What's up with Al Gore?

[cleveramerican]

Is he or isn't he?
This is one I'd like to get an answer on.
The "might get in" current situation is bad for the Democratic field that is ACTUALLY running.


End the suspense Al.

[saltpoint]

1. It's a few days on the summer side of Labor Day, and I imagine Al Gore is

not going to be heard from on this issue for several days, maybe weeks.

But as summer becomes fall and the Noble committee begins its work, there may be a more favorable climate -- if I can use that word -- for a Gore announcement.

He'll weigh the variables and let us know in good time his intentions.

I personally believe he remains keenly interested in the job and would serve nobly if elected. Change that to say "if elected again."

[RestoreGore]

3. He would not use the Nobel Prize as political leverage

And in my view to think he would is an insult to his character.

[saltpoint]

4. Horseshit. A Noble nomination or win is a significant honor conferred

upon deserving recipients.

If Gore wins, he wins deservedly.

Not one soul said a thing about his manipulating the Nobel committee.

[RestoreGore]

5. You just did

"But as summer becomes fall and the Noble committee begins its work, there may be a more favorable climate -- if I can use that word -- for a Gore announcement."

What's this?

[saltpoint]

6. Your misinterpretation does not = your conclusion.

You just like to fight. It's all you do on the subject on these boards.

[RestoreGore]

8. Then explain what you meant

And don't make this about me because I do not fight and am not fighting now. I'm stating my opinion and asking you to interpret yours.

[saltpoint]

10. Unless you speak for Al Gore, and I don't think you do, you no more have

any idea what his intentions are than I do, or than anyone else does.

Correct me if I'm wrong.

That said, my speculation of his possible win of the Nobel prize for which he is deservedly nominated is as legitimate a backdrop for a presidential announcement as any, especially given the urgency of the issue at hand.

It is NOT manipulation and you completely MISSED my point.

You've done it any number of times before on these boards.

When someone PRAISES your goddam favorite guy, you ought to try and make friends a little better. You suck at it by the evidence to date.

[RestoreGore]

13. yes, that's right... insult me

What does the number of "friends" anyone has here or elsewhere got to do with this conversation? Your idea of "praising" someone is the question here. And again, he would not use this prize for political leverage and that is MY opinion irrespective of what you stated. So take your grudge elsewhere, because it is old just like the rest of the anklebiting that goes on here towards people who speak honestly and don't follow the talking points memos here.

[saltpoint]

15. With enormous pleasure, you are going on my Ignore list. You are

defiant of anyone on these boards who has a kind word for Al Gore and who might hope he would seek the presidency.

What right do you have.

Adios.

[Kahuna]

29. Whew! What an idea. I'm surprised that I never thought of that...

I think I will join you. :toast:

[cleveramerican]

7. A Nobel prize(or nomination) is a significant addition to his resume

[RestoreGore]

9. yes, but that isn't what was stated that I responded to

[RestoreGore]

2. Al Gore isn't doing anything to stop anyone

It is only the rumor and innuendo being passed around by others including this media that doesn't seem to know anything else that has made people think he is playing some game. He has stated his intentions very clearly. He has made it very clear that he has no plans to run in 2008, but also with the caveat that he is only 59 so by him stating that he still reserves the option to enter politics later on, simply in my view to make it known to those who think he will be a "has been" if he doesn't do it now that they wrong. So if you have a gripe about people being unfair, take it to the groups who do nothing but put his own credibility into question with their constant harranging of the man.

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[saltpoint]

12. I second that. People are allowed to express praise for Al Gore if they

choose to and many of us DO choose to, and I was a goddam Bill Bradley delegate for Christ's sake.

[cleveramerican]

14. You think wanting an answer is bashing?

[JTFrog]

16. No I think

the constant insulting, condeming and harrassing of those who support Gore for president is bashing. It's constant and it's completely uncalled for.

When I make a post that says Al Gore should give up all his efforts toward global warming and run for president and allow corporations to continue killing the earth.... THEN I expect to get bashed.

But when I make it clear that I support Al Gore's global warming efforts AND support him for president in 2008, I'll be damned if I'm gonna sit still and have someone insult me for it.

[cleveramerican]

18. I have grown weary of his standing just off stage.

I feel(strongly) its time to shit or get off the pot.


Not a shot at the guy, just his current tactics.

[JTFrog]

22. Well if you are weary

of a guy who's been making an oscar winning documentary, writing a best selling novel and traveling the world to stop global warming while he's been just "standing off stage", then I'd hate to see what it takes to perk you up.

[RestoreGore]

20. And you are full of it

You and your groupies here have done nothing but try to eviscerate my views and character for months just because I don't take the crap slung at me here. And I was not bashing ANYONE in this thread, so why you are even here attacking me already proves my point. Your harrassing of me here is what is uncalled for.

[JTFrog]

25. Electronic records

are a horrible thing to dispute.

I've told you time and time and time again that I respect the work you do for the planet and your support for Al Gore.

I took quite the exception to the post that I originally responded to, which, whether you want to admit it or not was once again bashing those who support Gore for president in 2008. It's the only time I reply to any of your threads. The fact that I've had to do so so often now should tell you something.

[RestoreGore]

17. They do if I ask the question

same old ganging up.

[JTFrog]

19. This is what I replied to:

Al Gore isn't doing anything to stop anyone

|||It is only the rumor and innuendo being passed around by others including this media that doesn't seem to know anything else that has made people think he is playing some game. He has stated his intentions very clearly. He has made it very clear that he has no plans to run in 2008, but also with the caveat that he is only 59 so by him stating that he still reserves the option to enter politics later on, simply in my view to make it known to those who think he will be a "has been" if he doesn't do it now that they wrong. So if you have a gripe about people being unfair, take it to the groups who do nothing but put his own credibility into question with their constant harranging of the man.|||


What was the question there? You honestly don't see the insulting or condemning done in that post?

You do not have much of a grasp on reality and it shows.

[RestoreGore]

21. And all you wish to do is incite a fight here.. so goodbye.

[JTFrog]

23. No I really wish I could show

you how ridiculous you are in thinking people gang up on you when you enter a room with two machine guns blaring.

[saltpoint]

24. THAT is a bullseye.

[JTFrog]

28. No he didn't make it very clear.

He made it very clear in 2004. This is 2008.

Those who think they are "sticking up" for Al Gore should realize he is big enough to speak for himself. I do believe that if that man felt harassed he'd put a prompt end to it. He, and only he, has that power.

[Myrina]

31. I find it fascinating ...

... given your screen name and your sig quotes, that you so viciously attack anyone who encourages Gore to jump into the race.

This has been a solid pattern of yours, for many months now. What's the deal?

[peacetalksforall]

26. I was really turned off at the opening question in this thread - my

time on DU has been reduced, but everyone seems to think that nothing will happen before Septwmber. And I seem to remember many people being fine with that and thinking it was a good idea. There isn't any reason to tell us what he's thinking. The speculation seemed to be accurate and wise. As long as he keeps up the good work - it's as good as campaigning.

Mostly, I thought there was a lot of 'attitude' in the phrasing of the opening question - like he was doing something wrong.

[iamahaingttta]

27. What a pathetic thread.

Totally, completely and unabashedly pathetic!

[KoKo]

30. He won't come in unless Hillary starts to falter in the polling.

(a little bird told me this)