All those waiting for a Gore Presidency, please check in

[rosesaylavee]

I am always grateful for yet another Gore post. :7 Always interested in checking here on DU and learning what the old boy is up to this week and also grateful that so many here on DU share my hope that he does choose to run again for the Presidency in 2008.

That said, have you written him a letter requesting that he run? I know we all have signed petitions (some of us several times... ahem). But a written letter on your personal letterhead or nice note card goes a lot further than an email or impersonal form letter from an organized internet group. One personal letter to a politician translates in politicianeze to 40 letters.

Send him a note. Let him know that he will have your support in his work to rebuild this country AND your continued support of his environmental work.

I think we need to let him know how much we appreciate his work and how much we will help him get the job done.

Peace.

Al can be reached at:
Honorable Al Gore
2100 West End Avenue, Suite 620
Nashville, TN 37203

[NMDemDist2]

1. I"m still on the sidelines, hoping...... n/t

[rosesaylavee]

118. A note from New Mexico

would be appreciated I'm sure. Writing gets us off the sidelines and is a positive action toward the goal of convincing him, if he still needs it, that we will support him in a 2008 run.

:hi:

[MNDemNY]

2. Here.

[rosesaylavee]

119. Welcome to DU

A note from the big apple perhaps?

[ClayZ]

K and R

[rosesaylavee]

121. Thanks!

Awesome home page btw.

[wryter2000]

3. K&R

Thanks for the address.

[rosesaylavee]

120. No problem.

One of the many things I like about DU is the call to action posts. This is a bit of my payback for posts that have goosed me to actually do something positive about issues I am concerned about.

Thanks for writing him.

[bluethruandthru]

4. Here!

Keeping my fingers crossed.

[rosesaylavee]

20. AND write him a note too?

When SharonRB met him at a booksigning in Seattle, she told him that she would be writing him. And his reply was that he hoped that she would. (see post in the Gore Group)

When I read that, I thought perhaps he is weighing a possible candidacy and that written letters could sway him toward it? Perhaps that IS one of the markers he is considering?

[BattyDem]

5. Waiting and hoping and waiting some more ...

This country needs him so much! After reading "The Assault on Reason," it has become painfully clear that he's the only person who truly gets it. He knows what the problems are and he knows what must be done to fix them.

Run Al, run!!! :patriot:

[rosesaylavee]

18. He not only gets "it" but has many ideas on how to fix "it"

AND he has a sense of humor,
AND he knows American history,
AND he knows and understands our Constitution,
AND he can write a complete sentence,
AND can speak in complete sentences,
AND...

[BattyDem]

24. I love him, too!

:loveya:

[Marnieworld]

31. I wish I could figure out how to add pictures to my posts

I sent someone recently 2 graphics that depict why I love Al Gore so much and why I can't let go of the hope that he will run. One picture is of him sitting in an office surrounded by several computers, papers and tons of books. It just showed such an alive mind and passionate work ethic. The other was a sweaty flushed Gore looking at a group of people almost to say, "What needs to be done next now?" I believe that he was in an airplane hanger in NOLA right after Katrina and loading people and equipment onto a plane set for a Nashville hospital.

He is not just the essence of a leader, I truly believe that he is a good person and complete patriot. I told my friend that I love Gore because I respect his mind and I trust his heart.

Anyone else have these pics? They really say it all.

[rosesaylavee]

42. Pics on DU

Find a pic on the internet. Right click. When the menu box pops up, click on properties, copy the url address onto your clipboard. Paste that into your post. When you preview your post, you should see the pic. :hi:

[Marnieworld]

47. good to know thanks

I was wondering how to include stuff from my hard drive but at least that's one option. Now if only I can find those photos again. i probably swiped them from someone else's post. One more thing to do with my extra time.

[rosesaylavee]

52. There are some free websites that

will hold your pics for you too... Photo bucket is one I know of. Have I taken the time to put my pics there, no. :blush: I just know that that is what I should be doing.

[Highway61]

264. Thanks

Been wondering that myself as I am new here....now I know :)

[RoccoR5955]

6. Checking in from NY

Okay,
I'll send him one of my "Everything IS Connected" postcards from the Syracuse Cultural Workers... http://www.syracuseculturalworkers.com

[rosesaylavee]

Thank you!!

:kick:

[Betsy Ross]

7. K&R! n/t

[rosesaylavee]

122. Thanks!

Like your name - bet you do something with sewing for a living.

[JNelson6563]

8. Patiently waiting for President Gore!

:toast:

[SharonRB]

10. LOL, Julie

I can't believe we posted just a minute apart!

:hi:

[JNelson6563]

69. Great minds and all that!

Isn't it something how we're so often on the same wavelength, no matter the forum? Perhaps my twin brother is a changeling (as I have often suspected!) and I really have a twin sister!

:toast:

Julie

[SharonRB]

74. It really is pretty funny.

One of the days we'll have to meet -- hopefully you can make it down to the convention or something at some point. I assume you're not coming to Lansing for the picnic on Sunday -- I know it's a really, really long drive.

[SharonRB]

9. SharonRB reporting for duty!

I'm holding out until there's no hope left.

I wrote him last month and I got a response, obviously a form letter, but nice nonetheless. Unfortunately, his staff didn't remember to change the date on the letter -- it was dated April 20, and I didn't write my letter to him until May 3!

[rosesaylavee]

16. I saw that in the Gore group

I sent him something on 6/10 and not received a reply to date. Expect that I will get some form letter reply but wish I had told him it wasn't necessary.

Just wanted him to know that I was yet one more person asking him to run.

[peace frog]

11. Front and center

We're here when you're ready for us, Al. :thumbsup:

[rosesaylavee]

25. Send him a note to that effect?

It would only take a minute and it would have a tremendous effect on the other end. Bulk mail has a way of speaking that other ways of communication just do not. A note means that you actually took time out of your day to think what to say, found a note card, wrote it out, addressed it, put a stamp on it, and THEN actually dropped it in the mail.

Handwritten is good - for those who type - that is still fine. Just make sure you sign your name in ink so that it does have that personal touch.

[peace frog]

41. Already sent

through another venue, but rest assured Al Gore knows I want him to be my president.

[hippiechick]

12. Aye Aye!

:patriot: :applause:

[rosesaylavee]

123. Thanks!

:kick:

[jedicord]

13. Checking in! And great advice, thanks for the address. n/t

[rosesaylavee]

125. No problem.

Thanks for writing him!

[geardaddy]

14. Rec #5

Off to the greatest with you!

[rosesaylavee]

127. Thanks!

Hope you can send him a quick note of support!

[eleny]

15. me 2

[rosesaylavee]

132. Thanks!

:hi:

[Dragonbreathp9d]

17. *raises hand*

Gore - Kucinich ticket!

[rosesaylavee]

128. That would be a great ticket! Kucinich would

need to be involved in a Gore admin at some level - VP would be fine with me or somewhere in his cabinet. Someone mentioned him as heading the new post of Secretary of Peace.

[pacalo]

19. Here!

[rosesaylavee]

129. Thanks!

Like your signature... alot. Kerry is a true hero. No doubt about it.

thanks for writing Al and giving him a few words of encouragement! May this only be 8 years of a bad dream.

[pacalo]

318. I grab every opportunity to encourage Al Gore to run.

We deserve that caliber, after what we've been through.

:hi:

[whopis01]

21. not only yeah, but hell yeah! n/t

[rosesaylavee]

130. Yep. We need to let him know

we are fired up this time and willing to support him - whatever it takes - in getting elected.

[wildhorses]

22. proud to be waiting --

even if it makes me a pathetic moron:rofl:

:patriot:

[rosesaylavee]

28. Well then I am more pathetic

as I started this post. :)

I really do think there is a chance he will join the campaign... nothing more persuasive than getting swamped with personal cards and letters voicing support and asking him to run.

[Greyskye]

23. Please run Al!

Gore/Clark 2008 :patriot:

:kick:

[rosesaylavee]

131. A ticket with

two Tennesseans on it? Two heroic figures. They would make a great team.

Maybe suggest that to Gore when you write him?

[Marnieworld]

26. I will not give up until the very last possible day

Does anyone know that day? The deadline for declaring a candidacy?

The race has not started for me at all until that day. The entire bunch of candidates, except for Kucinich, are running like we aren't in a dire crisis. Hillary especially has a 1992 attitude. I want someone who knows the dangers that we face and the crimes committed and all that must be rolled back. I want someone that passionately defends the Constitution, science and the rule of law. I want someone who wants to get America back. The current candidates, except Kucinich, leave me with the impression that they aren't aware of all of the damage that needs to be fixed.

I want reason, I want debate, I want facts, I want vision. I want Gore.

After next week I am unemployed until I can find another job. I have made a vow to write him every day with a different reason to run. A girl can dream and ask very nicely. Who knows?

:patriot:

[rosesaylavee]

29. All that and

I want someone who understands the state of our environment and the dire situation we are in if that is not addressed.

Writing him every day is a good idea. And if he offers you a job, let him know I am looking too, ok?

:hi:

[Marnieworld]

32. Geez if I could be so lucky

I wasn't even thinking about asking for a job. Just I'll have more time on my hands to devote to the writing. Then again- what better job could there be than working for him? Nah, I want to just write him to convince him, write him to let him know that we are out here, and we understand and appreciate what he has been saying. No one has articulated our problems and solutions better than Gore. He is the person we need right now and he needs to embrace his destiny.

[emmadoggy]

55. Wow, Marnieworld, you took the words right out of my mouth.

I feel the exactly the same way. 100%.

:thumbsup:

[marlakay]

84. Sounds like a great idea

I hope you do it, I am sure after a few weeks you would definitely get noticed and probably a "real" letter back!!

[mopinko]

27. you are the only one, sir. you have to run.

i told him that at the book signing, and it made him frown.
but, our choice is clear. he is the only one.

[rosesaylavee]

134. I was there too -

when my friend said that in front of me, he kind of said 'gosh' or something to that effect. Perhaps he was stumped on how to respond after the nth request? And it was excessively warm up there, wasn't it?

