Will Al Gore EVER get it?!?

[thegladhatter]

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/01/28/snowstormhits-dc-gore-turn-heat-senate/

Gore to Crank Up Heat on Senate as Snow, Ice Hit Washington

Former Vice President is urging Congress not to be sidetracked by the current financial crisis and to take 'decisive action' this year to reduce greenhouse gases.


WASHINGTON -- Former Vice President Al Gore is urging Congress not to be sidetracked by the current financial crisis and to take "decisive action" this year to reduce the heat-trapping gases responsible for global warming.
Gore, scheduled to appear before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Wednesday, planned to tell lawmakers that a bill capping greenhouse gas emissions is needed if the U.S. is to play a leading role in negotiations for a new international climate treaty.
He also was pressing Congress to pass President Barack Obama's economic stimulus plan, saying investments in clean energy and green jobs will help dig the country out of its economic rut, according to his prepared testimony.
The Bush administration pulled out of the last treaty, the 1997 Kyoto Protocol, because of the lack of participation by developing countries. Negotiations on a new agreement are scheduled for later this year in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Gore -- recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize whose book on global warming, "An Inconvenient Truth," became an Oscar-winning documentary -- said the economic recession and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan should not cause another delay.
"The road to Copenhagen is now very clear. It starts with the passage of President Barack Obama's stimulus bill in its entirety. And then, secondly, we need to put a price on carbon by passing cap and trade legislation," Gore said Tuesday in an interview with The Associated Press. "In other words, this crisis is an opportunity."
Gore's appearance is another sign that the Democratic-controlled Congress plans to act quickly on climate change. It comes days after Obama signed orders that will boost the fuel efficiency of the nation's cars and trucks and could allow states to limit emissions of greenhouse gases from exhaust pipes.
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton also named a special climate envoy this week to lead U.S. negotiations on a new international treaty. She picked Todd Stern, a former White House assistant who was the chief U.S. negotiator at the Kyoto talks.
Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, said he asked Gore to testify before the panel so "the message can go out loud and clear that the committee is going to be relentless and super-focused" on preparations for Copenhagen.
Gore is the perfect messenger, Kerry said.

[fredjacksonsan]

Gore's hypocrisy in the heating costs of his mansion(s) is what sticks in my gullet the most.

Perhaps global warming is a problem, perhaps it's not but the man needs to practice what he preaches before he'll be taken seriously.

[ericn1300]

Originally Posted by fredjacksonsan

Gore's hypocrisy in the heating costs of his mansion(s) is what sticks in my gullet the most.

Perhaps global warming is a problem, perhaps it's not but the man needs to practice what he preaches before he'll be taken seriously.

Where did that out dated sentiment come from? Got any new info on Gore's heating bill since your complaint seems to be about 6 years out of date?

[VR43000GT]

Al Gore in a nutshell:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xf69E...next=1&index=1

[03cavPA]

Originally Posted by ericn1300

Where did that out dated sentiment come from? Got any new info on Gore's heating bill since your complaint seems to be about 6 years out of date?

I wouldn't call 2007 six years ago. I'm sure somebody else can dig up newer stuff.

http://www.businessweek.com/innovate...carbon_fo.html

Here’s the story:
MONDAY • FEBRUARY 26, 2007

A VERY INCONVINIENT TRUTH: POWER: GORE MANSION USES 20X AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD; CONSUMPTION INCREASE AFTER ‘TRUTH’:

The Tennessee Center for Policy Research, an independent, nonprofit and nonpartisan research organization committed to achieving a freer, more prosperous Tennessee through free market policy solutions, issued a press release late Monday:

Last night, Al Gore’s global-warming documentary, An Inconvenient Truth, collected an Oscar for best documentary feature, but the Tennessee Center for Policy Research has found that Gore deserves a gold statue for hypocrisy.

Gore’s mansion, [20-room, eight-bathroom] located in the posh Belle Meade area of Nashville, consumes more electricity every month than the average American household uses in an entire year, according to the Nashville Electric Service (NES).

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

The average household in America consumes 10,656 kilowatt-hours (kWh) per year, according to the Department of Energy. In 2006, Gore devoured nearly 221,000 kWh—more than 20 times the national average.

Last August alone, Gore burned through 22,619 kWh—guzzling more than twice the electricity in one month than an average American family uses in an entire year. As a result of his energy consumption, Gore’s average monthly electric bill topped $1,359.

Since the release of An Inconvenient Truth, Gore’s energy consumption has increased from an average of 16,200 kWh per month in 2005, to 18,400 kWh per month in 2006.

Gore’s extravagant energy use does not stop at his electric bill. Natural gas bills for Gore’s mansion and guest house averaged $1,080 per month last year.

“As the spokesman of choice for the global warming movement, Al Gore has to be willing to walk to walk, not just talk the talk, when it comes to home energy use,” said Tennessee Center for Policy Research President Drew Johnson.

In total, Gore paid nearly $30,000 in combined electricity and natural gas bills for his Nashville estate in 2006.”
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How about six months ago?

http://tennesseepolicy.org/main/arti...article_id=764

June 23, 2008

Al Gore’s Personal Electricity Consumption Up 10% Despite “Energy-Efficient” Renovations
Energy guzzled by Al Gore’s home in past year could power 232 U.S. homes for a month

NASHVILLE – In the year since Al Gore took steps to make his home more energy-efficient, the former Vice President’s home energy use surged more than 10%, according to the Tennessee Center for Policy Research.

“A man’s commitment to his beliefs is best measured by what he does behind the closed doors of his own home,” said Drew Johnson, President of the Tennessee Center for Policy Research. “Al Gore is a hypocrite and a fraud when it comes to his commitment to the environment, judging by his home energy consumption.”

