Edwards won't return to UNC center

I have no doubt in a few weeks, after this has blown over, that Mr. Edwards will be back in either in D.C. or New York, helping multi-billionaires set up their overseas "tax-free" hedge funds. Folks seem to forget that was Mr. Edwards "other" job.

Why was a man of his wealth even taking $40,000?

I would like info about what programs the center has in place, and more importantly, whether it will now fold or has a valid continuing mission and support. If it's legit, those questions should be easily answered, but I don't know the answers.

"All while getting a six figure salary from taxpayers' money that we all know he did not need."

He made $40,000 at the Poverty Center. Less than a maintenance mechanics, administrative support specialists, and electricians at UNC.

Complain if you like, GrayJ, but don't just make stuff up.

"This thing was nothing more than a ruse from day one. It was set up solely to provide a political forum for keeping Johnny Edwards in the public eye until the next presidential election."

Absolutely; Edwards used UNC.

People really did think John Edwards was going to be an emerging leader... straight enough, but young enough to be in touch with all age groups. I knew, however, that he came into the spotlight too dramatically to be believed, having never really done much to start with except making a success of himself as a tort lawyer. He should apologize to the people of NC for wasting our time and effectiveness as a one-term senator whose only goal was to see himself to the presidency any way he could get there, and now as just one more adulterer.

Sounds like good news to me. I feel certain that everybody has already heard his one speech about the two Americas.

But, but what about all the poverty stricken people that Johnny cared about? What's gonna happen to them? Who's being selfish here, UNC or the Breck Girl? ... all those poor pitiful people ... will they get the 'change' they deserve?

This is such a shame he won't be returning to the center because he did some remarkable things while he was director, remember?.........Like talk(campaign) about Two Americas..........and talk(campaign) some more. All while getting a six figure salary from taxpayers' money that we all know he did not need.

This thing was nothing more than a ruse from day one. It was set up solely to provide a political forum for keeping Johnny Edwards in the public eye until the next presidential election. The attempt at keeping him viable might have worked had someone of character been the object of affection for the lefties of Orange instead of that egocentric jerk.

So, there IS a limit to the degree of shame that UNC is willing to absorb to support this guy. Good to know. Now, how does UNC justify Gene Nichol being on campus?