I still hold out hope. He could certainly say no if it was definitely no. He must be still considering it or the door would be closed. He may choose to close it after his concert this July. So be it if so.

[mopinko]

212. it got to me that he couldn't resist speaking for a few minutes

he must be just horrified at the candidates, don't you think? i wonder if he isn't just waiting out of principle. i think this endless campaign shit is just going toooooo far. i also think that if someone seemed like they were telling the truth, and people were actually paying attention, he wouldn't run. but unless dk or gravel catch fire, i think he won't be able to say no.

and i didn't think it was that warm. it was nice that they brought drinks around. we should have worn funny hats or something so we could find each other.

[rosesaylavee]

224. they brought drinks around?

Wow. We were back along the stacks on the opposite wall. No air. We were hallucinating breezes. No drinks for us. Fortunately we were in the first group to get up there. I couldn't believe how fresh he was with each person. Wonder how long he was able to do that? Amazing talent if he could do that for all 1000 people.

[mopinko]

267. ah-haa

you were one of the early birds. i was pink, which was the last color. although they didn't start with the drinks until we were all crammed upstairs. they sent the starbucks people up. $2 bottles of water. but you got to stay in line.

[rosesaylavee]

341. So he spoke to each group?

Good - I was hoping so.

[lazyriver]

30. Maine checks in...

[rosesaylavee]

135. thanks!

[Mabus]

33. Checking in from Kansas

He's got a good and growing base of support here in Kansas.

[rosesaylavee]

51. A note from

Kansas, red state that is has been, would be a welcome one.

[Mabus]

58. KC DU'ers set up a table for Gore at the Take Back America conference

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=260&topic_id=1101&mesg_id=1101

It's the second year in a row that we had a Gore table at the conference. And, for the second year in a row, the other tables told us that we were the table that got the most traffic (which was great considering we were almost hidden on the back row). We even got a visit from Bill O'Reilly's crew.

So, we're not just sitting on the sidelines. We're out to take back America with the person we think would make the best president and we're working to make it happen.

[rosesaylavee]

62. Did you see this yet?

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=260x1117

DU's very own proud2Blib is the lovely woman with the IMPEACH CHENEY FIRST crown in the beginning...


Glad to hear your presence was a success at TBA. Compared to you, I am just sitting on the sidelines. Writing letters/sending cards IS something I and anyone supporting Gore can do.

[Mabus]

419. Not only did I see her

but I had a similar hat. She was one of my room mates at the conference and she's one of my best friends. We couldn't have made the trip without her.

We all do what we can. I'm fortunate that I'm able to go to the conference. My husband is a volunteer coordinator for the Draft Gore movement and getting a table is something we can do to show our support for Gore and to help connect other supporters with each other.

Keep those cards and letters going to Gore and don't forget to sign up for a Draft Gore meetup near you.

[rosesaylavee]

425. The meetup group here

organized for the book signing downtown Chicago earlier this month. There meeting place is about 30 miles away... in Chicago terms - that's about an hour away. We just may have to get one going closer to the burbs out here!

Thanks for the info and thanks for getting the word out!

:hi:

[Morgana LaFey]

34. I've thought about doing that, but now that I have an address--

I'm in.

I can think of no one who is better qualified or suited for the unbelievable mess we'll have in 2009. IF we even get our country back at that time -- which I think is questionable at best.

[rosesaylavee]

35. He knew what it looked like

before it was broken. I think he can fix it. Also, he will have a tremendously motivated and able netroot support group working on his side once elected. :)

[Lugnut]

36. Here!

:hi: We really need him to run.

[rosesaylavee]

37. Do you have a note card in your desk or

cabinet there by your computer? Grab it- write down on it just what you just wrote here. Put it in an envelope. Address it with address above. Stick a stamp on it and mail it when you next get in your car.

I am sure it would mean a lot to him to get it.

[flyarm]

38. thanks for the reminder i just sat and wrote another nice letter begging!! eom

[flyarm]

39. RUN AL RUN!!! EOM

[rosesaylavee]

46. No problem!

I sent him a letter earlier this month. Sending him another note card today. :hi:

[rubberducky]

40. Still waiting in MI

[rosesaylavee]

136. Hopefully the

wait will end soon and we will know he's going to run! Thanks for sending him a note - a small note card would do. I really do think it matters to him that people want him to run enough to send a note.

[Pharaoh]

43. K&R still waiting

[rosesaylavee]

44. Nudge him with a short note -

tell him you are still patiently waiting. Maybe not patiently but waiting nonetheless!

[MelissaB]

45. Waiting here! Ready, willing, and able, too.

:hi:

[rosesaylavee]

48. Hey you in the Red Southern State

A note from you would probably be worth a heck of a lot to the future Gore campaign. :hi:

[MelissaB]

60. You think? Maybe I should write...

:hi:

[rosesaylavee]

64. As the impression stands that the

South is this impregnable fortress of RW hooligans, getting a friendly note from someone in the heart of it would probably be a good thing. :hi:

[Uncle Joe]

49. I will do whatever I can to support Al Gore

if he decides to run, and I hope and pray he does. If he doesn't run, I'm all for drafting him, at any rate, I'm waiting until the Convention.

Thanks for the thread rosesaylavee.

[rosesaylavee]

54. No problem.

Would appreciate you printing this out and running it down to his mailbox when you get a chance though.

:hi:

[Uncle Joe]

71. Consider it done rosesaylavee.

:hi:

[robinlynne]

50. me too. but I read yesterday that Donna brazille doesn't think he will run, and that

made me think it is time to start working with Edwards.

[rosesaylavee]

53. I would imagine that any one associated

with Gore knows not to approach Ms. Brazille without their ten-foot pole. She strikes me as someone who wants everyone to think she's in the know but isn't.

[robinlynne]

234. She was his campaign manager.

[rosesaylavee]

276. I know.

And they haven't had much, if anything at all, to do with each other since. But that doesn't stop her from using any oppty to remind people she was his campaign manager in 2000.

[robinlynne]

367. got it.

[Sparkly]

56. I hope he runs.

I can understand why he might not want to, but I hope he does. Nobody is more broadly experienced and qualified to be president than he is.

Even if he never runs again, Al Gore will go down in history as our rightful 43rd president. The years 2001-2008 will be seen as one colossal mistake.

[rosesaylavee]

59. I agree with all that.

He is one person I can point to in my generation and be very proud. He is a true patriot. I hope he hears the call loud and clear to lead us out of this dark time.

[Phredicles]

57. Fingers still crossed...

[rosesaylavee]

140. Fingers! My eyes are crossed.

Thanks for sending him a note telling him what you feel about his possible run in 2008!

[RestoreGore]

61. So when does "his " environmental work become the environmental work of others?

Something to think about while "waiting" as the effects of this climate crisis get ever more pronounced while so many wait... and wait... and as we wait for those who claim to support his work on the environment to make it their work in enough numbers to make such social change in this country that it will be like a tidal wave that innundates Washington DC. I just received a letter from him too, and in it he explained that his campaign is for the planet, and he thanked me for my work on it. I know he is now embracing his destiny, and I am goinf in that direction because it is the right thing to do. Those "waiting" for him or anyone else to save them do nothing to solve this crisis now. I'm done waiting for politicians to do it for me. I am part of the citizenry and WE hold the power, and Mr. Gore is my leader already in that cause. No wonder he frowns when people continue to not get ithat at his book signings. He is drafting US, and I am answering his call regardless of his address.

[Uncle Joe]

He's drafting us

and we're drafting or at the very least encouraging him to run, turnabout is fair play.

[RestoreGore]

80. No, you are harrassing him

And ignoring a crisis that is already staking its claim to our future. But that seems to be par for the course here and on other "progressive" blogs for all of the talk about caring about "his" environmental work. He was at an event just yesterday that was environmental in nature. Do you know what it was without looking it up?

[Uncle Joe]

81. You know nothing of me or the people supporting him, other

than your own projections. I know you were hurt because he didn't run in 2004 when you wanted him to and I believe you've tied your emotions to that disappointment, but I don't believe 2008 is 2004 anymore than 2012 will be.

Regarding Al Gore's scheduled event yesterday, I haven't looked it up yet, this doesn't mean I'm not supporting the same cause as he. The man is constantly speaking out and raising awareness regarding the global warming climate change crisis. I do what I can with my limited means, however I believe if the primary leadership of the Federal Government doesn't change for the better regarding the climate crisis, the Iraq War, our dysfunctional media, the health care crisis and the general economy it will be for naught.

One person's encouragement is another person's harassment and if Al Gore comes out and says I will not run in 2008 or allow myself to be drafted, that's all it takes for me, at least until 2012.

[RestoreGore]

86. "You know nothing of me or the people supporting him, other than your own projections."

Right back at you, and actually no, the threads here pretty much tell people reading and lurking what is really more popular to discuss here regarding him. And I wasn't hurt in 2004 because he didn't run... I know now he already knew what this system was about and still does, which I too learned as well. I was hurt in 2004 because we the people who could have made a difference DIDN'T STAND UP to keep these bastards out thus allowing this country to sink ever deeper...And as The Assault On Reason tells us in no uncertain terms, we did it to ourselves and no one person or one election is going to change it. It is fine and good if people only now wish to support him running because he is "popular" and doing so gets you on the front pages of blogs to get attention. However, it isn't as black and white as presented in these threads, and he sees it and so do I and many others. The rules have not changed from 2000 or 2004, which is his point in his books which many seem to be dismissing clearly for their own political ends. And if you think I am the only one to see that you are mistaken. And as to the event, he was in London presenting the Ashden Awards, and yes, I do think those who support his environmental work would attempt to know what he is doing regarding it.

[rosesaylavee]

91. So you have read

his 'Assault on Reason'? All of it? What do you think of it?

[RestoreGore]

186. I wrote about it here already

Did you?

[Uncle Joe]

100. I know before yesterday,

he spoke in Italy and Greece, he also received one of Spain's highest awards for his work on behalf of the environment. I've read "Earth in The Balance", "An Inconvenient Truth" and "The Assault on Reason". I supported Al Gore when he was a Congressman, but I don't yet what Al Gore is going to have for dinner tomorrow or what he had for lunch today or even where he will be speaking. However I already know the man, and I've got the message. I'm curious if you started a thread on his speech in England, if you did, I will be happy to kick and recommend it.


"It is fine and good if people only now wish to support him running because he is "popular" and doing so gets you on the front pages of blogs to get attention."

You might ask your self why is he popular now? Could it be that people have finally gotten the message in spite of the MCM's clutter? I believe the rules are changing maybe not fast enough for my taste or yours, but nonetheless they're changing.

[rosesaylavee]

104. Umm.

You meant to respond to RG, right?

And, cmon, everyone knows what Al and Tipper both had for dinner yesterday!
They had roast beef with gravy, carrots and mash potatoes. Home-made apple pie of course for dessert.

Tonight, they are eating out with friends and I haven't heard yet what they ordered for dinner. News at 10.

Get with the program Unca Joe!

[Uncle Joe]

107. Your correct rosesaylavee

and I apologize for falling down on the job.:blush:

[RestoreGore]

188. Your sarcasm only shows I am right

You only put this thread here to raisethe pom poms again, and you know exactly what I am talking about.

[rosesaylavee]

190. You haven't read his most recent book at all, have you?

[RestoreGore]

203. here you go

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x1069727
Where's yours?

http://progressivesforgore.blogspot.com/2006/06/my-review-of-inconvenient-truth.html
My review of AIT

I also posted here regarding a reissuing of Earth In The Balance last fall which I bought to compliment the original version I have read three times over the years, as well as posting about the publishing of AIT for young readers which I bought for my son. I also have two copies of AIT, one personally signed by him and the one I read before I even met him that I dedicated to my son. Therefore, if there is anything else you want to read that I have written I will be more than happy to look through my archives. I have written on many of his speeches and appearances regarding this as well, so your attempt to somehow make this about me or somehow question my credibility is useless. I am what I say I am.

[rosesaylavee]

220. Restore Gore,

I don't know of any one else I know either here in virtual reality or in my real world who is less tolerant of other people's opinions.

We disagree. Its that simple. You are well read and your opinions are well thought out. Despite that we don't agree, I like that you post here. I just disagree with you regarding Al Gore.

Peace.

[RestoreGore]

227. Where is your review of The Assault On Reason?

You accused me of not reading it, and I showed you proof I did. I asked you if you did and you completely ignored it, instead choosing to insult me by calling me intolerant, which is absolutely ridiculous. Disagreement is not intolerance, if it were I could then say the same thing about you. Asking people when "his" environmental work will become ours and supporting his work and making it mine is not intolerant, it just isn't what you wanted to read. Whatever. And yes we do disagree about Al Gore. I think him a great man without putting demands on him, while you and others seem to think his work is not worthy of discussion unless you can put a political spin on it to make it "interesting." So be it.

[NastyDiaper]

277. I am what I say I am.

True. And I read and respect a lot of what you say.

But I gotta tell you though, we are not who you think we are.

Your misread our motives. Mine anyway. Peace.

[Duppers]

133. please

don't be angry with folks here who want him to run. I want him in office because I think he can influence the environmental policies of this country as US president even more than he can now.

It sounds like a cliché but I was Green before Green was cool. And I've had the honor of voting for him for the senate when I lived in TN long ago. I adore the man and I like breathing and I'm angry too. And I'm trying my best to minimize my carbon footprint, but that's not enough. Only governmental power can curb the greedy industrial polluters in this country. This is about the life of this planet for me, not political.

[Laurab]

155. Harassing him? I don't think so

If he were to say, clearly and honestly, that he wasn't running, didn't want to run, would not dream of running, and please stop, then continuing to write him, or sign petitions, might be called "harassing", but he has not, and it is not. Nor is anyone ignoring a crisis - Al Gore as President could do more than Al Gore as private citizen IMO - passing things into law can be quite effective when dealing with a crisis.

He is doing great things, and could do greater things if he were elected - there is no one with his experience, knowledge and ability in the running, and for you to suggest people are harassing him by wanting him to run is kind of foolish - we're looking for someone to save the country, and lead the country - he would be the best I think.

[RestoreGore]

201. But this crisis isn't about Al Gore, this is about US

So tell me just how any laws will be passed in this bought and sold Congress and why he has accomplished more regarding this crisis as a private citizen. I think that argument is just plain empty based on the facts and purely politically selfish...unless of course, you don't follow what he is doing now. And he has also said as much. But just forget it. It is truly too frustrating to try to reason with people on political blogs regarding the moral imperative we all have in DEMANDING drastic changes ourselves on an enmasse sustained scale from business to government across the board and across party lines and in our own lives. People here expect him to do it all for them from the SAME system that ignored this AND HIM for thirty years that doesn't even have the guts to stand up even today to demand a carbon freeze, and it simply is not possible that way unless there is a TREMENDOUS SHIFT in public opinion, hearts and minds, and seeing the moral imperative in our own lives. I see no mass movement on progressive blogs however either to seriously stand beside him and others NOW based on the merits of this crisis...All sincere people get are snarky responses. I can then understand thoroughly now why he fell out of love with politics. The sound bites on blogs are in many cases no better than the sound bites found on television... it's always, oh, please come and save me, not what can I do. And personally, I think to be so arrogant to wait for him to tell you he is not interested in the words you want to hear is foolish. Just pushing him is not doing something about this crisis.

[Laurab]

404. It's quite easy to tell you

why he's accomplished more as a private citizen - because he has been a private citizen since 2001. We have no idea what he could do as a "public" citizen, since he has not been one.

Personally I think it's arrogant of you to think that YOU know what's best for the country, and for Al Gore, unless of course, you are him. I see your posts all over the place, all saying the same thing, and it does get slightly monotonous - also somewhat strange for someone whose nick is RestoreGore.

Your arguments make no sense to me - in fact, quite the opposite. He could get far more done as the leader of the "free" world, there's not a doubt in my mind. And yes, it's US, and he's one of US.

Carry on...

[Alexander]

248. Harassing him my ass...

Nothing like you popping up in yet another Gore thread to piss in everyone's pool. :eyes:

Unless Gore is glued to DU I don't see how you could reasonably call this "harassment". Then again I haven't found much of what you've said to be reasonable.

[RestoreGore]

253. And another "supporter" with class checks in

[Alexander]

410. How is posting on a liberal message board "harassment"?

At least I have some common sense. :eyes:

[RestoreGore]

311. And through all of the responses, the original question was not even answered

Speaks volumes.

[kiteinthewind]

383. Get off your self-righteous high horse, RG. You don't seem to get it that you're NOT the only person

fighting for the environment. Your pathetic diatribes have gotten, well, moronic. Give yourself a trophy and a pat on the back and move on. We're sick of hearing about your martyrdom. :nopity:

[Alexander]

411. Agreed.

RG likes to guess at other people's motives a lot.

A surefire way to piss someone off.

[ananda]

63. Right here!

~wave~

Go Gore!

[rosesaylavee]

137. HoooRahh!

Thanks for sending him a note to that effect!

[emmadoggy]

65. Waiting with bated breath.

Thank you for the address. I will send a letter.

We need him like no other. I can't even explain how I feel it deep down in my bones that he is SUPPOSED to be our President. That all that has happened has converged into this moment where he is supposed to take his rightful place and that he could be one of our greatest Presidents. I know it sounds kinda kooky, but I really feel like it is some sort of cosmic destiny and if he doesn't run.....well, it just feels wrong. :shrug:

[rosesaylavee]

66. Search out

Uncle Joe's post from last week... I don't think its kooky at all. It's about the only thing that has made sense to me these past several years.

Gore is our president. The SCOTUS acted illegally.

This time, we inaugurate him no matter what it takes.

[Tesla]

67. Com'on President Gore!!!

We need you now more than ever!

[rosesaylavee]

70. I was driving through

your state earlier this week - saw a bumper sticker 'He's STILL not my president'.

Cracked us up. Nice to see a little display of defiance.

[closeupready]

68. gonna write my letter this weekend

n/t

[rosesaylavee]

139. Maybe post it in the Gore Forum when done? n/t

[architect359]

72. Count me in too

It seems that he can try to get a lot done. Thanks for the address. I'll try to send him a note of appreciation and encourage him to consider running.

[rosesaylavee]

141. Thank you!

:hi:

[valerief]

73. We voted him to be president and we're still waiting for him to serve! nt

[rosesaylavee]

111. Right! This time, BIG party after the election

and we can call it an INAUGURATION. Yeah, like how that sounds.

[valerief]

159. I'm there! nt

[melody]

75. Already wrote him twice

[rosesaylavee]

76. Me two.

Probably will just keep sending his notes until I hear one way or the other. :hi:

[proud patriot]

77. Glad to help

:hi:

[rosesaylavee]

78. Keep those cards and letters going

to Tennessee! :hi:

[proud patriot]

171. okay

:hi:

[femrap]

79. Thx for the idea....

I sent him a beautiful card with a heartfelt message. I really don't know what I'll do if he doesn't run. I'm just not convinced that the top 3 are up to the task. Given the state of our poor planet, I can't see anyone but Gore who can lead us out of this greedy mess.

[rosesaylavee]

113. I agree...

I have written him a couple of times already. Will keep sending notes until he announces one way or the other.

[marlakay]

82. Been thinking of it for months, thanks for the push!

I have signed petitions like you said and emailed him but your right, not the same as snail mail. I think I will send a card, even more personal than a letter.

[rosesaylavee]

138. Perfect!

Glad to be the impetus for positive action. That's something I have received again and again here on DU. Glad to take my turn.

