Is Al Gore the Anti-Christ?

[TheDoctor]

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

You are kidding. There are some good studies that show that conservatives have a mental condition that cause them to look at things in terms of black and white. Most conservatives have trouble with complex concepts because they only see things in terms of black and white. In other words, many conservatives are conservatives because they can only see things in terms of black and white while non-conservatives can deal with and understand complex concepts that are not easily stated in black and white terms.

 

[disneyfan67]

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.

You're post above is so over the top on so many levels, it's hard to know where to begin. First off, lets dispel the notion that you're a moderate of any kind and this ridiculous statement below, is a clear indication of where you stand.

I don't believe that the dis board 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

Do you actually believe this nonsense quoted above? Have you visited other forums on this site, beside the CB? To suggest that the DIS boards is a Neo Con website/community has to the most laughable thing I ever saw on the CB. Do you even know what a Neo Con stands for and have you ever been to one of their websites that is devoted to their views? You should do some research on the owner of this site and if you think he, the mods, and the members here are Neo Cons, then I'm concerned at what you think a moderate is.

To quote some of the masters here of this technique:

You can't make this stuff up.


Then there's this old stand by that a lot of people like you throw out on a regular basis.

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.

For the love of Swiss cheese and all that is Holy, for the last time can you quit assuming that anybody with thoughts that are different from your own get their marching orders from talk radio. I don't listen to Rush Limbaugh, Micheal Savage, or Sean Hannity and I can formulate my own opinions, thank you. I have a wide variety of opinions and thoughts and don't have to call into or listen to a radio talk show to hear someone repeat or reinforce some talking points over and over again. I have found out in life that people like you mefordis, exists on both sides of the political spectrum and think your views are the mainstream, when it couldn't be farther from the truth. You need to get out more and interact with other people than the ones that share your same view points.

Over 70 percent of Americans disagree with the Iraq war and the midterms in Nov 06 showed that. I can't wait for the day when that mistake of a war is over and we never set foot on Middle East soil again. I once approved of removing Saddam, but the Iraqi people and who ever else is in the mix, clearly showed me why we should have never set foot in Iraq. My dissatisfaction with the war and how the President waged it, has nothing to do with my dislike of Al Gore. He like many others in Hollywood that preach about Global warming, live lavish lifestyles. They have no clue how the policies that they want implemented, will affect me and others like me in the working class. I don't need someone like George Clooney who owns a beautiful mansion in Italy and in Beverly Hills, to tell me to be more energy efficient and leave less of a carbon imprint. Please go sell that load of manure to a farmer who could use it in his fields.

 

[rockbottomsound]

No he's right. I just got my orders from the Rush/Hannity conspiracy network. It specifically orders us all to "Hate on Al Gore" all members are required to respond accordingly otherwise our neo-con robot licenses will all be revoked.

Of course hating on Al Gore couldn't possibly have anything to do with the fact that he is the biggest hypocrite in the world and doesn't even bother to utilize solar power for his mansions or alternative fueled vehicles in his huge garage of exotic cars. For every stretch limo he owns, I would at least like to see one electric car or hybrid. DOES AL GORE EVEN UTILIZE ONE BIT OF ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY TECHNOLOGY!?!?!?!

And buying "carbon offsets" does not count. That's the biggest joke of the century to date.

 

[TheDoctor]

I was really surprised when I read that article to tell you the truth. I really thought (and still do) Gore does care about making the american people aware of our impact on the environment. However, I would hope he has the wisdom to follow what he preaches and conserve energy like I do in my own.

According to an article in the Tennessee paper, Vice President Gore is practicing what he preaches even though conservatives may be unable to understand the concept. http://www.thetennessean.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070227/NEWS01/702270382

Gore's power bill shows, however, that the former vice president may be doing just that.

Gore purchased 108 blocks of "green power" for each of the past three months, according to a summary of the bills.

That's a total of $432 a month Gore paid extra for solar or other renewable energy sources.

The green power Gore purchased in those three months is equivalent to recycling 2.48 million aluminum cans or 286,092 pounds of newspaper, according to comparison figures on NES' Web site.

NES joined the TVA program in 2000 to give power customers a way to support environmentally sound sources of electricity.....

