He's a fraud.
Al Gore is a FAKE, page 1
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Topic started on 15-8-2007 @ 11:46 AM by budski
Everybody has at least heard of the book and movie "An inconvenient Truth" by Al Gore.
This movie is supposed to warn us of the dangers of global warming, and the horrors we face as a consequence.
Al Gore places the blame for GW firmly on the shoulders of man, and insists that we must reverse climate change.
What I'd like to look at in this thread, is the man behind the movie/book, and whether he does as he preaches, or (as usual for a politician) just wants to make more money off the back of telling the rest of us how to live our lives.
Basically, is the man a hypocrite, or does he actually believe what he's saying.
This is not a debate about the relative merits for or against AGW, although I accept that any look at Al Gore must take some of it into account.
Al Gore is a politician, businessman and AGW campaigner, he began his political career in the House of Representatives and the US Senate, before becoming VP to Clinton in 1993.
He was also the democratic nominee, losing a controversial election to Bush, and has carved out a business career, particularly in media companies.
He first came to global prominence after the release of AIT and the publication of it's companion book.
He frequently travels, to make speeches about his book/movie and the global implications of AGW, and has forged a successful and highly lucrative career from this.
Many political commentators believe that Gore really wants to re-enter politics and has used the forum of AGW to further his own goals.
But does Gore practice what he preaches? Does he hell.
Gore has frequently travelled by private jet in order to promote his books and various business interests - seemingly not caring that travelling this way produces more than 4 times the carbon emissions of flying by commercial jet. During one trip, he reportedly made, the emissions were 22,000 pounds of CO2. source
He also owns 3 luxury homes, with an estimated sq footage in excess of 20,000 square feet. source
I would question the need to own 3 homes of such size, and also question the environmental impact - 3 homes = 3 times the number of electrical appliances, and that's before heating, aircon, land usage etc is taken into account.
There are no easily verified facts about the types of cars that Gore drives, apart from the hybrid car his son was busted in, but it is fair to assume that away from the public eye, he travels in some style.
So, what I say to Gore, is this - practice what you preach, or keep your nose out of other peoples lives.
Stop using scaremongering as a political tactic to further your own career.
[edit on 15/8/2007 by budski]
This movie is supposed to warn us of the dangers of global warming, and the horrors we face as a consequence.
Al Gore places the blame for GW firmly on the shoulders of man, and insists that we must reverse climate change.
What I'd like to look at in this thread, is the man behind the movie/book, and whether he does as he preaches, or (as usual for a politician) just wants to make more money off the back of telling the rest of us how to live our lives.
Basically, is the man a hypocrite, or does he actually believe what he's saying.
This is not a debate about the relative merits for or against AGW, although I accept that any look at Al Gore must take some of it into account.
Al Gore is a politician, businessman and AGW campaigner, he began his political career in the House of Representatives and the US Senate, before becoming VP to Clinton in 1993.
He was also the democratic nominee, losing a controversial election to Bush, and has carved out a business career, particularly in media companies.
He first came to global prominence after the release of AIT and the publication of it's companion book.
He frequently travels, to make speeches about his book/movie and the global implications of AGW, and has forged a successful and highly lucrative career from this.
Many political commentators believe that Gore really wants to re-enter politics and has used the forum of AGW to further his own goals.
But does Gore practice what he preaches? Does he hell.
Gore has frequently travelled by private jet in order to promote his books and various business interests - seemingly not caring that travelling this way produces more than 4 times the carbon emissions of flying by commercial jet. During one trip, he reportedly made, the emissions were 22,000 pounds of CO2. source
He also owns 3 luxury homes, with an estimated sq footage in excess of 20,000 square feet. source
I would question the need to own 3 homes of such size, and also question the environmental impact - 3 homes = 3 times the number of electrical appliances, and that's before heating, aircon, land usage etc is taken into account.
There are no easily verified facts about the types of cars that Gore drives, apart from the hybrid car his son was busted in, but it is fair to assume that away from the public eye, he travels in some style.
So, what I say to Gore, is this - practice what you preach, or keep your nose out of other peoples lives.
Stop using scaremongering as a political tactic to further your own career.
[edit on 15/8/2007 by budski]
reply posted on 17-8-2007 @ 01:22 PM by budski
It seems there's no shortage of people condemning gore for the levels of hypocrisy he has:
findarticles.com...
Makes interesting reading - does the man have no shame?
As for green issues - I'm all for them, provided they are tempered with some common sense instead of the "we're all going to die" hysteria which has been inflicted on us for the last few years.
And gore? carbon footprint my ass
[edit on 17/8/2007 by budski]
findarticles.com...
Makes interesting reading - does the man have no shame?
As for green issues - I'm all for them, provided they are tempered with some common sense instead of the "we're all going to die" hysteria which has been inflicted on us for the last few years.
And gore? carbon footprint my ass
[edit on 17/8/2007 by budski]
reply posted on 17-8-2007 @ 01:54 PM by samnx2
reply to post by Peyre
Yes....He is a Liar...can't believe people believe all that garbage..bunny hugger generation.
Yes....He is a Liar...can't believe people believe all that garbage..bunny hugger generation.
reply posted on 17-8-2007 @ 05:35 PM by IgnoranceIsntBlisss
reply to post by budski
Dont forget about Depleted Uranium weapons used by the military including under the "Clinton-Gore Administration". This is the ultimate[b/] chink in Gore's armor:
Redefining Hypocrisy: Al Gore's Assault on Reason & Depleted Uranium
Dont forget about Depleted Uranium weapons used by the military including under the "Clinton-Gore Administration". This is the ultimate[b/] chink in Gore's armor:
Redefining Hypocrisy: Al Gore's Assault on Reason & Depleted Uranium
