Gore fans: Check this out -- There is hope!

[garybeck]

Last Friday 2/9, Keith Olbermann did a segment on Hillary and Obama's recent announcements. Mysteriously, half of the segment is spent on discussing the possibility of AL GORE running and what affect that would have on the Democratic Primary.

Guest A.B. Stoddard from "The Hill" goes through a rather lengthy discussion about discontented Democrats who are reluctantly backing Hillary because they "have no choice" and how Gore could attract a lot of Democrats. In conclusion she says:

"the supporters and advisers of Al Gore who are getting together in Boston to discuss a Draft Gore movement have better things to do with their time and if there was no interest from Gore in running again, they wouldn't be meeting."

then the kicker, Keith tells a story about how a year ago Gore was on his TV show and off camera, Gore seemed to indicate he would run if there was a public demand for it. When Keith asked if the cameras were still rolling, the look on Gore's face was "indescribable, as if I had caught him at something..."

Watch the intriguing 3-minute video:
http://solarbus.org/blog

Then after you watch the video, everyone PLEASE go to http://DraftGore.com and sign the petition. Spread it around! Let's build up some groundswell and let Al know, HE'S OUR CHOICE!

(no, I'm not affiliated with DraftGore.com... I just want Al to run!)

[asthmaticeog]

1. Fix your draftgore.com link, please.

For some reason there's a "mailto" tag.

[garybeck]

3. that was weird

I only had it in all caps, which for some reason made it a mailto... when I made it lowercase, the mailto disappeared. thanks for noticing.

[Apollo11]

73. www.draftgore.com

Here it is again: www.draftgore.com :patriot:

[Double T]

2. Gore running for President is wishful thinking.............

the planet's environment has become his calling.

[garybeck]

5. stranger things have happened, and

it will only happen if there is a demand for it. I say, let's show there's serious demand and let Al take it from there.

I would also add, his concern about the environment is not new, so it's not an either/or thing. He wrote a book about the environment while he was VP and he's been studying global warming since he was in college. In fact one could say it's one of the reasons he got into politics in the first place.

[Apollo11]

56. I strongly agree!

it will only happen if there is a demand for it. I say, let's show there's serious demand and let Al take it from there.


Let's all find ways to show our support for Al Gore! :)

Read Rolling Stone magazine: WHY GORE SHOULD RUN -- AND HOW HE CAN WIN
http://www.rollingstone.com/politics/story/13248532/why_gore_should_run__and_how_he_can_win

Get ready for Al Gore's next book - The Assault on Reason - out in May!
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/09/16/AR2006091600877.html

Visit the following websites:
www.algore.com
www.algore.org
www.draftgore.com - Sign the petition! :)

:kick:

[Sirveri]

17. What better position can one have to help the environment.

Than that of US President. Only someone in charge of China or India could possibly do more.

[Tellurian]

54. The video link has 4 people talking over each other...why?

Is this the only link available?

[Connonym]

4. I think he's our best hope

Imagine his intros "Ladies and gentlemen, I introduce to you the next president of the United States, Academy Award winning, Nobel prize winner, former vice-president and popular vote winner of the 2000 presidential election, Al Gore"

Yeah, I could get into that.

[Uncle Joe]

12. He's also the only political leader, I'm aware of to win a Webbie for his legislative

work opening up the internet for everyone, thereby democratizing information for the masses.

[Connonym]

74. Dang, he's going to need a 10 minute intro everywhere he goes

I would literally cry with joy if we got a Gore/Feingold ticket. I think it would reverse some of the cynicism I feel about politics.

[cool user name]

65. That definitely gives me a hard-on! n/t

[xxqqqzme]

6. I signed on when I first saw the link on DU's

home page. I want him to run. I know there are many saying he can do more for the environment out side of government. I say bullshit to that. Imagine what environmental repairs and strides that could be made.

At long last a leader w/ vision - something unmistakenly absent in this country for the last 6 years.

[Admiral Loinpresser]

39. Exactly!!!!

I know there are many saying he can do more for the environment out side of government. I say bullshit to that.

Thank you. When I hear someone say that it reminds me of other dumb memes like, "We're fighting them over there so we won't have to fight'em here." Etc.

