Al Gore wins a very much deserved Nobel Peace Prize.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/time/20071012/us_time/gorewinsthenobelbutwillherun
http://news.yahoo.com/s/time/20071012/us_time/gorewinsthenobelbutwillherun
Al Gore wins Nobel Peace Prize
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Basch
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Al Gore is one lame @zz b@zt@rd...
Hmm... You really think he deserves that award?... I sure as hell don't.
In my opinion, Al Gore is nothing but a political opportunist who failed miserably during his run for the presidency. And… like most politicians, he jumped on the environmental bandwagon for nothing more than lining his own pocket as well as serving his own self interests. Sorry, but when I see Al Gore, I see someone who doesn't stand behind the convictions he preaches.
That whole Nobel Piece Prize is nothing but politically motivated bullshit in this case.
Al Gore is a true politician. Trust me; he could give two shits about the environment or the people.
- No insult intended with my post, just my opinion.
In my opinion, Al Gore is nothing but a political opportunist who failed miserably during his run for the presidency. And… like most politicians, he jumped on the environmental bandwagon for nothing more than lining his own pocket as well as serving his own self interests. Sorry, but when I see Al Gore, I see someone who doesn't stand behind the convictions he preaches.
That whole Nobel Piece Prize is nothing but politically motivated bullshit in this case.
Al Gore is a true politician. Trust me; he could give two shits about the environment or the people.
- No insult intended with my post, just my opinion.
I agree with you on some level. But I don't believe that he failed in his run for presidency, he was cheated. George W. Bush stole that election because that's what the Conservatives do best, steal elections. If you remember anything about the 2000 election, anything at all, it's that Bush and his "Bushies" were all the ones saying that they were gonna take the enviornment serriously, but look what happened instead, the total opposite. Now the country has fallen off the edge and the man who lost the election, wins a Nobel Peace Prize 7 years later, not to mention an Academy Award also.
I assure you, Al Gore is not a fake, he takes the sittuation very serriously.
(But I don't know him personally so that's all I can do is assure you.)
No need to let this thread get out of hand.
I assure you, Al Gore is not a fake, he takes the sittuation very serriously.
(But I don't know him personally so that's all I can do is assure you.)
No need to let this thread get out of hand.
Lol… Yes I remember the whole Florida ballot issue and I’m sure his brother, Jebb Bush had a hand in it given he was the Governor of Florida at the time, but you can’t blame “all” conservatives for it. In fact, both political parties as well as conservatives and liberals have their good and bad elements.
And yes, the Academy Award was more politically motivated crap, nothing more.
*Back to the Nobel Piece Prize issue*
Come on... You actually take him seriously? He’s a nut job who claimed he invented the Internet.
The man runs around preaching about how you can do this and that to lower you carbon footprint while he produces a carbon footprint 10 times the average person… Please, he nothing more than hypocrite as well as an opportunist.
I’m sorry; the fact that someone like him won an award such as that appalls me. There are far better people out there who are a hell of lot more deserving of that award.
I don’t think this tread will get out of hand, so long as we all stick to opinions.
And yes, the Academy Award was more politically motivated crap, nothing more.
*Back to the Nobel Piece Prize issue*
Come on... You actually take him seriously? He’s a nut job who claimed he invented the Internet.
The man runs around preaching about how you can do this and that to lower you carbon footprint while he produces a carbon footprint 10 times the average person… Please, he nothing more than hypocrite as well as an opportunist.
I’m sorry; the fact that someone like him won an award such as that appalls me. There are far better people out there who are a hell of lot more deserving of that award.
I don’t think this tread will get out of hand, so long as we all stick to opinions.
Was he not involved in a tiny scandal a few months back?
Because he always talks about saving energy to protect the planet and then the newspapers stated that his house spent a lot of electricity? And was one of the houses who actually safed less energy?
Because he always talks about saving energy to protect the planet and then the newspapers stated that his house spent a lot of electricity? And was one of the houses who actually safed less energy?
Well come on, FF Fan. It is not like previous people who got the Peace Prize were any better. As for the election in 2000, it is not totally certain that GW actually won the election.
