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To: coug who wrote (100903)	2/28/2007 9:19:01 PM
From: Rock_nj	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 362386

It sounds as though Gore is not running in 2008, so any misgivings about his hypocracy over the energy issue will not have an effect on the election. I do have to say that Gore was more of a disappointment on environmental issues during his stint as VP, than anything to look back upon as a bright moment for the environmental movement. Of course, Bush, Jr. has been a total disaster for the environment. The worst! What wouldn't surprise me on the Republican side is if someone like Jeb Bush throws his hat in the ring and steals the show later this year. The Republican side looks pretty weak at the moment. It is ripe for someone to come along and steal the show.

To: coug who wrote (100903)	2/28/2007 9:29:56 PM
From: Sea Otter	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 362386

Fraudelent Fox claims on Gore exposed ... Fox is amazing, as is the fact that some people still listen to them. Also amazing is how character assasination is the only real tactic the global warming skeptics can dig up. They can't dig up peer-reviewed scientific studies to back up their position (there are none), nor any scientific group (there are none). All they can is create lies and hope they stick. Very similar to the tactics the tobacco firms used to deny that smoking causes cancer, or that blacks should be given the right to vote. And argued by the same kind of people. Funny how that works. ============== News Hounds We watch FOX so you don't have to. Keith Olbermann KOs fraudulent accusations about Al Gore's electricity usage Reported by Chrish - February 28, 2007 - 221 comments As noted early this morning, Drew Johnson's Tn Center for Policy Research is not recognized as a "legitimate organization" by the TN Dept. of Revenue, yet he's been all over FOX News calling Al Gore a hypocrite. Keith Olbermann further exposes the shoddy manipulative work they do to further the right-wing agenda and simultaneously proves the Al Gore is not a hypocrite - he's walking the walk. With video. Johnson fudged the numbers, not pointing out to viewers that Gore's electricity is way more expensive per kwh than normal because he buys green energy, so of course his bill would be higher by multiples right off the bat. His usage is higher than average because he lives in a much larger home than average, which houses offices for both himself and his wife, guest quarters, and has extra security measures. Johnson's hosts (Hannity and Gibson) added to the misconception of Gore's supposed hypocrisy by muddying the issue of carbon offsets, rather than clarifying and educating viewers. (This reminds me so much of the bamboozlement employed at OJ Simpson's trial, where jurors were so overwhelmed by confusing information on DNA evidence that they chose to ignore it.) Johnson's attempts to smear Gore and provide lame documentation should have been uncovered by the "journalists" at FOX who hosted him, much like they insist Dan Rather should have confirmed the origin of the documents that got him in so much trouble. But, as they accuse Rather, this guy was bolstering their case against Al Gore - he's been all over FOX. Now that he's been exposed as a total fraud, will FOX News correct the record and clear Gore's name, or will they let the smears stand? Keith Olbermann provides some MATH on the subject: newshounds.us. Message 23329115