[RestoreGore]

45. I suppose Mr. Gore himself then repeats "dumb" memes

Al Gore's words from his great book, An Inconvenient Truth/
The Planetary Emergency of Global Warming And What We Can Do About It:

Page 113:

"Since I left the White House in 2001, I have also learned that there are many forms of public service other than running for office and serving as an elected official. I've always known this, of course, but I've come to personally appreciate the satisfaction that can be found as a private citizen in trying to make our democracy work better."
~~~~

But then, only a political operative not caring about what he thinks or wants would say what you just did.

[Admiral Loinpresser]

48. Your quote is not on point.

He makes no claim that as a private citizen that he is more influential than he would be as president.

BTW, I will let you have the last word. My lack of further reply should not be taken as acquiescence.

[RestoreGore]

52. Your lack of response

Only shows you have nothing to say in response to his own words.

These are his words as well from the LIFE insert, Bergen Record, June 2006:

" I miss the ability to influence events, but I do not miss politics.,"

You think he's lying? Being coy? Sneaky? Deceptive? Just playing some mind game with everybody? I don't. Those words tell me he is doing what he stated in those words, influening events without having to be involved in politics, and from what I see with his endeavors such as the Climate Project which he says he is taking global, the Alliance for Climate Protection, Generation Investment Management, and CURRENT TV, as well as his other endeavors such as these Live Earth concerts coming up that will reach millions and other possibilities he now has in the FREE world regarding grassroots efforts, working with business to seek real changes from the ground up, and influening policy around the world (as in being a global ambassador to broker beyond Kyoto,) he is doing just that very well. He also stated in a speech to the NY Botanical Gardens last September (know what the speech was even about?) that politics is his "former" occupation. If you want that quote I can get that too...So again, why do you continue to harass him? It has to be for YOU, because it certainly isn't for him.

[Apollo11]

57. He misses the ability to influence events

So if he "changes his mind" and decides to enter the race for the Dem nomination, it will be for that reason. Because he wants to influence events and help shape the future for America and the world.

He does not miss politics so if he runs again it will not be just for the fun of running.

Has anyone here said that Al Gore is lying??? (don't answer - it's a rhetorical question)


Let's all find ways to show our support for Al Gore! :)

Read Rolling Stone magazine: WHY GORE SHOULD RUN -- AND HOW HE CAN WIN
http://www.rollingstone.com/politics/story/13248532/why_gore_should_run__and_how_he_can_win

Get ready for Al Gore's next book - The Assault on Reason - out in May!
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/09/16/AR2006091600877.html

Visit the following websites:
www.algore.com
www.algore.org
www.draftgore.com - Sign the petition! :)

:kick:

[RestoreGore]

60. Would you stop following me around please?

Wow, my words must really carry weight if the (unofficial) algore08 site has all its minions gunning for me now. Again, you can choose to dissect his own words any way you wish, but they stand as he stated them. And SHOULD he "change his mind" and suddenly think this system is not toxic or tomfoolery, it won't be because your group changed his mind, so I think your delusions of grandeur of taking credit for that are truly farfetched. And SHOULD he also change his mind, I will support him as best I can as I always have while continuing to communicate with him my concerns about it, so you can stop posting that lie about me in your responses as well and consider yourself on my ignore list now. I don't have time for the diversionary tactics of political operatives.

[Apollo11]

61. request denied

Ignore who you want. It won't stop me posting on DU.

I will continue to read all topics about Al Gore.

I will continue to agree with posts I like.

I will continue to disagree with those I don't like.

It just so happens that your posts disturb me the most.

Please don't flatter yourself that it's anything personal.

I am a member of www.algore.org but not a minion of anyone.

I am no more a "political operative" than anyone else on DU.

Consider your a$$ respectfully rebutted for today. :patriot:

:kick:

[kay1864]

63. Excellent post!

:thumbsup:

[BuelahWitch]

67. No, his lack of response means he has a life

and a career. He doesn't have time to sit on DU all day and go round and round with the likes of you.

[RestoreGore]

69. "The likes of you?"

Who do you think you're talking to? Nice to see my opinions strike such a nerve. It only proves what BS some of you spew regarding this speculation that serves no purpose. And don't worry, I don't want nor need another empty response on this. Enough space was wasted on it already.

[Larkspur]

7. I hope Gore runs

I'm not thrilled with the current crop of Dem Prez candidates.

