And I mean that in all seriousness. No lie. As a matter of fact, I will give Mr. Gore and Tipper advance notice so there is no scheduling difficulties. I’m sure Mr. Gore will jump at the chance, because I have worked so hard and passionately on his behalf and his mission. I’ve gathered signatures. I’ve handed out fliers at various events and movie premieres. I had a party and handed out florescent light bulbs. And I’ve held visibility events holding a banner I made with my own two hands. So surely he and Tipper will come, because I have actually walked the talk, not just called him for advice.
Mr. and Mrs. Gore, the date is July 28. I hope this advance notice will be sufficient time and I leave the restaurant choice up to you.
If Mr. and Mrs. Gore are unable to make it, I guess I can understand there position and schedule does not allow them this opportunity. And surely it would be rude of me to continue insisting they attend. And I guess it would be equally in poor taste if I were to continue using Al Gore and Tippers name to promote my Birthday party even if I knew there was no chance in them attending. Do you think?
So why cannot Mr. Obama learn from his previous lessons of doing anything possible to associate himself with Al Gore, with hopes of that might garner him some more votes? Really, we know he kept releasing press that he calls Al Gore regularly for advice on Global Warming. First it was every 3 weeks, then it became every 2 weeks. But Mr. Gore just held an interview this past weekend on 60 Minutes with Leslie Stahl, where Mr. Gore was asked about contact with the presidential candidates and he replied that he speaks with BOTH candidates. So I guess he couldn’t continue that method of association.
If only Mr. Obama would heed Mr. Gore’s many suggestions and advice on Global Warming, as opposed to name dropping. You know, like Liquid Coal is REALLY BAD for the environment and would add so much more CO2. Or maybe his call for a moratorium on Coal Fired Power Plants. Also, he could increase conservation and require higher CAFÉ standards, you know, like even Hillary Clinton is calling for increases to 55 mpg. Maybe Mr. Obama might join the other recommendation that Hillary also did of Mr. Gore’s recommendation to offer a Connie Mae for mortgaging GREEN Building technology in homes.
But if anything, maybe Mr. Obama would just acknowledge Mr. Gore’s own words on the subject and stop his continuing efforts to make people think he would get the Nobel Laureate and Environmental Crusader to align with him. The last time Mr. Obama threw Mr. Gore’s name out as a position in his administration, Mr. Gore was asked that question specifically and stated THEN, the only way he would return to politics, is as President.
But he added: “You know, I haven’t ruled out the idea of getting back into the political process at some point in the future. Don’t expect to, but if I did get back, it would be as a candidate for president, not in any other position.”
So, isn’t this a bit rude to continue propagating a falsehood when the Vice President has already addressed this numerous times? It becomes a bit embarrassing to keep repeating a tale that has as much chance as adding Albert Einstein to his science department.
Maybe David Axelrod didn’t tell Obama when he reused the same words in his latest comments and press release.
wow. you are really petulant. Who peed in your Wheaties?
Wow, by example I would say the same to you. Your comment doesn’t fit with this diary at all and is uncalled for.
Oh I see, I must have really made you uncomfortable with such clarity, you attack me, the messenger. Makes sense, that seems to be the tactic for our politicians, as we see. Yell louder and gang up as a means if you can’t get your way?
Correct me if I am wrong.
Someone asked Obama if Gore would have any role in his administration, including a possible cabinet position, or even vee-pee. Obama graciously said ‘yes’, said he consults with Gore on Global Warming, and that he would want his input to address the problem.
You interpreted this as urine in your cereal bowl.
Did I get anything wrong?
Obvously.
Obama continues a falsehood, as noted, about offering Al Gore a place in his administration, hoping to align himself with Mr. Gore’s support, knowing Al Gore will have nothing to do with his adminsitration. (why do I feel like I’m repeating the diary) and then went on to clarify that he talks with Al Gore on the subject (Global Warming) frequently. Then mass released the talking points, as usual.
now again, missing the point and you bringing up the uncalled for description of shooting the messenger for bringing up these obvious points, who’s doing what?
