Memo to Gore: The Climate Crisis IS a political issue (and that's why you must run)

I agree it is a political issue. The environmental issues were used by this administration to increase profit for the companies that circumvented the laws. War with Iran will become an environmental issue. What will tactical nukes do to the environment? I don't think any country has used tactical nukes on nuclear facilities before. I'm afraid this administration will roll the dice and find out. I'm afraid to guess what that would do to the environment. It is political and moral. Too important to ignore. I want Al Gore to run for America and the World.

I agree that it is a political issue - I think what Gore said in one of his speeches is that it isn't a partisan issue - or shouldn't be.

The problem is that the far right is trying to make it a partisan issue, because they know Al Gore is a Democrat, and they are afraid he might run again (and win handily).

And it isn't just the right that is trying to shift the issue - it is the big oil companies and those who think they will lose money if the climate crisis is dealt with. They see it as an economic problem. What they don't seem to realize is that there is money to be MADE in diversification, and money to be SAVED in going green. Renewable resources end up costing less to produce in the long run, because they ARE renewable.

The difficulty here is that corporations and CEO's are incredibly short-sighted. If they can't turn a profit on something immediately, they don't consider it worth doing. That mindset needs to change, for the good of their businesses, and for the good of all humanity.

The climate crisis is a moral issue and by keeping it in that frame -- and taking political action -- then we not only deal with the climate crisis, we also reform our tragically deteriorated political process.

And I very, very much want Al Gore to run. I am not sure whether it is best for him to:

(1.) Toss his hat in the ring now.

(2.) Wait until after the first few states hold primaries - R.F. Kennedy was a late entry into the Presidential race when he ran. In 2008, the earliest states' delegates will not count because they are holding their primaries too early according to DNC rules. See "Could Gore be a Contender?" at Truthdig - http://www.truthdig.com/report/item/20071018_could_gore_be_a_contender

(3.) Hold off for a brokered Democratic National Convention and allow himself to be swept into the nomination.

An Open Convention for Gore:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/bill-curry/an-open-convention-for-go_b_68997.html

Trippi predicts a brokered convention:
http://www.mydd.com/story/2007/4/5/125249/6560

Couldn't agree with you more Jim. While I think I understand why Vice-President Gore is sticking to the "it's not a political issue..." statement, he must realize that in actually it is BOTH.

How many Democrats do you know of that don't believe that global warming is an issue, as opposed to the number of Republicans? And who better than Al Gore is capable of setting an agenda to deal with it.

There is NO better place to do that but at the helm of the White House.

I rest my case.

I agree with your position. I believe the climate crisis is a political and moral issue that none of the other candidates seem willing to acknowledge or do anything about. Look at how many of them are current and former senators - what have they accomplished on this issue? President Bush barely acknowledges there is a problem. Al Gore would be in a stronger position to push this agenda and get worldwide attention if (or rather when) he is elected to the presidency in 2008. The climate issue affects ALL of us now and most importantly - our future generations - not just mankind - all living things on our earth. We need the proven leadership of Al Gore - not a bunch of candidates who 'see nothing, say nothing, and do nothing' which sums up the majority of those currently running.

Wow! Is Al Gore wrong on this topic? I tend to strongly agree with Jim because I see the right wingers, the global warming deniers, the pundits, the bloggers who are working for Hillary, Edwards and Obama coming OUT of the woodwork to do anything and everything to stop Al from running.

It's insanity. Why are they doing this? They're doing it because the climate crisis is political. Al Gore is the ONLY candidate who can save the planet by running in 2008.

Al, did you see the Zogby poll? 50% of the people who took the poll said that they would never (yes, NEVER) vote for Hillary. Don't you think that opens the door for you if you're not announcing because you think she can/will win? She does not have it wrapped up. She does not have what it takes to win. You do and it's time you stand up and let's get the job done.

Right now Al Gore is the ONLY missing piece of the political puzzle. You/he are the only thing between chaos and peace in the world and in the environment. You goatta' do it Al... We've got your back.