Will Gore run in 2008? It is his year! (year of the rat)

[merwin]

Coincidence? I think not.
:-D

[Jamastiene]

1. Honestly, I am not sure how to take this post.

I am at a loss for words. :shrug:

[mcscajun]

16. Take a look at this, and all will become clear.

No slur on Gore was intended by the OP.

http://www.travelchinaguide.com/intro/social_customs/zodiac/lucky_animals.htm

[Jamastiene]

17. Ah, so.

:rofl: I was worried. This is one of those "whew" moments. Gotcha. :thumbsup:

[Syrinx]

2. Why is Gore a rat?

Besides, I thought this was the year of the dog?

Oh, 2008. But still, why is Gore a rat?

[LunaSea]

3. chinese astrology

year of the rat.

[Syrinx]

4. yeah, I know

I thought 2006, which I think is the year of the dog.

But why is Gore a rat?

[Journeyman]

5. It's my understanding the rat is a good omen in the Chinese calendar. . .

as there are always a preponderance of rats when harvests are good and food is plentiful. Still don't understand how this might apply to Mr. Gore, but maybe merwin will return to enlighten us.

[Syrinx]

6. thanks, I didn't know that

Do you know what the year of the dog portends?

[NewJeffCT]

19. Here is one opinion

People born in the Year of the Dog possess the best traits of human nature. They have a deep sense of loyalty, are honest, and inspire other people¡¦s confidence because they know how to keep secrets. But Dog People are somewhat selfish, terribly stubborn, and eccentric. They care little for wealth, yet somehow always seem to have money. They can be cold emotionally and sometimes distant at parties. They can find fault with many things and are noted for their sharp tongues. Dog people make good leaders. They are compatible with those born in the Years of the Horse, Tiger, and Rabbit.

http://www.c-c-c.org/chineseculture/zodiac/dog.html

There was a story in those "news of the weird" type things that make the Lounge and a little blurb in the newspaper or on radio, but a business in China had decided to hire only people born in the Year of the Dog because of their loyalty & honesty.

BTW, my wife is a dog, and I'm a horse. And, even though many Chinese are atheists, this still holds a lot of weight with them.

[merwin]

20. Mr Gore was born in 1948, which makes him a rat.

[Nicole]

7. 2008 is the year of the rat

Gore was born in 1948, which was also year of the rat.

[Syrinx]

8. okay

If that's the key, I must say this is an enigmatic thread. But that's okay too. ;)

[Journeyman]

9. Yes, this makes sense now. Still don't understand what . . .

brought it on or what he fully meant by it, but hey -- if I made sense all the time my friends wouldn't recognize me.

[Syrinx]

13. well at least it wasn't a slam against Gore

(I think.)

Go Seahawks!

[mcscajun]

15. What probably brought it on is today begins the Chinese New Year

and Gore was born in a Year of the Rat, and 2008 is a Year of the Rat.

'Nuff said. :)

PS: I'm a Rabbit, myself

http://www.travelchinaguide.com/intro/social_customs/zodiac/lucky_animals.htm

[NewJeffCT]

18. every 12 years, your sign comes up...

meaning in 2008, Gore will be 60? I'm pretty sure it's not 72 or 48.

[ninkasi]

10. If whatever it is

gets Gore in his rightful place in the White House in 2008, I'm all for it.

[Syrinx]

11. I'm with you!

Excellent perspective.

[Pachamama]

12. Umm, maybe my info is wrong, but isn't it currently the year of the Dog?

:shrug:

[mcscajun]

14. It is. But 2008 is the Year of the Rat.

:)

http://www.travelchinaguide.com/intro/social_customs/zodiac/lucky_animals.htm