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Al Gore has been quite busy this past week. Many have been asking for him and wondering what he's been doing, so I thought I would share some of what I have learned.
The week started out with two new videos being uploaded to Current.com
It actually took many days before it went viral and now one of the videos has become all the buzz.
I guess we could call these Rights. The first video, no doubt in honor of the anniversary of Roe V Wade, titled "Who Makes the Decision", reaffirming his position that a woman should choose her medical decisions, including on abortion. And as important it is now days to reaffirm that right and position, it was the 2nd video that thrilled everyone, with Mr. Gore's passion and detailed reasoning for why he believes that "Gay Men and Women should have the same rightsL" and endorses marriage. I couldn't agree more. And having a politician, especially of Mr. Gore's standing, advocate for same sex marriage was a breath of fresh air.
Then on to Sundance Festival where Mr. Gore was seen walking in with Bono to U2's 3D film being showed.
Rock and politics at the Sundance Film Festival
Former Vice President Al Gore was seen walking into the U2 film sans entourage, then sitting with the band at the screening after being photographed by fans in the lobby amid screams of “We love you!”
Hard to tell who was the bigger rock star that night — Bono or Gore.
Mr. Gore then boarded his flights for Europe. First stopping off in Sweden to accept his award by Crown Princess Victoria, who presented his award for "relentless commitment to put an end to the climate crisis by increasing public awareness about global warming." The award was presented to Mr. Gore in front of near 6000 guests.
After accepting his award, Mr. Gore headed over to Switzerland to attend the World Economic Forum in Davos, where he again attended with Bono the muchly anticipated dual conversation.
"Bono noted up front that there's competition as well as combination: "We have noticed that interest from the media that had been so acute on issues of extreme poverty is not so acute now because of the climate crisis."
Then again, Gore cited the League of Conservation Voters scorecard on how many times TV interviewers have asked presidential candidates about global warming. It's currently 4 times out of 2,830 total questions asked, so that doesn't seem like overwhelming media attention either."
Any discussion on climate change at an event full of people with private jets is a bit cringe-inducing. Bono, to his credit, did not shy from his role as a major global polluter. He described having Gore over to his house: "Here's the recycler, Al. I've got a posh car but it runs on ethanol, Al."
Then he said Gore reminds him of an Irish priest. Bono would confess to him his Gulfstream-flying sins, and Gore would say, "What are you gonna do about it, son?" To which Bono would respond: "I'm trying to be good, Father Al, but to be honest oil has been very very good to me."
After that sobering comedy routine, Gore said:
It's important to try to move away from the idea that personal actions by each of represent solutions to this crisis. In addition to changing the light bulbs, it's far more important to change laws. The one way to solve the climate crisis is to put a price on climate.
I think we need to put a price on carbon, and it needs to be effected globally so those who don't pay a price for carbon don't have an advantage over those who do.
Excellent point Mr. Gore. And who is going to make the necessary changes and laws?
One thing is for sure. I'm so happy we are able to call you our own.
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The way HC is trying to get the Michigan and Florida delegates after their primaries were decertified is disgusting. Every day I despise her and BJ Bubba more and more. If she wins, I will not support her nor vote for her. I cannot do it. I know I mentioned the three new Supremes as guaranteeing my Dem vote but HC has gone so far that I might trust McCain to make better choices.
I might just stay home and vote for no one if HC gets the nod.
JE and BO are flawed as well but none are more disgusting then HC.
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dog soldier
Sat, 01/26/08
It seems like unification on BO should happen to stop HC now. I still remeber watching with anger as the Clinton's machine took down Paul Tsongas in 1992.
I think I need to rent Primary Color (reality) tonight.
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rude, inuendo, slander and vicious....things indeed are getting nasty. Funny that so many try to place blame on the Clintons, but I see the most personal attacks come from the Obama supporters.
What's next? Your Mother goes down for a buck. No wonder his father had a drinking problem.
Is this the sampling of non dirty new politics?
seashell - I just noticed your post from the previous thread. I hope you didn't misinterpret my post to mean I only enjoyed Pat and Joan's posts this morning. Not at all. They just hit the right note for me personally -- the more views the better! :-)
Off to see *Juno*.
Also, I just listened to CNN as well as MSNBC. Seems to me that Edwards just may squeak out a second place victory or be very close.
A link before I scoot. Hillary's robocalls in SC against Edwards.
http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2008/1...
Anyone noticing the hate in Hillary Clinton's face today??
Her ice cold eyes give away her resentment at having someone getting in her way in this primary. We've had more hate for the last seven years than this country can stand.
Go here (with thanks to Paine):
http://www.democracyforamerica.com/conta...
If you really want to get the blog fixed, talk to the boss -- Jim Dean.
Can't robo calls be made illegal? I'm not going to trash HC and call her names but I don't think I could vote for her...and what will you BO supporters do if it's a HC/BO ticket?
