Al Gore's Moral Imperative

[crispini]

I wish I had his email address... I'd forward this to him. This is EXACTLY how I feel. Bolding is mine.

Al Gore's Moral Imperative

By Robert Parry
October 11, 2007

When Al Gore encountered New York Times columnist Nicholas D. Kristof at a recent conference on climate change, the former Vice President lamented the lack of public urgency toward the looming catastrophe from global warming. “I can’t understand why there aren’t rings of young people blocking bulldozers … and preventing them from constructing coal-fired power plants,” Gore told Kristof, who was accompanied by his teenage son.

Yet, if Gore means what he says – that global warming is such a threat to the future of mankind that young people should throw their bodies in front of bulldozers – then the obvious question to him is: “Why won’t you submit to the personal unpleasantness of another presidential campaign so you can lead the fight to save the planet?”

Gore certainly can’t believe that Democratic front-runner Hillary Clinton would make climate change a centerpiece of her presidency. Already, she’s acting as if her party’s nomination is in the bag and she can shift toward a general-election strategy that stresses consensus, not controversy.

more....
http://www.consortiumnews.com/2007/101107.html

Gore fans, check out the whole thing. Running for the presidency is the ultimate bully pulpit. I, personally, don't see how he can't NOT run. Excuse the triple negative, you know what I meant.

[Jack Bone]

1. thanx for the post..great column!!

Rec'd

Run Al, Run!!:kick:

[crispini]

2. Just one lil kick

:kick: :hi:

[FourScore]

3. Not only don't I see why he can't NOT run...

I also can't see why he won't not say no to never NOT running, even if it never means no...

Oh, nevermind...

Just run Al, would ya???

[Control-Z]

4. This has been so clear

for so long. It will take the power of the presidency to save the planet, if it isn't already too late.

[IndyOp]

5. 2 Pictures, 1 Graph --> Focus everyone; for the sake of humanity

2 Pictures, 1 Graph --> Focus everyone; for the sake of humanity

[sjdnb]

6. Assuming Al Gore is as honorable and concerned

about Global Warming, the threats to our democracy/freedom/moral standing presented by the Bush Admin (i.e., torture, eavesdropping without FISA, suppression of speech, expansion of executive powers, etc.), the Middle East, working families/the economy, education, etc. as past actions and words have indicated him to be, I don't see how he can honestly back any of the current Democrats running for President. None of them have exhibited/espoused anything even remotely resembling his past initiatives, beliefs, and ideas. And, if he can't honestly back any of the other candidates, what choice does he have - if indeed he cares about the country as much as I (and, many of you) think he does?

The answer, as much of a personal and professional sacrifice as it might be, is NONE - he has to run AND WIN.

[RestoreGore]

7. delete

[2008]

8. you DO have his email address ... it's:

[email protected]

that's the address he gives in his public mailings (i.e., I'm not giving out personal and private info here)

[JuniperLea]

9. Done!!!

Mr. President,

I implore you. The lives of our children and all the generations to come are in your capable hands. If you do not take your rightful place as president, the office you were chosen for by the people of our once-great nation, chances are there will be no generations to come.

The cause to effect change in our environment requires the kind of clout that can only come from the office of president of the USA. The wonderful side-effect of your taking your rightful position, is that you can bring dignity and honesty back to the White House. Please help us restore our standing on Earth. We were once a great nation, but our good name has been horribly sullied.

You are the only person alive today who can accomplish all of this! Please! Please save us all!



Your humble servant,



June *** ********