1) How is Obama continuing a falsehood about offering Gore a place in this administration?
First. He was asked a question…he didn’t instigate the question.
Second. Why do think he won’t offer Gore a role/place in his administration? Whether Gore would accept a role/place depends on the role/place. Does he want to be vee-pee again? Probably not. Does he want to lead a commission on climate change? Does he want to run the EPA? Does he want to run the Dept. of Interior or Energy? Again, it depends on the portfolio. If he is given the lead role in crafting legislation to address climate change he might very well accept a position in the administration, and he also might accept a position on the National Security Council, or some other high profile advisory position.
Third. How is Obama’s answer a slam on Clinton? How does it imply that Gore doesn’t talk to the Clintons?
Four. Why do you interpret a gracious answer as some kind of miteration?
Did you read the diary???
All your answers are there. lol….and who said anything about Obama slamming Clinton…where did you glean that?
It’s all right up there and I provided links, besides exact quotes.
your diary addresses none of my questions.
Then where did you pull all of these questions from?…and why?
The “60 Minutes” link isn’t working.
There is a timing sequence here that doesn’t make sense to me.
You wrote: But if anything, maybe Mr. Obama would just acknowledge Mr. Gore’s own words on the subject and stop his continuing efforts to make people think he would get the Nobel Laureate and Environmental Crusader to align with him. The last time Mr. Obama threw Mr. Gore’s name out as a position in his administration, Mr. Gore was asked that question specifically and stated THEN, the only way he would return to politics, is as President.
However, when I went to the Yahoo link you included and from which you quoted, this is when Mr. Gore made his comment:
“The last time Mr. Obama threw Mr. Gore’s name out as a position in his administration…” – so this all happened in December?
Or are you using a December statement by Gore (which in the link you provide is not directly connected to Obama) as the response you believe Gore would give for all time?
Thank you about the link, I’ll try to fix, not sure what happened, here it is in the mean time.
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/03/27/60minutes/main3974389.shtml
As far as your timeline, I’m not following. B O has bandied about Mr. Gore’s name freakently in this election…and the last time…is meant other than again yesterday, in case you missed him doing it again yesterday. And yes, Mr. Gore was specifically asked in December about working in another administration when he specifically said NO.
in diary. Thank you.
Thanks for the clarification (and the link fix).
I read this sentence:
The last time Mr. Obama threw Mr. Gore’s name out as a position in his administration, Mr. Gore was asked that question specifically and stated THEN, the only way he would return to politics, is as President.
and thought you meant Gore’s response was immediately following Obama’s statement which meant yesterday. This didn’t make sense because Gore’s quote came from a December interview.
Now I understand you meant Obama should not consider inviting Gore to be a part of his administration because in December Gore said he would only consider re-entering politics as a Presidential candidate.
I guess I’m having difficulty piecing the information you provided and coming to the same conclusions.
Statement A: Really, we know he [Mr. Obama] kept releasing press that he calls Al Gore regularly for advice on Global Warming. First it was every 3 weeks, then it became every 2 weeks.
Statement B: (from the 60 Minutes transcript)
Getting Al Gore to talk about politics these days is hard work. But as a party leader and uncommitted superdelegate, his staying “out of it” isn’t easy.
“Are they calling you every minute?” Stahl asked.
“Not every minute,” Gore said.
“No? Lotta pressure though, I’ll bet,” Stahl remarked.
“We unplugged the phones for this interview, so I can’t say with authority. But no, everyone — they both call. And I appreciate that fact,” Gore replied.
I don’t see how Mr. Gore’s comment negates Mr. Obama’s press releases. Actually there is a possible confirmation that the press releases are accurate – “every two weeks” and “they both call” (with teasing about unplugging the phone).
So why should Mr. Obama change his press releases?
I don’t see how Obama saying he would like Gore to be part of his administration is a “falsehood.” That Gore said in an interview in December, that he was only interested in the presidency as a political position doesn’t mean all of the presidential candidates can’t want him in their administration, nor that they can’t invite him to join.