[politicasista]

83. Here, here!

:hi:

[rosesaylavee]

114. Thanks!

You know the power of writing - I know you did and do a lot for Kerry. :hi:

[LSK]

85. Yo!

:hi:

[rosesaylavee]

115. Hey!

:hi: Is there a local Gore group here in Northern IL? Should we start one?

[Alexander]

87. Here's hoping he'll step in.

At the rate he's climbing in the polls, he'll be tied with Hillary by August.

[rosesaylavee]

116. ...And without spending any campaign cash.

Awesome campaign so far if that is what it is.

[DesertRat]

88. Here! Waiting for President Gore. K&R

[rosesaylavee]

142. A nice note

reminding him how nice it is to campaign in AZ might get him thinking?

[marlakay]

89. SONG CARD....great idea....

I was looking through cards to send and found a Thank you song card that plays, "thankyou very much thats the nicest thing that anyone has ever done for me"!! I am going to thank him for trying to save our earth....and then....ask him to run!!!

[rosesaylavee]

143. Very cool.

It will get attention from his staff for sure - maybe that would be something they would pin up on his bulletin board? Great idea!

[sellitman]

90. 80% of DU wants another Gore Presidency

According to the poll I made here last week.

I don't doubt it for a minute.

[rosesaylavee]

93. And that was just the response

from those reading DU during that 24 hour period.

[Vilis Veritas]

92. Done. Thanks.

Al Gore was born to be President.

He knows the truth.



He should be President.

Peace.

[rosesaylavee]

94. Wow. Where did that pic come from?

Looks like he's contemplating a dive into the floorboards.

[Vilis Veritas]

95. It is my favorite picture of Al.

It gives me hope and I post it here as often as I can.

It just makes me think he is contemplating what he knows is the truth. That he has to run.

I found it doing a google search one day...

"ec1.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/ciu/3d/81/d29562e89da0f542ff4b2110.L.jpg"

Peace.

[rosesaylavee]

96. Thanks

And belated welcome to DU!

[Vilis Veritas]

98. your welcome....

perhaps I should pop into the politics area...I am still getting used to DU's vastness...

Peace.

[rosesaylavee]

101. It took me awhile to figure out

how best to navigate. I start out on the main page. Then the greatest page and then the latest page. If I still have time I start exploring the forums.

Just fyi, 'General Discussion' and 'General Discussion: Politics' have a tendency to meld.

[JFen]

97. Here.

[rosesaylavee]

102. Belated Welcome to DU

A note from Arkansas would give him hope to win some of the southern votes!

:hi:

[calimary]

218. Welcome to DU!

Glad you're here! Now get busy!

[johnaries]

99. Present! nt

[rosesaylavee]

145. Thanks!

Some of my best friends are still Independents. :)

You may be close enough to just drop a note in his mail box? Wave at him on the street perhaps? Nashville isn't all that big, is it? :sarcasm: (just in case)

[johnaries]

417. Well, I do go hiking in Percy Warner Park which part of which is

in Belle Meade near his house. So a note in his mailbox isn't out of the question! I've been tempted to do it many times.

[rosesaylavee]

423. Ha.

I do think the Post Office has some rule that that would not be quite the thing... Wave at him for us though when you see him out hiking. Did you see where Uncle Joe printed out this thread yesterday to mail to him?

[OnionPatch]

103. I wrote my letter a month ago

I told him there is no one with more power to stop global warming than the President of the United States.

I hope lots of other people are writing, too.

[rosesaylavee]

146. Only one letter so far?

:)

Hopefully this thread will get him a few more letters.

[OnionPatch]

263. This would be my second snail mail letter to Al Gore

The first was four years ago. He disappointed me then. I hope I won't have to say the same this time.

[Turn CO Blue]

105. Checking in!

[sweetladybug]

109. Here's hoping and praying Al Gore will run for re-election in 2008

Re-elect Gore 2008!!!!!!!!

[rosesaylavee]

349. Absolutely!

How lucky you have been to have him as your Senator! Perhaps a note from a local supporter would be all the more meaningful as he didn't win that state in 2000?

[rosesaylavee]

347. Nice pic of an earlier Al!

[annabanana]

106. present. . . . . . n/t

[rosesaylavee]

149. You did see this speech he gave in 1/06?

At the American Constitution Society?

http://www.acslaw.org/node/2096

Imagine having a president who has not only READ the constitution but understands it. Imagine.

Write today - we may have just that in two short years.

[snappyturtle]

323. THANK YOU!

THIS is the speech I have been keeping an eye out for.....I heard it one cold January day while sitting in a Menard's parking lot in northern MN.....I could not leave the vehicle and join my husband who was shopping (job related). This speech is one of the most patriotic speeches I have ever been priveledged to hear....so thank you from the bottom of my heart. I know, as I was eagerly listening each sentence, that Al Gore HAD to run, once again, for the office of the President. It gave me chills and brought tears to my eyes because I knew then, as I know today, this man not only has the skills and experience needed for the office but that he has the passion for it. Yes, I will write "President" Gore a little note and try to convey MY passion for his undertaking this great responsibility.

[rosesaylavee]

353. My sister gave me this link

She heard it at the time and told me she was standing in her livingroom yelling and crying at the TV as he spoke. As she's a pretty laid back and a formerly 'apolitical' human, this is a big deal.

He is my president. I want him inaugurated this time.

[snappyturtle]

368. Please pass on my thank you to your sister! It is one powerful

speech....not only to hear but to read! Put Gore's address in my bona fide address book....not just anyone gets into it! HA! (All kidding aside, if it makes my address book it's an address I don't want to lose.)

[rosesaylavee]

370. Consider it done

She also introduced me to DU. Hasn't posted on this thread but has been ribbing me about it as any sister would. :)

[stlsaxman]

390. I've watched this speech repeatedly from the c=span feed for months now...

but the quality of this feed is FAR superior! Thanks!

This speech is included verbatim in AOR. and in context of the book the themes are expanded upon beautifully.

Thanks again for the new link!

[rosesaylavee]

393. Happy to oblige!

[coconut_oil]

108. Yes, We need Gore!!

I am sure he will jump in at the right moment and that will be his advantage. Must admit its hard to wait.

[rosesaylavee]

110. Write him a short note saying just that.

Tell him its hard to wait to hear his answer.

Welcome to DU! :hi:

[Lorien]

112. That would be me

and I will send him a note. Thanks for the address!

[rosesaylavee]

150. You are welcome!

The middle kitty pic looks like someone I grew up with. Beautiful pics all.

[Duppers]

117. here

A letter sounds great...thanks for posting his addy.

[rosesaylavee]

151. Happy to do it.

thanks for writing him!

[bread_and_roses]

124. Here (n/t)

[rosesaylavee]

152. Thanks!

[NYCGirl]

126. Reporting for duty! NT

[rosesaylavee]

153. Your assignment... should you decide to accept it.

Several letters - all personally addressed to Al Gore, asking him to run for office. Different reasons given in each letter. Address above.

:patriot:

[stlsaxman]

144. Al Gore is this country's/planets only hope.

this is NOT said in any manner of jest.

I believe it with whole heart, body and soul.

[rosesaylavee]

156. I agree.

No jest taken. The environment is in dire straits. The country is a shambles. He is the one to lead us to better times.

And that quote by Dorothy Day is one of my all time favorites. Great to read it again tonight. It always gives me a kick in the pants.

[Labors of Hercules]

147. I wrote him a letter.

to request assistance with a dissertation I'm not writing on political discourse.

It's my sneaky way of telling him I want him to win the presidency, and hopefully gain some insight into his true intentions at the same time. :evilgrin:

[rosesaylavee]

157. He may just send you his new book...

which is a great read if you haven't gotten to it yet.

[pscot]

148. still waiting

n/t

[rosesaylavee]

158. While you are waiting...

got a blank note card in your desk? Sending him a personal note may get us closer to an announcement. Or that's my hope.

[Labors of Hercules]

154. Anybody who likes the idea of a Gore/Obama ticket...

KICK THIS POST: http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x3334196

[we can do it]

160. Al - Please Run

[rosesaylavee]

177. He just may

we need to write him and let him know how we think we can help him. It has to be daunting. He needs to know he doesn't have to save the world and the country all by himself.

[autorank]

161. K*R I'm in like Flint (and I don't mean Larry;) 2008 is about COMPETENCE

to get the job done -

Restore our Constitution (it's gone, it needs to be restored) and

Save the planet.

The two are tied together.

[rosesaylavee]

179. I don't see any other candidate

taking on teh environment in the same way as Al. If we are going to reduce our carbons in any significant way, it will need leadership from the top down. Esp if the congress continues to waffle on the big stuff.

Bet you have written already - maybe another note wouldn't hurt to let him know he won't have to do it alone?

[usregimechange]

162. K & R

[rosesaylavee]

180. A note card, personally addressed,

from a red state such as Missouri would be a welcome sight by a future Gore campaign... (hint hint) :)

[MissWaverly]

163. I sent $$$ to the Draft Gore campaign

He understands the power of Green

[rosesaylavee]

181. You know, I bet that is as welcome as a personal note.

Haven't done that yet. I certainly will when he announces.

[MissWaverly]

194. I really want him to run

I have a feeling that the Pukes are going to unleash the Arnold on us, if they can convince their base to go for him,
yes, I know it would require an amendment but since when have the Pukes not gotten what they wanted.

:-(

[rosesaylavee]

222. Yikes.

But if this is any comfort to you, the Arnold has too many ladies and sexual harrassment issues in his past to qualify. Hasn't he also flip flopped on gay and abortion rights?

He'd be toast imo.

[MissWaverly]

257. well, he's talking the talk and it scares me

he would be the perfect one to fire up the working class puke sub-base with his action hero status, I really want an experienced
politician who thinks diplomacy is more than a one line photo op. That may work in movies but it certainly hasn't worked in
the Bush white house and it cannot work in 08.

[Patchuli]

372. Americans wouldn't stand for it

Foreign-born people as our leader? Nope, nope and nope. It'd never pass.

