Gore passes on World Economic Forum to sell book

[Xiahou]

Gore passes on World Economic Forum to sell book (http://money.cnn.com/blogs/davos/2007/01/why-is-al-gore-not-at-davos.html)

Gore spokesperson Kalee Kreider tells The Peak that: "Former VP Gore wasn't able to attend because he has a very firm book deadline for his new book 'The Assault on Reason' which is coming out in May. We informed the organizers in Davos of this several weeks ago."Gore says global warming is the single most important issue of our time... but finishing his new book on time is more important that addressing the world's economic and political leaders on that very issue issue. :dizzy2:

What a phony.

[doc_bean]

According to a top Democrat and former Gore campaign aide I spoke to here, the organizers of the World Economic Forum didn't want Gore to come and steal the show from Davos founder and impresario Dr. Klaus Schwab.

The issue might be a little more complex than you just put it.

[Xiahou]

Ok, let's get the whole paragraph in.

But Al is nowhere in sight. Why? According to a top Democrat and former Gore campaign aide I spoke to here, the organizers of the World Economic Forum didn't want Gore to come and steal the show from Davos founder and impresario Dr. Klaus Schwab. So I asked Dr. Schwab why Gore wasn't here, and he told me to "Ask Al." Mr. Vice-President, care to comment? UPDATE: Gore spokesperson Kalee Kreider tells The Peak that: "Former VP Gore wasn't able to attend because he has a very firm book deadline for his new book 'The Assault on Reason' which is coming out in May. We informed the organizers in Davos of this several weeks ago."See how it says "UPDATE" and then goes on to provide a direct quote from Gore's spokesperson?

I think I'd trust a quote from his actual spokesperson over that of someone he used to work with. If the organizers asked him not to come, you think the founder of the organization would've mentioned that instead of telling them to "ask Al". The steal the show excuse is unbelievably dumb- if he truly wanted to convince people of how serious he supposedly thinks global warming is why not steal the show? Oh right, because he's got a book deal to think about....

Sounds like "a top Democrat" was shilling for him.

[doc_bean]

Ok, let's get the whole paragraph in.
See how it says "UPDATE" and then goes on to provide a direct quote from Gore's spokesperson?

I think I'd trust a quote from his actual spokesperson over that of someone he used to work with. If the organizers asked him not to come, you think the founder of the organization would've mentioned that instead of telling them to "ask Al". The steal the show excuse is unbelievably dumb- if he truly wanted to convince people of how serious he supposedly thinks global warming is why not steal the show? Oh right, because he's got a book deal to think about....

Sounds like "a top Democrat" was shilling for him.

Sounds to me liek they're having a bit of a fight.

I'm not saying Gore is really concerend with global warming though, he might be an opportunist, heck, he was/is a politician, but I wouldn't just assume that that article is telling the whole truth.

[Banquo's Ghost]

Xiahou, whereas I appreciate your firm conviction that Al Gore is really the President, you just have to accept the Supreme Court's ruling that he is a private citizen and doesn't have to be there.

Let it go.

:wink3: Like anyone at Davos is going to listen to his message anyway. They're all too busy cybering each other's avatars in Second Life.

[Productivity]

Gore passes on World Economic Forum to sell book (http://money.cnn.com/blogs/davos/2007/01/why-is-al-gore-not-at-davos.html)
Gore says global warming is the single most important issue of our time... but finishing his new book on time is more important that addressing the world's economic and political leaders on that very issue issue. :dizzy2:

What a phony.


Selling to leaders has done bugger all for the last decade in terms of global warming. We're now starting to see some response as populations start to exert the pressure that they can on politicians, pressure that a failed presidential candidate can't.

You have to go for results, if selling his book produces a result because everyone who reads it exerts pressure on their politicians, who is the phony then...

Not saying he's not self interested, but you have to think in marginal effects. I'm sure he's briefed a number of world leaders and had the brush off from them before... what's the point of another.

[Samurai Waki]

Seven Years ago Global Warming wasn't much of an issue in the US, now its one of our biggest issues. I think Mr. Gore has done enough in bringing the subject to light.

[Sasaki Kojiro]

His book sounds like it addresses an important issue.

[Tribesman]

My my what a misleading title

Gore passes on World Economic Forum to sell book
Shouldn't it be Gore too busy writing a book to attend a talking shop .

