Is Al Gore the Anti-Christ?

[mefordis]

I see a lot of dishing on Al Gore especially now that his film has won an Oscar. I have to express my disbelief that the members of this board do not have a better cause to grind their ax against, so to speak.

I firmly believe that most americans respect Gore for doing what he does, and they don't expect him to walk everywhere or cook his dinner by fire and eat it by candle light.

I believe most Americans are more preoccupied with the death and destruction that our current president is creating than whether or not Gore is cutting his energy consumption down to levels to satisfactory level, whatever that may be. I mean, I don't get it. Gore is not the one creating wars and sending Americans to die. Yet, people on this board are treating him like the anti-christ himself. Who has he killed? What families has he taken a hand in tearing apart with war? Okay, forget about politicians. Can't you think of people more worthy of your hate, even if we imagine that he is a bit hypocritical on the energy conservation issue (I have no idea, so I won't accuse him). What about truly evil people, like pedophiles, or people who kill their own children? Why not crusade against them?

Misdirected negative energy if I ever saw it. Is it because Hannity and Rush tell you who to hate and he is the flavor of the month? It seems like that's the case.

Based on the popularity of the documentary alone, I don't believe that the disboard members are a good represntation of most of America. It seems to me that the disboard is a neo-conservative Web community not in line with the moderate beliefs that most Americans have.

 

[Charade]

Why isn't it possible that people who disagree with Gore didn't come to that conclusion on their own? Why always the need for liberals to believe that consveratives can't think for themselves? Oy.

 

[SwedishMeatball]

I firmly believe that most americans respect Gore for doing what he does

Hmmmm I'd say it's more like split right down the middle, give or take a few hundred.

 

[NewJersey]

Ehh, it's the same reaction the left would be giving if Cheney won an Oscar. Ebb and flow of politics.

 

[mefordis]

Why isn't it possible that people who disagree with Gore didn't come to that conclusion on their own? Why always the need for liberals to believe that consveratives can't think for themselves? Oy.

I know you like to put people in nice, neat categories but I am most definitely not a liberal. I am a moderate. We could go through the entire questionairre and I'm sure you would not be able to put me in the liberal category. Sorry, in reality things are not black and white that way.

 

[Zippa D Doodah]

It seems to me that the disboard is a neo-conservative Web community not in line with the moderate beliefs that most Americans have.

Well we certainly have wildly different perspectives of the CB. But that's what makes the world go 'round, huh?

Aside from that, I actually don't mind Gore's "green" campaign. Conservation can't hurt anyone. I do think his campaign is a bit quixotic, but people certainly have put forth more energy for things less meaningful. Evidence of hypocrisy does bother me, and I think its worth discussing in the face of the massive wave of threads that tend to run in the opposite direction.
Al Gore as the anti-christ? By no means! Al Gore as a hypocrite and elitist? Ehhhh.. maybe worth some discussion.

 

[Charade]

I know you like to put people in nice, neat categories but I am most definitely not a liberal. I am a moderate. We could go through the entire questionairre and I'm sure you would not be able to put me in the liberal category. Sorry, in reality things are not black and white that way.

Ok, why do YOU specifically believe people who disagree with Gore don't do it on their own but have to get their group think talking points from Hannity and Rush?

 

[TDC Nala]

I'm just not particularly interested in what he does.

 

[teacups]

Only an absolute idiot would have a problem with being a little greener. Come now folks... who here is that Idiot? I'd like the place to still have a little water and air fresh enough not to kill my great grandkids. Would ya mind cuttin' back just a tad?? Hey, Thanks! Oh. And Gore is no Anti Christ. No genius either.

 

[NeverEnufWDW]

I know you like to put people in nice, neat categories but I am most definitely not a liberal. I am a moderate. We could go through the entire questionairre and I'm sure you would not be able to put me in the liberal category. Sorry, in reality things are not black and white that way.

As with 95% of liberals, you consider your views to be "mainstream" or "moderate". Nothing new there.

 

[Tiziminchac]

If Gore is the anti-Christ does that make Hillary the false prophet?

 

[Tiggeroo]

off to the you people comment. The vast majority of americans identify themselves as centrist. This would be an area for which many opinions and values of two parties overlap. It would refer to moderates of both parties.

 

[rie'smom]

I don't listen to Rush and I don't watch Hannity-to me both are blow hard conceited schmucks but I think the same about AL Gore. Guess I'm politically schizophrenic .

 

[mefordis]

Ok, why do YOU specifically believe people who disagree with Gore don't do it on their own but have to get their group think talking points from Hannity and Rush?

Because I listen to those guys as well, and what I read on these boards from a lot of people just sounds so much like an echo from what I've heard that week on the conservative radio programs. It seems like you could go down the list and check off all of those conservative talk show talking points and so many people even use the same verbage. And likewise, the Doctor seems to echo the progressive radio programs.

