What's John's stance on the 2nd ammendment and healthcare?
Let's see...Liberal...so I bet he wants to take away my shotgun and force me to pay for Mexican immigrants to have free healthcare by raising the hell out of taxes.
Voters in Iowa and NH - can't you people see this IS THE REAL GUY FOR THE JOB!!!! FORGET ABOUT OBAMA AND HILLARY, they are great people BUT THEY WILL LOOSE, THEY ARE NOT GONNA BE ABLE TO PICK SOUTHERN VOTES.
if you wanna win in 2008 and have a democrat in the White House John Edwards is the MAN!
Universal health care... we need to sacrifice our pride and borrow some socialism. Unfortunately, most Americans think communism is socialism and think of China & Russia, when what should come to mind is Sweden and The Netherlands - imperfect countries, but we shouldn't be afraid to borrow bits and pieces from others. "Pride cometh before the fall"
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I recommend everyone watch Michael Moore's "Sicko."
He prefaces the movie by saying: "This isn't about the 60 million people who don't have health insurance, but about those who are "covered" by health insurance"
Yes, you'll be taxed euro style but you wont have to pay for insurance so it wont be that dad. And yes, Edwards is more intelligent and capable than President Bush, Giuliani, Thompson and Romney. They are wannabe cowboys that have never been in a bar fight.
If it fails, we'll get back to the traditional system, period. Why not give it a try? Security is also socialized in the US (police, fbi, cia, coasts guard,... all paid with taxpayer money), and I don't see anybody complaining about it. After all, many more people die of deficient health care than of terrorist attacks.
You don't see people complaining about social security? How long have you been watching politics? Furthermore, liberals do nothing BUT complain about the military. Come on now.
and when was the last time you heard anyone call their insurance carrier to ask if they could have a fire dept come and put out the flames of their burning home? You call 911 not 1-800-insurance and dial a million buttons b4 reaching someone, only to be placed on hold for 20 min? and yes, I do have insurance. I only want others to have it too. I know, it seems crazy.
So why do you think it's beyond others' ability to get insurance as you have? Don't you think that's their responsibility? Are people supposed to be responsible for their own lives?
Millions will have the money to buy their own health insurance, if their career opportunities including paid retraining offered by corporations are not relocated through off shoring and outsourcing.
Millions don't have health insurance basically because good jobs are being relocated, skilled employment is being moved out.
Treasury has been running outrageously deficit.
How do we expect the government to pay for forty million uninsured?
The same idiots who complain about paying higher taxes for Universal Health Care are the same people who vote republican and happily trade personal freedoms for a feeling of security that doesn't exist.
Try going without healhcare for 3 years. The people who are trying to help themselves can not afford insurance. The people who refuse to look for work and and receive support by the taxpayers receive EVERYTHING for FREE. We need someone who can get afforable health care for ALL Americans. I believe John Edwards can do this.
This idiot supports MANDATORY doctor visits. He actually wants the government to compel you to visit the doctor. Are people supposed to be responsible for ANYTHING in their own lives?? Disgusting.
He talks about her getting what she is "entitled to". No one is entitled to anything. You should earn what you have or need. That is exactly what's wrong with the rich in this country. They preach to the poor and middle class as if they really care about them. Its all about power. Don't let any of them fool you. They care less about the voters than they do for their pets.
Google for U.S. Rep. Brian Baird, or Michael O'Hanlon and Kenneth Pollack reports. These democrats just came from Iraq and are telling us that the surge is working.
Democrats must put their politics aside and support our troops towards victory. What is their excuse to betray the troops now?
The health care system in the US is a travesty. It needs to be scrapped and rebuilt in such a way that EVERYONE is included, and so that treatment for diseases that are epidemic, including cancer, are covered. I've never been in this woman's income bracket - I have about $6400 in my IRA. I can't put my kids through college. And I do NOT have the antagonism against her needs that many of you have.
Health care wouldn't be so expensive if there weren't two people lobbying for drug co. for every representative in Congress! If Republicans had not let drug companies WRITE the Medicare Bill. This is corporate welfare! Corporations talk big about free enterprise but they suck at the public teat just like everybody else; except their takings are bigger! This is the ONLY supposedly first rate country in the world that doesn't have comprehensive medical coverage for citizens.
What can you do for me? Why should I take responsibility for my own life? Why can't we make some one else pay for my poor decisions in life. Maybe Health care would not be so expensive if ambulance chaseing lawyers would not be getting rich off others misery which in turn raises everyones health care cost.
I don't know why the Edwards campaign is sending this video around? Maybe it's because they are getting positive feedback. I hope so. I don't see how it does much to help John Edwards.
This woman's story is why I support John Edwards. We need Universal Health Care for every single American. And if you don't think so because you already have great insurance through your employer, I hope to God that you never lose the job through which you get your health insurance. Try making $1500/month COBRA payments on unemployment. Most Americans are but a paycheck away from medical and financial catastrophe.
The Religious-Right wants to dismantle "government" and reduce Americaso to a fuedal state run by wealthy, religious wing nuts, the "cafeteria Christians" who pick and choose their scriptures to support those now destroying both the Constitution and the tax-supported infrastructure which affords ALL people the RIGHT to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. John Edwards offers hope. The Religious Right and the Neo-Cons offer suppression, fascism, and the destruction of a free nation.
