Infinite MonkeysJohn Edwards told labor group in Florida yesterday that he thinks all Americans should give up their SUVs. And he said he thought Americans would be willing to make that sacrifice.
You first, John. Let's see you trade in your fleet of fancy cars — almost certainly one that includes at least one SUV — for tiny hybrids. Let's see you donate your humongous 12,000-square-foot home to the public, and move into more modest and eco-friendly digs befitting a smallish family that will soon be an empty nest.
What? No sale, John?
Same here ... pompous, controlling jerk.
Posted by Dr. Zaius at August 29, 2007 08:34 AM12K sq ft home? I think you have him confused with John Kerry.
John Edwards' primary home is 28K sq ft.
Posted by: Robbie at August 29, 2007 10:05 AMYeah, but to be fair, the house seems dwarfed by the 102 acres it sits on.
Posted by: Monkey David at August 29, 2007 10:47 AMWell, gosh. Silly me to underestimate the size of Edwards' mansion. Didn't mean to be so insulting.
I think, though, that 12,000 square feet is more space than the combined homes of my parents, my two sisters, my brother, me -- and probably at least 15 of my friends. Seriously, my home is about 1,600 square feet. You could fit 17 of them INSIDE JOHN EDWARDS' HOUSE.
And I'm the one who needs to change his consumption habits, all because I can't afford to pay the "carbon off-sets" to subsidize my lifestyle and assuage my guilt.
Edwards can stick it in his 15 fire places.
Posted by: Dr. Zaius at August 29, 2007 02:37 PMAccording to Forbes.com, Edwards was asked during his appearance [in front of a Florida labor group] how he explained the contradiction of asking Americans to sacrifice while he's living in a 28,000-square-foot mansion.
He said he came from nothing, worked hard all his life, has always supported workers and fought big corporations as a lawyer.
"I have no apologies whatsoever for what I've done with my life," he said to loud cheers.
Posted by: Monkey Brad at August 29, 2007 04:52 PM"I have no apologies whatsoever for what I've done with my life," he said to loud cheers.
Nice. Well, I've worked hard all my life. Can I keep my stuff too, please?
Man, this guy is a jerk.
Posted by: Dr. Zaius at August 29, 2007 10:29 PM