Update on status Draft Gore Campaign: Nobel Prize Announced Fri: Decision Expected SOON TAKE ACTION

[debbierlus]

Here is the letter from my sister, a leader in the Draft Gore Movement here in MA (thanks, Kerry, your work has been AMAZING!)

As many of you know, the Nobel Peace Prize is scheduled to be awarded next Friday, October 12th. Al Gore is seen by many to be a frontrunner for this award, and if in fact he does receive it it will expand on months and months of momentum that has been building. It has been a tremendous year for Gore, filled with the fruits of his labor, rife with accomplishments, any one of which would be the high-water mark in any long and distinguished career. His film, An Inconvenient Truth, won an Oscar earlier this year. The Assault on Reason is a New York Time's best-seller. His TV station, Current TV, just won an Emmy. He has been graced with honors and awards from all over the globe, and he continues to "campaign" for what he remains a passionate advocate for, the reclaiming of our democracy, and stopping global warming.


It is for this reason, and countless others, that I and thousands of Americans continue to hold out hope and work steadily for a Gore candidacy. Our movement has grown to historical proportions. It has been declared the largest movement to draft a president since Eisenhower. We are on the verge of placing him on the presidential primary ballot in multiple states, we will be running a full page ad in the New York Times, and most importantly we await the announcement of the Nobel, which if given to Gore could push our movement over the "tipping point" we now sit so readily on.


Many of you have shared with me your enthusiasm and interest in Gore being our next president. I understand that time and location has made it difficult for you to participate to the extent to which you may have liked in the national draft efforts. NOW is your opportunity. There are several important efforts that are taking place in the next couple of weeks and each of them is in need of funding in order to ensure its success. Please consider making a donation to the following:


Our group in Michigan faces the most daunting task - 12,396 valid signatures are required by October 23rd. in order to place Al Gore on their ballot. While volunteers are doing everything they can to surpass the required minimum, the number of signatures needed is overwhelming and it is necessary for us to hire additional help to ensure that the efforts meet the required deadline. Even if Al enters the race as many hope he will after the announcement of the Nobel, these signatures will still be needed. THIS AT PRESENT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT EFFORT OF ALL THAT YOU CAN MAKE A DONATION TO:


*To make a donation please to www.paypal.com click on "send money" and making a contribution to [e-mail] (no spaces) mark "service/other" for your donation. THIS IS THE Michigan PAYPAL SOURCE, so this money will help them in their petitioning efforts.


*Draftgore.com is placing a full page ad in the NYTs, that I anticipate will be timed with the release of the Nobel. Funds are needed to help pay for this ad, as it is a very, very expensive endeavor. If you have the means to make a second contribution, please consider going to draftgore.com and making a donation.


If you would like to see more about the efforts happening across the country (and abroad) I highly recommend the following link:
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2007/10/3/163624/275#c98
It is a wonderful summary of our national efforts, and has many links to our state groups, press coverage, and ways to get involved.


I have waited until now to ask any of you to make contributions. I understand that for many who have not followed it, the draft movement may still seem like an unlikely bet. I urge you however to reconsider. Not only because I believe Al Gore has the integrity, passion and experience to lead this country out of a terrible mess and address global warming as a priority in a manner that no other candidate has done; but also because I believe that if we as people do not get involved in choosing our candidates, and instead continue to select from a pre-made "menu" that is spun and created out of a media with no substance then we will continue to play our part in passively allowing the continued decline of our democracy.


The draft movement is not about drafting Al Gore--it is about drafting the people. Please join us.


Peace,


Kerry Lusignan
"We have to go far, quickly"
massforgore.com

[book_worm]

1. I hope he wins the award, but if he doesn't will it hurt the momentum of

the Draft Gore movement?

[debbierlus]

4. No. I don't believe so.

Those within the movement believe he never would announce a run at the Presidency before the announcement of the award because the Committee deciding the prize does not like the award to be politicized. Announcing before the Nobel Peace Prize might have put him out of the running for the award hence the delay. It is not believed his decision is contigent upon winning the award, but his decision on WHEN to announce his candidacy (if he is planning on running) is influenced by the award.

There are a lot of encouraging signs. Gore advisors have encouraged one of the leaders of the movement to take their web-site to the next level. Gore was expected to give stand down orders about three weeks ago,& the word came down to keep up the movement.

