Talk about the politics of fear — Al Gore’s Armageddon speech yesterday served no purpose but to remind people what they don’t like about Al Gore.
Suddenly we have only five years until we’re swallowed by the oceans. While I’m no flat-earther when it comes to global warming, now is not the time to get hysterical. Gore’s “solutions” — or at least his time frames — are impractical and counterproductive.
Let’s stick to reality. And let’s hear from the scientists, not their self-appointed spokesman.
**To be clear, which I wasn’t, I support Gore’s call to end our reliance on carbon-based fuels. Climate change is a serious problem. Eh … never mind.
Honestly, I don’t know enough about global warming to opine. Most scientists say it’s occurring, and I believe them. Al Gore, on the other hand, is a politician, and while his crusade is admirable, he still gets on my nerves.
As P.J. O’Rourke once observed, if Gore had not been the son of a senator, he’d be working for some local government agency conducting sting operations on residents who mix paper and plastic in their recycling bins. Bush, meanwhile, would be the VP of the Crawford Kiwanis Club in charge of pancake breakfasts.
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Is anyone keeping count of his dire predictions. Over 20 years ago global warming jihadist were claiming death and destruction was going to happen within 10 years if we didn’t act soon.
And what in the hell ever became of the rain forest – the cause celeb of the early 90’s is no longer an issue I guess.
Al Gore is probably the biggest blowhard in modern day America. Plus the Jackass doesn’t even live what he preaches – unless you count profiting off preaching disaster as living what you preach.
Why won’t this man go the way of the Clintons – leave us the hell alone. Tell your wife to get back to focusing on Rock’n Roll Lyrics.
Now T. Boone Pickens is claiming this man should be America’s energy czar – good f’ing grief.
Self-destruction from within is an amazing and frustrating thing to observe.
1) “let’s hear from the scientists, not their self-appointed spokesman.”
In the world I live in, real scientists’ speeches don’t get media coverage. Actually, in the world I live in former vice presidents’ speeches don’t get media attention unless they’re hyperbolic.
2) You should really take a long hard look at yourself when your posts attract people who use the phrase “global warming jihadists.”
I too would like to hear from the scientists, but the Bush Administration has spiked all of their reports.
What have I done? What has become of me??
It seems clear to me Gore is overreacting. Good point about ths scientists, paddy.
Jim,
I took a long hard look at myself and discovered I had a large hair growing out of my ear. Thanks for the tip.
Good one Malcontent!
You’re welcome.
If I can’t win hearts and minds, at least I can help with grooming.
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