Al Gore flys with Porter

QBalls · Post by **QBalls** » Wed Feb 21, 2007 8:51 pm

Mr Gore flew with us today from Montreal to Toronto where he was scheduled to speak at U of T. Said he was very impressed with the flight.

Pretty funny how all the passengers wanted his autograph.
Pretty cool me thinks. Just sharing a cool day! Cheers everyone!!!

TerrainTerrain · Post by **TerrainTerrain** » Wed Feb 21, 2007 11:03 pm

I'd like to give him a kick in the throat for spewing his ass-water movie to sensationalists. And then thank him for flying Porter.

But seriously, how's Porter doing, for those in the know? Good loads?

N2 · Post by N2 » Thu Feb 22, 2007 5:36 am

I can’t figure out why scientists are so worried about climatic changes.

Instead of spending so much time on this issue they should just go to the airport and ask a pilot.

corporate joe · Post by **corporate joe** » Thu Feb 22, 2007 6:40 am

It's quite interesting you say that because in the "heated" debates on climate change in the other forum, many nay sayers claimed Gore was flying around in a private jet and driving his SUV all over the place, and for that reason what he and modern science said could not believed.

Personnally I don't care much for Gore, but I still find it interesting he flew around with Porter.

N2 · Post by N2 » Thu Feb 22, 2007 8:26 am

Joe that would be interesting to pose that question to Gore face to face and see what his justification is.

However with that said I am still puzzled as to how learning to fly an airplane makes so many experts in fields they have no expertise in! Are their egos so over blown that they really believe their own bullshit?

Golden Flyer · Post by **Golden Flyer** » Thu Feb 22, 2007 8:44 am

Well, the guy is promoting the protection of the environment. He is trying to change the norm, and its a start. Seeking alternative methods. Did you expect him to run from the States to Montreal and hop on a caribou back to Toronto?

corporate joe · Post by **corporate joe** » Thu Feb 22, 2007 9:01 am

Golden Flyer wrote:Well, the guy is promoting the protection of the environment. He is trying to change the norm, and its a start. Seeking alternative methods. Did you expect him to run from the States to Montreal and hop on a caribou back to Toronto?

No, of course not. That's the point I am trying to make. It's completely ridiculous to disregard his (I say "his" even though they are not "his" they are modern science's) arguments simply based on the fact that to get from point A to B, Al Gore needs to burn fuel. He was accused of burning excessive amounts of fuel by chartering a private jet, however, thanks to this post, we can see that it is not true.

the_professor · Post by **the_professor** » Thu Feb 22, 2007 3:17 pm

corporate joe wrote:It's quite interesting you say that because in the "heated" debates on climate change in the other forum, many nay sayers claimed Gore was flying around in a private jet and driving his SUV all over the place, and for that reason what he and modern science said could not believed.

If you're referring to my post about Gore, I didn't say that I didn't believe him because he was flying around in a private jet. I said it is hypocritical.

When he wins his Oscar (and thanks to the Bush-hating liberal Hollywood crowd, he will win) I will be sticking my finger down my throat to assist the vomit in coming up.

Mr. Envrionment, Mr. Earth Hero! Mr. "I invented the Internet too". Give me a break, Al.

spartacus · Post by **spartacus** » Fri Feb 23, 2007 9:06 am

the_professor wrote: I will be sticking my finger down my throat to assist the vomit in coming up.

Do you do this often? You might want to see a therapist before it becomes too big a problem for you.

Eating disorders can kill you know.

Hedley · Post by **Hedley** » Fri Feb 23, 2007 9:10 am

Doesn't Al Gore look thinner? He must have lost 2 pounds!

the_professor · Post by **the_professor** » Fri Feb 23, 2007 12:41 pm

Hedley wrote:Doesn't Al Gore look thinner? He must have lost 2 pounds!

He sweated it off. Side effect of global warming, you know.

corporate joe · Post by **corporate joe** » Sat Feb 24, 2007 8:58 am

the_professor wrote: When he wins his Oscar (and thanks to the Bush-hating liberal Hollywood crowd, he will win) I will be sticking my finger down my throat to assist the vomit in coming up.

Bush hating liberal Hollywood crowd? Is that a fact now, or another opinion disguised as a fact?
Also, when I saw the movie, I don't recall Bush being the main topic. In case you missed it, it had something to do with climate change. Even though there was the occasional "I am so great, I am Al Gore" scenes, I am pretty sure the majority of the people that saw the movie focused on the scientific evidence that was being explained.
So if it does win an oscar, wouldn't it probably be because of the way the documentary was presented and the information it contained? Or maybe even, could it be because there is almost no competition in the "best documentary" category at the Oscars and it's the only movie that's a serious contender? Doesn't that make more sense? Maybe now you don't need to stick your finger down your throat anymore (thank me later).

You should be more careful, you are again confusing an opinionated political guess with reality. It's a bad habit to think invented opinions are facts and to treat the conclusions drawn from them as such.