[RestoreGore]

22. I don't believe Gore advisors are supposed to be involved with any draft

"Gore advisors have encouraged one of the leaders of the movement to take their web-site to the next level."

Which advisors? And don't tell me you can't tell.

[proud2BlibKansan]

30. I believe we have had this discussion before

Yes, he has advisors involved in the draft Gore movement.

[RestoreGore]

31. No, HE doesn't

Because if you are implying HE is pulling the strings of this movement clandestinely while saying the total opposite publicly that would be very deceptive and perhaps against FEC rules, and he is not a deceptive person nor someone who would break FEC rules. Is that what you are saying? And again, mmy question was not answered. What "advisors" are referred to in the post above by the person I WAS responding to? If she cannot tell publicly their names, then one can only assume it never happened. Which is probably more than likely considering the silence.

[proud2BlibKansan]

33. When has anyone ever said they are working at his direction?

You are sadly uninformed about the draft gore movement. Probably because you have criticized it since you first became aware of it. It's that closed mind attitude. It's not working well for you, is it?

[RestoreGore]

34. "Yes, he has advisors involved in the draft Gore movement."

Your comment from above.

[proud2BlibKansan]

37. Show me where I said he has told them to do this

[RestoreGore]

38. Stop playing the games

YOU typed it now explain it, or move the hell on if you can't. Again, and I will type slower so you can understand: YOU typed, "Yes, HE has advisors in the draft gore movement." I typed, "No, HE doesn't because IF HE did it might be a violation of FEC rules, and then I asked you if that is what you were intimating in the form of a question... Now, instead of turning this on ME because you either refuse or can't explain your wording, either answer the question as to what YOU meant regarding what YOU typed or move on, since it is obvious there will also be no answer as to the names of the advisors who supposedly told some secret member of your movement to ratchet this up as was posted in the original post I responded to that you seem determined to divert from. OK?

[proud2BlibKansan]

39. You are the game player here

If you want to know which of the people closest to him are involved in draft Gore, do some research. Quit making claims that you cannot prove because you want them to be true. You also are ignorant to assume that anyone close to him is working at his direction and with his approval. My boss is a republican. I do what she tells me to do - at work. But in my free time, she doesn't dictate to me. This isn't all that complicated.

[RestoreGore]

40. In other words, I won't explain myself

I'll just call the poster ignorant. The only ignorance is yours in not even understanding the original question and putting words in my mouth I never stated. But that's typical for you here. And "being close to him" which is also just a phrase doesn't make you an "advisor." Methinks some of you are truly shoveling it in these threads.

have a nice day.

[rateyes]

2. K & R for a Gore presidency....

Re-elect Al Gore! :kick:

[debbierlus]

12. It is possible!

[KittyWampus]

3. "The draft movement is not about drafting Al Gore--it is about drafting the people."?

What the devil does that mean?

[debbierlus]

6. It means that Gore will only run as a leader of the people...Not as a Savior

Gore can't save us. But, he can lead us, if he has our committment to work to bring change.

[malaise]

5. Run Al Run!

please!!

[debbierlus]

13. Run like the Wind...

[SlowDownFast]

7. Kick&Rec'd. n/t

[breathe peace]

8. IOWA RALLY AND CONCERT FOR GORE- OCT 21

This is scheduled to be a BIG event and it needs all the support you can give as well.

[debbierlus]

11. Please keep this kicked & recommended - it is a very CRITICAL period

If you are not happy with the current candidates & you would like to see Gore run...THIS is the time to take action. The movement is gaining HUGE momentum. This is a make or break point.

[debbierlus]

9. A blatant self kick

If you want Gore to run, NOW is the time to take action

[SlowDownFast]

10. Kick. n/t

[Pastiche423]

14. K&R

[Zandor]

15. Get your hand out of my wallet

If Gore wants to run, he will.

This stuff is ridiculous.

[flyarm]

16. k&r and going to donate web site!! thanks for all your work and your sister ..RUN AL RUN!

[SlowDownFast]

18. Schweet. n/t

[flyarm]

17. KICKEROO!!!!!!!

[Der Blaue Engel]

19. K&R

Donated a few days ago. :thumbsup:

Gore: :loveya:

[rosesaylavee]

20. Thanks for posting

Was hoping to read your update this week.

