Brent Budowsky: Gore, a man on a mission

[babylonsister]

http://thehill.com/op-eds/gore-a-man-on-a-mission-2007-03-19.html

Gore, a man on a mission
By Brent Budowsky
March 19, 2007

Al Gore’s testimony before the Senate and the House embodies the gold standard about how a political leader with a cause can rally a movement, get things done, and change the world. Who else could attract so much interest from Internet activists, faith-based stewards, environmental leaders, hedge-fund managers and Wall Street banks placing smart-money bets on America’s future?

Gore is a man on a mission. It is exciting to witness the power of an idea, and a leader who views politics as an honorable profession to serve the national and global interest.

Soon the political world will be buzzing about Gore’s new book, coming this May, about the assault on reason. It will be a call to action against the politics of radical ideology, fear and greed that have led America into an unwise war and Washington into an era of scandal that has only begun to unfold.

Gore has a history of being ahead of his time and translating big ideas into effective action. While the Internet was created for defense, he saw the enormous potential of this new medium throughout our society. When the nuclear-arms race was skyrocketing, Gore was an authentic expert on national defense, weapons systems and nuclear proliferation.

Gore’s mission on climate change is the latest example of his ability to master the technical substance of complex issues, mobilize support and effect change. Wouldn’t it be spectacular to have a president with knowledge, experience and depth rather than a president who starts a war before he knows the difference between Sunnis and Shiites?

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[MasonJar]

1. I love Al Gore!