Socking it again to the taxpayer? How is that? By borrowing against her 401k to pay for her healthcare? By personally putting 4 kids through college? And how is that socking it to the taxpayer?
nowandzen, she married a guy who takes off on her. That's her problem , not mine. Im just a taxpayer. Go after the husband and garnish his wages in court
Maybe the ex doesn't work and is a lousy provider, maybe he can't be tracked down. Who knows?! none of my business. She should be admired for her ernestness in financing her own heathcare, however, in a country as wealthy as ours, healthcare should not bankrupt ANYONE. "I don't care, it doesn't effect me, I got mine so screw you" attitude is exactly what's wrong with this country. Funny how everything changes once it does effect you.
nowand zen, let's take the next step and fund people who get divorces. Hey, I believe in giving people "helping hands", not to fund them for the rest of their lives
One more thing, k3304, she wasn't asking for Euro-style healthcare, she asked for the system to be fixed. And it IS broken. The richest country in the world and 50 million without healthcare? Shameful.
alot of those people choose not to have health insurance. They are taking that risk., Shouldnt that be ok?
We need to get Ron Paul elected so we can get government off our backs and reduce health care cost by 50 percent . We need competition in healthcare ..
I don't recall her saying she's sticking anything to the taxpaper. In fact, didn't she take out a loan to care for herself? What's wrong with paying taxes for healthcare? Haven't we, as tax payers, been stuck with one of the highest bills to support a war? Who's going to pay for the soldier's health bill? We are, and rightfully so. They sacrificed their lives for us. Government needs to stop mismanaging our hard earned dollars.
"Government needs to stop mismanaging our hard earned dollars." Wow you make a LOT of sense. You think they'll stop mismanaging our money when they take over health care?? It is nice to see a liberal who cares for the troops though - instead of calling them killers and accusing them of killing 100,000 civilians, and being unable to get a job or afford college, etc. Good for you!
The soldiers are doing their job. I commend them and thank them. I don't agree with the war but it is happening, it must be dealt with, the soldiers are not to blame. I am not naive, I know a gov't run healthcare sys will not be perfect. But something is wrong with the current system. Break it down, disembody the crooks, rebuild. There's no profit in the police force, or fire dept, but they exist and are managed to the best of it's ability. Why not do the same with healthcare.
chowpit, our police force, fire and library have cut to the minimum. They keep slashing hours and services. Same thing will happen to health care. People will die waiting.
The woman in the video is my sister. Elizabeth's willingness to offer encouragement to a stranger was inspiring. My sister never forgot & wanted to thank her & tell her after 8 grueling months of treatment, she is cancer-free. She has insurance but co-pays & premiums resulted in more than $50K in medical bills not covered. Every US citizen should be treated regardless of coverage. Healthcare should be not-for-profit and doctors, not administrators, should be making treatment decisions.
This dialogue meant a lot to me because I have had my own journey with illness. If it wasn't for your sister who stood up with John Edwards my voice and the voice of my wife would have fallen without a hearing. Because of your sister we too are finding healing in a suffering which has been perpetuated by the govt., I live here but don't believe in govt. as it stands today (a govt. of misinformation, chaos, and violence against the people instead of for the people).
I love you E!!! I've never voted for a Dem since Clinton the first time, but I can get behind this campaign. Could it be a 'real' person is actually a candidate!
Stupendously arrogant wanting citizens to give up their SUVs while you drive around and fly everywhere burning up more than your fair share of fuel! And just because you have the available cash to buy carbon credits doesn't change the fact that you're still burning more fuel than the average citizen. Hypocrisy smells.
This is an amazing video. I look forward to a day in our futures when we can look back on this and marvel that our country once didn't give all of its citizens health care.
1) People aren't entitled to leading healthy lives? That's, um, that's interesting.
2) Nothing the government gives away is for free, we pay taxes and we get services back. Health care should be one of these services. My taxes should go towards helping people enjoy the roads and park lands my taxes currently pay for.
Every one of you "self made Americans" has benefited from government programs that provide you with safe water, police, roads, and (used to be) stable currency.
I can't understand how anyone who isn't a CEO skimming millions off the top can argue against universal coverage.
Republicans want to run against Obama and Clinton because neither of them can win the entire country.
PLEASE support John Edwards so we can begin to restore our country from the damage these Neocons have done.
CFR members: J Edwards Obama Romney H Clinton Giuliani McCain D Rockefeller Cheney Richardson, B Clinton Dodd Biden Thompson "The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is the American Branch of a society which originated in England...(and)...believes national boundaries should be obliterated and one-world rule established." - Carroll Quigley, member of Council on Foreign Relations (CFR), mentor to Bill Clinton
Universal health care seems to work for the rest of the civilized world. Greed is ruining this country and that's what it comes down to, how much money can be made. The mission of insurance at one time was to spread among many a financial loss too great to be borne by an individual. Now it's to return the most profit to the owners. Argue what you will, but it still all comes down to the wallet, as long as some can buy what you need, the rest of the country can go to hell.
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First, it does not work for the rest of the world. Second, it only partially works there because the US does all the research and development on new drugs and treatments. We have the best specialists in every field.
go figure UK reports that the USA has the highest survival rate, Cancer survival rates in Britain the lowest in Europe. You can keep your Universal Health care
I hope your mother continues to do well with her treatments! Hopefully J. Edwards will refresh our broken system so everyone will be covered and not have to take out a $50,000 loan to keep their health up!
It seems as though John Edwards is leaning towards socialism. If socialism works then why did some major socialistic countries in Europe recently elect pro-American capitalists?
We are the only 'western country' without universal healthcare. Yes, there are long lines in, say, the UK for certain non-emergency procedures, such as knee replacement- but overall, their critical care kicks our pants. And just so you know- I have worked in healthcare here. we don't always offer the best care.(I worked in a "top 100" hospital. In the maternal/fetal area, we fall very short. Those 'socialist' countries? They kick our ass.
The problems with universal health care are many. First, the government running health care would be a disaster. For example, Medicare never pays the real cost of any procedure, while the rest is past on to others with or without insurance.