"Every family has a different carbon footprint," said Kalee Krider, a spokeswoman for Gore. The Gores' 10,000-square-foot house on Lynnwood Boulevard has a large one.

The Green Power Switch program isn't all that Gore and his wife, Tipper, are doing, Krider said.

They use compact fluorescent light bulbs and are in the midst of a renovation project that includes having solar panels installed on their home to reduce fossil fuel consumption, she said.

Their car? A Lexis hybrid SUV.

 

[SwedishMeatball]

You are kidding. There are some good studies that show that conservatives have a mental condition that cause them to look at things in terms of black and white. Most conservatives have trouble with complex concepts because they only see things in terms of black and white. In other words, many conservatives are conservatives because they can only see things in terms of black and white while non-conservatives can deal with and understand complex concepts that are not easily stated in black and white terms.

Got anymore insults?? Please don't copy and paste any of your so called studies as I'm sure that I wouldn't be able to understand the complexity of them.

 

[BuckNaked]

Got anymore insults

He's full of insults, among other things.

 

[Bob Slydell]

Ahh cool!! It's been awhile since we've had the "conservatives have a mental disability" argument!!

As far as Al Gore goes, I don't have a problem with him. Heck, I voted for him.

 

[disneyfan67]

You are kidding. There are some good studies that show that conservatives have a mental condition that cause them to look at things in terms of black and white. Most conservatives have trouble with complex concepts because they only see things in terms of black and white. In other words, many conservatives are conservatives because they can only see things in terms of black and white while non-conservatives can deal with and understand complex concepts that are not easily stated in black and white terms.

Another ridiculous statement from the Doctor, I see.

Because I have different view points than you do or the fact that I have some conservative thoughts on some issues, I now have a mental condition. I also see that according to you, not only do I have a condition, I'm stupid as well. I'm glad you cleared that up for me.

You never cease to amaze me on a regular basis and you must be a hoot at parties, Kyle. When you meet a person in the real world and find they have different views than you, do you start off with "I see you have a mental condition"? Or do you start with, "Oh, don't you realise as a conservative, you don't have the ability to understand complex concepts"?


You must have been a real popular guy in high school if you talked to people that way in real life, as you do on this board. Just when I think you can't possibly top yourself with one of your posts, you manage to do again it with ludacris ease. Wow!

 

[LuvDuke]

Ahh cool!! It's been awhile since we've had the "conservatives have a mental disability" argument!!

As far as Al Gore goes, I don't have a problem with him. Heck, I voted for him.

My eyes, my eyes.

 

[Bob Slydell]

My eyes, my eyes.

I'm full of surprises.

 

[Fitswimmer]

You are kidding. There are some good studies that show that conservatives have a mental condition that cause them to look at things in terms of black and white. Most conservatives have trouble with complex concepts because they only see things in terms of black and white. In other words, many conservatives are conservatives because they can only see things in terms of black and white while non-conservatives can deal with and understand complex concepts that are not easily stated in black and white terms.

the next time anyone brings up how conservatives are always namecalling the nice liberals I'm attaching this.

Good grief, are you really that immature or are you making attempts at sarcasm??
Drop the man-crush on Former VP Gore and climb down off your high horse. I think the air is getting a little thin up there.

 

[BuckNaked]

OMG Fitswimmer, thank you for the laugh!!!

 

[Crankyshank]

1) Conservatives do not have a mental condition causing them to be conservative. I know many conservatives that think in a rainbow of colors - they just have a different pot of gold at the end than liberals and moderates.

2) I know this is a big stretch of the brain for some people to wrap around here, but not only is it entirely possible, but it also is extremely likely that one can be a Democrat and NOT be liberal. Just like not all Republicans are conservative.

As far as Al Gore is concerned, I like the guy. I voted for the guy, but I think he has done a huge disservice for his cause if the reports of his energy usage is correct. Carbon offsets don't mean squat. Energy consumption and the environment is something we absolutely need awareness of and we need to work on. Having a mansion and spending more on electricity and gas than most people make in a month doesn't exactly inspire others to conserve.

