http://charlotte.com/112/story/81329.html

heres another story about this situation

heres the main difference in this guy and Edwards

Quote :

"The first calls on his cell phone came from two lawyers asking to represent him in a slander case. Elizabeth Edwards, they told him, had called him a "rabid, rabid Republican." That wasn't all. The Democratic presidential candidate's wife also told The Associated Press she didn't want her children near Johnson because, she said, he once pulled a gun on workers investigating a right of way on his property. Johnson, a 55-year-old retired landscaper with arthritic knees, said he's not interested in suing. "

basically a couple of up-and-coming John Edwards' called him about suing and he didnt want to

^^wow thats pathetic

4/11/2007 1:20:36 PM

^ This same neighbor--whose family has lived on the land for generations--estimates that a hundred tractor trailer loads of trees that had been cut down were hauled off the Edwards' land. So much for carbon offsets, huh?

There are two Americas, folks: one with hundreds of tractor-trailer loads of trees still growing, and one with those trees clear-cut to suit the whim of a greedy lawyer. I think I heard those trees scream, counselor.

V The truth hurts, doesn't it?

[Edited on April 11, 2007 at 1:52 PM. Reason : .]

4/11/2007 1:48:01 PM

you really think you're clever don't you?

4/11/2007 1:49:26 PM

IF edwards becomes president i can't wait to how many of you guys off yourselves

you're getting to be just as bad as the folks that said they'd move to canada if bush was elected

[Edited on April 11, 2007 at 1:54 PM. Reason : .]

4/11/2007 1:52:22 PM

Quote :

"i can't wait to how many of you guys off yourselves"

english motherfucker, do you speak it?

btw

Quote :

"The day they looked at their property, the couple and several Secret Service agents parked on his land and walked across the street into the woods. Johnson approached the agents and asked what they were doing on his property. "The Secret Service let me know it wasn't my concern," he said. "

[Edited on April 11, 2007 at 2:03 PM. Reason : .]

4/11/2007 2:03:04 PM

troll away, tree

i know you're not dumb enough as to not be able to infer the word that was meant to be there

or maybe you are

4/11/2007 2:06:13 PM

pot kettle troll9984

let alone i dont have any idea wtf you were trying to say

"i can't wait to how many of you guys off yourselves"

wtf are you talking about?

thats not exactly a simple typo

[Edited on April 11, 2007 at 2:08 PM. Reason : .]

4/11/2007 2:06:32 PM

yeah i troll the hell outta this place. we're totally on the same level

give me a fuckin' break

i can't wait to SEE how many of you guys off yourselves

i'm sorry you couldn't pick up on that. there is no hope

[Edited on April 11, 2007 at 2:09 PM. Reason : ,]

4/11/2007 2:07:42 PM

oh...you used 'off' as a verb...all the intelligent college educated people do that

boy what an idiot i am for not assuming your post would be about suicide

thanks for at least clarifying

hey here's my impression of jwb: "i cant wait see how are many if this is off"

wtf you dont know what i meant? boy you're dumb!

[Edited on April 11, 2007 at 2:13 PM. Reason : .]

4/11/2007 2:08:21 PM

are you high right now?

4/11/2007 2:20:44 PM

are your jaws filled with balls right now?

4/11/2007 2:21:36 PM

no

4/11/2007 2:22:48 PM

well then no i'm not high either

for the record, if you did have balls in your mouth, i would have to clarify that i still wasnt high

course you say you dont troll...then instead of talking about, edwards for example (since its this thread)...you ask if i'm high...I'm pretty sure thats trolling

[Edited on April 11, 2007 at 2:25 PM. Reason : .]

4/11/2007 2:24:05 PM

I can't beleive you people defend their actions


jon edwards champion of the poor... LAWL

I guess he only cares if you are poor and don't do shit but wait for a handout

not poor and live within your means




[Edited on April 11, 2007 at 2:31 PM. Reason : ..]

4/11/2007 2:30:28 PM

someone defended them?

4/11/2007 2:31:36 PM

well, mostly revolt now


I can assume that he is just Josh#s

because he's dumb enough to defend this asshole

[Edited on April 11, 2007 at 2:33 PM. Reason : lol]

4/11/2007 2:32:34 PM

^^are you high? cause i read RevoltNow defending him on just the last page

4/11/2007 2:33:09 PM

i dont know if i'd call if defending the edwards' actions as much as it was trying to turn the debate towards something entirely different. you're very aware of the tactic i'm talking about.

4/11/2007 2:34:27 PM

Quote :

"not poor and live within your means "

i think he cares that those means often don't include, say, health insurance

4/11/2007 2:34:29 PM

I'll donate $100 to Mr. Johnson to help pay his taxes

honestly he should open up a gun range


all of you people that want to help the poor should donate to Mr. Johnson so he can keep his land


oh thats right, he's a rabid gun toting republican, nevermind

^
"TWO AMERICAS"

yeah and Mr. Johnson found out which one he lives in

[Edited on April 11, 2007 at 2:36 PM. Reason : ..]

4/11/2007 2:35:08 PM

wouldnt the best thing for mr. johnson be the sale of his land?

i mean, he'll make $texas, plus he wont have to live next to edwards anymore.

4/11/2007 2:36:32 PM

what if he likes living on his family land?


I own land that has been in my family for generations that I could sell for a huge profit and build somewhere else, but I'd rather not... I'd rather keep it, it's a promise I made to my grandfather and my dad....


some things mean more than $$$

4/11/2007 2:38:57 PM

^^thats kind of what he's going to do...he said he didnt want to live near people who basically always talked shit about him

Quote :

"he's a rabid, rabid gun toting republican"

you forgot the extra 'rabid' that liz edwards used...dont misquote her!

4/11/2007 2:39:48 PM

and edwards doesn't like her kids approaching people with guns. to each their own.

4/11/2007 2:40:43 PM

Quote :

"Johnson said he has put his property on the market, in part blaming the high property taxes for his decision to leave. He also wants to move for another reason. "I don't want to live somewhere where someone's always complaining about me," he said."

i'd say it's better he just take the money and run

[Edited on April 11, 2007 at 2:42 PM. Reason : .]

4/11/2007 2:41:08 PM

if I trespass onto someones property out in the woods I'd expect to be confronted, possibly by a gun wielding land owner


but it's ok for the secret service to trespass then tell him it's none of his "concern"


wow

this country really is fucked

^I'd say it's better to be nice to your neighbor, esp when you just moved in and he hasn't violated the law

if they wanna help the poor why don't they organize and help the man clean his stuff up?

[Edited on April 11, 2007 at 2:43 PM. Reason : ..]

4/11/2007 2:42:23 PM

^^^tell your kids not to trespass on other people's property

4/11/2007 2:43:15 PM

Quote :

"I'd say it's better to be nice to your neighbor, esp when you just moved in and he hasn't violated the law"

agreed, but he also can't afford the property taxes, so...

take that $texas and get away from the bullshit

4/11/2007 2:44:52 PM

they have their own 102 acres... thats almost 4.5 million sf to play on



kinda like their house which itself is over 1/2 acre in size

^ yeah, but before they moved in his property taxes were manageable

I wonder what strings were pulled to raise property value once they moved in (adds equity to your property if the value doubles)

[Edited on April 11, 2007 at 2:46 PM. Reason : ...]

4/11/2007 2:45:06 PM

Quote :

"you forgot the extra 'rabid' that liz edwards used...dont misquote her!"

TreeTwista10

Exactly! Double-secret rabid--the worst kind of rabid of all!

[Edited on April 11, 2007 at 10:44 PM. Reason : .]

4/11/2007 10:41:16 PM

I still don't see how anyone can support her actions

4/12/2007 1:45:43 PM

once again, the guy agrees with her assessment of him.

4/12/2007 4:48:56 PM

http://www.orangencgop.org/

Quote :

"Orange County Republican Chairman Responds to Elizabeth Edwards The Associate Press is reporting today that Elizabeth Edwards, wife of Democratic presidential contender John Edwards is “afraid” of her “rabid” Republican neighbor. “In today’s ultra partisan climate of political rhetoric, I find it unsettling that Mrs. Edwards seems to be so hostile towards her neighbor, Monty Johnson,” stated Orange County Republican Party Chairman, Augustus Cho, a Korean-American. “Mr. Johnson has been living on this land in Orange County all his life,” said Cho, “and his family has owned it since the Great Depression. Mrs. Edwards seems to be uncomfortable about Monty exercising his Second Amendment right of legally owning a firearm, and about his First Amendment right of free speech.” Monty Johnson has a sign on the fence across from the Edwards compound that says “Go Rudy Guiliani 2008. Cho continued, “The Republican Party is welcome to all who ascribe to personal freedoms, property rights, individual responsibility and less intrusive government. Mr. Johnson has not been active in our local party, but we would welcome him to do so.” John Edwards, Mrs. Edwards husband, has made the concept of “Two Americas” a cornerstone of his campaign for the Presidency. “Apparently, the America that John and Elizabeth Edwards live in doesn't include living near someone who doesn’t fit their concept of what their neighborhood should look like and what their neighbors should think,” Cho continued. He concluded, “I think most Americans would be disappointed to learn that someone who aspires to be in the White House sees hard-working Americans in this light, regardless of whether they are Democrat, Republican or neither.” Mr. Johnson’s property is right across the road from the Edwards’ 102 acre, gated estate. The Edwards compound, valued at more than $6,000,000 includes a 28,200 square foot house, complete with a swimming pool, basketball court and a racquetball court. “No trespassing” signs are prominently posted at the entrance of the estate. “The Edwards are rightfully controlling access to their property,” pointed out Augustus Cho, “but they apparently do not think Mr. Johnson should have the same right to defend his property.” -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- April 9, 2007 Mrs. Edwards: “Not in My America” ...IT IS DIFFICULT to be an American patriot these days: On April 8th, the Associated Press published a story by Mike Baker in which Elizabeth Edwards, wife of John Edwards, called her neighbor a “rabid, Republican.” http://wral.com/news/state/story/1264744/ Supposedly, one of the main tenets of the Democrat Party is to stand up and defend the “little guy” from the abuse of the wealthy, that there is an inherent value to all human beings. This is an honorable thought. However, in direct contrast to such a long held appropriate philosophy, the aspiring First Lady, Elizabeth Edwards, has referred to her closest neighbor in a term reserved for animals; even worse, one with rabies. She has called her neighbor Monty Johnson of Chapel Hill a “rabid, rabid” Republican. It was clearly a cheap shot at Republicans. However, in the process, she has offended not only members of the Grand Old Party across the nation but, more pointedly, all the overtaxed property owners, hard working employees of the incorporated world, and all the small business owners across America because that’s what Mr. Johnson is. A Freudian Slip? He happens to be a Republican, but he could have just as easily been a Democrat or an Independent. I wonder if Mrs. Edwards would have referred to a member of her party in a similar manner? Or is she accurately expressing what her husband, John Edwards, truly thinks about the majority of Americans from behind their prominently posted “No Trespassing” sign of their $6 MILLION dollar home across the street from Mr. Johnson? The True Tarheel Mrs. Edwards wants us to think of her as a victim of her “rabid” gun-toting neighbor and is trying to manipulate the media into portraying herself as such. In reality, the true victim here is Mr. Johnson, who has been living at the property for over thirty years. Monty is a classic North Carolinian, much like the rest of us of the state. A farmer by trade and an owner of a modest small business, he has been supporting his family in the county where he works and lives. No doubt he has worked much more than 40 hours a week on many occasions to pay his bills. He may not have attended the law school in the town near his home, but he and millions like him make our proud state what it is today. The “Gun” As far as the gun brandishing event, here are the facts: One day, several men whom Monty did not know, came onto his property. The appropriate step for the strangers would be to come and introduce themselves, explaining who they were and to ask permission to be on Monty’s private property. Instead, they ignored him and went about their agenda on his property, in the process violating his privacy as well as interfering with Mr. Johnson’s business. Mr. Johnson went out to inquire who and what they were doing on his property. Since he was outnumbered several to one and since he didn't know who they were, he had his gun with him in case he needed to defend himself. (By the way, it is still lawful to own guns in the United States of America* and furthermore, owning a gun does not make him “rabid.”) These men turned out to be working for John Edwards. *U.S. Constitution, Bill of Rights, Amendment II: “…the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed.” Neighborliness of the Edwards It is interesting to note that Mrs. Edwards states, “I wouldn’t be nice to him anyway.” That is quite a revealing statement, and it says more about Elizabeth Edwards than it does about Monty Johnson. John Edwards frequently jogs on the same road, and according to Monty, Edwards has never said “Hello” or even acknowledged him or any of his neighbors. Apparently, the locals are too far beneath him in his social pecking order, which is quite problematic for a man claiming to care about the under-privileged. Either that or the locals around Edwards’s estate are evidently not poor enough to receive his Poverty in America compassion and consideration of the basic human respect of friendly greetings between people. At the least Elizabeth is honest in that she admitted to the national press neither she nor John has been nice to Monty anyway, and they probably never will be. If actions speak louder than words, then the Edwards have spoken at 100 decibels as Monty has already been threatened by them regarding the condition of his property. Mr. and Mrs. Edwards: True Democrat humanitarians at work. It is a sad day in America that when one wanna-be politician moves in, a local resident with decades of roots has to move out because the former will use his law degree against the latter just because he can. Is this what a UNC-CH law degree was meant to be? It’s a good thing that Monty Johnson is not one of Edwards’ poor. Otherwise, he will go hungry six out of seven days a week (or twelve out of fourteen days for two weeks) for, according to Edwards’ Assistant Director of the Poverty Center, John is “typically there [at the Poverty Center] once a week or once every two.” Now, THAT is commitment. Apparently, on other days, they are too busy avoiding their “rabid” neighbors… Augustus Cho Chair, Orange County GOP Chapel Hill, NC "