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Socialism never works. Capitalism with all it's short comings produces the best results for the greatest number of people in every area of life. For example, the government runs education. Our schools are failing. People like Edwards send their kid to private school. Let the government run health care and it will fail. Edwards will send his family to a private clinic.
Do you like having police, fire protection, water, roads and a national armed forces, or would you rather provide all those services yourself through your own efforts? You can't know that capitalism produces the best results because it's never been tried. What you call capitalism is a mix of corporate enterprise, corporate welfare, social welfare, NGO's and the private economy. Labeling something "socialism" is pointless.
You are confused about capitalism. The government has a role to play in a capitalistic country. Police, fire protection, water, roads, and the military are a few of those responsibilities. However when it comes to the economic structure, capitalism works. We have the highest standard of living in the world. Our poorest people are not really poor by the standards of the rest of the world.
So you've admitted you are not really a Libertarian, now it's just a matter of negotiating how much government intervention you want. I'm not confused; the economic structure called "capitalism" could not exist without government support and control. BTW, we currently rank 13th in standard of living, and our poorest people are FAR worse off than the poor in most of the "socialist" Western world.
Aha. So, if I'm rescued from a house fire- at no charge to myself- I should NOT be treated if I don't have health coverage? Somewhere in between the burning house, and the hospital, I become responsible? This argument doesn't make sense.
American capitalism has NO morality. It is Greed, all Greed and nothing else but Greed.If you think it is working for the common American,you live isolated in a cave.
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That is a good thing the woman did! She did what SHE had to do to survive!? Why is the government's problem? He are some numbers for you... of the 47 million so-called uninsured Americans, 50% are not even legal citiznes!!! 27% are 18-21 & 26% are 22-25 (only 1/3 are children, teenagers, adults)... Furthermore, of the uninsured, 10% make over 75K a year. When will you realize the democrat party is simply trying to gain more control of your life?
We can play the blame game- Its the illegal's fault- its MY fault...the point is, we'd like a civilized country, where the health of our citizens is considered- especially the "least of these". Its called grace. And mercy. And being kind. If we don't have elements of each of these- our Country is doomed.
I agree! And we do have a system you are describing, called charity and church. Both of which function better than any government branch to support our citizens. You speak of mercy, so did the bible when it taught us the story of the good samaritan... not the good government program paid for by taxes and political interest
I'll remember this next time one of my kids gets ill.
The story of the good samaritan that you mention makes the point that a person of another country had to help- because this man wasn't being helped by his own countrymen- or country. Look- if you were sick and couldn't pay- I would GLADLY pay $100.00 more in taxes per month- hell- 2 or $300 more to help pay for your treatment. I just am tired of paying $700 for my own "insurance"- when I end up paying most of my medical bills anyway.
Big fuckin deal!!! You think Mr. Two Americas is going to help you? Lady you are from the wrong America. No help for you. Edwards is so rich from suing doctors he doesn't need health insurance. He and Elizabeth get their health care for free because the doctors are scared he will sue them.
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John Edwards is a CFR puppet. And this woman survived without universal health care...
The price of healthcare keeps going up because of government involvement. Only Kucinich's solution is decent. I say this as a republican, I'd prefer Ron Paul though, but IF YOU HAVE to choose medicare, Kucinich, as much as I disagree on other issues with him, has the only reasonable plan.
HOW do you know??? She said she just completed 8 months of chemo. You are not considered "cured" until 5 years into remission. If she has more medical bills in the future, her blue cross insurance may stop paying. They do have a cap. And they do refuse to cover certain procedures.
What does her story have to do with health care? She got treated. Her husband walking out on her is not relevant. If she has insurance like she said, she did not pay $50,000 for treatment.
She said $15,000 not $50,000. And her story does matter- because its a problem for people who are already struggling like herself. And do you know if she's ultimately going to survive? I don't think she said anything about being in remission...yet.
Respectfully, no, she said $50,000. Why is she putting her kids through college? Make them work and earn it for themselves. Her struggle is in reality her struggle, not the government's. Her problems are her problems, not the government's. I wish I had a 401K to borrow from. I wish I had Blue Cross. I have neither, and that is not the government's problem.
Fine, the issue isn't how much, but can she afford it? I can't. We have bcbs- we paid $7000.00 in PREMIUMS last year- I was in the hospital- and they paid only about $1000 out-in all. We paid $2000 in medical bills. Meanwhile, bcbs gave their CEO a HUGE raise. Oh, and our premium is going up again- so we'll cancel.
The "dirty little secret" about health care is that this whole problem started when the government began the Medicare program. We want to blame the insurance companies or the doctors or the hospitals. It is people like Edwards who sued doctors and hospitals for millions that have driven up costs. It is people like Edwards who promise people Medicare then short doctors and hospitals on their repayment. Universal health care is not the answer.
I was moved to tears by this video and John Edwards' compassion for this struggling woman and for all of us is palpable. We desparately need this man in the White House working for ALL of us. He and Elizabeth are an unbeatable team.
In the end, everybody will agree that one essential reason why Edwards won the nomination, and the Presidency, is because his wife is such a powerful political asset.
Not just because of her story and her personality, but also because she is one brilliant politician.
Whatever John Edwards can do in order to help himself emit some "maturity," he needs to do it. The way John and Elizabeth Edwards answered that question showed the difference between an emotional (John Edwards) and an adult/composed (Elizabeth Edwards) answer. The more mature response was the more powerful of the two.
John Edwards, you asked a question about when, and I think you found yourself to be the answer when you said how you would fight with every fiber of your being. Win or lose this election for U.S. President, I will count on you, and support you in this cause.
I don't know why he never answers the question. What's the answer? "When, I am President, that's when." Just letting it hang makes it fall flat for a lot of people.
