Gore: Joint attack on climate change and poverty needed, Al Gore tells audience at UN

[understandinglife]

Joint attack on climate change and poverty needed, Al Gore tells audience at UN

24 September 2007 – A new Marshall Plan is needed to simultaneously tackle global warming and poverty, the environmental activist and former United States Vice-President Al Gore told an audience at United Nations Headquarters in New York today.

“We now face a global crisis that makes it abundantly clear that increased carbon dioxide emissions anywhere are a threat to the integrity of this planet’s climate everywhere,” Mr. Gore told a luncheon event called “Global Voices on Climate Change.”

The event, hosted by Denmark, Indonesia, Kenya and Poland, was held on the sidelines of the largest-ever gathering of world leaders on climate change.

Increased emissions are responsible for rising temperatures and rising sea levels, which combine to elevate both food and water insecurity worldwide, Mr. Gore said.

“The old divide between North and South, between developed and developing, is now obsolete,” he told the event’s participants, who included 40 heads of State or government, nine deputy prime ministers and vice presidents and 70 cabinet ministers from all over the world.

“We must link poverty reduction with the sharp reduction of carbon dioxide emissions,” he noted, calling for a plan of attack like that of the Marshall Plan, the post-World War II European reconstruction initiative of the US – to tie the struggles against climate change and poverty.

Mr. Gore also urged the completion of the negotiations for creating the successor to the Kyoto Protocol – the current global framework for reducing greenhouse gas emissions which will expire in 2012 – by 2009.

“We simply cannot wait longer,” he said, calling on heads of state to convene meetings every three months until a post-Kyoto treaty is agreed upon.

“We cannot continue business as usual,” he added.

“We cannot continue at a slow pace.”

http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=23942&Cr=climate&Cr1=change

Mr Gore, if you have what it takes TO BE PRESIDENT of the USA, I will work 24/7 without compensation to bring all of my scientific skills and collaboration know-how to your service.

JUST DO IT, Please.

Thank you,
Bob

[understandinglife]

1. "Gore's speech at the U.N. today: We need a global Marshall Plan ..."

Lot's of comments here ....

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2007/9/24/18383/5685

[malaise]

22. Thanks

K & R

[understandinglife]

2. Netroots for Gore

http://groups.google.com/group/netrootsforgore

I'd be delighted to see Edwards or Obama be Gore's VP .... just as I'd be delighted to see Edwards or Obama be Gore's Secretary of State ...

WE NEED A TEAM OF THOSE COMMITTED TO ETHICS AND HUMANITY ... AND TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE USA ...

[understandinglife]

3. MySpace.com -- Al Gore '08

http://www.myspace.com/AlGore08


RUN ... Al ... RUN ... PLEASE ...

[rosesaylavee]

4. Happy to send this to the Greatest Page.

Waiting patiently for Mr. Gore to announce. Hopefully by mid October... or sooner would be fine too.

[understandinglife]

5. Thank you! And, I hope the magic day is 12 Oct or 13 Oct ....

... and I think the folk in Stockholm may apply just the boost ...

We need super intelligent, diligent, ethical and empathetic leadership ... NOW.

Thank you,
Bob

[rosesaylavee]

7. Yes. I hope our friends in Stockholm honor him

and give him a well deserved boost... There is no one more qualified to lead us out of this mess.

I hate to think of going all the way through the next 30-45 days without an announcement. He's just gotta do it.

[gateley]

6. If gore DOESN'T run, do you think the Dem president would solicit his help?

And do you think Gore would accept?

I posted a thread with this question but it sank. I'm really interested if it might be feasible.

Ideally (!) the Prez would appoint him Global God, or whatever, and hopefully give him pretty much free rein. In the area of climate change and its ramifications, no one is as expert as he.

At this point I'm taking Gore at his word that he won't run, and I'd hate to try to force him if that's his true desire.

But we DO need his expertise and knowledge at a high level.

What do you think??

[understandinglife]

11. Edwards, Obama, Richardson - yes. That HC person - never.

However, the entire planet needs Gore and I am focused on only one objective - that he is the sworn President of the USA in Jan 2009.

