Al Gore should run in 08 for no other reason than that he's

[ourbluenation]

worried for our nation. With that as a foundation he'd be dangerous. He has nothing to lose and that would scare the shit out of the GOP and inspire our fellow americans, both on the left and the right, to take our country back from the wingnuts. Dont'cha think? Al Gore unleashed. I love it.


Go Bruins

[ChromeFoundry]

1. I'll second the vote on that! n/t

[newyawker99]

52. Hi ChromeFoundry!!

Welcome to DU !! :toast:

[saltpoint]

2. Al Gore has the stature and the emotional clout, plus the historical

context of the wronged guy, plus a lot of empathetic fighter-Dem support.

I was a Bradley delegate in 2000, so my comments on Gore early, early on were not especially positive. when my guy lost and Gore got the nomination, I worked furiously for the ticket. We knew it was going to be damned close.

Gore won Florida, that's all there is to it. Bush cheated.

Gore could ride the tide of that historical outrage, adding his much-needed and nearly pioneering voice on the environment to the mix. He could ride a tall white horse in the big White House, and he by god have my vote in the process.

You are completely right-on with this, ourbluenation. A bull's eye.

[ourbluenation]

3. Much of the country remembers him as a stuffed shirt - wooden.

They haven't had the benefit of seeing him unleashed like we have. He's a dynamic speaker and a ball buster deep down. And...HE'S PISSED!

I seriously think he could take the whole taco.

[AtomicKitten]

6. wooden?

[ourbluenation]

9. damn - he's fine. Thanks for the pix.

where's the one of him shaving?

[AtomicKitten]

11. How 'bout this one?

or unshaven:

[ourbluenation]

17. Oh my - the beard is bea-u-tiful!

[ourbluenation]

49. How about this one...

[saltpoint]

10. Not in that photo, and not lately on the stump. His recent speeches have

been sizzlers. Barn-burners. Masterpieces of American political oratory.

But in earlier days Al Gore was stiff and funereal in public appearances.

[saltpoint]

8. I think so too, and a certain junior Senator from New York would find

the campaign path a lot steeper. Should Gore privately, quietly place a few calls to party operatives and party chairpeople in, say, Iowa, New Hampshire, Michigan, and Pennsylvania, the race could tighten very, very quickly, and I think he would be considered the front-runner if he announced.

In a brokered convention, Gore would be the logical consensus candidate, too.

I don't think the nation has seen the last of him. I hope not.

[mopinko]

20. was wooden, now on fire.

yup

[Canuckistanian]

21. Plus, an actual knowledge and appreciation of history

A real man who doesn't need a teleprompter to make a coherent sentence.

[saltpoint]

22. That's a big 10-4, Canuckistanian. Gore has the education, a real one,

one he earned, and then expounded on. An adult who kept learning and got better and more attuned to global warming, environmental issues generally, and has that command of language you cite as a delivery system.

No wonder Gore looked peeved during the debates with Dubya. There was no one on that stage who could challenge Gore's range, especially not that little pipsqueak from Texas.

Canuckistanian, your posts are consistently excellent and I just wanted to say so.

[Canuckistanian]

24. Thanks

And I've always appreciated your posts as well. I seem to be drawn by your comments, lately!

[saltpoint]

27. Well I hope we can deliver a bluer vote in 06 so we can begin to

become better neighbors to you good folks up north.

My first real introduction to Canada -- don't laugh -- was "Canadian Railroad Trilogy" by Gordon Lightfoot. I was 17 and just beginning to experience some of the early singer-songwriter folk musicians.

It became apparent to me fairly soon that a huge percentage of the very best ones came from Canada!

Lightfoot. Ian and Sylvia. Joni Mitchell. Neil Young. Leonard Cohen. And so forth.

And it's just an aside, but our own Bob Dylan, asked about his opinion of Lightfoot's work, said, "When I hear one of his songs, I want it to last forever." I'm not sure a songwriter can hope for a higher compliment than to have Dylan wish his compositions would not end. So for me, Lightfoot is tops.

And that put Canada on my map early. My sister lived there (Montreal) for 3 years. My visits were educational and downright fun. What a beautiful country you live in.

[Canuckistanian]

37. You'll get that vote

Things are imploding at an exponential rate, now. Sheer exhuastion will get them.

