Reply #54: I think you're right.

[silverweb]

"Why it suffers in such fashion has to do with our poisonous political climate, the dirty money and the "gotcha" nature of what passes for journalism in the U.S."

Anyone not kissing RW ass and adhering to RW-approved dogma is stifled, smeared, and marginalized.

How many really creative minds would willing subject themselves to such struggles? They have far more important things to do than play political survivalist games.

Gore has already weathered the storm and far eclipsed all his would-be detractors. I think he's very smart to stay above the political fray and focus on his chosen mission.

Let's hope our Democratic nominee is brave and indomitable in the face of corporate/ideologic adversaries, and gives Gore the megaphone he needs (backed by authority and budget) to forge ahead against this dire global challenge.