K & R

[RestoreGore]

21. And where can people go to see an accounting of what is being done with their money?

Good lord, there are so many different places asking for money I am beginning to wonder who all the people are asking for it. Sorry, if Mr. Gore truly wishes IN HIS OWN HEART AND SOUL to run in this system he won't need to be dragged into it. Then and ONLY then would I donate to HIM. And timing the release of that NY Times ad to turn this political the same day as the Nobel is announced is downright selfish. Should Mr. Gore win the Nobel prize it won't be about POLITICS or him using it as a political stepping stone. Too bad those doing this aren't as gung ho about actually helping him in his efforts now that are making a difference and actually got him that nomination, but only using them just to get themselves publicity. But I think one remark is true: This isn't about him as they don't care what he wants. It's about them and getting the political fight they want to see.

[RestoreGore]

32. So there is no accounting of any money collected?

Amazing the silence that ensues when you ask that question.

[Virginia Dare]

47. I hope if, as you say,..

this is all about a group of people using his name to raise money for their own political purposes, Gore calls them out and puts all of these rumors to rest once and for all, and soon. I'd hate to see his good name tainted over all of this.

There are many people here who honestly think that this is a possibility, and they will take their anger out on Al Gore if it turns out to be a hoax.

It's beneath contempt if this is what this is all about.

[Duncan]

23. My respect for Gore will take a serious hit if he doesn't run.

Things being as they are, and Gore being who he is, if he doesn't run he will go down as the biggest disappointment, the biggest wuss, in U.S. political history in my book. This may be harsh, and I do have tremendous respect for all he has been saying and doing since even before 2000 (Lieberman excepted), but that is how I feel.

[book_worm]

35. why? he has said all along he isn't running--he's been working

on other things--worthwhile things. And your respect for him will go downhill because he has decided that he wants to do other things rather than give in to people who won't take No for an answer?

[RestoreGore]

36. The biggest wuss in US political history?

Hardly. I really then do hope his people are reading these threads to see what people really think of him. So in other words, do as "we" want to clean up the mess (even though it was we the people who actually caused the mess we are in by sitting silently and distracted these past seven plus years) and we will love you, support you, and send you money. However, continue on your road (even though it is well deserved after over thirty years in that snakepit in DC) even if it may be the right one in working to mitigate the climate crsis and bring about global action, which in case you didn't know shows him to be very courageous now considering what he is up against with the status quo, and you will be "washed up," a "has been," and now a "wuss." I think some have a very funny interpretation of what courage is.

[Tansy_Gold]

43. "The biggest wuss in US political history"?

In my book, that would be John Kerry, not Al Gore.

Frankly, I don't want a candidate who has to be drafted. I want someone who heart and soul wants to run, wants to win, wants to lead.

[Virginia Dare]

48. I would lose more respect for the people who are trying to force him..

into something that he doesn't want, and has repeated said he doesn't want. I will especially lose respect, and more, if this is all a political stunt on their part, and they're using his name for their own purposes.

[crispini]

24. k&r

:kick:

[Name removed]

25. Deleted message

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[Control-Z]

29. I've asked her/him that question

numerous times. She/he refuses to answer.

[yowzayowzayowza]

26. Make it so.

K&R

[BelgianMadCow]

27. kick and not too late to recommend

for Gore - been a fan since his speech at the death of MLKs wife.

[earth mom]

28. K & R! nt

[FogerRox]

41. Error: you can only recommend threads which were started in the past 24 hours

darn....

[JMDEM]

42. Gore will choose -- or not choose -- as a very personal decision

I am amazed that one particular poster is terrified of the POSSIBILITY of him choosing to run. Boom -- he or she is right on top of virtually every post dealing with the topic.

As if Gore has no brain of his own. As if we are going to force him to do something he doesn't want to do. Why the terror of Gore running if he is such a strong minded person and will undoubtedly make up his mind on his own, largely resisting external pressure from other people one way or the other?

So why is this one poster so terrified of this possibility? So terrified as to appear virtually everytime it is raised to try to knock down the discussion about the possibility?

I have my suspicions, but there are many possibilities, some good, some bad, some indifferent.

[SlowDownFast]

44. Kick for Gore.

:dem:

[Swamp Rat]

45. Geaux Ga-Ga Gore!!

:D

[debbierlus]

46. Awesome! This is STILL floating from a few days back!!!

I am telling you guys...it really may happen!

This IS the time. Go to draftgore.com & GET ACTIVE. Let's show him he is THE man. We would be SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO lucky, if he forgave America & tried to run again. He has me full time.