My husband has metastatic cancer and I was moved to tears by this video...a huge Thank you... to you... and Elizabeth for all you do. I will always be on your side Senator...I am from Carteret Co NC and I was in Robbins when you made your first annoucement. God bless you ...Suzan Teel
OK, I need heathcare fo my "r" key....it sticks...but I think, Edwards is defining what's at stake in this election. The other candidates are just about personality, not about real change.
Edwards is driving this election cycle. Obama is selling his pesona and Clinton is marketing herself as Bill's heir, but Edwards is pushing us in a new direction, towards changing the staus quo. That's why I'm voting fo him. He's showing leadeship and, as fa as I'm concened, Elizabeth is already acting in the role of First Lady.
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What's John's stance on the 2nd ammendment and healthcare?
Let's see...Liberal...so I bet he wants to take away my shotgun and force me to pay for Mexican immigrants to have free healthcare by raising the hell out of taxes.
MentorOfMinos 3 years ago
he just a nice guy, but I don't see leadership qualities
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Voters in Iowa and NH - can't you people see this IS THE REAL GUY FOR THE JOB!!!! FORGET ABOUT OBAMA AND HILLARY, they are great people BUT THEY WILL LOOSE, THEY ARE NOT GONNA BE ABLE TO PICK SOUTHERN VOTES.
if you wanna win in 2008 and have a democrat in the White House John Edwards is the MAN!
LIGO4less 4 years ago
John Edwards has the best skill set and platform to be an excellent next president of the United States of America.
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ubuchuckp4 4 years ago
Edwards is the man!!!
nycswl2006 4 years ago 2
Universal health care... we need to sacrifice our pride and borrow some socialism. Unfortunately, most Americans think communism is socialism and think of China & Russia, when what should come to mind is Sweden and The Netherlands - imperfect countries, but we shouldn't be afraid to borrow bits and pieces from others. "Pride cometh before the fall"
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Jenmill64 4 years ago
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torstenwow 4 years ago 2
Thank you for that Mr. Edwards. I've gained a lot of respect for you for this.
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11nwirth 4 years ago
I recommend everyone watch Michael Moore's "Sicko."
He prefaces the movie by saying: "This isn't about the 60 million people who don't have health insurance, but about those who are "covered" by health insurance"
jimmi144 4 years ago 3
Poverty in the USA is a mythology
we have the richest "poor" people in the world
k3304 4 years ago
Lekitinhamia,OK, but my mom has been dead for 2 years now, so should i still copy and paste your stupid shit ?
k3304 4 years ago
Yes, you'll be taxed euro style but you wont have to pay for insurance so it wont be that dad. And yes, Edwards is more intelligent and capable than President Bush, Giuliani, Thompson and Romney. They are wannabe cowboys that have never been in a bar fight.
augana 4 years ago
edwards just got the supprt of union menmbers. I guess that means he does not support management. So it is jsut us against them with edwards. .
A great president would be neutral and support all people.
Vote Ron Paul . he wants less government and beleives in freedonm and doesnt beleive in boogy men Like Edwards.
alansready 4 years ago
augana, and what if this grand experiment fails ? It would be like sticking toothpaste back in the tube. After all, medicine is market driven
k3304 4 years ago
If it fails, we'll get back to the traditional system, period. Why not give it a try? Security is also socialized in the US (police, fbi, cia, coasts guard,... all paid with taxpayer money), and I don't see anybody complaining about it. After all, many more people die of deficient health care than of terrorist attacks.
augana 4 years ago
You don't see people complaining about social security? How long have you been watching politics? Furthermore, liberals do nothing BUT complain about the military. Come on now.
Alfrunk 4 years ago
and when was the last time you heard anyone call their insurance carrier to ask if they could have a fire dept come and put out the flames of their burning home? You call 911 not 1-800-insurance and dial a million buttons b4 reaching someone, only to be placed on hold for 20 min? and yes, I do have insurance. I only want others to have it too. I know, it seems crazy.
chowpit 4 years ago
So why do you think it's beyond others' ability to get insurance as you have? Don't you think that's their responsibility? Are people supposed to be responsible for their own lives?
Alfrunk 4 years ago
I like to think we are a human family. Family members help each other out.
chowpit 4 years ago
chowpit, give a man a fish, you feed him for a day TEACH him how to fish and fed him for a lifetime.
k3304 4 years ago
Vote Fred Thompson 2008 and 2012.
KingSportsFan 4 years ago
he doesnt believe in free speech he voted for McCain feingold bill whic limited free speech in election
alansready 4 years ago
He's targeting the main problem in this country, Corporate abuse and manipulation.
If you vote for this man, I can assure you that he's going to make a hell of a better job than Bush ever did with the country.
naujitii 4 years ago
Also, we need to make more friends around the world to cut trillions of dollars of military expenses & strategic aid.
I think root cause of the problem is failed policies & actions along with extremely large budget deficits which makes outsourcing unavoidable.
Is it not a vicious cycle that is making harder for people to afford health insurance? Think about it.
alfatourist 4 years ago
Millions will have the money to buy their own health insurance, if their career opportunities including paid retraining offered by corporations are not relocated through off shoring and outsourcing.
Millions don't have health insurance basically because good jobs are being relocated, skilled employment is being moved out.
Treasury has been running outrageously deficit.
