In the age of the internet, with all of its problems, over time, the very fact that individuals can join the conversation creates the opportunity for the emergence of - for the re-emergence of a genuine conversation of democracy. Al Gore More Quotes by Al Gore More Quotes From Al Gore There is no doubt that the issue of race is always present in American politics and in the politics of any multiracial society. There is also no doubt that for some people it is an element in the manifested hostility to Obama. But I don't think it is the major theme at all. Obama is right when he reminds people: By the way, I was black before the election. Al Gore issues race thinking There are many who still do not believe that global warming is a problem at all. And it's no wonder: because they are the targets of a massive and well-organized campaign of disinformation lavishly funded by polluters who are determined to prevent any action to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions that cause global warming out of a fear that their profits might be affected if they had to stop dumping so much pollution into the atmosphere. Al Gore atmosphere determination believe Iraq's search for weapons of mass destruction has proven impossible to deter and we should assume that it will continue for as long as Saddam is in power. Al Gore mass-destruction wmd iraq Fifteen per cent of the population believe the moon landing was actually staged in a movie lot in Arizona and somewhat fewer still believe the Earth is flat. I think they all get together with the global warming deniers on a Saturday night and party Al Gore future party believe I am a passionate advocate of getting special interest money out of politics. Al Gore passionate interest special A lot of people go straight from denial to despair without pausing in the middle and doing something about it. Al Gore pausing despair people The Founders of the U.S. gave the senators a term of office three times longer than that of a representative precisely to encourage a reflective frame of mind, a distance from the passions of the voters, and a capacity for deliberative consideration. Al Gore distance passion office The 'well-informed citizenry is in danger of becoming the 'well-amused audience'. Al Gore wells becoming danger Population growth is straining the Earth's resources to the breaking point, and educating girls is the single most important factor in stabilizing that. That, plus helping women gain political and economic power and safeguarding their reproductive rights. Al Gore point-break girl rights Although I have a variety of obligations, the climate crisis is my central concern. Al Gore obligation crisis climate I was in elective politics for 24 years. I've made four national races, two for president, two for vice president. I have found there are other ways to serve, and I'm enjoying them. Al Gore race two years I took the initiative in moving forward a whole range of initiatives that have proven to be important to our country's economic growth, environmental protection, improvements in our educational system. Al Gore educational country moving The Bush administration works closely with a network of rapid response digital brownshirts who work to pressure reporters and their editors for 'undermining support for our troops.' Al Gore troops support editors The conversation on global warming has been stalled because a shrinking group of denialists fly into a rage when it's mentioned. Al Gore shrinking global-warming groups We need to put a price on carbon. This needs to be a priority for all of us in how we vote. Al Gore priorities vote needs While President Bush likes to project an image of strength and courage, the real truth is that in the presence of his large financial contributors, he is a moral coward. Al Gore coward real president I do believe, as my father once said, that "No matter how hard the loss, defeat might serve as well as victory to shake the soul and let the glory out." Al Gore victory-and-defeat failure loss George Bush taking credit for the wall coming down is like the rooster taking credit for the sun rising. Al Gore roosters rising wall The presidency is more than a popularity contest. Al Gore presidency contests popularity How could this Y2K be a problem in a country where we have Intel and Microsoft? Al Gore microsoft problem country