Thank you,
Bob

[gateley]

19. That's right -- I'd forgotten that Gore and that "HC person" aren't particularly

fond of one another.

If he were President, his energies would have to be focused in a myriad of directions. It's precisely because the entire planet needs him that I think if he had the power of the United States backing him, and could focus on the global problems and poverty, he could affect more change more quickly.

And hey -- what about Biden? As far as I know, he's the only one who's mentioned the threat of rising oceans. The others you mention are just talking about greater gas mileage for cars.

[flyarm]

29. YOU HAVE THAT 100% RIGHT!!..EOM

[Vadem]

55. I'm with you, Bob!!!! YES!!!!! .... Run, Al Run!!!! .... n/t

[Kurovski]

14. Gore has said he desires no position in a presidents administration.

Personally, if he's not president, I see no reason for him to work under the many constraints of another president. Particularly one who might be beholden to corporate interests.

[gateley]

20. Point taken, but in my "fantasy" you'll recall I said if he was given free rein.

For example, Biden is the only candidate I've heard even mention the threat of rising oceans while the others are pretty much focused on getting better gas mileage for cars. So let's say the President is a bit more aware -- like Biden -- and realizes that this eclipses corporate interests and popularity polls. I think with the power of the U.S. behind him, Gore could accomplish much more than without.

I heard Madeline Albright talking about being a woman going to the Muslim countries while she was SOS. She said "it's pretty easy to get respect when you land in a big white jet that has United States of America painted on the side".

Ideally such a partnership could benefit the entire world.

I never stop hoping...

[Kurovski]

31. I don't know. I think Gore already has the world's respect.

But I don't know what he'd decide if he were given freedom to do as he wishes in an administration. I don't know that he would find the offer a believable one.

But he could always quit if it went sour, and become a free agent once again.

[gateley]

33. I agree he already is held in high esteem by the world. I just think if he arrived

in that "big white jet with United States of America" on the side he would receive more coverage.

You're right, he could always quit. I'd like him and President ??? to give it a shot, but as we know, that's just my fantasy. He's such a good guy and has done more than anyone to bring this situation to the fore, I really think we -= the world -- needs his help in a big way.

We'll see!

[flyarm]

8. may i stand by your side to give 24/7 work and assistance to Al Gore..UL???

I will work my ass off for you Al Gore..i will do public speaking about 9/11 i will work and run Rallys and co-ordinate voters in both states i live in..i will run fund raisers..and do everything within my power to see you elected VP Gore.


I am ready and willing to do everything in my power to see you in your rightful place as our president.

Please Run Al Run..your countrymen are calling you!! we need you .

fly

[rosesaylavee]

9. Any more news from your friends

who thought he would certainly run?

[flyarm]

27. lots of info... but i am not at liberty to repeat...sorry. eom

[rosesaylavee]

37. Well anytime you feel the need to

get that burden off your chest, just pm me and I'll be happy to listen.

:7

[RestoreGore]

48. What a crock n/t

[Kurovski]

54. Really? Tell us more, please do.

You seem to have some knowledge of the situation, or at least I hope you do given your accusation here.

[understandinglife]

10. My friend ... I assure you there is nothing I will not do to support Al Gore ...

... NOTHING.

Thank you for all you do and I hope we find ourselves, and all those whom we cherish, working together to ensure that Al Gore is President in 2009 and that we will set a pattern of ethical, informed leadership that will never devolve to the stupid, cruel, vast tyranny that George Bush and his neoconsters have perpetrated.

Bob

[flyarm]

26. i am right there with you UL..there is nothing i won't do to see that Al Gore is pres!

and that we get our moral and cherished place in the world restored! And more important that we go back and preserve our constitution as it was meant to be..and that our values as Americans are restored and valued as they should be again.

fly

[Blue Belle]

12. Kicked and recommended...

Run Al Run!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Kurovski]

13. K&R. (nt)

[bleever]

15. Dear Mr. Gore,

Because his offer is not lightly made, and the value of his skills is exceptional, please take understandinglife up on his offer.

