Draft Al Gore #1 in total Meetup groups!

[Admiral Loinpresser]

In mid-December AlGore.org set out to build the momentum for drafting Gore. Nationally there were eight Draft Gore groups. Since then, we've been busy making that number grow. Yesterday we finally hit #1 in total groups:

http://www.meetup.com/topics/polact/cand/

http://www.meetup.com/topics/polact/cand/pres/

If you would like to join us on the "ground game" to get Gore into the race, please contact Karen Wunderman at [email protected] or me at [email protected]

It is a helluva lot of fun and the best hope for saving our nation and our only planet!

[More Than A Feeling]

1. What do you guys do at the meetings? n/t

[BuelahWitch]

6. We get naked and sing polkas

Oh shit! I wasn't supposed to tell! :spank:

[Mabus]

12. Oh, that's what you were doing

I wasn't sure but thanks for clearing that up.

:spray: :rofl:

[Admiral Loinpresser]

13. Wait till we post the pics from the last Meetup! n/t

[BuelahWitch]

14. Well the Kucinich people took Kumbayah

and I didn't want to forget Poland...:shrug: :rofl: :rofl:

[OrangeCountyDemocrat]

18. That Gives A Whole New Meaning To "Global Warming" nt

[hootinholler]

21. That expains Gore's commanding lead n/t

[lwcon]

47. It's not a polka, but...

Mind if I shill a Gore song?

Gore-Feingold in '08!
___

Hey, the liberal light is always on at the Vast Left-Wing Conspiracy. Please stop by and say "hi!"

[Admiral Loinpresser]

16. Similar to the Dean Meetups in 2003:

We talk about growing membership, gaining visibility, etc.

We fundraise, we sign petitions, we talk about ways to combat global warming as individuals, we take on special projects.

[Thrill]

2. Is he thinking of running?

[Admiral Loinpresser]

11. Yes.

But the point of our movement (speaking only for myself) is to influence Gore's decision making process. The larger we grow, the more likely he gets in, although not necessarily any sooner. I hope he waits until October, if feasible, and that by then we have numbers comparable to Dean 2003.

[Turn CO Blue]

19. Send me some recent pics of Al

I love Al and Tipper exactly the way they are -- but if and when we see Al and Tipper drop a few ellbees (LBs, aka pounds) THEN we will know that they are gearing up for the announcement and the campaign.

[Apollo11]

23. You will see plenty more of Gore in the coming months

Hopefully at the Oscars Ceremony.

Definitely on all the TV talk shows in May - when Gore brings out his next book about the kind of political leadership and rational decision-making we need in government.

I hope he will be looking happy and healthy. But his ideas are more important to me than his waistline (and please don't diss Tipper!)

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 pro-Gore websites:
www.algore.com
www.algore.org
www.draftgore.com - Sign the petition! :)
www.draftgore2008.org
www.patriotsforgore.com

:kick:

[Turn CO Blue]

25. Of course his ideas are more important

than his waistline. Duh, that was my main point. But my other point is that just like actors lose for the Oscars, we will see the Gores start losing and the campaign run and we can gather hope from that indicator. After all, he is the one who keeps saying he doesn't expect to ever run again.

And I would be the last person to diss Tipper -- as I said I LOVE them as they are -- LOVE is a very strong word.

But I need recent pics. For several months, I have been keeping a Word document going with pics of Al. I already have the pics from all the recent articles.

[RestoreGore]

29. Do His Children Have To Lose Weight Too?

You know, to be "acceptable" enough? I know the person who is linked up top, I think Karen, already stated on the site she frequents that he will be a "has been" after 2008 as well and that he has a puffy face. That's real nice.

[Turn CO Blue]

39. I love them exactly the way they are...

but if you read through his bio you will see that he has a habit of starting up an exercise routine before campaigns. That will be an indicator that he is actually thinking about running -- which was the point of my reply. A point you missed, obviously. I am only talking about INDICATORS -- not what he should or should not do. Sheesh.

[proud2BlibKansan]

30. What's up with this weight deal?

So many people seem obsessed with how much this man weighs. Why?

[Turn CO Blue]

40. I love them exactly the way they are...

but if you read through his bio you will see that he has a habit of starting up an exercise routine before campaigns. That will be an indicator that he is actually thinking about running -- which was the point of my reply. A point you missed, obviously. I am only talking about INDICATORS -- not what he should or should not do. Sheesh.

[Trajan]

33. Yes ?

Chuckles ....

Of the BILLION times Albert Gore said "I am not running", and the 2 times he said "I haven't ruled it out", you have decided that means "I am running for US President in 2008" ???

Albert Gore is NOT running in 2008, and has emphatically said so many times ....

Im not sure where you pulled that 'Yes' from, but it must be a well hidden place ...

[KoKo]

48. Can he get "written in" on the Ballot...Primary Ballots for Dem Party?

That's what I've wondered. Is that what you are working on?

[PresidentObama]

3. Good to hear.

Let's hope after he's done winning awards for his amazing work he'll make a run for the White House!

:patriot:

[JNelson6563]

4. Only 1 recommend?

:toast: Go Gore!!

Julie

[BuelahWitch]

5. Three now

;)

[evlbstrd]

7. Hooray for us!

Now, where'd I put my lederhosen?

