Seems like everyone else has posted a John Edwards diary, so here’s mine :)
At the level of low-res stereotypes, Edwards’ big issue is poverty. My issue is sustainability. Well, that plus health care. And immigration. Also fair trade, and choice. Did I mention Iraq, education, and Katrina recovery? OK, so I support the entire progressive agenda, but ... what I’m saying is, my BIG issue is sustainability. Why, then, am I so completely committed to John Edwards as my candidate?
Answer: Because the way Edwards views poverty is the essential moral value that must under-gird the entire movement for sustainability. If we get that foundational value right, the rest of the policies we need will fall into place. If we don’t, then IMHO all the hybrid cars and solar panels in the universe will not be enough.
I’ll try to explain below the fold.
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