4/12/2007 8:53:40 PM

sounds like she got owned.

but this really isnt that big of a deal. drop it people. he's not going to be president. you dont have anything to be afraid of

[Edited on April 12, 2007 at 9:33 PM. Reason : ,]

4/12/2007 9:32:59 PM

the orange county republican party?

Might as well call the Democratic Party of Houston, Texas and ask them their opinion of Bush.

4/12/2007 10:23:28 PM

^yes, the orange country republican party pwnt the shit out of that bitch

4/13/2007 1:15:52 PM

4/22/2007 11:35:28 AM

just incase anyone might be interested:

Quote :

"Dear John Edwards supporter, The first Presidential debate of the 2008 campaign is this Thursday, April 26, and we're counting on all of you to come show the pundits and the press that John Edwards has the strongest grassroots support in South Carolina. If you have time for one political road trip this season, make this it! (And bring your friends and family along too!) We're gathering at 4 PM on Thursday at Trinity United Methodist on 185 Boulevard Street (on the corner of Boulevard and Amelia streets) in Orangeburg, South Carolina. Please let us know if you will be joining us by visiting our RSVP page: http://johnedwards.com/r/11138/813727/ The first 500 Edwards supporters to sign up will get free t-shirts and bumper stickers, and a day full of excitement! In order to help our supporters get to the event, we're creating a ride board where you can post a ride or look for others who are driving from your area. Please help us fill the board: if you're planning to drive to any of the events in South Carolina this week or are looking for a ride, visit our RSVP page and let us know: http://johnedwards.com/r/11140/813727/ You can also join John Edwards later in the week at several other events in South Carolina. All the details are below: What: DEBATE DAY! Come cheer on John Edwards and show the national media how strong our campaign really is. The first 500 Edwards supporters get free t-shirts! When: Crowd gathering at 4:00 PM, debate begins at 7:00 PM, Thursday 4/26 Where: Meet at 4 PM at Trinity United Methodist, 185 Boulevard St at the corner of Boulevard and Amelia streets in Orangeburg, SC and we'll walk over to the debate area together What: Join John Edwards for a supporter reception at MacDougall's When: 5:30-7:00 PM, Friday 4/27 Where: 902-F Gervais St., Columbia, SC What: Join John Edwards at Congressman Jim Clyburn's Fish Fry When: 8:00 PM, Friday 4/27 Where: Gervais St. Parking Lot of the Municipal Association building, 1411 Gervais St. Columbia, SC What: Watch Senator Edwards speak at the South Carolina Democratic Convention When: 10:00 AM, Saturday 4/28 Where: Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, 1101 Lincoln Street, Columbia, SC Please RSVP to let us know you will be joining us: http://johnedwards.com/r/11142/813727/ And please tell all your friends and family who want to cheer on John Edwards about these events by forwarding them this email. Got questions? Contact Joel or Susie from our South Carolina team at edwardsscdebate@gmail.com or by calling (803) 338-6226. Thank you for your support! We look forward to seeing you at these critical events. -John Edwards Team "

4/24/2007 9:10:24 PM

no one is interested, and he isn't going to win b/c North Carolina won't even vote for him.