Thanks for the great things you said about Canada, I like it, too.

[electropop]

63. I love visiting Canada.

I feel safer there, with all the liberals around me.

My wife has a friend who used to sing backup for Gordon Lightfoot, and who is a cousin of ex-PM Martin.

[AuntiBush]

65. He's Exactly What We Need

exactly

[saltpoint]

67. Hi, AuntiBush. Have to agree that 'need' is the right word with Gore.

We need that experience and those smarts and that sturdiness of character.

(I say this as if to imply a distinction with a certain Republican incumbent...)

While it's still fairly early in the game, I wonder if a good showing by Democrats in the midterms -- and a capture of the U.S. House majority along with it -- might seal the deal for Gore.

He'd watch the late returns and decide it might be wonderful to work with Nancy Pelosi as leader instead of the footstool we have in there now (Hastert), and he'd jump into the race.

Senator Clinton would be hardpressed to fend off a challenge by the once-and-future president.

[sweetheart]

4. let the untold moments tell

and the mysterious unknown unfold,
dropping the preprinted plans, realpolitik,
as the vacuous slogans to revolt,
the nation's dished, bush's rippped it up slick.

[ourbluenation]

5. thank you for the poem. right on.

[OhioChick]

7. I'd love for Al to run again.........

I get so fired up just watching him. I think he's got what it takes......

[ourbluenation]

12. You nailed it - he fires me up. That's EXACTLY what we need. Sorry Hil...

I love you but it's not your time...Come back in 2016.

Go Bruins!

[EVDebs]

60. I'd like him to run 'cuz he knows about "the Lock Box" !

Plus, he'd be great in office. Boring ? Hell no ! The Anti-Bush from Day One !

[Deja Q]

13. Tell me how he voted when Apple's board decided to outsource 3000 jobs.

Then I'll let you know how I feel about him running for President.

We need to rebuild infrastructure here and reduce/eliminate the trade deficit.

Stop selling out like a bunch of cheap whores.


This says it all about Apple's recent move. I found nothing about Gore's vote, one way or the other. I find that to be... interesting.


Sorry to bring this up, but it is relevant.

[ourbluenation]

18. I couldn't find anything on the vote. I seriously doubt he'd vote for that

[Deja Q]

19. Same here, but I'm sure the truth will reveal all. And truth is preferable

No matter how I feel, on anything, to believe in it only leads to heartache if reality proves to be different.

I'm tired of having a hurt heart. From all who are leaders or wish to be leaders.

Therefore I will not form an ultimate opinion until the truth is said.

Our country needs honesty and vision and a clear groundwork on which to build ourselves.

No more chicanery. No more games. No more selling out. No more whoring out. America is rotting. We don't need any more false images, mirages, and empty hopes. We need solid reality. Both mainstream political parties do, but I digress.

When Al comes forward is when we shall know where he stands.

Or, indeed, we can infer just as much from his apparent silence on the issue as much as we can infer that we don't think he'd be the type to vote for the move.

[NYCGirl]

14. And the other reason is that he's just so RIGHT. (And by that, I don't

mean right wing, I mean CORRECT.)

:-)

[durrrty libby]

15. That would be like winning lotto.n/t

[proud patriot]

16. My dream is for the rightful President serve as such

He loves America and not only that he loves the planet .

[WillyT]

25. I'd Take A Gore\Kerry Ticket Just For The Sake Of Righting Wrongs !!!

Doubt that their egos would allow it, but talk about your Unity and Justice Ticket!!!

Missed ya Saturday. How's Grandma doin?

:grouphug:

:hi:

[EVDebs]

61. Yes, yes, yes , yes ! Love the Unity and Justice slogan

The truth will really hammer home the message. Remember, what coulda been the last eight years.

[rateyes]

23. I wrote and asked him to run.....

The Office of the Honorable Al Gore
2100 West End Avenue
Nashville, TN 37203
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

You should, too!

[dalaigh lllama]

40. I did, too.

Handwritten, no less, in the hopes such a personal note would merit more attention. I've been happy to see the enthusiasm for him on just about every thread that comes along here. It seems that whenever someone gets a chance to see him speak, he just seems like the most logical choice for 2008. If we're lucky, he'll run. If we're even luckier, he'll beat the rigged systems and win. I can't think of anyone else who's got a snowball's chance of cleaning up the mess we're in.

[rateyes]

54. Yeah, I handwrote mine as well...

and sent my regards to Tipper! What a great couple!

[YouthInAsia]

26. I' dlike to see him run STRICTLY for the debates.

He'd verbally murder ANYONE the rethugs could put up against him. Thats why I wish to see a Gore/Feingold ticket. Feingold would ALSO verbally murder any assclown the rethugs dared put him up against. It would be orgasmic to watch.

[saltpoint]

28. YouthInAsia, you are so right about the debates.

Gore would thrash THE CAT BUTCHER or the hapless Mitt Romney, and George Allen wouldn't know what hit him.

You are absolutely right.

[YouthInAsia]

Oh god, I'd love to see the cat torturer get eaten alive by Gore

it would be a beautiful thing. Im gettin all woozy just thinking about it. I kinda hoped Santorum (fascist) would run so he could ALSO get eaten alive, but then I remembered the elections are fixed and if Santorum were to become president I would seriously have to move to Canada. Or I'd be the only person headed the other direction at the mexican border, eithr one. Just as long as I was out of THIS country.

[saltpoint]

41. I hear you on Santorum, too. What many DUers feel is that Casey

has a lead of some kind already, and that it's big enough s that even if the race tightens, they generally feel that Casey will prevail.

It would be a real fine thing to have Santorum and DeLay gone in the same 12-month period.

[bajamary]

29. Re-Elect Gore

He's the canadite for me as well.

His speeches are fabulous and what he's been doing on the environment is amazing.

He's the elected president winning popular vote by a large number.

[autorank]

30. Saw him at Constitution Hall, January 16, 2006. Best speech I ever heard.

http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0601/S00122.htm

What a day. He was undercontrolled and unleashed. Quite a combination.

Great post.

Recommended.

[saltpoint]

32. Hi to you autorank you excellent person, you.

I wish I could have heard Gore that day and I will second your recommendation for this post.

[autorank]

42. As are you Old Crsoe...wish your were next to me rather than Byron York

...frat boy, dilettante was next to my wife... but we were both civil, my wife and I. He was a stiff and cavorted with Ron Brownstein, a supposed liberal writer for the LA Times. Gore was just stunning and drowned out the negative vibes of the few quiet dissenters there. He was masterful!!!

Cheers...

[saltpoint]

44. Well if I couldn't hear him tonight, I'm glad you got to.

Al Gore could run the table in 08. I really think he could.

[peacebuzzard]

53. Is there an AV link anywhere?

[madokie]

31. Russ as his VP, just think about all the good people who the dems

could have in our government, Zinni, Clark and the list goes on and on. My Conyers

[mirrera]

33. Gore/Fiengold

Bring in the backbone campaign!! Bill moyer and Gore and Fiengold are speeking as much truth as possible. I feel so duped and cynical and frustrated. Hand counted paper ballots and instant run off voting is what we need and they would win a super majority.

[blue cat]

34. His karma does deserve it. n/t

[KAT119]

36. Yes, Al's karma deserves it & we deserve a true hero for truth& our planet

[DanCa]

35. I would vote for that man in a heart beat.

I did back in 2000 I will now. If nothing else a Gore presidency would have to shift the conversation toward climate change.

[esvhicl]

38. Gore/Clinton 20008

I'm not wild about Hillary, but there's a certain elegance to this ticket, don't you think?

[autorank]

43. No, no...not Hilary, Al Gore-Bill Clinton

The Big Dog is like Bransky in "Glengarry Glen Ross"...he can do the work of three men: Secretary of State, UN Ambassador, and Secretary of HHS. That would free Gore up to do the heavy lifting on saving the world from the peril we've created by not listening to people like Gore. Hillary can stay in the Senate and have a great time.

[in_cog_ni_to]

56. I don't think Bill and Al are very fond of each other these days.

How about Gore/Feingold or Gore/Clark? :hi:

[coolslasher]

39. california guy

how about that african guy who said he'll stand for elections? i think he was from california

[AlGore-08.com]

45. I was gonna rant about how great a leader he is, then decided to post pix

One of my favorites: Gore at the South Pole






With his "Citizen Advisors" preparing for the 3rd Presidential debate


Speaking on seperate phones with Jimmy Carter (then in North Korea) and National Security Advisor Tony Lake, discussing the North Koreans' threat to go ahead with their nuclear program


Gore with the late Ian Malone and his Mom, Christine


?

[SammyWinstonJack]

46. Thank you.

[Mabus]

62. Thank you for the picture of Al and Baby Ian

and big thank you to Al for all he did for Ian and the Malones. http://babyian.com/

[saracat]

47. He announced several weeks ago that hwe will NOT run.

It was posted on DU. Why doesn't anyone listen?

[ourbluenation]

50. I don't know...look at this quote from just a few weeks ago....

"I'm not planning to be a candidate again. I haven't reached a stage in my life where I'm willing to say I will never consider something like this," he said. "But I'm not saying that to be coy; I'm just saying that to be honest -- that I haven't reached that point."
*************

Seems to me there might still be a chance. Question is - how do we draft him to run?

[OnionPatch]

51. Because they always say that

at this point in the game. I thought the way he said it actually left the future open. Can't remember the exact words (anyone?) but they were something like "no plans to run...." Yeah and I have no plans to eat ice cream again but I most certainly will someday.

[Dragonbreathp9d]

48. He one once, he can win again

[in_cog_ni_to]

55. He has changed so much since 2000!

He says what's on his mind now. I LOVE that. When he ran in 2000, he was so wooden and PC. NOT ANY MORE! I'd vote for him in a heartbeat!:thumbsup:

[derby378]

57. Take a good look at the 2000 election map...

Gore took New England, the "Left Coast," New Mexico, Iowa, and all the Great Lakes states except for Ohio. This is not good enough for 2008.

He could have taken Tennessee if he hadn't alienated law-abiding gun owners in his own home state.

If you run Gore again in 2008, I think you'll see the map repeat itself. Yes, I believe Gore rightfully took Florida in 2000, but Jeb Bush's gang have inflicted so much damage on the state's electoral process that I don't think he can take Florida in 2008.

I sympathize with Gore. By all rights, he should have been inaugurated in 2001. But a lot has changed since then, including the Democratic Party. We need someone who can take the Great Plains and possibly a couple of states in the South and the West.

[donkeyotay]

58. Unlike the current occupant, Gore's actually qualified for the office

by education, experience and life choices. He's (shock) not perfect, but he's patriotic, moral and clean as a whistle because lord knows if there was dirt on him they would have found it. He has been an eloquent defender of the good that America could be. He will set this country afire with his passion, and he will put us on a course to energy independence, a more sustainable environmental footprint, and a fairer economy.

I do not doubt that he could do it if we would get behind him and shout down the ditto-heads. Gore is the GOP's worst nightmare.

[gauguin57]

59. Think of the environmental impact if Al had been POTUS the last 5 yrs!

We'd at least be making some progress, instead of sending the Earth into its death spiral (as Dubya has been doing).

I love Al's passion -- in more ways than one!

[AuntiBush]

64. Oh, Yeah! Al Gore 08'

We need him NOW! Gore/Finegold!

[robinlynne]

66. besides all of these great reasons, he IS the president!

[mzmolly]

68. I have much confidence in Al Gore. He's one of the FEW people who are

equipt to clean up this catastrophic mess * has left.

[ourbluenation]

69. Hannity must be reading the DU - Al was the topic du jour today!

I think he'd shit a brick if Al is the nom and not Hillary.

[Mabus]

70. Is Hannity flip-flopping?

Back on Dec. 6, 2004 Hannity endorsed on his show Hannity and Colmes. Here's an article from the algore-08.com website.

GNN - - Sean Hannity, conservative co-host of Fox News Channels' popular "Hannity & Colmes show", stunned the nation by becoming unhinged during a live broadcast on Monday, December 6th, 2004, enthusiastically endorsing former Vice President Al Gore.

Hannity's shocking breakdown occurred during an interview with AlGore-08.com grassroots field coordinator Steve Robinson, who had been invited on Hannity's show to discuss the 2008 Presidential election. Startling his conservative audience, Hannity ranted "You can put it on your website: Sean Hannity endorses Al Gore!" Things soon got so crazy that Hannity's "liberal" co-anchor Alan Colmes enthusiastically echoed "I want him!" apparently unaware that he was actually supporting a Democratic candidate.


http://algore-08.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=115&Itemid=81

The video link on the website is dead but it did happen. I watched Hannity say it.