A JE/BO ticket brings in white and black voters, men and women and let's be honest. It's already about race and sex. A JE/BO ticket brings in a diversity of voters. An HC/BO ticket is going to piss a lot of people off. What BO supporters want to vote for Prez HC...and then likely lose?
It's very timely to now talk about electability. To not do so is to stick one's head in the sand. People thought Kerry was electable. Do the dems really think BO or HC are? Or is this all wishful thinking?
Also, I just listened to CNN as well as MSNBC. Seems to me that Edwards just may squeak out a second place victory or be very close.
With the polls closing in less than 2 hours, I feel no need to guess what will happen. I'll just wait and see.
what will you BO supporters do if it's a HC/BO ticket?
What will you do if it's an Obama/Clinton ticket?
It's very timely to now talk about electability. To not do so is to stick one's head in the sand. People thought Kerry was electable
LOL -- you just fatally wounded your own argument.
A JE/BO ticket brings in white and black voters, men and women and let's be honest. It's already about race and sex. A JE/BO ticket brings in a diversity of voters.
It's pure fantasy to dream that supporters of the guy who is challenging Hillary nationally are going to switch to the guy on life support.
rude, inuendo, slander and vicious....things indeed are getting nasty. Funny that so many try to place blame on the Clintons......
Eyes wide shut.
They're on NPR talking about Michael Vick's dogs being 'rescue dogs.' I love dogs but I think this is a really bad idea - like having a loaded gun around the house. jmo
There's a diff between talking about electability when one is talking about a electable cand. or when one isn't, as in Kerry's case. Also, the voters started talking about his electability even before IA or shortly thereafter. This is a totally different situation and this time we have an electable cand and two who prolly aren't. So....true to dem thinking, people are supporting the unelectables while trying to toss out JE (just like Howard)
Totally different. No contradiction except in your own mind.
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Senator Byron Dorgan Delivers the Democratic Radio Address http://www.democrats.org/a/2008/01/senator_byron_d.php
Michael Vick should be castrated. Or maybe burned alive. No mercy for such as he.
Just venting of course. But at the very least, he should be put away to become Bubba's *girlfriend."
They're on NPR talking about Michael Vick's dogs being 'rescue dogs.'
Maybe they're the ones hadn't completed their fight-dog training.
mary vb
Sat, 01/26/08
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seashell - I just noticed your post from the previous thread. I hope you didn't misinterpret my post to mean I only enjoyed Pat and Joan's posts this morning. Not at all. They just hit the right note for me personally -- the more views the better! :-)
Off to see *Juno*.
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mary vb -
My wife and I saw Juno last weekend. Funny, funny movie.
..this is my in box. Now lets's see if BO and HC will put their votes where their mouths are............
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Damn - in addition to election returns and Miss America, there are Ladies Nationals on TV tonight - I missed pairs this afternoon-stupidly paying bills. Mens tomorrow.
I think all those convicted of violent crimes should be castrated. If we castrated all the nut cases throwing bombs, etc, in the ME, wouldn't it calm them all down? What's the opposite of misogyny anyway lol. Anyone convicted of using any animal to fight for sport should be killed.
28. Good idea.
I get violent when I get manic lol.
Good going, DFA. This is great action for us to take. W00T!
Clinton accepting a VP slot? LOLOLOLOL
You duck the question. OK..... What will you do if it's an Obama/Anybody ticket?
But of course, the real LOLOLOLOL ticket is Edwards/Anybody.
If we castrated all the animal abusers, they could form a chorus and sing lovely songs as sopranos ... and maybe even become opera singers. "The Castrati Choir." LOL
Let the vote counting begin~
Sitka, I'm not gonna be pulled into arguing with you. I've already answered that question several times.
There's a diff between talking about electability when one is talking about a electable cand. or when one isn't, as in Kerry's case.
You mean -- there's a diff between talking about electability when you're talking about the candidate you like or one you don't.
But if you must carry on with this, "only Edwards is electable" canard, at least look at some polls first.....
Sitka, I'm not gonna be pulled into arguing with you. I've already answered that question several times.
Never when I asked it. But if you think answering your own question turned around is arguing, it says everything about that question.
Billy Bragg - Waiting For The Great Leap Forwards http://hypem.com/track/460200 http://blogger.xs4all.nl/werksman/archive/2008/01/08/339812.aspx
It may have been camelot for jack and jacqueline
But on the che guevara highway filling up with gasoline
Fidel castros brother spies a rich lady whos crying
Over luxurys disappointment
So he walks over and hes trying
To sympathise with her but he thinks that he should warn her
That the third world is just around the corner
In the soviet union a scientist is blinded
By the resumption of nuclear testing and he is reminded
That dr robert oppenheimers optimism fell
At the first hurdle
In the cheese pavilion and the only noise I hear
Is the sound of someone stacking chairs
And mopping up spilt beer
And someone asking questions and basking in the light
Of the fifteen fame filled minutes of the fanzine writer
Mixing pop and politics he asks me what the use is
I offer him embarrassment and my usual excuses
While looking down the corridor
Out to where the van is waiting
Im looking for the great leap forwards
Jumble sales are organised and pamphlets have been posted
Even after closing time theres still parties to be hosted
You can be active with the activists
Or sleep in with the sleepers
While youre waiting for the great leap forwards
One leap forward, two leaps back
Will politics get me the sack?