[SlowDownFast]

8. k&r.

Pleeeeeeeeeeze, Al!!!

[Name removed]

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Message removed by moderator. Click here to review the message board rules.

[garybeck]

10. that article is pure BS

waste of hot air, filled with arrogantly stated unsubstantiated theories.

comparing Gore to Gingrich in any way whatsoever is the writer's first error. it goes downhill from there. trash.

[Apollo11]

11. Did Bu$h-Cheney steal the 2000 election - Yes or No?

If Yes - that makes Gore the rightful winner, elected by 51 million citizens - and those are just the ones they counted! Proof of his mainstream appeal.

If No - then by agreeing with the 5 most Conservative judges on the US Supreme Court - you are in a very small minority here on Democratic Underground.


In Gore We Trust :)
www.algore.com
www.algore.org
www.draftgore.com - Sign the petition!

:kick:

[catgirl]

13. And why did you share this crap with us?

Gore will be the winner if he runs. These people are just scared to death.
The thought of Georgie being replaced by a great politician (and person)!

[garybeck]

14. to incite rage, I guess!

effective...

[catgirl]

15. Effectively deleted!

We're going to see more and more of this. We should all just
ignore it. Thanks for the post Garybeck and extending the hope!

[garybeck]

19. well in fairness, the poster did say that only a moron would believe it

however i do question the use of posting BS from the liars here. WE can get that on TV.

[LonelyLRLiberal]

16. Gore is someone I would really get out and work to elect.

No one else really impresses me much.

[JNelson6563]

18. Run Al, Run!!

I'll work tirelessly for President Gore. :toast:

[il_lilac]

20. He has my vote

and every free moment working for him if he decides to run. No one else inspires that.

[garybeck]

21. ditto. there is no other candidate that would cause me to work as hard.

DNC / DLC ---- are you listening?

we will work harder if we get the candidate we want!!!

[hootinholler]

22. Anyone know how long this has been up?

33K-ish signatures, I would like to see a million or so.

-Hoot

[garybeck]

23. "i would like to see a million signatures or so"

me too. let's make it happen. that's why I took two hours out of my day to get that video segment up on my blog and try to generate some interest. every little bit counts!

Make it so!

[catgirl]

28. Last week (friday) it was at 23,000

so 10,000 signatures in one week!

http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/algore2008/

[cascadiance]

24. Gore/Feingold is still my dream ticket! n/t

[garybeck]

25. I like Clark for VP. n/t

[SallyMander]

62. I am dreaming of Gore/Obama!

Can you imagine the enthusiasm the two of them would generate???

[BuelahWitch]

68. Mine too, but I'd take Gore/anybody!

I also really like Gore/Obama. :bounce:

[liberalla]

26. Yes, I saw that and enjoyed it very much

I thought AB Stoddard's conclusion was interesting and encouraging. I am not backing any one candidate until I know for sure that Gore is not running. I am "holding out" for Gore! and I'm fairly optimistic. I think it's good he's waiting.

[Bucky]

27. Olberman's "gotcha" on Gore is hilarious! (and hopeful)

I can't believe Olbermann nailed Gore that good by saying "control room, you got that on tape, right?" :rofl:

Even better, he's telling it on air now! What cajones!

[IndyOp]

29. Garybeck - Could you upload your video to Youtube and post it

in the video forum? I ask because I would really like to see it, but I can't view any videos at your site. I am on an eMac running Firefox and I have every online video player known humankind installed on my computer.

:(

[garybeck]

42. it's just a WMV file. you can try to download it to your machine

and then you should be able to play it

here is the url to the file:

http://www.mydatabus.com/public/solarbus/z/ko-gore.wmv

try right clicking and saving the file to your hard drive.

[Harper_is_Bush]

30. Sorry to burst the bubble here, but it's quite obvious he was joking with Kieth.

from watching the clip that's pretty plain.

[Apollo11]

58. Yes he was joking, but that proves nothing either way

It certainly does not prove that he has ruled out the possibility of seeking the nomination for 2008.

Right now he is keeping his options open, seeing how the situation develops in the coming months.

If "We, the people" find ways to show our support for Al Gore, this will make it more likely that he might "change his mind" and enter the race at some point in the fall.


Let's all find ways to show our support for Al Gore! :)

Read Rolling Stone magazine: WHY GORE SHOULD RUN -- AND HOW HE CAN WIN
http://www.rollingstone.com/politics/story/13248532/why_gore_should_run__and_how_he_can_win

Get ready for Al Gore's next book - The Assault on Reason - out in May!
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/09/16/AR2006091600877.html

Visit the following websites:
www.algore.com
www.algore.org
www.draftgore.com - Sign the petition! :)

:kick:

[Harper_is_Bush]

70. it proves that the premise of this thread is false. n/t

[Dean Martin]

31. Gore keeps insisting he does not want to run, why can't people just leave him alone?

