WORLD NEWS TRUST: The Benediction of Big Al (Mary Lyon)

[Tace]

(World News Trust) -- Now we know Barack Obama is the heir. Al Gore has now stepped forward to give his endorsement. It was not, however, quite the triumphant return to the political stage that I had hoped to see from Al Gore.

In the interest of full-disclosure, I'm an Obama supporter, but Al Gore had my heart first. I'm one of those candle-in-the-window types who finally gave up hope a few weeks ago that Gore would ride this election cycle back into the Oval Office that was stolen from him eight years ago. You think the Hillary Clinton fans were the only big hold-outs?

So, okay, bear with me while I pay another bittersweet tribute to Big Al. It won't be any gushier than Peggy Noonan's foolishly groupie-esque rhapsodizing over Ronald Reagan. To this day, I STILL think Gore is the one. I STILL think Gore was robbed. I STILL think Gore is the gold standard of liberal/progressive politics in general and Democratic Party politics in particular. Watching him speak at the Michigan rally for Obama just reminded me all over again -- why I STILL feel that way.

Do we really need more convincing, or more proof, that Democratic ideals and Democratic leaders are better for this country than those of the rabid opposition? Could it be any more clear, if you compare that latest Al Gore speech to the most recent blurts and blaps from the semi-coherent fellow who currently occupies the presidency?

Al Gore was downright majestic as he thundered from the Detroit podium about how elections matter. He journeyed to economically-blighted Michigan -- offering hope, comfort, inspiration and a way through the weeds, endorsing a guy who, earlier, had rolled up his sleeves and grabbed a shovel to help with the sandbagging against the floodwaters that threaten to drown parts of Iowa. This, while John McCain issues bland statements from a safe distance somewhere else, and his hero and political soul-mate Dubya joyrides around Europe on one big final globetrotting junket on the taxpayers' tab. It's enough to remind the viewer of those fun photos taken in late August 2005, in which George and John shared an excellent birthday cake adventure in the sunshine while, miles away, New Orleans was drowning. You sure don't need a hurricane to demonstrate a GOP chieftain's disinterest and detachment. Seems like any weather disaster will do, anymore.

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[Tace]

1. A Kick For Mary

: )

[Uncle Joe]

2. This is good, I also believe the people's freedom and privacy

would have been assured under Al Gore. He unlike the current pResident believes in the rule of law, checks and balances, the Constitution and the inherent better angels; (or nature for the atheists) of the American People.

We would be well on our way to energy Independence as well and as a nation much more in harmony with our natural environment. That's my short version take on it.

Thanks for the thread, Tace.:thumbsup:

[papau]

3. Mary Lyon expresses herself well - a nice addition to World News Trust

[Cha]

4. I just saw Al Gore's speech on

Political Videos a few minutes ago and I'm still emoting on how magnificent it was. It was an intensely inspiringly speech and so interestingly written.. to remind what we've been through the last 8 years and how critically important it is to change direction.

I loved Al Gore's speech against going into Iraq in 2002 and was so glad he brought that up and related it to Obama's speech in 2002 that was also against going into Iraq..they're kindred spirits. I think Al Gore has found his purpose in life and I couldn't be happier for him.

Thank you for this, Mary..Too much can't be written about what a great leader we have in Al Gore.