[aintitfunny]

164. I want President Gore (n/t)

[rosesaylavee]

182. Yep. Me too.

I want him inaugurated this time. I want him to know we will stand by him and support him as he leads us in restoring our environment and our country.

Have you written him a personal note telling him how you feel about a Gore Presidency? I bet it would do him a world of good and make you feel mighty fine afterwards too.

[Upfront]

165. I am waiting.

Al is by far the best choice and he will win if he gets in.

[rosesaylavee]

184. But does he know

the depth of support out here for him? I think sending him letters expressing our personal thoughts and hopes for the country will truly persuade him that he can do this and he won't have to do it alone.

[leftupnorth]

166. Checking in. K&Run al Run

[rosesaylavee]

185. Thanks!

Hey, we started here on DU the same week. Ah. I think I must blather more than you. :)

[lies and propaganda]

167. I will give him my everything!

[rosesaylavee]

187. You mean your vote, right?

:7

I like your website - perhaps send him some personalized jewelry. Maybe with something subtle inscribed on it - like 'Run Al Run'.

[PurpleChez]

168. Count me in!

I love me some Al Gore!

[rosesaylavee]

189. Welcome!

A nice quick note from GA would certainly encourage him!

[Morereason]

169. Logged in just for this :P

[rosesaylavee]

191. thanks for joining in!

Remember to send him a note when you get a chance this weekend?

[FreeStateDemocrat]

170. I'm on-board with the President Gore re-election express.

[rosesaylavee]

193. Great!

Let him know of your support... send him a card or short note and tell him why.

[jwirr]

172. yes

[rosesaylavee]

195. Great!

Thanks for joining the thread... perhaps you can find time this weekend to send him a short note of appreciation or encouragement?

[Sedona]

173. Its so depressing to think about....

...how different the world would be if we were in the 7th year of a Gore presidency. Things may have been so much better for my 24 year old mentally ill daughter, so much pain spared her.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tipper_Gore

[rosesaylavee]

196. The world would certainly have been different.

A Gore presidency - for that matter, any DEM victory in 2008, gives me hope in our future. :hug:

[Drifter]

174. When he gets in ... I start writing checks

Cheers
Drifter

[rosesaylavee]

197. Me too.

Have you let him know your intention? Maybe, I don't know, a short note to that effect in the mail this weekend?

[bagimin]

175. Unbeatable...

Gore-Obama

[rosesaylavee]

198. They would certainly bring in

several key electoral groups - well, ok most Americans. :)

Have you let Mr. Gore know what you really think yet? Have you sent him a letter?

[AnotherMother4Peace]

176. #50 recommend. Wouldn't it be grand? Here's hopin'.

[rosesaylavee]

202. Hi Mom for Peace!

:hi: I am too!

Thanks for the 50th rec. This is a record for me as I seldom start threads. I started out this morning thinking about what my letter would do when it reached Gore's office. How much mail do they get? Bet they sort it by type? Does he read it all? Probably not. But the numbers are probably communicated to him. How many today asking him to run? How many will it take to convince him he has the support to make a successful run for the Presidency? This is just my way to get some positive action happening here. I know I feel much more connected when I write or call my Congressmen.

Gore is in the right place at the right time. People are listening to him. He could turn this around far easier and quicker than anyone else running currently. I hope he knows that. I think he does.

[orleans]

178. great idea--where did you get the address? i am so wanting him to run

the message still rings true

SAVE THE COUNTRY (lyrics by laura nyro)

Come on, people! Come on, children!
Come on down to the glory river.

Gonna wash you up, and wash you down,
gonna lay the devil down, gonna lay that devil down.

Come on, people! Come on, children!
There's a king at the glory river.

And the precious king, he loved the people to sing;
Babes in the blinkin' sun sang
"We Shall Overcome".

I got fury in my soul,fury's gonna take me to the glory goal.
In my mind I can't study war NO MORE.
Save the people! Save the children! Save the country now!

Come on, people! come on, children!
Come on down to the glory river.

Gonna wash you up and wash you down.
Gonna lay the devil down, gonna lay that devil down.

Come on people! Sons and mothers!
Keep the dream of the two young brothers.
Gonna take that dream and ride that dove.

We could build the dream with love, I know,
We could build the dream with love, I know,
We could build a dream with love, children,
We could build the dream with love, oh people,
We could build the dream with love, I know,
We could build the dream with love.

I got fury in my soul,fury's gonna take me to the glory goal.
In my mind I can't study war NO MORE.
Save the people! Save the children! Save the country now!

Everybody save the country, save the country, save the country NOW!


http://youtube.com/watch?v=Jjdowef1oKE

[rosesaylavee]

206. Got it from the 'internets'

Thanks for the lyrics. Amazing how many times I have heard that song but only really heard the lyrics tonight.

[orleans]

215. did you go to the link & watch her video? (it's under 3 min.) she was amazing.

and she became such an "earth mother"

i'm sure she'd be behind gore all the way.

[rosesaylavee]

217. I did.

and one of the responses indicated that she has died and wasn't appreciated when she was alive? How sad.

[SoonerPride]

183. I'd drop everything to volunteer for his campaign

I'd donate to his campaign (never been a donor before for anyone).

I'd knock on doors, call people, stuff envelopes, whatever it took.

I'd work my ass off for him, even in the damned red state I live in. I'd work to make it purple.

No other cadidate is as inspiring or deserving.

[rosesaylavee]

208. He is inspiring, isn't he?

He strikes me the same way.

Bet he would like to read what you have just written.

[SoonerPride]

229. OK, I'll do that

I'll send him a hand written letter asking him to run. Tell him that I'll donate, volunteer and do what I can to help.

I'll mail it tomorrow

[rosesaylavee]

232. Excellent!

And belated welcome to DU!

[SoonerPride]

266. My handwritten letter to Mr. Gore

Dear Mr. Gore:

I voted for you in 2000. I’m afraid I let you down.

As the last seven years have unfolded, I’ve watched in horror and disbelief as the honor, traditions, laws, moral authority, international standing, and Constitution of our great land have been abused, ignored, violated, shredded, decimated and circumvented. I’m afraid I let the Republic down.

I’m asking for a second chance.

I’m asking that you please run for President in 2008.

I apologize for asking you to endure such a burden. I might as well ask you to agree to run a marathon every day for the next year and half while carrying a 5,000 pound weight on your back. Unfortunately, as I see the terrible mess our country is in and as I survey the field of candidates, I see no one who instills in me the utmost confidence that they can right the ship of state and steer us clear of the rocky shore for which we are headed. Only you, sir, have the tools, knowledge, working history, command of issues, and frankly the courage to assume leadership at this crucial time in our history.

During times of crisis, great men step forward and answer the call. You are a great man. This is the time. I ask that you lead us.

I’m asking for a second chance.

I have never been a donor or a volunteer. I have always been passive in the process. Not this time. I will donate to your cause. I will volunteer for your campaign. I will knock on doors. I will make phone calls. I will stuff envelopes. I will do whatever is within my power to assist you in leading our country out of darkness and into the light.

I’m asking for a second chance.
Please run for President.
Our country needs you.

[rosesaylavee]

272. OMG

That is a beautiful letter. Thank you for sharing it. It choked me up. :hug:

[NastyDiaper]

313. Beautiful.

I think you are right. We didn't know what we had.

[rainy]

192. Gladly! I'll send my letter on Monday. Thanks, nt.

[rosesaylavee]

209. Thanks!

:hi:

[rateyes]

199. Present. nt

[rosesaylavee]

210. And accounted for...

:hi:

[Peregrine Took]

200. Mr. President, its your duty to help your county. We need you!

[rosesaylavee]

211. You said it!

Can you write him a note to that effect?

And welcome to DU, btw! :hi:

[calimary]

219. Welcome to DU, to you, too!

Please help us IMPEACH these bastards!!!

[RestoreGore]

254. And you certainly aren't helping it now, Mr. Gore

How dare you want to do this YOUR WAY and they are going to sit on this blog and stamp their feet until you do it the way they want you to! And if you don't ::spank:

[calimary]

204. Me! Still got the light in the window for him.

I think the entire dynamic of the campaign, the center of gravity, EVERYTHING - will shift dramatically if he steps in. WHEN he steps in (gotta think positive!).

There will be more people who are thrilled about him than are on the fence about him. Meanwhile, the republi-CONS will still be stuck with someone they're lukewarm about. Even once fred thompson gets in, because there'll be shit coming out about him and I suspect the honeymoon will end rawther quickly.

[rosesaylavee]

213. I know a few and keep hearing of others

knowing of Republicans who will vote for Gore if he runs.

Fred T has Iran Contra drek, Savings and Loan drek, and I thought he also had cancer? Gore would beat him handily.

[disndat]

205. He will run

and announce in September after the Nobel Prize committee choose the nominee Gore the Peach Prize. What a tremendous send off that would be for his entry into the presidential race, 08. But even if Gore isn't nominated, he will probably wait until Sept to see what the lay of the land will be. A lot can happen between now and September. Only Heaven knows.

[rosesaylavee]

214. He has been pushing it pretty hard with his

schedule this year... in addition to his regular environmental presentations, he has been on a book signing tour and arranging a global concert has to take some kind of extra effort too. I think a vacation in August should rest him up nicely for a September start. :hi:

[Pastiche423]

207. Waiting patiently

[rosesaylavee]

216. Love that pic of him from Rolling Stone.

This has been a very long wait, hasn't it? I remember thinking it would be great if he ran last year after I watched him deliver his speech on MLK Day, 2006 regarding 'Restoring the Rule of Law'.

[Pastiche423]

231. That pic says it all

Certainly Al reads Rolling Stone, don'tcha think?

[frogcycle]

221. reporting aboard

[rosesaylavee]

225. Thanks!

[amitten]

223. Here! n/t

[rosesaylavee]

226. Welcome!

A Gore Presidency would get you out of that drawer, guaranteed! :)

Not sure what your sig signifies but it is a curious thing.

