Lifting the Veil on the Agenda Behind not Wanting Al Gore to Run for President

Though I agree that Gore would be the best man for the Presidency, I can understand how his position may be compromised by assuming power. A leader must compromise, choose the lesser of two evils, and take the most appropriate action to ensure the safety of his people. By appropriate we must realize that the most virtuous action is not always the wisest and safest. As with a victim of starvation, one cannot just force feed large amounts of food to crash nourish him. It will shock the system and endanger his life. Gradual measures must be taken, well-thoughtout and carefully chosen steps toward healing.

Gore has become the voice of reason to the people, but it is only possible to be a paragon of virtue with uncompromising convictions when the well-being of an entire nation is not your responsibility. Mind you, I am in no way praising old Bush nor am I denying that Gore would be a savior to our state. He would reinstate truth in journalism and the free flow of facts to the citizens and even hold officials accountable for their crimes against humanity, but it cannot be ignored that a man in the position of President cannot just reverse all diseased policy overnight simply because it is right without regard for the repercussions. That would be irresponsible and dangerous, and Gore would be forced to restrain himself from feeding the government too much too fast. This restraint would be wise, and I have every confidence that the brilliant Gore is well aware of that, but this would make him seem a bit inconsistent to citizens who think that, as the loudest advocate for justice, he should just come in and give the government a new paint job.

Things just aren't that easy. So, I believe if Gore wishes to remain a paragon of human virtue so that he can inspire the people and pressure the government to lean towards the ideal solution, he cannot assume a governmental position. It would force him to work within the limitations of human reality and therefore restrain him from being wholly revolutionary. However, if we are willing to give him the leave to do his best, make the most beneficial decisions, without putting our system into shock realizing that cleaning up Bush's mess won't be easy even for a political master mind like Gore, then by all means Gore is our best hope! The Bush administration has made many enemies for us, including other powerful and well-developed nations; therefore, the man who will do the best clean up job is the man that knows how to navigate through the growing threats while pulling the weeds of corruption and planting the seeds of democracy. It is a difficult dance that I believe only Gore can pull off.

DRAFT GORE!

hombre76. I couldn't agree more! Al Gore is a candidate that mainstream media should fear. I want him to show them, "The World is round!" America can lead the world in many ways. After the past 7 years it is going to take leadership, not politics to gain the respect we once had and now take for granted. The world knows what George W. Bush has done, it's time average Americans are told the truth, not spin. Mainstream media should feel SHAME for what they have let this administration do! They were the voices we have heard for the past 7 years and they have failed America. It's time for honesty and earned respect. Al Gore could bring back respect and honesty! Mainstream media's spinning has made Americans dizzy! It's an 'Assault on Reason'. We need a 'Voice of Reason' and they know Al Gore is that voice!

Hombre76: You're absolutely, positively right about this. Since the mean-spirited attacks, illogical spin and usual absurdities aren't working so well this time around, (except with those lemmings who will most likely never think for themselves), some are approaching the issue of Al Gore running by praising his work on the environment but backhandedly dismissing any run for President because; . . . he needs to continue his work where he'll do more good; or . . . he'll be viewed as doing this for political reasons; or . . . he'll lose credibility; or . . . stop badgering the man, he's already said he won't run.

For me, after the last 7 years, the stakes are much too high to offhandedly dismiss Al Gore as a Presidential candidate for these reasons. This true statesman represents the heart and soul of what this country once stood for - the country we long to have back.

It is our right, our duty, as citizens of the United States to ensure that the Idea of America (what once was and can be again) flourishes. There is no other candidate that can restore that great ideal than the honorable Albert Gore Jr.

Amen, hombre!