Now then Xiahou you can have your little moan .... next year:yes: if he attends and gives a speech full of tantalising snippets from his new book and says how people must buy his new book for a fuller version of the little snippet he just gave them in a form of self advertisement .
Though I must say you are right in one part .....
What a phony. ...in fact I can even say you are spot on there . He is after all in politics , it is part of the job description . :idea2:

[Vladimir]

His book sounds like it addresses an important issue.

Just like Carter's? :stupido2:

[Tribesman]

Just like Carter's?
To which of Carter's many books do you refer Vlad ?

[Xiahou]

Seven Years ago Global Warming wasn't much of an issue in the US, now its one of our biggest issues. I think Mr. Gore has done enough in bringing the subject to light.
Yup, and Gore's scare tactics have netted him a nice fat sack of cash too.:yes:

His book deal is probably worth alot more than the people at Davos were willing to pay him.


The Assault on Reason

A visionary analysis of how the politics of fear, secrecy, cronyism, and blind faith has combined with the degration of the public sphere to create an environment dangerously hostile to reasonWow, that should be right up Gore's alley then. I wonder if he'll talk about how the movie he's been peddling is full of scare tactics and nightmare scenarios that even the firm believers in man-made global warming admit aren't true?

[Goofball]

Yup, and Gore's scare tactics have netted him a nice fat sack of cash too.:yes:

His book deal is probably worth alot more than the people at Davos were willing to pay him.



The Assault on Reason
A visionary analysis of how the politics of fear, secrecy, cronyism, and blind faith has combined with the degration of the public sphere to create an environment dangerously hostile to reasonWow, that should be right up Gore's alley then. I wonder if he'll talk about how the movie he's been peddling is full of scare tactics and nightmare scenarios that even the firm believers in man-made global warming admit aren't true?

Given that Gore would probably disagree with everything you just said, I would bet that no, he probably won't talk about those things.

Oh, wait.

That was supposed to be a rhetorical question, wasn't it?

My bad.

Honestly, what is your problem with this?

Gore is a private citizen running his own business, and has put an extremely important business deadline ahead of a chance to talk to a bunch of people who won't listen to him. Not to mention the fact that the result of meeting this deadline will produce a product that he believes will further his cause, and yes, his bank account.

What's the problem?

[Watchman]

Isn't working for what you believe in and getting rich on the side pretty much what the whole "American Dream" thingy is really all about, anyway ?
Just wonderin'...

[Xiahou]

Gore is a private citizen running his own business, and has put an extremely important business deadline ahead of a chance to talk to a bunch of people who won't listen to him. Not to mention the fact that the result of meeting this deadline will produce a product that he believes will further his cause, and yes, his bank account.

What's the problem?
I'm just pointing out the blatant hypocrisy. He goes around saying we must make severe changes to our lifestyle and sink trillions of dollars into this huge problem- yet, he can't be expected to risk losing a dollar of his own money to take an opportunity to talk to the world's business and political leaders about his cause. He's made millions off of scaring everyone about global warming and making another million is apparently more important than giving his presentation to world leaders who are there to discuss the very topic.

I'd take less issue with it if he came out and said that his cause has made him rich and that while he may believe in it, he's doing it for the money. Of course, that would probably cut down on the impact of his red-faced rants and might hurt the bottom line.

It's funny how quick some are to demonize anyone who takes one dollar for being a global warming skeptic, yet praise Gore for getting rich by selling it. :dizzy2:

[Watchman]

It's funny how quick some are to demonize anyone who takes one dollar for being a global warming skeptic, yet praise Gore for getting rich by selling it. :dizzy2:Now where'd you find that last part, one wonders...? :inquisitive:

Anyway, profiteering on being responsible is way better than profiteering on being irresponsible. Surely you can tell the difference ?

[Xiahou]

Anyway, profiteering on being responsible is way better than profiteering on being irresponsible. Surely you can tell the difference ?
Yes. So you agree with me that Gore is behaving reprehensibly?

[Tuuvi]

Everytime I see Al Gore's face on t.v. an angry feeling wells up inside of me, I have no idea why...Al Gore lost on politics so now he is trying to cram his agenda down everyone's throats...and if he makes a couple of bucks on the side well good for him he's living the american dream.

[Tribesman]

Yes. So you agree with me that Gore is behaving reprehensibly?
:laugh4: :laugh4: :laugh4: :laugh4: :laugh4: :laugh4: :laugh4: :laugh4: :laugh4: Classic

[Samurai Waki]

I dislike Al Gore on a number of reasons. He said his bit, got people's attention and I think its time he hid in the closet for the next 30 years.

[Watchman]

Yes. So you agree with me that Gore is behaving reprehensibly?I see you can't. :shame: