Any person who reaches that magic number should be wished a very happy birthday. And Monday, August 7, the former four times governor has a reason to celebrate. A birthday party on August 12 has been planned and will be attended by hundreds of Edwards friends, including Louisiana's present governor John B. Edwards who will be the featured speaker at the event.
Tim Morris, conservative opinion writer for the Times Picayune in a column dated August 4 is not happy with friends giving Edwards a birthday party, especially governor John B. Edwards being the featured speaker. Morris tries to link those who will help Edwards celebrate his birthday to corruption because of Edwards conviction a number of years ago. But Morris is the same ditto head conservative who defends Trump's every day lies, corruption and hatred for American institutions. In fact Morris has used the words "alternate news" to support Trump's lies.
It is worth remembering again that Edwin Edwards was never convicted of any wrong doing while holding an elected office. The convictions covered that period when Edwards was a private citizen and held no elected office. This writer would support Edwards over Donald Trump any day and so would the facts. So best wishes to former governor Edwards on his 90th birthday and I hope there are more healthy and happy ones in the future. Those who can not separate birthdays from politics really have a problem and need help. And that really says it all.
This commentary written by Joe Lorio
Note: The title of Morris' article was: Newspaper owner, governor think it's OK to celebrate corrupt politician. It is a conservative mind set that can't escape the gutter.
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