[BuelahWitch]

15. We auctioned it off, remember?

I forget who won it. I was too busy singing...

[evlbstrd]

17. No wonder I'm cold!

[NYCGirl]

8. Here's the fifth recommendation! NT

[Warpy]

9. I just counted 4 Edwards signs

during a 3 mile trip to the food co op.

The neighborhood is old money plus academics.

[cassiepriam]

10. Al, do you feel a draft? I hope so!

President Gore can now take his rightful place.

[NastyRiffraff]

20. I'm going to my first draftgore meetup Tues. night

Should be interesting. I hope to see other DC area DUers there, too.

[Olney Blue]

27. When and where is it, Nasty?

[censorshipsux]

22. Gore needs to run. The viability of the planet depends on it.

[il_lilac]

24. just joined

the chicago meetup group- thanks!

[Mabus]

26. I just looked at the map: they are springing up all over the WORLD

It isn't just Americans that want Gore to run, there are others from around the world that want him in the race too. They know that Gore can help restore America's reputation in the world and help us save our planet.

:woohoo:

[RestoreGore]

28. You don't draft winners

By conceding to a draft you are telling the world you believe he lost the 2000 election and has to go through it all again. He won in 2000, and therefore a draft should not be necessary. However, those of us who tried to go to Congress to get a Constitutional amendment thought about to see those who have elections stolen from them see REAL remuneration were called crackpots by the same people running this again who failed the last time. That's how they treat other Gore supporters who don't tow their line. If anything, I hope you all get the attention you all crave now while riding on his coattails while Al Gore is out here trying to get people to actually become a part of the solution THEMSELVES instead of sitting at a modem every day begging him to do what he is already doing as if he cannot think for himself and as if being the great man he is now isn't good enough if that is truly what he wants. We had our chance to do right by him, but more important this country and we blew it. How many chances do you think you get? In all honesty I find it arrogant of you to continue to harrass him. No wonder he now rolls his eyes when "that" question is asked of him.

[proud2BlibKansan]

31. So I take it

you won't be joining a Gore meetup group?

[RestoreGore]

32. No. I'm joining Al Gore in working for this planet now. I don't have time for coffee clotches n/t

[tkmorris]

34. You are being less than civil here

I hope you rethink your ire towards Gore for president supporters. Whether you agree with them or not your attitude on this board is uncalled for.

[RestoreGore]

37. yes, honesty is looked down on by some

And I am sure the line, I don't believe in coffee clotches is the absolute worst thing ever posted on this forum. I really am sorry if the sustainability of this planet now takes my focus off of the same spinning of wheels that accomplished nothing just two and half years ago. And to be frank with you, how certain people in this group treated other Gore supporters when it mattered most to REALLY work to push Bush out and seek accountability was what was uncalled for. So do not think your chastisement of me here when you know nothing about where I am coming from changes my opinion in any way.

[proud2BlibKansan]

36. Since we do lots more than drink coffee,

that is fine. I'd rather not have negative people in our groups anyway.

[BuelahWitch]

43. But you're always posting negative things about Gore on DU

Shouldn't you be out working for the planet? :shrug:

[RestoreGore]

45. Not wanting him to again be a part of this system when he is already making progress is not negative

And if you are always reading what I type here what does that say about you? Shouldn't you be out working for the planet as well? I've done nothing but support the environment since I was a young girl, and now continued to support An Inconvenient Truth, handed out hundreds of flyers, walked the streets of my town on weekends talking to people about it since I happen to work for a living during the week, living my own life as carbon neutral, supporting environmental organizations, donating copies of the movie voluntarily with my own money, and now working on showing the movie for free to my community and alerting them to this crisis as well as writing my local and state governments. Believe me, I do plenty and will continue to do more besides do all I can on the Internet to support this and to discuss it. So don't think I'm going anywhere just because my opinion ruffles some feathers, because I'm not. I am actually a great multi-tasker. But thanks for your concern.

[Admiral Loinpresser]

42. ROFLMAO n/t

[Apollo11]

35. Gore decided to accept the SCOTUS ruling on 12-13-2000

Even though he strongly disagreed with the 5-4 decision to stop the recount in FL. This was after he had fought for 36 days -- exhausting all the options that were open to him under the law.

Gore believed that to continue contesting the results - with no realistic chance of changing the outcome - would not be in the best interests of the country.

As much as I hate the fact that Bu$h-Cheney were allowed to "steal" the 2000 election, I respect Gore's decision to accept the SCOTUS ruling. Gore lost that battle, but he lived to fight another day. He is younger than Hillary. I see no reason why he should not run in 2008.

He will only run if he knows and sees that we want him to be our candidate.

[RestoreGore]

38. Not in this TOXIC system n/t

[Turn CO Blue]

41. "I hope you get all the attention you crave

by riding his coattails" by daring to use that great man's name in your user ID (RestoreGore, indeed).

[proud2BlibKansan]

44. Yeah restore him to what?

:shrug:

[RestoreGore]

46. Seems the truth strikes a nerve

If Mr. Gore should ever decide to run again for anything it won't be because any group harrassed him into doing it. A shame he can't be given more credit and respect regarding knowing where he wishes his life to go. Making fun of my handle isn't going to change that.