John Edwards...scandal. LA TIMES writer claims Rielle Hunter a plotting wacko!

Rielle scans room for rich and famous men...


The tale gets curiouser.

According to a writer who crossed paths with Rielle Hunter - the woman is a bit of a wacko - who plotted feverishly to land herself a "rich powerful man".

Of course - Ms. Hunter is the femme fatale at the center of the John Edwards' scorcher - which has titillated the Nation all week.

In an article in the LA Times today, Sarah Miller reports that in October (2001), she rented a room in a trendy Benedict Canyon home owned by a good friend.

As the report unfolds, there are couple of amusing asides about Harrison Ford - and conjectures that his virile hands crafted some of the woodwork in the house - but that ends up being mindless fodder in the grand scheme of things as Miller moves along.

Allegedly, when Miller relinquished the cozy nest - the now-infamous Rielle Hunter not only moved into her old digs - but became somewhat obsessed with the fact she was firmly ensconced in a lair once inhabited by a "famous writer".

For example, when Ms. Miller returned to the canyon home for a party one night, Reille bounced out-of-the-blue - called her "sweetie" - and lamented,

"It's soooo amazing to me that I am living in your room!"

Understandably, Miller was taken aback.

Why pray tell?

Because, Miller was one of the rarefied breed - a published writer - after all.

"You wrote that article that was published in an actual book in the stores (!) in the room I sleep in. In the bed I sleep in," she gushed incredulously.

Then, in response to Miller's blank look, she ironically exclaimed,

"Didn't you write - 'The Bitch in the House?'"

And, if the revelations weren't bizarre enough, she asserted bold-faced,

"I can feel your energy in there!"

Miller laughingly conjectured that since she was long gone, surely her energy had decamped, as well.

But, Hunter was not convinced.

"You have really strong energy. And I can feel it in there. And it's telling me what I want to be."

Quick on the uptake, Miller asked, "What is that?"

"I am going to be famous," Rielle said. "Rich and famous. I am going to meet a rich, powerful man."

And, she planned to do it the new-fangled way. I mean, forget about courting and petting in dingy movie houses in a sleazy part of town.

"I'm going to manifest it."

Yup, the lady is a space cadet, alright.

Now we know why she refuses to take a paternity test.

The DNA results will probably reveal her child is an alien from outer space!


Got my eye on 'ya, babe!

John Edwards...mainstream press criticized for ignoring affair!

I had a dream I'd get away with it...



Shortly after the shocking news about the John Edwards' scandal hit the fan - critics started pointing fingers at the mainstream media - accusing 'em of looking the other way.

In spite of the fact "The National Enquirer" managed to dredge up a few juicy kernels of evidence to merit a story (which they published many months ago) the big guns at the major dailies allege they struggled to drum up leads but came away empty-handed.

Curious, when you consider the John McCain fiasco.

If you recall - without much fodder to go on - a major daily accused McCain of being involved in a love tryst a few months ago. Later, the rumor turned out to be false.

Years ago - in spite of the fact reporters were well aware of President John Kennedy's womanizing - the media was inclined to play along.

In fact - when screen siren Marilyn Monroe appeared on stage and sang "Happy Birthday" to the President - there was a lot of winking back and forth.

Yeah, everyone knew the score.

But, that was a different era. As long as the President fulfilled his duties to the Nation, who cared?

Of course, today the media is more vicious. In fact, anything goes.

So, the issue is a mystery.

According to Sam Feist - CNN's political director - there just wasn't enough evidence available to give the "green light".

"In a story like this, these are significant allegations. I think it's entirely appropriate to wait...to wait to report a story until they have information that they're comfortable with reporting."

True.

But, the whole scenario makes a sensible person wonder a bit.

How is it that an underdog like the "National Enquirer" (a "Tabloid Trash" news outlet) appears to have a significant edge over the all-powerful competition in the news-gathering arena?

Maybe the dailies need to "hire on" some down 'n dirty investigative reporter-types who are willing to roll up their sleeves and get the job done come he** or high water.

After all - the scandal is not only an embarrassment to Mr. Edwards and his family - but to the media as well.

The Democratic hopeful managed to hoodwink the entire legitimate press.

We've all heard how slick politicians are.

In retrospect, it's evident now. John Edwards was mighty good!

Ben Okri once said,

"The magician and the politician have much in common: they both have to draw our attention away from what they are really doing."