[amitten]

238. The sig is from a Simpson's episode, where the bullies have

grown up and one of them is riding the bus with his little son, who when spoken to replies "I sleep in a drawer."

[rosesaylavee]

274. I think I remember that episode. Great line.

[MasonJar]

228. I will send him a note tomorrow. Thanks for the address.

[rosesaylavee]

320. Thanks!

Glad to provide a nudge. This thread has given me some additional ideas on how to communicate with him too.

[Maryland Liberal]

230. ABH - (Anybody But Hillary)

Anbody but Hillary- is fine with me

[Doc Martin]

236. Hillary vs. Bloomberg

No choice for me to make. It would be the first time in my life that I vote for an independent. Hillary is deeply disappointing. I am with you.

[maggiegault]

233. Me: hoping and praying!

[rosesaylavee]

355. And sending a post card from AZ?

[Longhorn]

235. I'd be thrilled and digging deep to contribute!

I always liked him but my respect for him has grown even more in the last few years!

[rosesaylavee]

357. Me too.

Waiting for him to announce though before I send cash.

[caligirl]

237. Here. Its an excellent idea.

[Lindsey]

240. Great idea - thanks for the address - I'm writing my letter now. N/T

[rosesaylavee]

293. You are welcome! Thanks for sending a letter! n/t

[mckeown1128]

239. The thought of a Gore/Obama ticket makes...

me feel all tingly inside...only problem is there would be no spot for Edwards.

[rosesaylavee]

356. Bet a Gore admin

would find a spot for DEM candidates interested in serving. We have a lot of talent on our side of the aisle, don't we!

[lonestarnot]

241. checking in.

[rosesaylavee]

359. Thanks!

A nice note from Texas, right?

[lakeguy]

242. check! nt

[rosesaylavee]

361. Thanks!

Perhaps a nice post card from the 'Lake' encouraging him to run?

[davidlynch]

243. YEP N/T

[rosesaylavee]

354. Thanks!

Loved Twin Peaks btw. :)

[Seabiscuit]

244. Moi aussi: CHECK!

[rosesaylavee]

345. Thanks!

:hi:

[Hekate]

245. Is that like waiting for the Messiah? LOL

No question that Al Gore has a fan base who would work for him. But from all appearances he seems to be happy crusading, writing books, giving his slide show....

I really love the guy, but I think it's best to keep on working for the things that he -- and we -- believe in, rather than expending too much energy waiting for him to run for president again.

But that's just me. :hi:

Hekate

[rosesaylavee]

268. It does have that aura about it, doesn't it?

I think the desperate times brings that out in me. I would be vastly disappointed if he doesn't run in 08. But I will live if that is his decision and vote for whoever is the nominee.

However, that said, he was groomed for this by his family since he was a young child. He has changed minds all over the globe regarding climate change and has started the ball rolling (no pun intended - ok, yes it was) on getting the various countries to change their polluting ways... All but our country. We have growing numbers of cities, towns and states now that have initiated their own plan to address climate related issues. But without the Federal impetus, what chance do we have, the largest polluter on the planet, of changing our collective ways?

I think that the best and most sound person to effect that change, as our commander in chief, is Gore. No other candidate that I know of is addressing this as a top priority.

His work on the environment, his personal energy will probably be THE reason that the climate crisis is averted or put off for a number of years. His recent book, Assault on Reason, outlines the problems we are facing politically, socially, and economically and lists solutions. He speaks of a rebirth of Democracy at the end of the book. I am hopeful that he will be the person leading us toward that.

And its ok if you don't share my passion on this - that's what makes this a great place to post. Differing opinions sometimes nudge me toward a different outlook than I had prior to coming here. But I think he is very capable of multi-tasking and that if he is POTUS, he will galvanize volunteers here and abroad like never before seen. He will not have to do this alone. He is in the right place at the right time to do that.

[RestoreGore]

309. Isn't disagreement intolerance to you?

Or does that only apply as you choose to place the label?

[Hekate]

412. Oh Rose,I hope you're right.If he runs & another election is stolen...

...it will be too hard to say "ce'st la vie" won't it? ;-) OTOH, he can't win if he doesn't run, right?

Al Gore is a superb human being, and we are lucky to have him in whatever capacity. I'd like to see him assume his rightful office, too. It may sound strange in the context of impending environmental ruin, but his optimism touches me -- the optimism that leads him to say that political will is a renewable resource.

Cheerio,

Hekate

[rosesaylavee]

422. Agreed on all points.

It will be hard if he chooses not to but what an amazing human to be doing what he is doing currently. No one can fault him if he doesn't choose to run.

I do think his own personal political will would be a terrific force in favor of environmental controls.

Peace.

[OneBlueSky]

246. me me me! . . . ready to campaign, contribute, and vote . . . n/t

.

[rosesaylavee]

344. Me too!

Have you let him know that yet? I think it would be a powerful note for him to receive.

[poverlay]

247. Here... n/t

[rosesaylavee]

340. Thanks!

A note from AZ perhaps?

[Laura PourMeADrink]

249. Honorable? Just curious...what is that designation for? I will

deinfintely write him - wow, wouldn't that be great to have him get a million letters !!!

Thanks so much !

[rosesaylavee]

280. I am not sure how honorifics

are decided or by whom... It may be the title offered to any past Vice President... those with honor, that is. I can't imagine using that with Cheney or Agnew.

[Hekate]

415. Either "The Honorable" or "Vice President" seems appropriate usage

> The President of the United States is officially forbidden
> to use the style "His/Her Excellency"; instead The Honorable
> or more commonly "Mr President" are used. Nonetheless, in an
> international context the President of the USA is often
> addressed as His Excellency.

Further:

> In general, all government officials in the U.S., particularly
> elected officials and judges, are styled "The Honorable," in
> formal circumstances ("The Honorable Michael Bloomberg, Mayor
> of the City of New York"). They are generally addressed as "Mister"
> or "Madam" and their title ("Mr. President," "Madam Mayor")
> or simply by name and title ("Councilman Jones," "Chairwoman Smith").

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Style_(manner_of_address)

:hi:
Hekate

[rosesaylavee]

421. See

I learned something!

Who decides these things though?

:hi:

[Control-Z]

250. Will do

I would love to believe that my personal note may have an impact when added to the many others.

[rosesaylavee]

288. I think it will

or hope so anyway. Thanks for sending one.

[SCDem]

251. I was trained in Nashville by Gore

in January of this year with The Climate Project. And while people were standing in line waiting to talk to Mr Gore, I went over to his Chief of Staff, Roy Neal, and I told him that more than 1/2 of my county Democrats were hoping that Gore was going to run.

I thought it would be rude to bring it up to Mr Gore when I had a chance to speak to him as we were at an Climate Crisis training and that should be the topic of conversation. But I feel like I did my part.

[RestoreGore]

252. Is that why you applied?

For political reasons? How are your presentations going? Are they political too?

[Nightjock]

259. Hi RG!

May I ask you a question? I noticed in other threads you are very passionate about Al Gore not running (or hoping he does not run?). Although I disagree with you I am not flaming. I LOVE the man too and think you make some wonderful points.

My question is- would you be upset/angry/hurt with Gore IF he runs? I know you FIRMLY believe that will not happen. Because of your deep passion, I am just fascinated to know the answer.
Thanks!

[RestoreGore]

303. Then look up my journal.

[SCDem]

413. I applied because I thought it would be a great opportunity

and I had experience interpreting complex scientific data for differnt audiences. Had written grants on biomonitoring or testing of environmental chemicals in humans for two states.

Anyway - I have done 14 presentations and just did one last week for a "Country Club" crowd in the more affluent part of the county - there were audible gasps in the crowd during the presentation - they really were impressed by passion, presentation and information.

As for the politics in my presentations - if I am presenting to a Democratic group I will add politics but if I am presenting to a group that I do not know - I do not add politics - but I do add that you should contact your leaders no matter what party they are a part of.

I've had a great time giving the presentations - and it really has improved my overall presentation and power point and public speaking skills as well. It feels good to be given an opportunity like this and then after step up to the challenge and raise the bar for your own self.

[rosesaylavee]

278. That is great - wish I could I have done that too.

How are the trainings going? Are you getting many calls to speak? Is there anything we here on DU can do to help you and others get the word out? Help you get more training opportunities?

[SCDem]

414. Thank you for asking

THey are going great - we had to pledge to do 10 within the year and I have already done 14 to about 320 people of all differnet stripes, ages and political affiliations. Just this past week I presented to about 40-50 country club folks and they were thouroughly impressed. And I gave out cards after - A German buisnessman was very impressed and said that his buisness associates should see this. So I may be getting more calls soon - but I have to pace myself as I do this volunteer and I have a job and a child and the Democratic party and well I try to fit a life in there somewhere. Thank you so much for supporting me.
www.theclimateproject.org is where you can see if there are Climate Project trained presenters in your area.

[rosesaylavee]

424. Wonderful!

My sister and I had applied to do that - but we didn't make the cut. If you can think of any way we here on DU can get the message out, let me know. I can't sponsor events in my home, which was suggested as a consolation activity, but I do have no shame in repeating and repeating myself to get the word out.

Congratulations on reaching so many groups in half the time!

[Totally Committed]

255. If he stays away from the DLC bullshit "triangulation", and comes out roaring --

I would welcome an Al Gore Presidency.

TC

[rosesaylavee]

291. Read his book

I don't think the DLC figures much in his thoughts at all these days. He has grown beyond that.

[Totally Committed]

336. I did read his book, but then saw him make remarks on KO, and in other places

where he seemed unable or unwilling to let the "new Al" have free reign, and statred sounding tenative and mealy-mouthed again. I want the free, roaring, angry Al that wrote that book and made all those great speeches, not the Al Gore that ran back in 2000.

That's all I was saying. If he's just going to bring out the Gore c. 2000 version, he shouldn't bother. I want the Gore c. 2002+ version out there, mad as hell, and taking the place by storm, DLC be damned!

