Reply #152: But isn't rags to riches supposed to be the American Dream? [View All]

Edwards is a poor kid made good who hasn't forgotten where he came from. And he's doing the American thing. Giving back for what he received by pursuing public service.

Some poor kids who grew up and became rich people never forget where they came from. Others run away from it and pretend their past never existed. I often cite Tip O'Neil and Ronald Reagan as examples of the two extremes.

Edwards and Kucinich are both poor kids with good memories. Edwards did better than Kucinich, but both want to give back.

And if at the end of the day Edwards returns to a large compound instead of a trailer park, I'm not going to fault him for that. The fact is that instead of spending his days counting his money, making deals, and making more money (a characteristic revered among Republicans, who get a free pass on such things), John Edwards is criss-crossing the country (on public financing) delivering a message of hope to help make America a better place.