I can pick a few things that I agree with Hannity on, as well as O'Reilly, and also Sam Sedar and (God forbid!) Randi Rhodes. I just feel like there is a real derth of well rounded thinkers on this board. I think folks are intelligent but they want to get their ideas spoon fed to them and to box themselves in by saying "I'm conservative, you are a liberal" because it all seems so neat and tidy to live that way, I guess. I guess I run in circles who think like I do - not in black and white - and I'm not used to it so what I read on these boards just really shocks me.

 

[SwedishMeatball]

I don't know anyone, from either party, who thinks in black and white terms.

 

[mefordis]

OK, on what issues do you disagree with the Democrats?

1] I do not support affirmative action.

2] As for the invasion of Afghanistan, Democrats in the House of Representatives and United States Senate near-unanimously voted for the authorization of military force against "those responsible for the 9/11 attacks launched against the United States" in Afghanistan in 2001. I did not and do not go along with this since our attackers came from Saudi Arabia, not Afganistan or Iraq.

3] All Democrats in the U.S. Senate except for Wisconsin Senator Russ Feingold voted for the original USA PATRIOT Act legislation. I am not for it.

4] I am for being tough on crime. This is where I agree 100% with Bill O'Reilly. Pedophiles and rapists - lock them up for good or death penalty. Murderers? Death penalty. And not 18 appeals either.

I'm sure there is more but these are a few.

I also believe in a flat tax. Not sure what side that falls on.

 

[poohandwendy]

I see a lot of dishing on Al Gore especially now that his film has won an Oscar. I have to express my disbelief that the members of this board do not have a better cause to grind their ax against, so to speak.

I firmly believe that most americans respect Gore for doing what he does, and they don't expect him to walk everywhere or cook his dinner by fire and eat it by candle light.

I believe most Americans are more preoccupied with the death and destruction that our current president is creating than whether or not Gore is cutting his energy consumption down to levels to satisfactory level, whatever that may be. I mean, I don't get it. Gore is not the one creating wars and sending Americans to die. Yet, people on this board are treating him like the anti-christ himself. Who has he killed? What families has he taken a hand in tearing apart with war? Okay, forget about politicians. Can't you think of people more worthy of your hate, even if we imagine that he is a bit hypocritical on the energy conservation issue (I have no idea, so I won't accuse him). What about truly evil people, like pedophiles, or people who kill their own children? Why not crusade against them?

Misdirected negative energy if I ever saw it. Is it because Hannity and Rush tell you who to hate and he is the flavor of the month? It seems like that's the case.

Based on the popularity of the documentary alone, I don't believe that the disboard members are a good represntation of most of America. It seems to me that the disboard is a neo-conservative Web community not in line with the moderate beliefs that most Americans have.

I am not sure I understand your point. People discuss the war, people discuss Al Gore...we discuss pedophiles and people who kill their own children. Sheesh, we discuss what types of condiments are in our work refrigerator and whether britney Spears will make it through this round of rehab. That certainly does not mean we don't think there are more important issues in the world.

Sorry you disagree with some people here, but the fact that many disagree with you does not mean they are being spoonfed.

Btw, I didn't know AG won an oscar for his movie. I rarely watch TV and I don't listen to Rush and cannot tell you the last time I heard Hannity speak. Possibly a few months ago while switching channels on my radio.

I don't respect AG for his 'documentary', I don't hate him or think he is the antichrist. I disagree with much of the theories regarding global warming. My opinion, I don't have to line up my beliefs with anyone. As a matter of fact, it's pretty rare that I follow a specific 'group' wholeheartedly.

I respect your right to your opinion, but you sure are painting with a whole lot of black and white regarding other peoples views.

 

[2BigKIdz]

I have no opinion, the title just made me

 

[Disneyland1084]

 

[TheDoctor]

Vice President Gore is being swiftboated by some right wingers tied to EXXON and the American Enterprise Institute.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dave-johnson-and-james-boyce/a-far-too-convenient-mea_b_42171.html

Tennessee Center's President Drew Johnson comes straight out of the right's network, coming from Exxon-funded American Enterprise Institute and the right-wing-funded National Taxpayers Foundation.

They are part of the right's State Policy Network. According to PFAW,

"SPN is a national network of state-based right-wing organizations in 37 states as well as prominent nationwide right-wing organizations. Through its network SPN advances the public policy ideas of the expansive right-wing political movement on the state and local level."​

As of Feb. 16, the Tennessee tax dept. considers them "not a legitimate organization" because of their misrepresenting themselves involving questions about the group's opposition to a state crackdown on drug dealers.

The fact that drudge is pushing this attack should be enough to put everyone on notice that the attack has to be wrong. Again, drudge is never right on real issues and this appears to be no exception.