Gore in the News 5/19/07

Today's quote . . .

"Let us never forget that government is ourselves and not an alien power over us. The ultimate rulers of our democracy are not a President and senators and congressmen and government officials, but the voters of this country." - Franklin D. Roosevelt

Today's talk . . .

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dave-johnson...or_b_48784.html
Away we go: As Gore's book gathers steam, so does the smearing
On Thursday, Time magazine put up on its website an advance article of its cover story on Al Gore's new book, with excerpts. Immediately the right started the character assassination. Just like we predicted, there's not a word about the merits of Gore's arguments. Not a word. Why do you think that is? Many smear examples are presented.

http://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/7007384292
Al Gore's New Book Condemns TV News Media For Manipulating The Public
Gore criticizes television news media for focusing on frivolous celebrity stories rather than significant world events. Stories devoted to Michael Jackson, Laci Peterson and Britney Spears lower the standards of the medium, he writes. Gore said the salvation for Americans' dearth of political knowledge lies on the Internet.

http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/
http://abcnews.go.com/wn
Al Gore on Good Morning America & World News Tonight
Monday morning & evening, May 21

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/james-boyce/...r-_b_48813.html
Help Al Gore win another popular vote
Right now, it's #18 on Amazon's Best Sellers list. What if we can make it #1 by Tuesday? Can you imagine the horror? It makes me smile. So please, go over to Amazon and pre-order it right now if you can.

http://www.bendweekly.com/Opinion/6037.html
The No. 1 salesman for sanity
"History will record that the fight to validate theories of global warming was every bit as intense as once-wrenched scientific and ecclesiastical leaders over discoveries in the universe."

http://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/archive/2007...compliance.aspx
Using influence properly (or how Al Gore won his Oscar)
"He appealed to our values of making the world a safe place for generations to come, creating a powerful vision for many of us. He used rational persuasion as he cited reputable research on global warming. He then used consultation when he asked us to join with him in doing what each of us can do to help decrease global warming."

http://www.time.com/time/?pkw=PSTMGLTX041707BTND1066
Should Gore run for President? Poll on middle of page
ACTION ITEM: Go here and vote for Gore in the online poll

http://mersmanpolitical.blogspot.com/
Will Gore run in '08? New discussion forum topic
ACTION ITEM: Go here and vote for Gore in the online poll

http://www.primakow.net/evan/politics/al-g...et-in-the-race/
Al Gore: Get in the race
"He's was the VP for 8 years, spent the 8 years before that as a Senator, and another 8 years before that as congressman. That's more experience as an elected official (on a National level, none the less) than Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton combined. If that's not enough, he's been touring internationally for a few years to help combat global warming (Or do they call it "climate change" now? I lost track..) in such an effective manner that it earned him the honor of a nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize."

http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/...articleID=27456
Washington's weird science
Looking back at the last six years, one can only speculate why Bush and company would spend so much energy denying humans' contribution to greenhouse gases, even going as far as censoring governmental reports and strong-arming prominent scientists to prevent the truth from becoming public. One thing is for certain: the current administration will not be in office much longer to contend with the mess they were in a position to help correct. History will have the final say about their inaction and subterfuge, all in the name of the Almighty Dollar and the American Way.

http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/...rack=crosspromo
Al Gore: King of all media?
Hollywood's must read. Oscar winner, media darling and former Vice President Al Gore has a new book coming out this week called "The Assault on Reason." The jacket copy describes it as a "powerful manifesto for clear thinking." The Bush White House might disagree with that, but we'll bet Leo's on board. (Tuesday)


Tonight's lite read . . .

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/laurie-david...he_b_48787.html
Catching the Tiger in the Act: Exxon Continues Its Reckless Campaign To Delay Action on Global Warming
How does CEO Rex Tillerson explain the $2.1 million that ExxonMobil and its corporate foundation spent in 2006 to fund dozens of global warming denier groups?

http://www.truthdig.com/report/item/200705...t_the_break_in/
Watergate without the break ins (An Illegal White House-coordinated Effort to Swing Elections to Republicans)
"No set of coincidences could possibly result in this pattern. It suggests a scheme to use the levers of government to shape the pool of voters in favor of the ruling party. In a fledgling democracy, we would consider this shocking corruption. The chilling truth is that it can happen here -- and apparently it did."