How do we expect the government to pay for forty million uninsured?
alfatourist 4 years ago
The same idiots who complain about paying higher taxes for Universal Health Care are the same people who vote republican and happily trade personal freedoms for a feeling of security that doesn't exist.
intronjunker 4 years ago
Try going without healhcare for 3 years. The people who are trying to help themselves can not afford insurance. The people who refuse to look for work and and receive support by the taxpayers receive EVERYTHING for FREE. We need someone who can get afforable health care for ALL Americans. I believe John Edwards can do this.
jet51100 4 years ago
This idiot supports MANDATORY doctor visits. He actually wants the government to compel you to visit the doctor. Are people supposed to be responsible for ANYTHING in their own lives?? Disgusting.
Alfrunk 4 years ago
good man
starberner 4 years ago
He talks about her getting what she is "entitled to". No one is entitled to anything. You should earn what you have or need. That is exactly what's wrong with the rich in this country. They preach to the poor and middle class as if they really care about them. Its all about power. Don't let any of them fool you. They care less about the voters than they do for their pets.
tootsandgrizz 4 years ago
The 44th President of the United States of America
mike45014 4 years ago 2
Google for U.S. Rep. Brian Baird, or Michael O'Hanlon and Kenneth Pollack reports. These democrats just came from Iraq and are telling us that the surge is working.
Democrats must put their politics aside and support our troops towards victory. What is their excuse to betray the troops now?
EFrizell 4 years ago
John Edwards for President!
RoyalHollywoodGenial 4 years ago 2
John Edwards and his lovely Wife in the White House!
RoyalHollywoodGenial 4 years ago
Uhhh yeah, nice sentence fragment. ANYWAY, Edwards is a true moron - claimed he didn't know that Cuba had government health care. Pathetic liar.
Alfrunk 4 years ago
I thought Hillary Clinton was the biggest Fraud on the Planet, until I saw this guy Edwards, what a complete disgrace this guy is....
speakmymind01 4 years ago
The health care system in the US is a travesty. It needs to be scrapped and rebuilt in such a way that EVERYONE is included, and so that treatment for diseases that are epidemic, including cancer, are covered. I've never been in this woman's income bracket - I have about $6400 in my IRA. I can't put my kids through college. And I do NOT have the antagonism against her needs that many of you have.
javadic 4 years ago 2
JOHN EDWARDS for President!...
RoyalHollywoodGenial 4 years ago 2
Health care wouldn't be so expensive if there weren't two people lobbying for drug co. for every representative in Congress! If Republicans had not let drug companies WRITE the Medicare Bill. This is corporate welfare! Corporations talk big about free enterprise but they suck at the public teat just like everybody else; except their takings are bigger! This is the ONLY supposedly first rate country in the world that doesn't have comprehensive medical coverage for citizens.
elf1961 4 years ago
What can you do for me? Why should I take responsibility for my own life? Why can't we make some one else pay for my poor decisions in life. Maybe Health care would not be so expensive if ambulance chaseing lawyers would not be getting rich off others misery which in turn raises everyones health care cost.
tgzlavistane 4 years ago
Strategyminded:
I agree with you on that. Bill Clinton has already had his two terms. He's not running. I in fact have created a video that touched on that.
It's called Decision 2008.
Biden4Prez 4 years ago
wow is he really running for president
oGH057o 4 years ago
I don't know why the Edwards campaign is sending this video around? Maybe it's because they are getting positive feedback. I hope so. I don't see how it does much to help John Edwards.
strategyminded 4 years ago
This woman's story is why I support John Edwards. We need Universal Health Care for every single American. And if you don't think so because you already have great insurance through your employer, I hope to God that you never lose the job through which you get your health insurance. Try making $1500/month COBRA payments on unemployment. Most Americans are but a paycheck away from medical and financial catastrophe.
AllisonMY 4 years ago
The Religious-Right wants to dismantle "government" and reduce Americaso to a fuedal state run by wealthy, religious wing nuts, the "cafeteria Christians" who pick and choose their scriptures to support those now destroying both the Constitution and the tax-supported infrastructure which affords ALL people the RIGHT to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. John Edwards offers hope. The Religious Right and the Neo-Cons offer suppression, fascism, and the destruction of a free nation.
nunezcabeza 4 years ago
MAybe I will invest in companies in New Jersey as John Edwards did
oherrera86 4 years ago
We love John and Elizabeth and their beautiful children.These people are real!
We NEED THIS MAN for our President 2008!
President John Edwards, Elizabeth First Lady, America
deserves them!
sweetandexcellent 4 years ago
Why doesnt this girl go after her husband and garnish his wages instead of socking it again to the taxpayer
k3304 4 years ago
How does that work?
auroraskye724 4 years ago
Socking it again to the taxpayer? How is that? By borrowing against her 401k to pay for her healthcare? By personally putting 4 kids through college? And how is that socking it to the taxpayer?
nowandzenbathworks 4 years ago
nowandzen, she married a guy who takes off on her. That's her problem , not mine. Im just a taxpayer. Go after the husband and garnish his wages in court
k3304 4 years ago
And once again, how is that sticking it to the taxpayer?
nowandzenbathworks 4 years ago
nowandzen, again, why doesnt this girl garnish her ex-husband's wages ? Is it that hard to do ?
Universal health care will tax us all Euro style
k3304 4 years ago
Maybe the ex doesn't work and is a lousy provider, maybe he can't be tracked down. Who knows?! none of my business. She should be admired for her ernestness in financing her own heathcare, however, in a country as wealthy as ours, healthcare should not bankrupt ANYONE. "I don't care, it doesn't effect me, I got mine so screw you" attitude is exactly what's wrong with this country. Funny how everything changes once it does effect you.
nowandzenbathworks 4 years ago
nowand zen, let's take the next step and fund people who get divorces. Hey, I believe in giving people "helping hands", not to fund them for the rest of their lives
k3304 4 years ago
nowand zen, we have a market driven health system thats the best in the world, it's not number 38 in anything. Any Mexican can show up at the ER
k3304 4 years ago
One more thing, k3304, she wasn't asking for Euro-style healthcare, she asked for the system to be fixed. And it IS broken. The richest country in the world and 50 million without healthcare? Shameful.
nowandzenbathworks 4 years ago
alot of those people choose not to have health insurance. They are taking that risk., Shouldnt that be ok?
We need to get Ron Paul elected so we can get government off our backs and reduce health care cost by 50 percent . We need competition in healthcare ..
alansready 4 years ago
And once again how is she sticking it to the taxpayer?
nowandzenbathworks 4 years ago
You think universal healthcare won't raise your taxes??
Alfrunk 4 years ago
Don't you pay a premium on your insurance? (if you have insurance.) I would rather divert my premiums to taxes so that everyone can benefit from it.
chowpit 4 years ago
chowpit, why doesnt this girl go after her ex and garnish his wages instead of sticking it to the taxpayer ?
k3304 4 years ago
I don't recall her saying she's sticking anything to the taxpaper. In fact, didn't she take out a loan to care for herself? What's wrong with paying taxes for healthcare? Haven't we, as tax payers, been stuck with one of the highest bills to support a war? Who's going to pay for the soldier's health bill? We are, and rightfully so. They sacrificed their lives for us. Government needs to stop mismanaging our hard earned dollars.
chowpit 4 years ago
"Government needs to stop mismanaging our hard earned dollars." Wow you make a LOT of sense. You think they'll stop mismanaging our money when they take over health care?? It is nice to see a liberal who cares for the troops though - instead of calling them killers and accusing them of killing 100,000 civilians, and being unable to get a job or afford college, etc. Good for you!
Alfrunk 4 years ago
The soldiers are doing their job. I commend them and thank them. I don't agree with the war but it is happening, it must be dealt with, the soldiers are not to blame. I am not naive, I know a gov't run healthcare sys will not be perfect. But something is wrong with the current system. Break it down, disembody the crooks, rebuild. There's no profit in the police force, or fire dept, but they exist and are managed to the best of it's ability. Why not do the same with healthcare.
chowpit 4 years ago
chowpit, our police force, fire and library have cut to the minimum. They keep slashing hours and services. Same thing will happen to health care. People will die waiting.
k3304 4 years ago 2
The woman in the video is my sister. Elizabeth's willingness to offer encouragement to a stranger was inspiring. My sister never forgot & wanted to thank her & tell her after 8 grueling months of treatment, she is cancer-free. She has insurance but co-pays & premiums resulted in more than $50K in medical bills not covered. Every US citizen should be treated regardless of coverage. Healthcare should be not-for-profit and doctors, not administrators, should be making treatment decisions.
susannhvoter 4 years ago 3
This dialogue meant a lot to me because I have had my own journey with illness. If it wasn't for your sister who stood up with John Edwards my voice and the voice of my wife would have fallen without a hearing. Because of your sister we too are finding healing in a suffering which has been perpetuated by the govt., I live here but don't believe in govt. as it stands today (a govt. of misinformation, chaos, and violence against the people instead of for the people).
umilldx 4 years ago
I love you E!!! I've never voted for a Dem since Clinton the first time, but I can get behind this campaign. Could it be a 'real' person is actually a candidate!
megtell 4 years ago
Edwards in 2008
2labs 4 years ago
If you ACTUALLY think that our f-ed up government is going to do something for you then you should vote for this guy. Truth is that they're not.
John Edwards tries to be everything to everybody.
The best we can hope for is to disintigrate this f-ing fiasco that we call our federal goverment. DISMANTLE IT! Run your own life.
There's only one candidate that will do so. You figure out who it is.
headbutt34 4 years ago
John Edward should be president. We need him in office to fight for us. He has the compassion and drive to do what needs to be done.
gar64 4 years ago
john ttly just tucks his shirt into his pants in front of the entire crowd.
also i love elizabeth.
trimmtrabb 4 years ago
Prayers for the mother. My vote for John Edwards.
jkbowman1 4 years ago 2
thats my boyfriend's mom!!!! :D She's an AMAZING lady and very very strong cuz she has been through a TON of crap in the past few years.
hellokittypichu 4 years ago
Stupendously arrogant wanting citizens to give up their SUVs while you drive around and fly everywhere burning up more than your fair share of fuel! And just because you have the available cash to buy carbon credits doesn't change the fact that you're still burning more fuel than the average citizen. Hypocrisy smells.
liveleaker 4 years ago
Sheesh - get a life 'mr/mrs perfect
2labs 4 years ago
This is an amazing video. I look forward to a day in our futures when we can look back on this and marvel that our country once didn't give all of its citizens health care.
cautiousmaniac 4 years ago 2
Since when are we entitled to anything? It fuking kills me how everybody believes that they should get something for free!
liveleaker 4 years ago
There should be no profit in health care. the richest country in the world should take care of it's people.
Yukkione 4 years ago 3
1) People aren't entitled to leading healthy lives? That's, um, that's interesting.
2) Nothing the government gives away is for free, we pay taxes and we get services back. Health care should be one of these services. My taxes should go towards helping people enjoy the roads and park lands my taxes currently pay for.
cautiousmaniac 4 years ago
30% of our taxes do not do anything for us. XD But it's okay. Our revolution is coming.
ItaiZetsumei 4 years ago
Every one of you "self made Americans" has benefited from government programs that provide you with safe water, police, roads, and (used to be) stable currency.
I can't understand how anyone who isn't a CEO skimming millions off the top can argue against universal coverage.
Republicans want to run against Obama and Clinton because neither of them can win the entire country.
PLEASE support John Edwards so we can begin to restore our country from the damage these Neocons have done.
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bootme21 4 years ago
Universal health care seems to work for the rest of the civilized world. Greed is ruining this country and that's what it comes down to, how much money can be made. The mission of insurance at one time was to spread among many a financial loss too great to be borne by an individual. Now it's to return the most profit to the owners. Argue what you will, but it still all comes down to the wallet, as long as some can buy what you need, the rest of the country can go to hell.
YerPalAl 4 years ago 6
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First, it does not work for the rest of the world. Second, it only partially works there because the US does all the research and development on new drugs and treatments. We have the best specialists in every field.
4951WEDDEL 4 years ago
go figure UK reports that the USA has the highest survival rate, Cancer survival rates in Britain the lowest in Europe. You can keep your Universal Health care
gismotech 4 years ago
do you know this woman personally? thought so
qwerty4197 4 years ago
Does that even matter?
4951WEDDEL 4 years ago
I do! She's my mom :D
LunarNall 4 years ago
I hope your mother continues to do well with her treatments! Hopefully J. Edwards will refresh our broken system so everyone will be covered and not have to take out a $50,000 loan to keep their health up!
chowpit 4 years ago
This could be maybe a little less, umm, harsh.
Doesn't really help the conversation when you're speaking in such terms..
raintree93 4 years ago
It seems as though John Edwards is leaning towards socialism. If socialism works then why did some major socialistic countries in Europe recently elect pro-American capitalists?
just maybe-capitalism works.
thoughts?
EQGirl 4 years ago
grass is always greener...
We are the only 'western country' without universal healthcare. Yes, there are long lines in, say, the UK for certain non-emergency procedures, such as knee replacement- but overall, their critical care kicks our pants. And just so you know- I have worked in healthcare here. we don't always offer the best care.(I worked in a "top 100" hospital. In the maternal/fetal area, we fall very short. Those 'socialist' countries? They kick our ass.
raintree93 4 years ago 4
The problems with universal health care are many. First, the government running health care would be a disaster. For example, Medicare never pays the real cost of any procedure, while the rest is past on to others with or without insurance.
4951WEDDEL 4 years ago
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Socialism never works. Capitalism with all it's short comings produces the best results for the greatest number of people in every area of life. For example, the government runs education. Our schools are failing. People like Edwards send their kid to private school. Let the government run health care and it will fail. Edwards will send his family to a private clinic.
4951WEDDEL 4 years ago
Do you like having police, fire protection, water, roads and a national armed forces, or would you rather provide all those services yourself through your own efforts? You can't know that capitalism produces the best results because it's never been tried. What you call capitalism is a mix of corporate enterprise, corporate welfare, social welfare, NGO's and the private economy. Labeling something "socialism" is pointless.
mrlagavulin 4 years ago 5
You are confused about capitalism. The government has a role to play in a capitalistic country. Police, fire protection, water, roads, and the military are a few of those responsibilities. However when it comes to the economic structure, capitalism works. We have the highest standard of living in the world. Our poorest people are not really poor by the standards of the rest of the world.
4951WEDDEL 4 years ago
So you've admitted you are not really a Libertarian, now it's just a matter of negotiating how much government intervention you want. I'm not confused; the economic structure called "capitalism" could not exist without government support and control. BTW, we currently rank 13th in standard of living, and our poorest people are FAR worse off than the poor in most of the "socialist" Western world.
mrlagavulin 4 years ago 2
Aha. So, if I'm rescued from a house fire- at no charge to myself- I should NOT be treated if I don't have health coverage? Somewhere in between the burning house, and the hospital, I become responsible? This argument doesn't make sense.
raintree93 4 years ago
American capitalism has NO morality. It is Greed, all Greed and nothing else but Greed.If you think it is working for the common American,you live isolated in a cave.
dankafton 4 years ago
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That is a good thing the woman did! She did what SHE had to do to survive!? Why is the government's problem? He are some numbers for you... of the 47 million so-called uninsured Americans, 50% are not even legal citiznes!!! 27% are 18-21 & 26% are 22-25 (only 1/3 are children, teenagers, adults)... Furthermore, of the uninsured, 10% make over 75K a year. When will you realize the democrat party is simply trying to gain more control of your life?
PedroDogg360 4 years ago
We can play the blame game- Its the illegal's fault- its MY fault...the point is, we'd like a civilized country, where the health of our citizens is considered- especially the "least of these". Its called grace. And mercy. And being kind. If we don't have elements of each of these- our Country is doomed.
raintree93 4 years ago
I agree! And we do have a system you are describing, called charity and church. Both of which function better than any government branch to support our citizens. You speak of mercy, so did the bible when it taught us the story of the good samaritan... not the good government program paid for by taxes and political interest
PedroDogg360 4 years ago
I'll remember this next time one of my kids gets ill.
The story of the good samaritan that you mention makes the point that a person of another country had to help- because this man wasn't being helped by his own countrymen- or country. Look- if you were sick and couldn't pay- I would GLADLY pay $100.00 more in taxes per month- hell- 2 or $300 more to help pay for your treatment. I just am tired of paying $700 for my own "insurance"- when I end up paying most of my medical bills anyway.
raintree93 4 years ago
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Big fuckin deal!!! You think Mr. Two Americas is going to help you? Lady you are from the wrong America. No help for you. Edwards is so rich from suing doctors he doesn't need health insurance. He and Elizabeth get their health care for free because the doctors are scared he will sue them.
micsc50 4 years ago
They get their health care free? Wow. I'd like to know about that.
And newsflash- most politicians are wealthy. If not all.
raintree93 4 years ago
Hey, dude, that's my mother you're talking about. She has gone through so much crap that you have no idea about--it's only half of her story.
LunarNall 4 years ago
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John Edwards is a CFR puppet. And this woman survived without universal health care...