We'll all be glad you did.

Go ahead. Eight years, that's all we ask.

[understandinglife]

23. Very kind of you ...

... my friend.

:hi:

Thank you,
Bob

[flyarm]

28. HERE HERE!!...EOM

[me b zola]

16. k&r

[Kurovski]

17. Kick. (nt)

[orleans]

18. sigh. k&r n/t

[BelgianMadCow]

21. Ah so the REAL president

IS attending the UN meeting. Good.

[SlowDownFast]

24. Kicked & Rec'd.

Run, Al, run....

or I will start to "run" out of hope...

[The2ndWheel]

25. Can you do those two things at the same time?

Our impact on the environment is so large because we use more of the energy on the planet in order to create wealth. The more wealth created, the more impact on the environment. Yeah, we can make the impact of each individual person less, but if you add a few billion new people into the equation, what happens? Not only add those new people, but increase the wealth of those already wealthy, AND the new people.

That's the main problem. In our increasing integrated, one-size-fits-all world, once someone has something, it's only fair that everyone gets it. I just don't see how that will negate our impact on the habitat.

If we want everything, there will be consequences. There will be consequences no matter what we do, but the more we decrease poverty, the greater our impact on the environment. If that's what we want, then fine. Take a poll of every person on the planet(even though we'll take their energy away from them, non-humans and the ecosystem won't be voting), and see where we are. If a majority of the 6.5 million+ people want to decrease poverty, then that's the road we'll go down. We just have to be honest with ourselves as we go.

[autorank]

30. Thanks UL. Gore has the perfect combo - "The Perfecta"

He's done well for himself and us by reflecting and transforming into a global
leader.

Now more than ever!

Great to see you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

[understandinglife]

34. Agree!

:hi: my friend!!

[AuntPatsy]

32. K&R we can dare to dream

[bdamomma]

35. what kind of reception did he get from the General Assembly

they probably were wishing he was President.

[AtomicKitten]

36. Gore 2008 for me, please.

[RestoreGore]

38. And if he doesn't run you won't work 24/7?

Is that what you're saying? Why does Al Gore have to run for president in this toxic system in order for people to support his efforts? And why do people constanlty beg him to do that as if he owes it to them? He doesn't.

[Kurovski]

40. Nope. Speaking for myself, I'm going to watch " I Love Lucy" DVDs 24/7.

I'll watch them on 20 different televisions so as to create as much CO2 as possible.

That'll learn the bastard.

[Patsy Stone]

44. Mein Schatze

Please:



:loveya:

[Kurovski]

49. Those I have on video!

:loveya:

[RestoreGore]

47. That wasn't what I was referring to

But I can imagine the real animosity some will hold if he doesn't give them the announcement they are still waiting for. He can't even make a speech at the UN with it being discussed seriously based on its merits here. SOS.

[Control-Z]

50. RestoreGore to what? -eom

[mod mom]

39. Seems our elected president got a much warmer greeting than did our faux pResident.

The world recognizes leadership when they see it.

I don't have your scientific background, but I will also work equally hard to get the necessary job done.

RUN AL RUN!

[Patsy Stone]

41. ul!

Haven't seen you in a dog's age!

I will work too, Al. Pleeeeeze run.

[understandinglife]

46. PS!!

:hi:

much doin at the shop ... though I do try to read and contribute K&Rs to the many outstanding DU posts ...


Peace.

[katty]

42. Only speech worth listening to at the UN-Gore as Towncrier!

[polichick]

43. The true leader of the free world! nt

[puebloknot]

45. Yes, a "Marshall Plan," not a "martial plan." We need you, Mr. Gore! nt

[Snarkturian Clone]

51. Gore: Seriously,

Run for President already!!! You'll get the nom!! You'll win!!! For real this time!!

I'm being serious.

[understandinglife]

53. Agree with you -- 100% ...

Thank you and welcome to DU.

Bob

[Iwillnevergiveup]

52. JUST DO IT - says it all

K&R

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[DemReadingDU]

56. morning kick for Al Gore!