 

[CapeCodTenor]

You are kidding. There are some good studies that show that conservatives have a mental condition that cause them to look at things in terms of black and white. Most conservatives have trouble with complex concepts because they only see things in terms of black and white. In other words, many conservatives are conservatives because they can only see things in terms of black and white while non-conservatives can deal with and understand complex concepts that are not easily stated in black and white terms.

That's pretty insulting there doctor. I'd tell you what to go do with yourself, but as this is a family friendly site, I'll refrain.

 

[KikiFan]

They issured a report on Monday 2/26/07 concerning Al Gore and his hypocrisy concerning his stance on the environment. Gore lives in a 20-room, 8 bathroom mansion in the Belle Meade area of Nashville, he consumes more electricity every month than the average American household uses in an entire year, according to the Nashville Electric Service.

In his documentary, the former Vice President calls on Americans to conserve enegy by reducing electricicity consumption at home.

The aveage household in America consumes 10,656 kilowatt-hours per year, according to the Department of Energy. In 2006, Gore devoured nearly 221,000 kilowatt-hours more than 20 times the national average. And this is your hero? Give me a break!

Gore is only in it for himself, he only cares about the environment if it doesn't involve sacrifies on his part or his family.

Your argument is utterly ridiculous. They are measuring his usage against the average household. I'm pretty sure that the average household isn't living in a twenty room mansion. The real debate would be to measure his usage against those living in a similar sized dwelling. Just because someone is striving to be enviromentally conscious doesn't mean they have to downsize themselves into a shack. It means making your lifestyle as enviromentally friendly as possible, to cut corners wherever possible. The fact is, most people can make huge differences in their output without signifigantly depreciating their lifestyle.

 

[profdsny]

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.

That is so well put. It says it all. Thanks.
Btw, people need to read the actual story of his use of energy at his house before complaining about him being a hypocrite. But then, that kind never reads the truth anyhow.

 

[CapeCodTenor]

the next time anyone brings up how conservatives are always namecalling the nice liberals I'm attaching this.

Good grief, are you really that immature or are you making attempts at sarcasm??
Drop the man-crush on Former VP Gore and climb down off your high horse. I think the air is getting a little thin up there.

Thanks for the laugh Fitswimmer. That's a good Idea, I'm going to specifically bookmark this thread for future reference.

 

[BuckNaked]

1) Conservatives do not have a mental condition causing them to be conservative. I know many conservatives that think in a rainbow of colors - they just have a different pot of gold at the end than liberals and moderates.

2) I know this is a big stretch of the brain for some people to wrap around here, but not only is it entirely possible, but it also is extremely likely that one can be a Democrat and NOT be liberal. Just like not all Republicans are conservative.

As far as Al Gore is concerned, I like the guy. I voted for the guy, but I think he has done a huge disservice for his cause if the reports of his energy usage is correct. Carbon offsets don't mean squat. Energy consumption and the environment is something we absolutely need awareness of and we need to work on. Having a mansion and spending more on electricity and gas than most people make in a month doesn't exactly inspire others to conserve.

Excellent post, Crankyshank.

 

[poohandwendy]

Your argument is utterly ridiculous. They are measuring his usage against the average household. I'm pretty sure that the average household isn't living in a twenty room mansion. The real debate would be to measure his usage against those living in a similar sized dwelling. Just because someone is striving to be enviromentally conscious doesn't mean they have to downsize themselves into a shack. It means making your lifestyle as enviromentally friendly as possible, to cut corners wherever possible. The fact is, most people can make huge differences in their output without signifigantly depreciating their lifestyle.

LOL, let me get this straight. Are you saying that overall consumption means nothing, as long as your heart is in the right place and you are 'trying' to impact the environment less? That's new science. Because you are essentially saying that it doesn't matter how much he consumes, that should only be measured against other people living in mega-mansions.

So, when Al Gore throws out all these scary stats with BIG numbers of human consumption affecting the environment, it's not really about how much we consume individually. It's that we should not consume more than is 'convenient' to our lifestyle? If it doesn't matter how much he consumes, it shouldn't matter how much I or anyone else consumes.

Ok, gotcha. That works best for me anyways.

 

[BuckNaked]

For God's sake PAW, will you PLEASE get with the program????? So long as we purchase carbon offsets, we can use as much as we want to!!!

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