Congrats to Manbearpig.
Congrats to Manbearpig.
Erythritol
Smoke and Arrogance
Hmm... You really think he deserves that award?... I sure as hell don't.
In my opinion, Al Gore is nothing but a political opportunist who failed miserably during his run for the presidency. And… like most politicians, he jumped on the environmental bandwagon for nothing more than lining his own pocket as well as serving his own self interests. Sorry, but when I see Al Gore, I see someone who doesn't stand behind the convictions he preaches.
That whole Nobel Piece Prize is nothing but politically motivated bullshit in this case.
Al Gore is a true politician. Trust me; he could give two shits about the environment or the people.
- No insult intended with my post, just my opinion.
Agreed. Plus, "An Inconvenient Truth" makes a lot of unfounded and erroneous claims. Many in the scientific community disagree with what his little movie said about global warming. I honestly don't think global warming is as imminent a threat as the media and Al Gore claim it is. Again, it's the whole "AHHH!!! THE SKY IS FALLING IN!!!" mentality that humans seem to have. I don't think he really deserved it. He basically made a film with exaggerated claims about an issue that isn't really that pressing. I think the award could have gone to someone more deserving.
I heard about this.
I lol'd.
I lol'd.
.....True. I can't attest to all that won, but I'm sure some weren't so deserving.
Lol... Very true, I remember hearing about four major scientific inaccuracies found within the move and this was said by leading scientist in the community.
Yes I heard about that too. Gore basically got owned on that part. My parents saw his movie and I refused to watch it. Seems another Michael Moore rubbish but made by Al Gore.
I don't think he really deserves the Nobel Peace Prize.
that invoncenient truth flick he made was interesting and all, but there's no way i could support him winning the nobel peace prize/
Well here's a fact for you right here. Al Gore actually pays more for his electricity than the average person because not only does he use better light bulbs that save carbon monoxide, but he also purchases "Carbon Offsets" which is just a term. It means that they plant an equal amount of trees to offset the amount of carbon monoxide released into the air because trees obsorb all that. And I don't agree with you. Al Gore has been speaking out about Global Warming since the early 80's, so I don't believe that he is just a "fraud" as you all claim.
Erythritol
Smoke and Arrogance
It's not that he's a fraud. He just sure as hell doesn't deserve to win the Nobel Peace Prize. Yeah, boohoo, the earth's temperature is rising a few degrees and some polar bears are dying. How unfortunate. Why does everyone ignore the fact that climate change is a natural occurrence and historically, the earth has not really had ice caps very often. I mean, sure, humans aren't exactly doing very much to help the environment, but it's incredibly arrogant to think that all of this is our fault. I'd also like to mention that there are, well, more important things happening...like, I don't know...mass starvation, genocide, and plagues. Oh wait...that's right! Suffering, dying, and starving human beings aren't as cute and cuddly as little polar bears and penguins! Thank god we have Al Gore to point out the obvious facts that humans pollute, the weather patterns are shifting, and fuzzy little animals are in danger. I mean, shit, he makes Martin Luther King and Mother Teresa look lame. Go Al Gore!
I understand that many of you share the sentiment that global warming is inconsequential to humanity, and I agree that in many areas of the media, the issue is being discussed constantly, driving many to annoyance.
However, from the scientific perspective, global warming is unquestionably occurring, and it is generally accepted that it has influenced by mankind. Admittedly, there are arguments against the man made contribution, which have been argued well in this thread, but by and large, the scientific community has considered the evidence, and is leaning towards a human influence. You cannot deny that is not happening, and the effects that it will have on the planet will not be good.
For example, one member mentioned in passing that a change of only a couple of degrees will not be catastrophic. But imagine if the human body temperature changed by a couple of degrees - hyperthermia or hypothermia, both fatal. It is of course a wild analogy, but relevant none the less.
So what I'm trying to say is that global warming, whether man made or not (personally, I'm agnostic on that issue), is a serious issue, and we should try to change our behavior so as to limit the inevitable effects.
