More proof that it Al Gore is our only hope ... Run, Al, Run

[sjdnb]

The GOP lineup is pathetic and the Dem lineup is disappointing, to say the least.

Hillary appears to be an opportunist, willing to vote/say anything that is politically expedient - never actually standing up for anything or anyone (except herself);
Obama is immature and inexperienced, and, like a child who has been told 'no', is lashing out at everyone;
Edwards is/or appears to be insincere and hypocritical (check out the mansion and voting record while in the Senate);
Kucinich has gone over the edge with the whole 'Ron Paul thing';
Biden, Richardson - both sincere, experiences, knowledgeable - would make fine Presidents. But, for some unexplainable reason, Americans don't vote for the 'best' candidates unless they are also either good looking, charismatic, and/or popular among whatever constituency they follow;
and Gravel? well - he kind of epitomizes the whole mess we find ourselves in.

There may be another candidate that would be as competent and capable as Al Gore out there somewhere, but, to date, they have not chosen to run. So, I am left to vote for someone I have little or no confidence/belief in. 2008 is gonna suck even more than 2000 and 2004. So much momentum wasted.

And, I'm not just trying to 'stir up' something -- this is how I really feel, after months of following the campaigns, and it is so depressing.