a woman, because Ann Coulter called him a f@ggot. Therefore proving he’s not a f@ggot. So, what does that mean…it’s all Ann Coulter’s fault.
lolz! Hey, did you hear the story about how John Edwards cheated on his wife and then tried to lawyer his way
out of taking responsibility for his actions? lolz!
If it was just about cheating I’d say you were right. However there is surely much more to this story that just a short affair in 2006. Edwards and the Dems are praying to Mother Earth that more details don’t start to trickle out. The whole story will be like one of those Mexican novelas, and then we will see a true media spectacle.
nero,
I dont disagree. I think Mcshamnesty doesnt really deserve it either.
cheating is wrong, regardless. but thanks for actually being the first troll to make my prediction come true…i was only off by 10 minutes. That’s not too shabby.
Now, back to topic. Do you believe it was wrong for either of them to do it, or just mccain?
What else could come out, really? That he is the father? I think everyone already assumes that.
JSR, I agree. Plus it’s not as much the cheating as the lying and hypocrisy! And he’s still lying - at this point even if he were to come completely clean, no one would believe him.
chapoutier
Are you suggesting that the NY Time’s innuendos about John McCain having an affair was good journalism and they were purveyors of the truth? Their story had no legs nor any facts to back it up with.
Playing the videos, whether McCain sponsors them or not, will remind people of the hypocrisy of the liberals and their patsies the MSM.
Yes cheating is wrong and we don’t want elected officials with character flaws similar to John Edwards and his ilk.
Remember, this is the most honest and ethical congress yet according to Pelosi. Their “failings” ethically should be pointed out wherever possible since the MSM won’t report it.
…or rather no one in their right mind would believe him!
You win Abstract
well, i was close…he posted exactly 40 minutes after, but…i’ll take it
Looks like John Kerry wasn’t the only one that Edwards was hugging.
True, but without proof there are only speculation and opinion about the whole affair, and this doens’t carry much weight. If it is shown the baby is his would also mean Edwards was cheating on his wife during the campaign, after he supposedly terminated the relationship. Plus the payments. And all the other denials by Edwards and Andy Young and others in his campaign will be shown to be (coordinated?) lies. It really will make quite a story.
No. I am talking about McCain’s relationship with his first wife.
And as for moral equivalence, as abstract is claiming. It is one thing to say that what Edwards did was okay because ______ (republican) did it too. It is entirely another for people, here and elsewhere, to say that what Edwards did makes him unfit as president while at the same time supporting McCain.
I agree with Glenn Beck that the biggest story relating to Edwards infidelity was the refusal of the MSM to out him, which ultimately provided support to Obama. Edwards and Clinton divided up the same constiuency. If Edwards was outted when he should have been, Hillary wins Iowa, not Obama.
Edward bumpersticker:
John Edwards: Keepin’ it Rielle
How about the attempted coverup about the true nature and timing of the relationship, as well as how election funds were illegally used to hush up Ms. Hunter?? How about if SilkyPony was actually cheating while at the same time he was “comforting” his cancer suffering wife.
Cheating while his wife is dying of cancer takes him from “Flawed but lovely haired champion of justice” level down to “Scumbag” level . The misuse of election funds takes him from “Scumbag” to “Felon.”
fair enough.
But i dislike mccain too, and so i have no particular axe to grind.
I dont think anyone who’s up for the election deserve the job.
Everyone with half a brain knows, whether or not they will say it, that he is lying about the timing of the affair and that it continued while Elizabeth was fighting cancer.
Though I had not heard anything about funneling campaign funds. That would be new and fun.
There is absolutely nothing to back up this claim, and in fact a lot of evidence to the contrary. Because of the nature of Iowa’s caucus, there is extensive polling done on “second choices.” Obama drew more of Edward’s people than Hillary did as a second choice.
Wolfson is an idiot.
that is correct….more edwards people went to obama than hillary…but i think a good case would be since hillary had alot of the popular vote, its *possible* it could have swayed people not just in iowa, but other states as well.
alot of interesting conjecture, if we wanted to take the time with it.
abstract and chap, if he had come out with the confession then, he would probably have been the nominee. Like Rush says…for democrats, that is a résumé enhancer.
But I have heard that some Hillary supporters are using it as a reason to keep fighting for the nomination.
According to the Boston Globe via FEC financial filings the Edwards campaign paid Fred Baron a total of $627,928, ostensibly for “campaign costs.” Fred Baron went on to conveniently pay for housing and relocation costs and who knows what else for both Rielle Hunter and Andrew Young the supposed father of the child in question.
What I found telling was that virtually the first words out of Baron’s mouth were “Edwards didn’t know about this arrangement” followed shortly by “I did not use campaign funds”. Riiiight.
Fred Baron was Edwards chief campaign fundraiser and the finance chair of his 2004 election effort.
Gee whiz…good point….if only there were 49 states other than Iowa that were voting as well…….Oh, wait…..
This was the statement I was referring to:
So what exactly is your point? And for what its worth, after Edwards dropped out Obama’s numbers generally went up more that Hillary’s. There is little doubt Obama got most of Edwards’ supporters in and out of Iowa.
LuxEternam. Don’t you mean 56 other states.
The best news here…… Edwards political career is OVER! He will forever be known as the candidate who cheated on his terminally ill wife.
If he attempts to return the practicing law, he will have zero credibility.
And, IF is it found that he misappropriated campaign funds or over-gifted money to Hunter and/or Young, he will no doubt face tax consequences and possible criminal consequences.
I said Elizabeth Edwards wasn’t stupid…I’ll be taking those words back now.
My point being as close as the Democratic nomination was and to some degree still is, that ANY change in roster of candidates could have easily changed any number of variables and led to a Clinton victory as opposed to Obama’s.