ScudRunner · Post by **ScudRunner** » Sat Feb 24, 2007 9:39 am

I dont know about you but having seen a few films in the best documentary catagory, my Vote would have to be the timely feature about a young mans journey through a strange new land. I felt it documented how many new immigrants must feel towards packing everything up in search of the American dream through the eyes of one mans journey of discovery, I know that all of you must agree that Borat Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan is clearly the best documentary.

the_professor · Post by **the_professor** » Sat Feb 24, 2007 3:16 pm

corporate joe wrote:Bush hating liberal Hollywood crowd? Is that a fact now, or another opinion disguised as a fact?

It is widely accepted that the majority of Hollywood and music industry types are Democrats. Don't you watch ET?

corporate joe wrote: Also, when I saw the movie, I don't recall Bush being the main topic. In case you missed it, it had something to do with climate change.

I mean he has the support, directly via the Academy and indirectly because of the majority of Americans who actually voted for him, in order to win. Wasn't suggesting that he'd win because he bashed Bush in the movie. The Academy has nothing to lose by giving him the award while they pander to Hollywood's hippies, backed up by the Amercian voter.

Golden Flyer · Post by **Golden Flyer** » Sat Feb 24, 2007 3:49 pm

the_professor wrote:
corporate joe wrote:Bush hating liberal Hollywood crowd? Is that a fact now, or another opinion disguised as a fact?
It is widely accepted that the majority of Hollywood and music industry types are Democrats. Don't you watch ET?

What does that matter? The movie performed well and caught a wide audience base. He didn't win because "Hollywood is fill of liberal loving, Bush hating people" as you claim!

the_professor wrote:
I mean he has the support, directly via the Academy and indirectly because of the majority of Americans who actually voted for him, in order to win. Wasn't suggesting that he'd win because he bashed Bush in the movie. The Academy has nothing to lose by giving him the award while they pander to Hollywood's hippies, backed up by the Amercian voter.

Useless rhetoric!

Nightflight · Post by **Nightflight** » Sun Feb 25, 2007 11:31 pm

Best documentary feature
Deliver Us From Evil
An Inconvenient Truth - THE WINNER
Iraq In Fragments
Jesus Camp
My Country, My Country

EI-EIO · Post by **EI-EIO** » Tue Feb 27, 2007 10:42 am

I read that in the Globe on Saturday. bet John Barber was crying in his cornflakes. Remember - next time CommunityAir come on remind them that if Al Bore flies with them they must be environmentally sound!

Cat Driver · Post by **Cat Driver** » Tue Feb 27, 2007 11:36 am

Big thing on the radio this AM about Al Gores personal house that uses just a little over 20 times the amount of electrical power of the average home.

Enviorementalist or hypocrite?

Longtimer · Post by **Longtimer** » Tue Feb 27, 2007 11:51 am

Cat Driver wrote:Big thing on the radio this AM about Al Gores personal house that uses just a little over 20 times the amount of electrical power of the average home.

Enviorementalist or hypocrite?

As with everything we find on the Internet you can never be sure if the report is real or made up, but for those who are interested and in support of Cat Driver's post, here is the goto to the information. http://www.drudgereport.com/flash.htm

corporate joe · Post by **corporate joe** » Tue Feb 27, 2007 2:12 pm

Cat Driver wrote:Big thing on the radio this AM about Al Gores personal house that uses just a little over 20 times the amount of electrical power of the average home.

Enviorementalist or hypocrite?

Both? Does it change the value of the message or the scientific evidence?

Cat Driver · Post by **Cat Driver** » Tue Feb 27, 2007 2:19 pm

How can he be both?

If his message has merit and then everyone followed his example where would that lead?

corporate joe · Post by **corporate joe** » Tue Feb 27, 2007 4:33 pm

Cat Driver wrote:How can he be both?

If his message has merit and then everyone followed his example where would that lead?

I see what you're saying and how that seems like a contradiction. The key thing here though, is that it's not really his message. He's just the messenger. He's a guy that gathered data and pictures, put them together and goes around repeating what modern science has taught him. His personal actions do nothing to the credibility of the message, it only affects the credibility of the messenger.

I am making sense? Do you see how that is different?

Cat Driver · Post by **Cat Driver** » Tue Feb 27, 2007 5:20 pm

" I am making sense? Do you see how that is different? "

Yeh, I think I understand what you mean, it's sort of like priests sodomizing the choir boys.....you may not admire the messenger but their message is still credible?

Golden Flyer · Post by **Golden Flyer** » Tue Feb 27, 2007 5:44 pm

Well Cat, seems as if you came off too soon. Just seen the news where they admitted that Gore purchases and sells electricity. A percentage of the power that he receives is environmentally friendly. Some are turbine generated and the rest are other environmentally friendly source of power. He recently gave the go ahead for the construction of a wind turbine, which will be built specifically for his home.

corporate joe · Post by **corporate joe** » Wed Feb 28, 2007 5:37 am

Cat: That's quite the example, but nonetheless, it's bang on. That's exactly what I meant.

Golden Flyer: Interesting, now we'll see if he goes through with it.