In the past year, Gore’s home burned through 213,210 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity, enough to power 232 average American households for a month.

In February 2007, An Inconvenient Truth, a film based on a climate change speech developed by Gore, won an Academy Award for best documentary feature. The next day, the Tennessee Center for Policy Research uncovered that Gore’s Nashville home guzzled 20 times more electricity than the average American household.

After the Tennessee Center for Policy Research exposed Gore’s massive home energy use, the former Vice President scurried to make his home more energy-efficient. Despite adding solar panels, installing a geothermal system, replacing existing light bulbs with more efficient models, and overhauling the home’s windows and ductwork, Gore now consumes more electricity than before the “green” overhaul.

Since taking steps to make his home more environmentally-friendly last June, Gore devours an average of 17,768 kWh per month – 1,638 kWh more energy per month than the year before the renovations. By comparison, the average American household consumes 11,040 kWh in an entire year, according to the Energy Information Administration. The cost of Gore’s electric bills over the past year topped $16,533.

In the wake of becoming the most well-known global warming alarmist, Gore’s film won an Oscar, and he won a Grammy and the Nobel Peace Prize. In addition, Gore saw his personal wealth increase by an estimated $100 million thanks largely to speaking fees and investments related to global warming hysteria.

“Actions speak louder than words, and Gore’s actions prove that he views climate change not as a serious problem, but as a money-making opportunity,” Johnson said. “Gore is exploiting the public’s concern about the environment to line his pockets and enhance his profile.”

The Tennessee Center for Policy Research, a Nashville-based free market think tank and watchdog organization, obtained information about Gore’s home energy use through a public records request to the Nashville Electric Service.

There's some inconvenient truth for ya. He's a self impressed jackass.

[VR43000GT]

^^QFT. AL Gore is a joke though and through.

[thegladhatter]

Algore did not invent the internet....

...but he DID make up global warming.

[HotZ28]

Yeah, one hot summer day after weird Al quit grieving over his lost bid for Pres, one of his campaign aids told him to “quit crying & get another job”! Al responded; “It sure is hot today” and his aid said; "thats it, you should do something about that!" So Al set out with a new agenda, he thought if he could BS enough people to nearly be elected Pres, he could at least convince the fools who voted for him, he would remain dedicated to their cause & help them stay cool. Four years and 400-million dollars later, it still get's hot in the summer!

[BNaylor]

Originally Posted by HotZ28

Four years and 400-million dollars later, it still get's hot in the summer!

And it still gets cold in the winter too. Gore is so full of carbon dioxide it is coming out his you know what. Obviously a real education matters in his case.

At least half the country is still sane.

Source: Rasmussen
January 19, 2009

44% Say Global Warming Due To Planetary Trends, Not People

Al Gore’s side may be coming to power in Washington, but they appear to be losing the battle on the idea that humans are to blame for global warming.

Forty-four percent (44%) of U.S. voters now say long-term planetary trends are the cause of global warming, compared to 41% who blame it on human activity.

Link to Article

[VR43000GT]

Originally Posted by ericn1300

Where did that out dated sentiment come from? Got any new info on Gore's heating bill since your complaint seems to be about 6 years out of date?

Yep, even though he claims taking measures to make his mansion more environmentally friendly, his energy consumption has risen 10% more in 2008 than 2007. He uses this energy to power his electric gate, heated swimming pool, etc. Truly an upstanding guy.

http://www.tennesseepolicy.org/main/...article_id=764

[ericn1300]

Originally Posted by 03cavPA

I wouldn't call 2007 six years ago. I'm sure somebody else can dig up newer stuff.

http://www.businessweek.com/innovate...carbon_fo.html
Read it. Nussbaum states in the second paragraph “someone did some analysis of his carbon footprint and found it was pretty big. I don’t know much about the source”

Hearsay on his part, hearsay on yours.


How about six months ago?

http://tennesseepolicy.org/main/arti...article_id=764

The Tennessee Center for Policy Research are a bunch of political hacks
protecting their own asses: http://taxingtennessee.blogspot.com/...rch-files.html

There's some inconvenient truth for ya. He's a self impressed jackass.

How inconvenient that you choose doctrine over thruth.

[ericn1300]

Originally Posted by BNaylor

And it still gets cold in the winter too. Gore is so full of carbon dioxide it is coming out his you know what. Obviously a real education matters in his case.

At least half the country is still sane.

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No science in that article, just poll numbers. I thought you Bush'ies didn't care about polls.

[BNaylor]

Originally Posted by ericn1300

No science in that article, just poll numbers. I thought you Bush'ies didn't care about polls.

Now thats a cheap shot! Do you have any thing intelligent to add to the discussion other making attacks? If the science proves it then put it up so it can debated.

Ericn1300 you are good at criticizing but you have not posted anything credible or worth looking at to support your position.

[ericn1300]

Originally Posted by SL3000gt

Yep, even though he claims taking measures to make his mansion more environmentally friendly, his energy consumption has risen 10% more in 2008 than 2007. He uses this energy to power his electric gate, heated swimming pool, etc. Truly an upstanding guy.

http://www.tennesseepolicy.org/main/...article_id=764

I repeat, The Tennessee Center for Policy Research are a bunch of political hacks protecting their own assets: http://taxingtennessee.blogspot.com/...rch-files.html

[BNaylor]

Originally Posted by ericn1300

I repeat, The Tennessee Center for Policy Research are a bunch of political hacks protecting their own assets: http://taxingtennessee.blogspot.com/...rch-files.html

At least put up a link that works or please do better than that. It is an independent, non-partisan, non profit organization just like organizations like factcheck.org that many believe are pro Obama.


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