The Green and The Groin

Here are two stories from The Grapevine that show once again the Dem words don't often match their deeds and that adultery for Democrats is a resume' enhancer:

Green Speak

The Democratic Party said it was making a massive push to make its convention the most environmentally-friendly ever. But CNet News reports the reality was quite different. It says party VIPs and many celebrities who attended told the drivers of their non-green towncars and super-sized SUVs to idle in the Pepsi Center's pickup area with engines running and the air-conditioning on.

The plan to offer a "lean n' green" menu was undercut by the fried mini-donuts that were prominently on sale inside the Pepsi Center. And, green-friendly bicycles were not permitted inside the convention's security area, leading to the use of gasoline-powered vehicles.

Valued Voice?

Apparently admitting to adultery has not hurt John Edwards' market value. Edwards is scheduled to emerge from seclusion soon and return to the public speaking circuit. And, he is now charging a larger fee than ever before.

The Chicago Sun-Times reports the former vice presidential candidate will speak to a student organization at the University of Illinois October 14. His price — $65,000. That's $10,000 more than his pre-adultery rate.

A university spokeswoman says the student group did give the former North Carolina senator the opportunity to back out of the engagement in light of his extramarital embarassments. But the speech is still scheduled to be delivered, focusing on "the American dream."

I wonder if Edwards will give his "Two Americas" speech - you know the one where his wife and kids live in one America and his girlfriend and love child live in another?