The price of healthcare keeps going up because of government involvement. Only Kucinich's solution is decent. I say this as a republican, I'd prefer Ron Paul though, but IF YOU HAVE to choose medicare, Kucinich, as much as I disagree on other issues with him, has the only reasonable plan.
Cyrus255 4 years ago
HOW do you know??? She said she just completed 8 months of chemo. You are not considered "cured" until 5 years into remission. If she has more medical bills in the future, her blue cross insurance may stop paying. They do have a cap. And they do refuse to cover certain procedures.
raintree93 4 years ago
What does her story have to do with health care? She got treated. Her husband walking out on her is not relevant. If she has insurance like she said, she did not pay $50,000 for treatment.
4951WEDDEL 4 years ago
She said $15,000 not $50,000. And her story does matter- because its a problem for people who are already struggling like herself. And do you know if she's ultimately going to survive? I don't think she said anything about being in remission...yet.
raintree93 4 years ago 2
Respectfully, no, she said $50,000. Why is she putting her kids through college? Make them work and earn it for themselves. Her struggle is in reality her struggle, not the government's. Her problems are her problems, not the government's. I wish I had a 401K to borrow from. I wish I had Blue Cross. I have neither, and that is not the government's problem.
4951WEDDEL 4 years ago
Fine, the issue isn't how much, but can she afford it? I can't. We have bcbs- we paid $7000.00 in PREMIUMS last year- I was in the hospital- and they paid only about $1000 out-in all. We paid $2000 in medical bills. Meanwhile, bcbs gave their CEO a HUGE raise. Oh, and our premium is going up again- so we'll cancel.
In other words, I feel her pain.
raintree93 4 years ago 3
The "dirty little secret" about health care is that this whole problem started when the government began the Medicare program. We want to blame the insurance companies or the doctors or the hospitals. It is people like Edwards who sued doctors and hospitals for millions that have driven up costs. It is people like Edwards who promise people Medicare then short doctors and hospitals on their repayment. Universal health care is not the answer.
4951WEDDEL 4 years ago
I'm speechless. A truly amazing woman.
jbrandtpollock 4 years ago
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Dont cut you hair for one month. You can help her John.
RonaldoReagan1 4 years ago
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Fag
RonaldoReagan1 4 years ago
You are a first class asshat. BTW, people who call other people "fags"? They are homophobic and in the closet, just like Larry Craig.
FancyPantsElitist 4 years ago
It's a national disgrace that any American is going without healthcare ~ we need a single-payer universal program.
Please see Michael Moore's SICKO if you haven't seen it already!
scarletsneakers 4 years ago 2
I was moved to tears by this video and John Edwards' compassion for this struggling woman and for all of us is palpable. We desparately need this man in the White House working for ALL of us. He and Elizabeth are an unbeatable team.
Mardee1 4 years ago 5
In the end, everybody will agree that one essential reason why Edwards won the nomination, and the Presidency, is because his wife is such a powerful political asset.
Not just because of her story and her personality, but also because she is one brilliant politician.
aufklaerer 4 years ago 2
Whatever John Edwards can do in order to help himself emit some "maturity," he needs to do it. The way John and Elizabeth Edwards answered that question showed the difference between an emotional (John Edwards) and an adult/composed (Elizabeth Edwards) answer. The more mature response was the more powerful of the two.
strategyminded 4 years ago
John Edwards, you asked a question about when, and I think you found yourself to be the answer when you said how you would fight with every fiber of your being. Win or lose this election for U.S. President, I will count on you, and support you in this cause.
SergioMomarsh 4 years ago 9
I don't know why he never answers the question. What's the answer? "When, I am President, that's when." Just letting it hang makes it fall flat for a lot of people.
strategyminded 4 years ago
I love you, John and Elizabeth Edwards. Keep fighting for us all.
nicolti 4 years ago 6
John Edwards is the real deal. He will make a great President for the common American. He is the best candidate by far.
dankafton 4 years ago 8
"John Edwards is the real deal. He will make a great President for the common American. He is the best candidate by far."
Agree 100%. For anyone who is actually paying attention- he is the best by far.
asdffd 4 years ago 7
My husband has metastatic cancer and I was moved to tears by this video...a huge Thank you... to you... and Elizabeth for all you do. I will always be on your side Senator...I am from Carteret Co NC and I was in Robbins when you made your first annoucement. God bless you ...Suzan Teel
suzanteel 4 years ago 9
OK, I need heathcare fo my "r" key....it sticks...but I think, Edwards is defining what's at stake in this election. The other candidates are just about personality, not about real change.
ademeyer 4 years ago 3
Edwards is driving this election cycle. Obama is selling his pesona and Clinton is marketing herself as Bill's heir, but Edwards is pushing us in a new direction, towards changing the staus quo. That's why I'm voting fo him. He's showing leadeship and, as fa as I'm concened, Elizabeth is already acting in the role of First Lady.
ademeyer 4 years ago 4
go johnny
patbaggins 4 years ago 2
Elizabeth Edwars is a genius; I agree with that.
But, she's not running for President.
Biden4Prez 4 years ago
Neither is Bill Clinton, which some people don't seem to realize.
strategyminded 4 years ago
Elizabeth Edwards is a genius.
strategyminded 4 years ago
John Edwards is adamant about universal health care! and has had his plan on his website since he announced for prez last December.
The corporate media - sponsored by the Insurance and Pharma industries - is promoting 2 Dem candidates with NO universal health care plan!
annefrank 4 years ago 7
Big time!
davidgriffen 4 years ago
Go Elizabeth! Thank you and Senator Edwards for speaking out. Every single American deserves healthcare coverage. Every.single. one.
NCDem 4 years ago 4