Here comes the future and you cant run from it
If youve got a blacklist I want to be on it
Its a mighty long way down rock n roll
From top of the pops to drawing the dole
If no one seems to understand
Start your own revolution and cut out the middleman
In a perfect world wed all sing in tune
But this is reality so give me some room
So join the struggle while you may
The revolution is just a t-shirt away
Waiting for the great leap forwards
If we castrated all the animal abusers
You can't do that for the simple reason that many are women......
Woman Accused Of Drowning Hundreds Of Animals
Obama is electable so is Clinton, and because of the bigotry that would surface we could put that ugly chapter of American History to rest and identify the Party of Hate once and for all.
I'll vote for a pig but what the heck if we have two War Party candidates, I have already announced my intention to not run for re-election to the State Central Committee so they can't kick me off.
The wags on TV are talking about how disenchanted HC voters are going to JE. That's exactly why we want JE to stay in the race.
at least look at some polls first.....
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Thanks Sitka. I think I may just let the Dems wash it out, and vote for Mitt in the Massachusetts primary.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/bloomberg/20080126/pl_bloomberg/a_o2amzvhjbm_1
Obama, McCain Are Endorsed by Philadelphia Inquirer
Nadine Elsibai
1 hour, 4 minutes ago
Jan. 26 (Bloomberg) -- Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama and Republican presidential hopeful John McCain won endorsements from the Philadelphia Inquirer's editorial board.
The backing, in editorials posted on the newspaper's Web site, may help Obama after Pennsylvania's Democratic Governor Ed Rendell endorsed New York Senator Hillary Clinton last week.
...
Phil, I'm referring to electable in the gen'l. Are you referring to the primaries? I just saw another match-up and McC is shown to be beating Clinton and even with BO ...or maybe it was the reverse.
Of course they're all *electable,* but if it's close, which party will engage in enuf fraud to steal it? Maybe that's the question...
Keithie on now. :-)
Never mind! LOL
36. What the world needs is some good castrati :~) just think if they'd done that to the world's greatest living opera singer swoon to keep him a soprano. What a loss.
I'm leaving before I get myself into any more trouble. bb in a bit
Obama is electable so is Clinton
If Bboyush and Reagan were, anybody is.
and because of the bigotry that would surface
It already has.
we could put that ugly chapter of American History to rest and identify the Party of Hate once and for all.
It would nice if some Democrats would put it aside now. I'm starting to seriously wonder about them. If they keep it up the GOP will brand Democrats as the party of bigotry and hate, and have a leg to stand on.
<><>I'll vote for a pig but what the heck if we have two War Party candidates,
<>You'd better hope that Hillary or Edwards isn't the nominee then since their the ones who helped get us into Iraq.
The wags on TV are talking about how disenchanted HC voters are going to JE. That's exactly why we want JE to stay in the race.
At this point, taking Hillary down a notch and forcing her to campaign against him too is Edwards' only useful purpose in this process.
Go Edwards! He's #2! He's #2!
(Because he tries harder.)
There is an interesting NEW THREAD.
Oh what a delight. Keith is paired with David....another w00t!
Annilow
Ann Rice is known for books on vampires, which I enjoyed, but she wrote other novels ...
including Cry To Heaven :
"of two men castrated to ensure their perfect soprano voices" http://www.annerice.com/bs_b_CryToHeaven.htm
New Thread. C'on over and join the SC excitement.
Byron Dorgan must be a jackass. What a totally ignorant and arrogant radio address.
Sometimes I think back to the 2000 Pres. election. How different it all could have been. Bush, being awarded, not elected to the Presidency. Awarded by a 5-4 Daddy Bush appointed Florida State Supreme Court. Of the nine judges, the five who awarded it to junior were all appointed to their positions by Juniors daddy. The four remaining judges who weren't appointed by daddy Bush, all awarded it to Gore.
Gore would have never rushed the U.S. into the disastrous unnecessary invasion of Iraq. He publicly opposed it from the start. He wouldn't have ignored global warming either. He certainly wouldn't have relaxed all the pollution standards by the biggest Corporate polluters like Dumbya did either. Yes, it all could have been so different. We need to get paper ballots with a verifiable trail for re counts in all fifty states soon. We need to make it impossible for the Republicans and Diebold to ever steal another election from 'We The People" ever again!
Jeff Morris-Saugerties, N.Y.- DeJaVu57
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