4/24/2007 9:13:21 PM

The ride board is a really good idea. I hope more campaigns do that when primary season comes around.

Also, if it's the Joel I know from the campaign, he's an ass...and the Edwards folks lose points with me if they've given him a position of any substance.

[Edited on April 24, 2007 at 9:41 PM. Reason : add]

4/24/2007 9:39:46 PM

They lose points with me for shitting on NCSU.

I sometimes wonder why it is so embarrassing for Edwards that he graduated from NCSU, you would think that he would embrace having attended a land grant college created to help the working class of NC better themselves financially since that is where he came from and that is what NCSU allowed him to do.

What a fucking chump.

4/24/2007 11:31:31 PM

^^rounding up people to hold up signs at an event isnt exactly a position of substance.

4/24/2007 11:44:28 PM

I don't think he is too embarrassed about coming from state, I think he launched his vp campaign at our school last time around.

4/25/2007 6:33:55 PM

Quote :

" Have you heard the latest scandal about Karl Rove? It turns out he's at the heart of the Justice Department scandal and he's been pushing for years to have federal agencies use contracts and other favors to support Republican candidates. He's out of control and it's time for him to go. John Edwards is calling for Karl Rove to be fired, and he's going to announce the call Thursday night on national television as part of the first presidential debates. We want to make sure that when he does that, it's clear to the country that he's speaking for thousands of us. They have a counter online that shows how many signatures they've gathered. You can add your name to Edwards' petition and make sure you're counted at: http://www.johnedwards.com/fire-rove"

At the first debate, I wonder how that'll go over?

4/25/2007 7:43:26 PM

Quote :

"I don't think he is too embarrassed about coming from state, I think he launched his vp campaign at our school last time around."

if you know so much about JE, you'd easily admit he shuns us for the folks over on the hill


don't even come in here and try to act like he gives a shit about NCSU

4/25/2007 7:47:03 PM

what an important subject. do you plan on voting for mccain if he is a wildcats fan but not if he is a sun devils fan?

4/25/2007 7:51:14 PM

He went here, education is one of his big causes, he's launched a campaign here. In your book maybe he still doesn't care about ncsu much at all, but even the tiniest fraction is more than any other rep or dem pres candidate cares about or knows about ncsu.

4/25/2007 7:59:45 PM

Quote :

"what an important subject. do you plan on voting for mccain if he is a wildcats fan but not if he is a sun devils fan?"

considering I doubt I'd vote for mccain anyway, no

and since you've just made the most retarded comparison in soapbox history I'm not about to reply to your statement any further

Quote :

"He went here, education is one of his big causes, he's launched a campaign here. In your book maybe he still doesn't care about ncsu much at all, but even the tiniest fraction is more than any other rep or dem pres candidate cares about or knows about ncsu."

I don't give two flying shits, he went to NCSU and the only time he acknowledges us is when it's campaign season and he can get some votes(which, sadly, it has been campaign season for him since he ran for senate)

I can't recall ever seeing him at the RBC or CFS, but guess where he has box seats, an office, a house right up the road from?

honestly I'm glad he doesn't claim us though, I'd rather NCSU not be tarnished with his name any further than it already is



the point is, quit trying to solicit NCSU people to vote for this asshole, he doesn't give two shits about NCSU

[Edited on April 25, 2007 at 8:15 PM. Reason : s]

4/25/2007 8:14:52 PM

I believe he does care about NC as a state, regardless of how he ranks the schools in it, more than any other candidate and thats still enough to help earn my vote.

4/25/2007 8:24:03 PM

^

Are you that naive???


HE IS A FUCKING TRIAL LAWYER AND POLITICIAN!! HE IS A MILLIONAIRE. HE CARES ABOUT NO ONE OTHER THAN HIMSELF UNTIL IT GETS HIM VOTES.

4/25/2007 10:25:55 PM