Now that Al Gore has hooked up with Alfred Nobel, everyone wants to know: Is he or isn't he ... planning to run for President? Nobel's given him a bump. You can see it in the polls. You can see it when you look at him. A.Go's cheeks are rosy and his tummy is bulging. (Good thing he lost the beard. That would be way too freaky.)
So why the silence? Is he waiting to tell his family? Is he stressing over which friend to tell first? (He should just take them out to lunch and announce it to all of them at once.) Or has he been too busy vomiting?
The chatter is only getting louder. Come on, Al, tell us. There's a massive baby shower waiting to happen. (Note to attendees: No gifts over $2300.)
Vote below - then read why Al Gore is not just another Rita Moreno.
Reader Comments ( Page 3 of 6)
31. Algore should seek the presidency now that he is the generally recognized inventor of climate and most correct weather reports. We should all be thankful that every good dictionary contains the word blowhard.
geoff groedner at 5:04PM on Oct 12th 2007
32. The ex vice-president is in good company indeed. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Mother Theresa, and Nelson Mandela were past winners as well. This organization is nothing more than genuine, a serious group that only gives awards to the deserving doesnt matter who else is on the list to win, or what they may have done. Thats a matter of factual record so how can it be taken lightly when its so fair? Watch next year for the winner and you will see from where i speak.
PamelaSueToo at 5:01PM on Oct 12th 2007
33. Aw Mo,
I've been staring at my "Prayer of St. Francis of Assis" card all day, but it's a long, long road.
Just so you know, I signed the Gore petition. They assigned me a prison #, something like 168553, (not accurate, I didn't have the patience to look it up.) But they do let you leave a comment. I paraphrased the "Harry Truman" song by Chicago.
My strategy was two-fold: 1) I think Al can win, and while I like Obama, as I've said before, after eight years, I don't want him to wind up like that annoying Beatle who won't just go away. And while I have a Hillary Bobble Head, I'd prefer to keep her at arm's reach. And as for Joe Biden, if he would just give me due credit for a lot of the things he says, I would be fine. Bill (Ralph Kramden) Richardson...we'll, he can "core a apple" but can he take down the real "Harvey" Terrorism?
So, at bottom, I like Albert Gore Jr. And I like his chances for a Tony in Gilalgore's Isle, which features an all star cast. That said...
There is a second motive to my urging Al to run. A Gore v. Giuliani general election makes it possible for Hank Kimball to win with just 34% of the popular vote. This is do-able if most people, as our campaign staffers predict, get completely loaded the night before the election.
Start buying a few more dark, double breasted suits, Mr. Future Press Secrectary!
Kimball '08
P.s., Finn--I thought that number was very fair and balanced. :)
John Giza at 5:09PM on Oct 12th 2007
34. Here's a likely scenario: Al could be drafted next year at the convention to run on the Democratic ticket if there is a deadlock. I am sure he would accept it under those circumstances. He will not announce or compaign for it. I am sure Hillary would agree to become his running mate if that happens. This all depends how the grassroot Dems feel about Al at the moment and I think it's pretty strong...more than for Clinton or Obama.
pundit at 6:21PM on Oct 12th 2007
35. For all you wondering what climate change has to do with peace...why don't you just look at what the Nobel Committee says:
"Severe climate change can alter and threaten the conditions of life for human beings all around the world. This will contribute to great migrations and increasing competition for natural resources. These changes will especially place heavy burdens on the most vulnerable areas and states in our world. The danger for violent conflicts and wars in and between states will increase."
Preventing climate change, which Al Gore is all about, could prevent wars in the future over (already) diminishing natural resources.
whatsherface33 at 6:58PM on Oct 12th 2007
36. In the final analysis, who really gives a damn. He will be telling the world that he invented heat as well as the internet.
roncc123 at 7:21PM on Oct 12th 2007
37.
Is that really the final analysis, a "who really gives a damn" IDIOCRACY?
Isn't that how global warming was caused in the first place?
It's time to bring the big guns out of retirement...