However, I do have some gripes with how the global warming issue is debated. Linguistically, people who question global warming are labeled as deniers,which often reminds me of the Inquisitorial Middle Ages and those who questioned the church as being heretics. In addition, critics of global warming will often see their arguments being ignored based on what people think of the researcher. This is not good science, and can lead to dogma. Finally, groups which raise awareness of global warming often do so in sinister ways, and I'm referring to Greenpeace here. Often, under the guise of "green issues", they will argue for tighter controls of people's lives, which shouldn't be the case.
However, from the scientific perspective, global warming is unquestionably occurring, and it is generally accepted that it has influenced by mankind. Admittedly, there are arguments against the man made contribution, which have been argued well in this thread, but by and large, the scientific community has considered the evidence, and is leaning towards a human influence. You cannot deny that is not happening, and the effects that it will have on the planet will not be good.
For example, one member mentioned in passing that a change of only a couple of degrees will not be catastrophic. But imagine if the human body temperature changed by a couple of degrees - hyperthermia or hypothermia, both fatal. It is of course a wild analogy, but relevant none the less.
So what I'm trying to say is that global warming, whether man made or not (personally, I'm agnostic on that issue), is a serious issue, and we should try to change our behavior so as to limit the inevitable effects.
However, I do have some gripes with how the global warming issue is debated. Linguistically, people who question global warming are labeled as deniers,which often reminds me of the Inquisitorial Middle Ages and those who questioned the church as being heretics. In addition, critics of global warming will often see their arguments being ignored based on what people think of the researcher. This is not good science, and can lead to dogma. Finally, groups which raise awareness of global warming often do so in sinister ways, and I'm referring to Greenpeace here. Often, under the guise of "green issues", they will argue for tighter controls of people's lives, which shouldn't be the case.
Dagolu
The Last Illusion
I'm glad that he won the peace prize. One thing that most people don't understand about global warming is the scope of the temperature rise.
most people just think of the immediate effects (polar bears, screw them) and rising water levels (so what, only a few countries will get hurt)
but the major issue is food shortages caused by changing weather patterns. if the rate that we are currently at keeps constant for 20 something years, India, one of the world's breadbaskets, will lose over a quarter of their annual yield.
not just india, but deserts in the midwestern US will grow, thereby taking over california (where most of our fruit comes from)
so seriously, it's not about the polar bears and the island nations, but about the food that we need to eat.
I think that it's at least a start, and a good one, to increase awareness of the issue.
Good job Al
most people just think of the immediate effects (polar bears, screw them) and rising water levels (so what, only a few countries will get hurt)
but the major issue is food shortages caused by changing weather patterns. if the rate that we are currently at keeps constant for 20 something years, India, one of the world's breadbaskets, will lose over a quarter of their annual yield.
not just india, but deserts in the midwestern US will grow, thereby taking over california (where most of our fruit comes from)
so seriously, it's not about the polar bears and the island nations, but about the food that we need to eat.
I think that it's at least a start, and a good one, to increase awareness of the issue.
Good job Al
Kermit the Frog
The lot of you aren't green.
Oh my, Al Gore. I had to lol the whole time. I remember my friend Ibtisam made up this poem, but she always had to end it with Al Gore.
"I rode on a boar,
all the way to the store,
I almost soared,
But I fell on Al Gore."
But Nobel Peace Prize? Goodness...
"I rode on a boar,
all the way to the store,
I almost soared,
But I fell on Al Gore."
But Nobel Peace Prize? Goodness...
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to quote a republican senator: ' global warming is a conspiracy created by the weather chanel'.
the changing of the weather patterns and temperatures is grossly exagerated.
by the way al gore's documentry was found by a judge to be factually inaccurate, so in other words lies
the changing of the weather patterns and temperatures is grossly exagerated.
by the way al gore's documentry was found by a judge to be factually inaccurate, so in other words lies
Young Knives....Who said this, this doesn't even make a bit of sense, do you know what a conspiracy is? Sheesh..
No, it's not exaggerated, your just naive.
And where is the evidence to support that Al Gore's documentary was inaccurate? I can't find anything on the internet anywhere? At least not anything that's coming from reliable sources, just radicals.
Global Warming does not just affect the heat by the way everybody, it affects all weather patterns.