Would there have been fewer super delegates leaving Clinton for Obama?
Would women be angered by “another cheating man” and be more inclined to vote for Clinton (supposedly a woman) as opposed to Obama (supposedly a man)?
Too many variables to say either way.
Ron….
ROFL!
Sorry I forgot to check my new
“Barack Obama US Atlas…..now including East & West Dakota, Old Jersey, Mexizona, Really Really North Carolina, Underwater Hawaii and Obamahoma!”
By the way, Fred Baron, Edwards payer of skanks and cronies, is currently a major fundraiser for the Obama campaign:
http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/dn/localnews/columnists/gjeffers/stories/DN-jeffers_13met.ART.State.Edition1.4d6dd7f.html
Ouchie.
Nyah, she’s not stupid. The philandering and lies are the price you pay for the money, fame, power, and money that comes from being married to a sleazy lawyer/DNC all-star.
Just has no self-respect, is all.
If the child salivates at the sound of an ambulance, it is Love Lips baby.
He was here, ready to post.. only killed about 11 minutes to make it ‘look’ like your prediction is off..
Okay, I started the Hillary in Iowa business so beat me up.
The point Glenn Beck was trying to make was that the MSM by refusing to out Edwards in a way provided cover for Obama. I agree with that.
However, even if not true this is yet another example of the MSM’s attempt to manipulate the vote by refusing to cover or pursue a legitimate story. Obama has been the MSM’s choice since the fall of 2007. Their refusal to follow the money in the Edward’s affair is another indication that they no longer are journalists, but advocates.
MSM conduct has bordered on the criminal since at least 2000.
Love Lips Edwards is probably stocking up on the extra heavy duty Rose Law Firm brand shredders.
If I were a betting man, I’d wager that Komrade Bill Klinton will be entering the scene any time now (stage left, of course). I’m sure he wants to feel her pain.
#63 LuxEternam said:
Good point, Lux. Apparently, he is also a good-hearted man who also likes to give millions of dollars of his own money to fellow Edwards campaign staffers who are looking to hide low from the press.
Philanthropy is laudable, but I need more details. Like, where did Baron get the millions that he gave away, and, how was this transaction reported from an IRS perspective?
I’m curious to know how he performed the act without messing up his hair? Did he allow Reille to run her fingers through his hair? If so–the appearance of her hair notwithstanding–is she a good hairdresser? Or did she, or he, have professional hairdressers on standby for emergency grooming after the act?
And why didn’t he make her get an abortion? I thought that was what those people did.
Rielle, honey,
you know what they say,
after you’re ‘little problem’ goes away and LipShitz is free to marry you,
that creates an opening for a new bimbo to come in.
PS, don’t give the kid a sports car-
On August 13th, 2008 at 6:43 pm, psCargile said:
I thought that too, and I wonder why he didn’t use a condom - after all, the Democrats support handing them out to our school kids, so why not dole’em out to their own party members?
Yeah, and if anyone believes ANYTHING that is coming out of Edward’s mouth, then they probably believe that China’s Olympic Team gymnasts are all at least 16 years old, Kerry is a Vietnam war hero, and Pelosi’s book is a best-seller.
Rielle Life..
New reality series coming to FOX this fall..
That’s a fait accompli. And it occurred wayyyyy before Edwards’ time.
Trial lawyers never give away their money to total strangers. First, it is very expensive for a busy trial lawyer’s law firm to maintain an office. There is expensive rent, salaries for junior lawyers, secretaries, investigtaors and huge expenses for expert witnesses. Trial lawyers don’t get paid on a salary basis or on an hourly rate. They are paid on a contingency basis. If the don’t win the lawsuit or settle it, they get nothing. There is also enormous pressure to bring in big cases. Many hours of a trial lawyer’s time is taken up with rejecting weak cases or cases where the plaintiff (person suing) has a bad personality and the trial lawyer does not want him. All good trial lawyers stash away lots of money to maintain their offices when business slows or juries reject their claims. It is therefore impossible to imagine any circumstances where a sophisticated trial lawyer like Fred Baron would give away hundreds of thousands of his own dollars to Hunter and Young, two people that he did not know or care about. Obviously, Edwards funneled money to Baron to pay to Hunter and Young. Edwards does not have to maintain a law office. Baron does. Rest assured that Baron would not spend one plug nickel of his own money on a John Edwards mistress or gopher.
Is it just me or is there an elephant in the room with a big sandwich board painted with these observations? - 1. Large sums of money paid to mistress 2. Mistress declines paternity test 3. Allegations of campaign fund abuse are surfacing 4. Mistress and love child “whisked away” 5. Saying weasel Edwards is the lowest form of evil pond scum insults evil pond scum.
The elephant’s name is… I’m becoming seriously concerned about the life of this woman and her child. Their sudden ‘disappearance’ would be very convenient about now wouldn’t it? Where is she?
You forgot the expense of running shoes for chasing ambulances
Out on a limb here, but nobody, even mickey kaus, has considered the ‘predatory female angle’. Hunter purposely gets pregnant for the purposes of extracting financially from Edwards. It may not even be his kid. So far I have heard anyone follow thru on what other liaisons she had. But so long as the time of conception fits the timeframe she has Edwards in the cage.
* If Hunter knows its not his kid and a paternity test was run the gig is up. That fits why she is refusing one.
* Even if it is Edwards kid that a paternity test confirms that is not to Hunter’s purpose either. Now the finances downshift. It becomes a child support case where the rewards are not as great.
Certainly follow the money. But I would start with Hunter not Edwards. More than one woman has trapped a man into a nice juicy money trap for sex situation.
Add one more to your cozy group of commentators! I am as common as you can get! Well, Excluding Democratics!