Gore/Bosley '08
This is not FINN at 11:18PM on Oct 12th 2007
38. My dearest Mo,
Baltimoregal is right--
An interesting experiment would be to have certain key words as a headline, but leave the writing blank. This would prove that most idiocrats don't actually read the blog in question--they just presume what you are going to say and spew hatred depending on the word used. (All sides are guilty of this I noticed)
You know what happens when you presume--you put a pre before Sue and me.
Andrea at 11:34PM on Oct 12th 2007
39. BTW-
Seth, John, Marsha, NOT Finn
and Howard Johnson are right!
Andrea at 11:38PM on Oct 12th 2007
40. Go Green or Go Home
Local, city, county, state and the federal governments should be first to "go green." Politicians should not be elected to public office unless they agree to convert every government building and vehicle to renewable energy. There are at least three reasons why this should be so.
When all levels of government are taken into account, they control 40% of the economy. With that kind of economic incentive anyone who wants to sell to the government will hasten to meet the demands of its largest single buyer. Government will no longer have to pass laws to enforce cafe standards for instance. Rather the Government will simply tell auto companies, we want to replace our fleet of vehicles but will not buy anything that does get at least 50 mpg if it is gasoline based, or it must be a hybrid, or it must be fueled with renewable fuels.
Another reason Government should go green first is national security. Part of every oil dollar paid for Middle Eastern oil goes directly into the pocket of terrorists. If we convert to renewable fuels that we control, we defund terrorism and protect ourselves simultaneously.
Yet another reason to heed Al Gore’s clarion call on global warming is economic security. OPEC can not ruin our economy if we convert to renewable fuels that we control.
And finally, suppose Gore is right? When anyone hypes anything as much as AL Gore hypes global warming, I have my doubts. But I can’t see what is harmed by going green so why not? The military is doing some research on alternative and renewable energy. Whoever is the next president of the United States should institute a “Go Green or Go Home” policy for the military. Those who come up with energy saving devices or methods as well as those who implement alternative or renewable fuels should rise quickly through the ranks. Those who don’t should be encouraged to seek employment elsewhere. As resourceful as marines are, for instance, I would bet they could make surprising advances in fueling everything from jeeps to an entire base through alternative means if left to their own devices. The military has through it’s contractors developed the most effective weapons in the world. If this same level of effort is turned toward greening the military we will be a safer, more secure, and more independent nation. We will create new jobs and industries and the air and water will get cleaner as a benefit.
Poetryman at 7:33PM on Aug 14th 2008
41. PamelaSue:
28. The ex vice-president is in good company indeed. Hitler, Stalin, and Yasser were past nominees as well. This organization is nothing more than a farce, a comedy that only gives awards to the left doesnt matter who else is on the list to win, or what they may have done.
29. The ex vice-president is in good company indeed. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Mother Theresa, and Nelson Mandela were past winners as well. This organization is nothing more than genuine, a serious group that only gives awards to the deserving doesnt matter who else is on the list to win, or what they may have done.
Talk about showing both sides of the story.... I love it.
Nikki at 11:59AM on Oct 13th 2007
42. I take back what I said earlier. Global warming is real... ever since Al Gore invented it last year.
whodey28jp at 11:24AM on Oct 13th 2007
43. Okay Andrea,
I know I'm going to walk into this one just as gullable as Seth walked into my Hank Kimball promotion, but I have to bite: Howard Johnson?
Howard Deering Johnson? The restaurant chain? I don't get the reference.
JG
John Giza at 12:33PM on Oct 13th 2007
44. John,
Man I have to tell ya, that was pretty good too! I realized it was the charactor from the show because it was on at the time! Otherwise I would of been completely lost! It was a great welcome to the blog though!
Seth at 12:51PM on Oct 13th 2007
45. Seth,
Thanks. Hey, I have to ask ya.
Is Mo still giving away those miniature soaps cast in the figures of the gals from The View in his Welcome Basket? I've been meaning to ask him where he got them, especially when my Rosie went into a sliver in last night's bath.
Kimball '08 :)
John Giza at 1:03PM on Oct 13th 2007