TC

[rosesaylavee]

339. I have to admit I don't see him

as mealy mouthed at all - but maybe that is me. Have you seen this video from last year? He is rather fire breathing here: http://www.acslaw.org/node/2096

I think it was when I saw that that I thought I had best reconsider my former opinion of him. My sister has worked her magic on me as she has supported him ever since he decided to start airlifting people out of New Orleans on his own dime rather than wait for FEMA to not do their job.

He is a doer. His intellectualism hasn't made him popular. But he has the knowledge and the ideas to pull us out of this quagmire. Or so I think.

[Wisconsin Larry]

256. Don't forget 7/7/07 Live Earth Day

Host or attend an event at

http://www.joinliveearth.org/page/s/gore

Thanks for the address.

[rosesaylavee]

283. Thanks for the reminder!

We'll be watching with family and friends. What an amazing thing he has done to get this globally synced!

[RestoreGore]

304. Yes, an event for the Earth, not a political rally

[Hubert Flottz]

258. I've been waiting since 1999.

Al is a winner and Bush is a natural born loser!

[rosesaylavee]

337. Agreed.

While you wait, have a postcard handy to drop in the mail to Al?

[jimlup]

260. Forgive Al for not putting himself through the right wing hate crap again.

I'll forgive him if he decides not to run. Actually, I'll probably have more respect for him. I think he is tired of fighting the rightwing hate crap directly and would just rather work out of the limelight. Despite what the right wingers are saying about how his "Inconvient Truth" as a political stunt, he really doesn't want to run for president again and I don't blame him at all.

The righwingers are so hard to deal with. They are the sleeze, smear, slander kings and would work hard to smear Jesus Christ if he were running. I'm so sick of these punks - I'd really like to see them slammed to their rightful place but I know I'm talking to the choir here.

OK so my mainstream choice/hope is: Gore-Edwards '08. But if Al decides to remain seated then Edwards-Obama '08. (Actually, I'll likely vote Kuchinich in the primary unless I really feel like my vote is essential to block Hillary.)

[rosesaylavee]

270. I will certainly understand if his

choice is not to run. He, more than any other modern day politician, has been through the ringer. Choosing not to be part of that craziness again is understandable.

That said, I think he is stronger now because of his ordeal. He is as not as concerned about the media as he was in 2000 and before. He calls them on their partisan s**t in his book. His interview with that pest Diane Sawyer illustrates how he will set the tone for his interviews with the press and they best be aware not to pull anything smelling like yellow journalism or be publically humilated and exposed as idiots - as she was.

I think the crises, and there are many, are bigger than any one person's pain. And I think he will heed the call of his country to step forward and run. He has more tools to turn this around than any of the other DEMs running so far. We need to be prepared to help him. He can't do it alone. There is too much to do. That's why this letter campaign may assure him that he is NOT in it alone. He has our support if he will lead us.

[RestoreGore]

305. "He has our support if he will lead us."

So you don't think he's leading now?

[NastyDiaper]

271. Ignore the rw 'morans'. They went straight from looking for wmd's,

and unable to tell shia from a suni, they start tracking mexicans. Screw them.

The real question is not how Al would deal with the 'morans', the question is how would the media speak to the casual (non-activist in media terms) voter?

Frankly I think the new media can kick the shit out of the cable tv media. Leggy giggles at Roves's cruel jokes may still get ratings, but they no longer control the message.

I hope.

[jimlup]

348. Yeah, I hope he runs but...

I'm old enough to have given up the hope for a one man savior that will turn things around. Gaining a reasonable and intelligent man in the presidency would certainly help but it isn't the answer to everything - as I'm sure we all really know already anyway. I guess we are allowed to dream eh?

Restore Gore '08!

[thetaoofterri]

261. Arkansas Checking in...

Thanks for the address. My card will go out this afternoon.

[rosesaylavee]

279. Thanks!

And a warm welcome to DU! :hi:

[Highway61]

262. Thanks for the info

Letter going out today. It would be a dream come true....we're not just in trouble but major crisis mode. :scared:

[rosesaylavee]

289. Absolutely.

No time like the present to start turning it all around. Like your Baez quote by the way. Subtle and kind of funny in a scary sort of way.

[NastyDiaper]

265. I support a Gore candidacy, but have not written.

How does one say, I understand and respect if you don't run. Politics and all. But run anyway.

I guess that I should just write and say that I'd support you if you do decide to run.

...Done

[rosesaylavee]

287. Check out post 266

up thread. One of our newer DUers SoonerPride has the message down pat I think! Voicing concern, uncertainty - if that is how you feel - is perfectly fine. I think the fact that you take the time to communicate by writing a personal note or card is what is significant.

[SaveAmerica]

269. Thanks for the address, will send a letter, but can't he hear us yelling?

RUN AL RUN!!

[rosesaylavee]

286. He can't

but my neighbors sure can. :)

Nothing speaks louder than the written word. And when it is a personal card or letter or postcard, as suggested down thread, it will be speak volumes of our collective support for him.

[chemp]

273. right here.

Eight years ago (or more) I would have shot myself for saying this but Al is our only hope. I've disliked the man since I first knew who he was in 1988. He's changes. He's more human, he's more responsible. He's playing their game better than any of them because he realizes this is no longer a game.
There are serious issues that need to be reconciled or not just the dems or reubs are gone, not just the USA is finished, but the human race as we know it is over.

He is our only choice.

[rosesaylavee]

285. The sign of a thinking individual...

their minds can change!

I sent him a very disappointed letter in 2001... maybe I wasn't alone in thinking more could have been done. But as he has said recently, he felt his choice was either continue to pursue it and start a civil war or back down and accept the situation as it was ILLEGALLY determined by the SCOTUS.

What a strong man to even consider talking to this nation again after what he went through.

[moblsv]

275. America needs you, Al

As does the planet. Run, Damnit

[rosesaylavee]

334. Hope he heeds the call!

A nice postcard from the beautiful state of Utah saying just the above would be great!

[Vanje]

281. Count me in

Gore's my choice.

[rosesaylavee]

332. Thanks!

Bet he would love to get a postcard from God's Country!

[Sedona]

282. How about post cards?

Almost everyone lives in a place where out-of-towner's buy postcards to send home.

Post cards are cheap, colorful, cheaper to send, and you don't need as much postage to send them.

They also illustrate all the different places the cards are coming from, without the

burden of one person having to open & read them all. (not to mention saving the trees that provide

envelopes for letters).

Send a post card with a quick message to:

Honorable Al Gore
2100 West End Avenue, Suite 620
Nashville, TN 37203


Maybe a second postcard for Tipper, we're going to need her help too!

[rosesaylavee]

284. Great idea!

Thanks for pointing that out. In fact, I have a collection of post cards from all over the country just sitting in my desk with no purpose at all. Now I know what to do with them!

[Joey Liberal]

290. Here! n/t

[rosesaylavee]

331. Thanks!

Have time to send him a short note today?

[BlueJac]

292. Here!

The President can win it again.

[rosesaylavee]

328. And if he chooses to make a run of it

he will!

Thanks for sending him a note this weekend?

[Joanne98]

294. Count me in!

[rosesaylavee]

321. Thanks!

[CrispyQ]

295. My note is written.

Now, which Star Wars stamp should I use?

B-)

[rosesaylavee]

299. Obi Wan of course

He's "our only hope".

Leia? That you?

[CrispyQ]

310. Nice!

:thumbsup:

[FourScore]

296. Reporting for duty! n/t

[rosesaylavee]

317. thanks!

Perhaps a nice postcard from the heart of New York State?

[FourScore]

322. Done!

And thanks for your activism rosesaylavee!

[rosesaylavee]

325. I learned it here at the feet of great DUers!

Use to be a rather passive citizen prior to 2000. Not no more.

[Bread and Circus]

297. My wife and I are sincerely looking forward to voting for Gore - again

He's got 2 votes here!

We watched "An Inconvenient Truth" yesterday - a beautiful movie and Gore is a beautiful and well-spoken person. Our greatest wish right now is for him to be President.

[rosesaylavee]

319. It is a great movie, isn't it?

Three times and I think I will see it a few more. I like that it gives individuals action items to do right away to start the process of reverting this environmental catastrophe. He offers hope in the face of a pretty dire situation.

I recommend reading his latest book too - his knowledge on history and politics is as amazingly extensive as it is on environmental issues.

[tbyg52]

298. K,R&Done

With a "local color" picture postcard, which CorpGovActivist once said were particularly appreciated.

[rosesaylavee]

301. Great idea - thanks for that pov.

Where is CorpGovActivist these days? Haven't seen him here on DU in a long time.

[tbyg52]

312. There was a thread a while back,

and I think the gist of it was "we don't know and we're worried."

Don't go just by me, though--I sometimes go weeks without even turning on the computer.

[HamdenRice]

300. I hope you are reading this thread President Gore! nt

[rosesaylavee]

302. Uncle Joe always prints out DU Gore threads

and walks them down the road to his mail box. He told me so so it must be true! :7

But seriously, I think the personal cards, letters or post cards will do more than him reading this... our taking action will help convince him that he will not have to work alone on turning the country around.

:hi:

[RestoreGore]

307. And I'm sure he includes all the responses

:eyes:

[Uncle Joe]

392. I just printed off the entire thread including responses

and will put it in the mail to Al Gore.

[RestoreGore]

396. I really didn't care if you did to be honest

I was just being cheeky. I have been sending him my thoughts for years.

[rosesaylavee]

409. Thanks!

Though I thought we kidding around about it, that will probably make him feel good that he is so well thought of here.

[Dukkha]

306. Waiting Since 2000!

GORE! 2008 - 2016!

[rosesaylavee]

324. Hopefully

it will be 2008. He may put it off for a few more years. I hope he uses the political capital he has now to win overwhelmingly now.

[eowyn_of_rohan]

308. PLEASE, AL!

Poll Finds Wis. Voters Give Giuliani, Gore Highest Marks
June 19, 2007

MADISON, Wis. -- Wisconsin Republicans have a better impression of former New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani than they do of hometown political giant Tommy Thompson, according to a new poll released Tuesday.