He says he can do more good for the environment in his current position than as president, so why can't folks just drop it?

[Admiral Loinpresser]

40. He has never said that.

Produce a quote, please, to that effect. It is self-evident that as president he would be vastly more effective than as a private citizen.

[garybeck]

44. show me where he "keeps insisting he does not want to run"

the most I've read is that he "has no plans" or "doesn't think it's likely" or the latest is he "can't forsee any circumstances that would cause" him to run.

that's not the same thing as "keeps insisting." that would be more like "I'm not running folks, so please stop asking me." i've never heard that.

[Dean Martin]

49. different news links

I saw one last week somewhere where Gore said "I can do more for the environment where I'm at now than in the Oval Office." That was either CNN or MSNBC I think.

[RestoreGore]

46. Because its easier to cheerlead than to actually do n/t

[calimary]

32. I am SO holding out hope!

Thanks for posting this! Here's what I wrote:

Help us, Obi-Al Gorenobi! YOU'RE OUR ONLY HOPE!!!

I'm absolutely serious, and I'm pleading!!!




...with apologies to Princess Leia, that is. But I strongly feel that our real life situation is every bit as dire as the one in Episode Four.

[proud patriot]

34. me too

:loveya:

[Apollo11]

59. Al Gore is a true Jedi Master

Only he can save the galaxy from the evil empire of Bu$h-Cheney and their clone army! :)


Let's all find ways to show our support for Al Gore! :)

Read Rolling Stone magazine: WHY GORE SHOULD RUN -- AND HOW HE CAN WIN
http://www.rollingstone.com/politics/story/13248532/why_gore_should_run__and_how_he_can_win

Get ready for Al Gore's next book - The Assault on Reason - out in May!
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/09/16/AR2006091600877.html

Visit the following websites:
www.algore.com
www.algore.org
www.draftgore.com - Sign the petition! :)

:kick:

[Rydz777]

33. About convinced

I'm just about convinced that Al will not run, but I still have hope. Just imagine: if he were (re-)elected President, it would instantly dispel the miasma that hangs over the US in international relations. He is respected throughout the world.

[mmonk]

35. I went through a draft movement in 04.

I would have to think about it before I get involved again though he would be a strong candidate with integrity.

[primative1]

36. This is the time ...

I think that there have been very few times in our history where we have needed a real visionary to step up and take control of this show as we do now.
I mean, we are NEEDING a FDR quality leader here; and I dont see that in the "CANDIDATES" we have been handed thus far.
People, the globe, are waiting to follow such a leader.
And isnt it strange that here we sit a FULL YEAR ahead of the first primary and already the field is supposedly set?
I think not.
We wont know where the field actualy lies until the summer; as has always been the case.

[RestoreGore]

47. I know the feeling. You have my condolences

I also say not again, especially now that it is obvious his focus now is on what he has always wanted it to be on, and it is important for this planet now that it be there. If he ever should wish to enter this system again, he could do it very well on his own.

[KoKo]

37. Another "Big Hint" he's running is the Grammy Awards...

Folks might not know that Tipper Gore got TRASHED by the Music Industry back in the 80's when she started a campaign to get "warning labels" put on records, tapes that had sexual and other language that didn't seem appropriate for kids.

Gore and Tipper have been trashed for that ever since...including by DU'ers who remember. That Gore was asked to present an award means the Music Industry has forgiven him...meaning that RW can't attack him when the very industry Tipper wanted to be forced to have warning labels on their music has EMBRACED HIM.

It's another step for Gore...building a Coalition that the RW will have a hard time beating down.

I think he will run...but he's going to wait until the very last...to see if he can build enough momentum that what he wears and what he looks like won't really matter and the RW Media can't go at him about it. :shrug:

[A Simple Game]

38. I really believe the Democratic nomination and the Presidency

are his if he runs. All other competitors are second tier as soon as he announces his candidacy.

[jefferson_dem]

41. I truly love Al Gore...

but hope he chooses to *not* run.

[newsguyatl]

43. Gore will ALWAYS have my vote FIRST

out of absolutely ANYONE else who runs in '08 or anytime after that

[Raksha]

50. One more signature on that petition - it's over 33,000 now. n/t

[Name removed]

53. Deleted sub-thread

Sub-thread removed by moderator. Click here to review the message board rules.

[Doondoo]

51. K&R

[tom_paine]

55. Run, Al, Run!

[cool user name]

64. Gore/Feingold or Gore/Clark ... n/t

[earthlover]

72. Gore /Clark

That is a ticket that would be very difficult to beat!

[Mabus]

66. I would love it if Al Gore ran for president

:bounce:

[DesertRat]

71. Kick for President Gore!

:thumbsup: