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Not Evil Just Wrong — New Film to Take on Al Gore

LibertySugar — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 10:30:42 -0800

The new documentary Not Evil Just Wrong challenges so-called "global warming hysteria." The Irish filmmakers behind the project believe the effort to save the planet only hurts the poor, and they hope the film will discredit "alarmists" like Al Gore.

The film presents some alleged inconvenient truths that counter Al Gore. In the trailer, the Nobel Peace Prize winner is presented as a dark fearmongerer demanding that people drastically change the way they live, or that factories close and take away millions of jobs. Those in the documentary emotionally explain that such efforts destroy industry and ultimately cost people's lives.

Do you think this documentary could change your view of global warming?

And Now We're Russia: What's With Obama's Czars?

CitizenSugar — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 14:30:36 -0800

Forget becoming Communist Russia, try a cabinet filled with all-powerful czars. When "climate czar" first popped into our lexicon earlier this week, I thought it was a one-time title for Al Gore because he's already been vice president — a cabinet title would practically be a demotion — and it has a nice ring to it. And because, really, how can there be a climate czar without it being Al Gore?

Well Al Gore doesn't want the job, and a slew of new czar titles have been tossed around this week: auto czar, tech czar, energy czar, education czar, style czar (joking! . . . but Tim Gunn, yes?). What makes a czar different from a regular cabinet secretary? To find out,

Al Gore Says Thanks, but No Thanks to Climate Czar Role

LibertySugar — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 11:30:39 -0800

Word on the street is that Barack Obama plans to create a "climate czar" position to lead his administration's climate change and energy policies. But Al Gore, the most likely candidate, has already said that he doesn't want the job.

Perhaps Al Gore either didn't want to fill out that cumbersome questionnaire Obama is passing out to potential appointees, or saw the position as a demotion from vice president. Then again maybe he thinks he can get more done outside of government. Whatever the reason, Al Gore's disinterest may clear the way for another candidate — California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger.

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ABC Refuses to Air Gore's Ad: In the Tank For Oil Companies?

CitizenSugar — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 09:00:12 -0700

With all the talk lately about who's "in the tank" for whom, this is one story where the imagery just might fit. The CEO of Al Gore's big We Campaign is accusing ABC of putting the concerns of big oil over their message of planetary goodwill by refusing to run the latest Al Gore ad, called, "Repower America."

In a scathing email the CEO said:

“Did you notice the ads after last night’s presidential debate? ABC had Chevron. CBS had Exxon. CNN had the coal lobby. But you know what happened last week? ABC refused to run our Repower America ad – the ad that takes on this same oil and coal lobby.”

The We Campaign is striking back with an online petition aimed at getting the ad on the air during Friday's airing of 20/20. The petition has over 80,000 signatures.

To see whether ABC has an agenda,

Al Gore Calls For "Civil Disobedience" Against New Coal Plants

CitizenSugar — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 07:45:35 -0700

At the fourth annual Clinton Global Initiative kicked off yesterday in New York City, Al Gore made a perhaps inconvenient call to action: civil disobedience. Gore, surrounded by Queen Raina, Clinton, and Bono painted a grim planetary picture:

This is a rout. We are losing badly. This is the result of a dysfunctional, insane global system pattern that we have to change.

Then his plan to gain ground on the climate crisis:

If you're a young person looking at the future of this planet and looking at what is being done right now, and not done, I believe we have reached the stage where it is time for civil disobedience to prevent the construction of new coal plants that do not have carbon capture and sequestration.

To see what he means,

Energy Faceoffs Spark Police Raids and Surprising Couplings

CitizenSugar — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 07:58:52 -0700

Grab a Redbull, it's a big week of energy match-ups: Obama vs. McCain, Protesters vs. Police, and Pickens plus Gore?

While Barack Obama may be declaring it "energy week" in a speech in the US today, in the UK police have cracked down on a camp of eco-activists protesting a new coal-fired power station. Police made arrests today during a second raid of the campsite.

Earlier, around 200 officers raided the climate camp, taking custody of hundreds of items they said could be used to break the law. The week-long camp out is being held at the proposed site of the UK's first new coal-fired power station in 30 years.

To see their difference in opinion, plus the green team of Pickens and Gore,

Moving Endangered Species To Save From Global Warming?

CitizenSugar — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 07:56:40 -0700

The biological community is facing global climate change with a radical plan to create a sort of Darwin-assisted species-triage program: moving threatened species to safer locations. As we heard in Al Gore's big global warming speech yesterday, warming is huge — and one of the effects is that many species are now facing extinction as the weather shifts, leading some to ask if a big move can lead to the salvation of a species.

Ten years ago, this idea was wildly opposed when it was introduced into the scientific community as data on global warming began mounting. Now, as warming becomes more acute, scientists and conservationists are seriously considering the idea of providing a one-way ticket to disappearing species.

Radical ideas are tricky, and this is no exception. There are two major sticking points. To see what those problems entail,

Gore Shoots For the Moon With 10-Year Climate Change Goal

LibertySugar — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 09:01:55 -0700

Al Gore wants every kilowatt of electricity we use to be produced by wind, sun, and other sustainable energy sources within 10 years.

Gore is giving a speech on global warming right now in Washington, but previewed his finer points to the Associated Press saying he hopes the new president will share his deadline. Though he has endorsed Barack Obama, he praised both Obama and McCain for being "way ahead" of most politicians in the fight against global climate change.

The cost of switching to alternative electrical sources could be as much as 3 trillion dollars over 30 years in public and private money. It's a spendy bill, but Gore says it will "pay itself back many times over." To see how he hopes to incite change,

Al Gore's Own Warming — His Home Energy Use Goes Up!

CitizenSugar — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 03:00:45 -0700

Oh, Al! It's as if I'm psychic. Just the other day we were talking about the factors that distract from environmental causes, and his royal greenness himself, Al Gore, and his energy sucking house of eco-horrors came up.

Surely with his big ad campaign with Al Sharpton telling us to green our act, he's made some changes and stopped the energy suck at his own digs . . . right? Uh, no. In fact, quite the opposite. According to the Tennessee Center for Policy Research, Al's energy consumption jumped 10 percent.

His house currently uses enough energy in a year to power 232 regular houses for a month. And this is after he spent $16,533 on eco-upgrades including solar panels, a geothermal system, new light bulbs, and better windows. Oh, and earning about $100 million dollars, a Nobel Prize, an Oscar, and a Grammy for his global warming agenda. Is this latest report a bout of bad luck or a big green monster?

Al. That's not acid rain — you're making the planet cry.

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Front Page: Gore Endorses Obama, Japan Hangs Murderers, Israel Makes Progress

CitizenSugar — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 06:58:20 -0700

Gore Endorses Obama: Last night at an event in Michigan, Al Gore officially endorsed Barack Obama, drawing from his own experience to drive his point saying, “Looking back over the last eight years, I can tell you that we have already learned one important fact since the year 2000. Take it from me, elections matter. If you think the next appointments to the Supreme Court are important, you know that elections matter.” In front of nearly 20,000 people Gore outlined the challenges facing the US and said Obama is “clearly the candidate best able to solve these problems and bring change to America.”

Japan Hangs Murderers: In Japan today, a serial killer who whose rash of grisly killings in the late 1980s triggered calls for tighter restrictions on violent pornographic videos, was hanged at a detention center in Tokyo. His unspeakably heinous crimes were ultimately punished alongside two other convicted murderers. The justice minister said, "I ordered their executions because the cases were of indescribable cruelty. We are pursuing executions in order to achieve justice and firmly protect the rule of law." Japan is one of the few industrialized countries to use capital punishment, and the use has risen dramatically amid rising concerns about violent crime. In the past six months, 13 have been hanged, compared to one in all of 2005.
Israel Makes Progress: Israel appeared to be making diplomatic progress yesterday on three issues: a prisoner exchange in the works with Hezbollah; a call back for brokered talks with Syrian representatives in Turkey; and gearing up for a possible truce with Hamas in Gaza. Israeli officials however say it would be premature to draw any conclusions about understandings with Syria or Hamas. The positivity comes with skepticism as some Israelis suspect that the current burst of diplomatic activity is intended to distract attention from the political and legal troubles of Prime Minister Ehud Olmert.

Al Gore to Endorse Obama

CitizenSugar — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 13:25:47 -0700

Al Gore to Endorse Obama
After remaining neutral throughout the Democratic primary season, former Vice President Al Gore is officially backing Barack Obama's presidential run, and will appear with him at a Michigan campaign event Monday night. Gore said, "from now through Election Day, I intend to do whatever I can to make sure he is elected President of the United States."

Al Gore's Inconvenient Truth to Become an Opera

CitizenSugar — Thu, 29 May 2008 06:51:51 -0700

Al Gore's Inconvenient Truth to Become an Opera Get those sopranos some Power Point Lessons! According to the AP: La Scala officials say the Italian composer Giorgio Battistelli has been commissioned to produce an opera on the international multiformat hit Inconvenient Truth for the 2011 season at the Milan opera house. The composer is currently artistic director of the Arena in Verona. Quick, what rhymes with "global warming"?

New Study Says Warming Doesn't Worsen Hurricanes. Agree?

CitizenSugar — Mon, 19 May 2008 12:15:26 -0700

A new study by high-level federal scientists may just vindicate those who doubt global warming is behind huge storms. The research meteorologist looked at the patterns of hurricanes brewing in the Atlantic Ocean and concluded that warmer temperatures will actually reduce the number of hurricanes in the Atlantic and those that connect with the coast.Since Hurricane Katrina, scientists — including the one behind this new study — have tied the rise of hurricanes to global warming and hotter waters that fuel them. Even Al Gore the climate wizard himself has tied big storms to high temperatures. In the study he argues ''against the notion that we've already seen a really dramatic increase in Atlantic hurricane activity resulting from greenhouse warming.'' The findings published yesterday in the Nature Geoscience, predict by the end of the century the number of hurricanes in the Atlantic will fall by 18 percent, and that we're merely in the midst of a multidecade cycle. Until the end of that cycle however, storms will continue to be wetter and fiercer. Critics say the method used doesn't accurately model storms — and that the number of storms isn't as significant as the severity. With hurricane season kicking off on June 1, does this study finally take the wind out of the global warming bluster? Is it one dissenting opinion that stands out for being contrary, or is it an example of truth bucking the eco-trend?Source

New Study Says Warming Doesn't Worsen Hurricanes. Agree?

Yes! It's about time someone acknowledged the cyclical nature of the weather!

I don't know that fewer storms — but worse — is a good trade off, global warming or no.

No, no, no! The environment is just starting to get the attention it deserves! This is awful.

Other. Is it warm in here or is it just the planet? I'll tell you in the comments.

Gore: No Cabinet Position For Me

CitizenSugar — Fri, 09 May 2008 08:55:27 -0700

Gore: No Cabinet Position For Me Bloomberg has reported that Al Gore isn't looking for an official seat in the White House, no matter who wins in November: "I won't accept a cabinet post regardless of which of the three candidates wins the presidency," Gore said yesterday. "I am looking for a way to bring about change in other ways," the former vice president and former Democratic presidential candidate said.

Al Gore Ties Myanmar Cyclone to Global Warming

LibertySugar — Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Al Gore says that the cyclone in Myanmar is a result of global warming. He told NPR yesterday: And as we’re talking today, Terry, the death count in Myanmar from the cyclone that hit there yesterday has been rising from 15,000 to way on up there to much higher numbers now being speculated. And last year a catastrophic storm from last fall hit Bangladesh. The year before, the strongest cyclone in more than 50 years hit China – and we’re seeing consequences that scientists have long predicted might be associated with continued global warming.

Gore said that because ocean temperatures are on the rise, extreme and dangerous weather is also on the rise.Critics of Gore say he's taking advantage of the deaths of thousands of innocent people to promote his political advantage. But, if he truly believes that we must address climate change to stop such disasters and save future lives, doesn't he have an obligation to speak up? If he is wrong about global warming, what harm is there in taking better care of the planet anyways? Is Gore right to tie Myanmar Cyclone deaths to global warming? Source

Al Gore Ties Myanmar Cyclone to Global Warming

Yay! He is just warning people of the danger!

Nay! He is shamefully exploiting this tragedy.

Other. I'll tell you in the comments.

Al Gore Is the New Spring!

CitizenSugar — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 03:00:18 -0700

The next time some dumb bunny chirps, "Spring has sprung!" at you, feel free to tell her this: Al Gore is the new Spring. How? He's everywhere, warm verging on hot, and everybody likes him. He's also launching a huge new bi-partisan ad campaign shedding light on global warming.

How huge? $300 million huge. He's using the proceeds from the book and movie An Inconvenient Truth and his Nobel Peace Prize loot to finance the snazzy campaign from the same folks who do the Geico ads.

The spots are part of the plan called WeCanSolveIt.org and feature odd couples, like Al Sharpton and Pat Robertson, coming together to help the planet. If Al Gore and climate change can bring those two together maybe we should have tried this a long time ago.

The campaign starts tomorrow, but it's already heating up backlash from the blogosphere.

It's also the perfect kick-off for our "Daily Planet" month here at Citizen (thanks Al!) Check back for stories (inconvenient or otherwise) about this pile of rocks we call home.

To take a peek at Al's first ad,

Should Al Gore Be the Democratic Nominee?

LibertySugar — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 06:00:40 -0700

Could this be Al Gore's chance? Some Democratic insiders seem to think so. Congressman and Superdelegate Mark Tomasik says Al Gore may head the Democratic ticket this November, if this thing goes all the way to the convention. Rep. Tomasik thinks that the Democrats will accept a Gore/Clinton or Gore/Obama ticket. I'm a bit skeptical of the Gore and Clinton reunification, as a civil war between Hillary and Al may have ensued during the Clinton White House years. And who knows, Al is probably over this whole President of the United States thing.I have to admit, this bit of Al Gore news made me sort of giddy! Would this be the ultimate dream ticket, and a way to mend the growing rift in the Democratic party? Source

Should Al Gore Be the Democratic Nominee?

Yes!! Al is a Nobel Prize laureate! Plus, he already won the Presidency once!

Get real. He has not been on a single ballot. The voters would flip out!

Other. I'll tell you in the comments.

Weather Channel Founder Wants to Sue Al Gore

LibertySugar — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 09:00:00 -0800

John Coleman wants to sue Al Gore for fraud. Coleman, who founded the Weather Channel in 1982, thinks taking legal action against Al Gore would be a great "vehicle to finally put some light on the fraud of global warming." Coleman rejects the notion that people must take drastic actions to reduce their energy use.

Speaking at the 2008 International Conference on Climate Change on Monday, Coleman sharply chastised those who further global warming alarmism. Coleman believes that the station he founded has been captured by alarmists, such as the Weather Channel’s Heidi Cullen, who has advocated revoking the license of meteorologists that believe global warming can be explained by cyclical weather patterns and not human activity.

The majority of the scientific community seems to agree that humans are contributing to climate change. Do you think there's any merit to raising concerns about global alarmism? Would a lawsuit against Al Gore help the public determine fact from fiction?

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