The University of Wisconsin Survey Center's Badger Poll asked for impressions of presidential candidates in each party, in addition to potential candidate Al Gore.

Giuliani had the highest favorable rating among Republicans at 64 percent, beating out Thompson at 58 percent. John McCain came in a distant third at 16 percent.

Gore was viewed favorably by 62 percent of Democrats, followed by New York Sen. Hillary Clinton with 60 percent. Illinois Sen. Barack Obama came in third with 57 percent, followed closely by former vice-presidential candidate John Edwards.

[rosesaylavee]

314. Isn't that amazing?

And not even campaigning yet.

Nice name btw. Can you take your special sword to Cheney by any chance?

[eowyn_of_rohan]

315. LOL -My pen is the only sword I use

Hardly worthy of the name, but they won't let me change it

[rosesaylavee]

316. O don't change!

It has become so cliche, but the pen is mightier than the sword. And its legal too!

[eowyn_of_rohan]

346. Yeah - legal

I didn't think it would be very well-received had I written instead that I was going to DC to attack ___ with my sword :evilgrin:

[rosesaylavee]

352. I hear the Secret Service

doesn't think too highly of swords or other sharp objects around the WH.

Go figure why.

[DemGa]

326. Gore is the only candidate for me

I want revolutionary change; Gore is the only person I see who can make that kind of change. I will add, I thoroughly believe he's running.

[rosesaylavee]

330. I have moments of certainty.

It comes and goes. I very much hope he knows that he has our support and that he doesn't have to do it alone. It must be a very daunting task to comtemplate. Too much for any one human. But by galvanizing a nation of grateful volunteers, we will move mountains!

[ProfessorPlum]

327. me

I'll work like a dog for that guy.

[rosesaylavee]

329. Woof!

Me too. Envelope stuffing, door to door leaflet passing. Whatever it will take.

[Bryn]

418. And I will have my signal service dog wear

"Go Al Gore Go" jacket. I have a cool card for Al. :hi:

[rosesaylavee]

420. Great!

:hi:

[countingbluecars]

333. Count me in for Gore.

I will write my letter today.

[rosesaylavee]

335. Thanks!

:hi:

[Skip Intro]

338. checking in late - run Al, your country needs you, please run...

[rosesaylavee]

342. Not late at all!

Early in fact! Still plenty of time to get a card or letter posted in the mail to Al today!

[calteacherguy]

343. I don't think he could win the general election this time around.

That's the only reason I might not support him the primary if he runs.

[jimlup]

350. Actually I think he would

despite the right wing smear that will be sure to hit - he would win against Guiliani and against Romeny ... the polls can't really answer this question because people aren't seeing him in the news every day.

Actually, That's what I think of a Hilary Clinton nomination and I don't really support her anyway. She is a sell out in my opinion. Gore is a partial sellout but he has learned his leasons somewhat on that front.

[Throwing Stones]

375. I agree with you about Hillary

Also, I think Gore is the candidate who would face and debunk the rw smear machine best. In his appearances lately, he has an amazing air of confidence and seems at ease calling bullshit.

Even the best of the dem candidates who're already in the race will not call bullshit when they hear it - afraid they might offend the faux news audience.

Bottom line - Gore's team could control the spin and keep on top of the news cycles.

[rosesaylavee]

351. That's ok.

We have some time yet to convince you otherwise!

:hi:

[Throwing Stones]

373. I think it would be his to lose, based on the nutjobs on the other side of the aisle

To me, the only other way he could lose is if the Big Dog somehow sabotaged him, which I think is unlikely. I'm sure Bill understands why Gore tried to distance himself in 2000, but in reality, Gore's strategy worked - it's just too bad the Supreme Fuckers saw it otherwise.

[ocd liberal]

358. Checking in!

I am not so patiently waiting!!! Thanks for the address, I will write to him too.

[rosesaylavee]

363. Thanks!

[deutsey]

360. C'mon, Al. Please run...

I would volunteer for his campaign in a heartbeat.

[rosesaylavee]

364. A note to that effect

would be a great thing to send him.

[Patchuli]

362. Checking in from Yolo County, California

with a big HELL YEAH! Run Al Run!!!

Great idea to send him a personal note urging him to declare! I am 110% behind my choice of 2000 and Now! Kick and yet another rec! :kick:

[rosesaylavee]

365. Thanks!

:patriot:

[bonzotex]

366. What a great President he would be - please run Al!! n/t rec

[rosesaylavee]

369. A post card from a 'blue' Texan

would be welcome in his office in Nashville, I bet.

:hi:

[Throwing Stones]

371. yup: Gore Edwards or Gore Obama works for me k&r /eom

[rosesaylavee]

374. Gore and whoever he chooses...

Ok, maybe not Joe this time round - but just about anyone he chooses will be a winning ticket in my opinion.

Sending him a note to that effect?

[Throwing Stones]

379. maybe, but

do you think Hillary would take the bottom of the ticket? That, to me would be the running mate that could possibly drag Gore down. I like and respect Hillary for many things, but I just don't think she has the instincts to handle a dirty election - I'm pretty sure the '08 rethugs will make '04 look like a beauty pageant in comparison. That's why I'm backing any candidate who is willing to run a scorched-earth campaign. Fuck pandering; fuck triangulating. The only way to get these fuckers out of power once and for all is to go for the jugular.

[rosesaylavee]

381. No, I don't see her doing that either.

She would most likely stay on as Senator. I wouldn't count her out in a fight with the RW however. I bet she has learned from her stint in the WH with Bill that they don't play fair.

[Throwing Stones]

384. I hope you're right

- about Hillary having learned. But I don't think she's capable of going with her visceral response, the way Bill did and Al does - to really smash the rw talking points in real time. She's too careful, in my opinion. A good example is her inability this past week to give Tweety a yes or no answer about a Scooter pardon. There's only one acceptable answer to that question, but she wouldn't give it.

(edited for impulsive posting)

[proud patriot]

376. just put my letter in the mail

:hi:

[rosesaylavee]

378. Thanks!

If you feel up to sharing what you said, please feel to do so. Post 266 has a letter by SoonerPride. There are letters posted in the Gore forum as well.
:hi:

[proud patriot]

406. It said something like

Dear Al Gore,

I'm hoping to convince you to run for President . I know it
won't be easy , but you are the only one I trust . America
needs you now more than ever. I know we let you down . Please
give us a chance to make it up to you .

My sincerest regards,

[rosesaylavee]

407. Very nice. Short. To the point.

Thanks for posting this.

[proud patriot]

408. You are most welcome

Thanks for the thread :hug:

[mckara]

377. Run Al Run

I'm currently reading The Assault on Reason and I learned one thing in particular. Al Gore should be the next president of the United States!

[rosesaylavee]

380. Well crafted, isn't it?

He understands what's going on on many levels and actually offers solutions to the problems. I am starved for a leader who thinks and takes positive action.

[DaveT]

382. I expect him to run

and win. He has grown a lot since his difficulties in 2000. I especially admire his grasp of the media's disproportionate power in the 21st Century.

[rosesaylavee]

386. I do too.

Or rather, I hope he runs. Hopefully he will get a few more letters asking him to run from this thread.

[kiteinthewind]

385. Missouri, here! Wrote last month (6 pages), but time for another letter! Thanks for the reminder,

rosesaylavee! :toast:

[rosesaylavee]

387. Ha!

6-PAGES! Don't hold back this time, 'kay?

:hi:

[kiteinthewind]

388. Couldn't help myself. It just kept rolling out. I will try to keep it shorter this time. He's a busy

man! :)

[Cookie wookie]

389. Spoke with someone who worked on his campaign and knows him

very well. Met her at the Jefferson-Jackson dinner in GA last month ( a big annual Dem fundrasier, Edwards was the invited speaker) -- she said that he's really happy doing what he's doing right now, but that the door is not sealed shut against running. I guess the question is whether Dem leadership would work to recruit him and support him -- after all, it takes a bizillion dollars and support from leadership to launch a successful campaign.

Gore! Gore! Gore!

[rosesaylavee]

394. I am sure that Dr. Dean would support him...

Good news then! Thanks!

[rosesaylavee]

398. Another thought...

do you think that a letter campaign to Dem leadership would work just as well (or better?) as letters to Gore?

[Lone_Star_Dem]

391. I am!

I've not yet written him personally. Thanks for the idea!

[rosesaylavee]

395. Thanks for taking me up on the idea!

It sure would be sweet if he took Texas' electoral votes this time 'round!

[Hosnon]

397. Waiting...NT.

[rosesaylavee]

399. Grab a pen and paper while you wait and

write him a short note?

:hi:

[Hosnon]

400. Oh man...you're actually asking me to DO something to encourage

this wonderful man to run? Bah...I'm an apathetic American, tsk, tsk.

:sarcasm:

How short and what should I say? Is this too short:

Dear Al,

RUN!!!

MJDuncan1982

?

If you can't tell, my smartass motor is in high gear today:)

[rosesaylavee]

401. He may just think that to be funny.

I say send it. :7

[Hosnon]

402. Will do.

Thanks for the little push. Each of our causes needs a dedicated gadfly:)

[rosesaylavee]

403. I take that you mean gadfly

as a good thing? :)

[Hosnon]

405. Yep. Someone who keeps reminding us to do something we should do. NT.

[twenty4blackbirds]

416. great thread.

Those who would vote for him, send him a postcard "I'll vote for you". Democratic or Republican; if the voting apparatus won't count votes properly maybe his office will :evilgrin:

[rosesaylavee]

426. That's a good idea

because the assumption would be that only DEMs would write him.

[otohara]

427. Checking In and

I will write another letter - he didn't heed my call in 04 - but I did get a very nice reply.

[Pirate Smile]

428. Checking in!

:)

[DFW]

429. Not waiting, but hoping........

[AtomicKitten]

430. reporting for duty

:patriot: