tagged w/ Planetary emergencies more important that political campaigns
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Because it is the solutions that matter and the speed at which they come now from business, governments, and individuals... Not simply the address from where they come or just catering to one candidate or person for political reasons when all must make this the cornerstone of what they talk about on a moral basis because it is that important. And in this instance, if Mr. Gore can influence not only the global community to act now which he is, but ALL candidates for office regardless of political party because of pressure brought to bear by the global community (which is why I hope he will be in Bali this December,) that will bring about the changes all the quicker, and that is the point of all of this. ///
Why Gore Shouldn't Run
Staying out of D.C. makes Gore the smartest environmentalist in the country
Published On Sunday, October 28, 2007 11:54 PM
By JESSICA C. COGGINS
After the 2000 elections, Democrats around the country found themselves at a loss for words. The unthinkable had happened and George W. Bushso inept he cant even pronounce the word nuclearwas moving into the White House. And for the loser of that election? It seems Al Gore 69 consoled himself with donuts and grew a beard any aspiring Mountain Man would be proud to bear.
Flash forward several years and Gores an Oscar-winning, PowerPoint junkie. Hes included in Time Magazines 100 Most Influential People in the World under scientists and thinkers. By all accounts hes single-handedly credited with teaching an entire nation about global warmingand the Nobel committee agrees.
Ever since the success of An Inconvenient Truth, were looking at a newer, more relaxed version of our one-time Vice President. Indeed, this freshness looks good on him; he looks more comfortable standing next to Leonardo DiCaprio than he ever did next to Bill Clinton. Stepping out of politics really was the best decision of Gores life.
Every time the question arises of whether hell make a last-minute bid for the presidency, Gore consistently maintains that his place is outside D.C. Thank God.
Ive heard some environmentalists call Gores decision not to return to Washington inconceivable. While it sure is cool to be friends with Bono or Madonna, common wisdom dictates that the President of the United States is still the man (or woman) who can champion issues to greatest effect. If you want to change the world, were told, pack your bags and head toward the swamp-land of Washington.
Gores predicament actually represents a transformation in how environmental action, and to a greater extent political activity, is shaped. Were witnessing a battle between two very different camps: those who believe change must come from the hallways of D.C. and others who think the very oppositeits the people, en masse, who will make the difference.
According to recent polls President Bush is remaining steady at a 29 percent approval rating. His counterparts in the U.S. Congress fare even worse at an abysmal 14 percent. Americans arent necessarily clamoring to hear anything from an inept and ineffectual president and a Congress. So maybe Gore really is onto something.
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