Al Gore seems to have found himself as a non-partisan advocate for the environment, and I am going to do everything I can to attend (from Virginia). However, I have three comments:

1) It will take 25 years to un-do the damage done by the Bush Administration (I am an estanged moderate Republican); I believe that only Al Gore, then John Edwards, then Barak Obama can provide a 24-year period of stability (six terms), but only if the end the winner take all system and campaign on a platform of coalitiion government and electoral reform. I hope folks will urge Gore to get back in the saddle.

2) The environment is the most important issue from a planetary sense, but it is NOT going to fly with Joe and Jane six-pack. Economic populism, and restoring the distribution of wealth (which is now so concentrated in America as to invite a violent revolution) has to be the means to the end of saving the planet.

3) Gore's data is well-intentioned by flawed. He was recently gored (pun intended) by a Viscount in the UK, particularly over relying on United Nations data that is severely flawed. I have posted the four links at the Open Source Intelligence Portal Page at http://www.oss.net (today it is the top headline). I believe that between now and November 2008 Al Gore can become the best informed person on the planet, but only if he mobilizes a global public intelligence network and embraces the dissenters and skeptics, in order to produce actionable public intelligence on the ten threats, twelve policies, and eight challengers. Naturally I want to be his pro bono intelligence officer, and I am already funding daily, weekly, and forecast information on these 30 topics.

Best wishes to all
Robert David Steele (Vivas)

He he he, the way this winter is shping up, he'd better bring his polartec and down! He'll discover the inconvenient truth that winter is alive and well this year in the Rockies.

The esteemed Mr. Gore, and other presenters at the "Global Warming Inconvenent Truth" love-fest... PLEASE tell me they'll be arriving by bicycle, or on foot... or at least using public transportation!

Anyone want to take bets that Mr. Gore won't use his private jet to get himself to the meeting....provided the weather is good enough that is. If not, bet he doesn't show.

I wonder if the Broncos that plan to travel to the Fiesta Bowl will go by horseshoe, hay, and oats. ;)

marion, why does it make a difference how he travels when he is getting such and important message out? It is understandable to mock some Hollywood hotshot for not practicing what they preach, but if that that jet allows Gore to reach out to more people, then buy him ten more.
by the way, I am in Laramie and it has actually been a very warm early winter so far.

Why does it matter? Somehow burning thusnads of gallons of fuel to go tell folks to save 10 of gallons jsut does not make sense to me. How many millions of gallons of fuel do you think have been burned by making his movie, and then the folks driving to see it? Even if each viewer only burned one gallon to get there, think of the extra pollution caused.
It really doesn't matter to me what he does, but it seems rather counter productive to fly all over the country to tell folks to do what he says, not what he does.

By the way Phil, I live in Greybull and it has been below normal since October. We got about 2" of snow more than 2 weeks ago and most of it is still on the ground, not melted. We had over a week of below zero temps...in November. On the Billings news they said it was the 6th COLDEST October on record.

Marion, lookslike Al Gore will have to fly his personal jet to NY and give the UN a tongue lashing as he is inclind to do to people like Dr. Lindzen. See: http://news.mongabay.com/2006/1210-un.html

Nuclear power is probably the only practical and effective way to address CO2 with expanding world populations. Gore never mentions it as the real alternative power source, and nor does Gore address growing population as the main driver for increasing CO2. He reminds me of the TV preacher who verbally whips his flock into a bloody state for "sinning," meanwhile the preacher lives a princely life while satiating all of his mortal appetites.

Al Gore's wisdom and knowledge in this subject, among others, are much needed in this state of shortsighted, ignorant conservatives.

He he he, Gore et al are not changing the weather on iota, but guess Who is in charge, it is beginning to appear God is going to show us! I'm sure all of those across the country without power following some very major winter storms would really appreciate a little global warming right now.

It's crackheads like you, Marion, driving your big SUVs and voting for oil taxcutting rethuglicans, that are "changing the weather".

You right-wing nutjobs don't understand that God would really want you to protect His creation instead of disregarding it. Why don't you open up your closed brain and recognize the issues of the day? Instead, all you people do is spout uneducated trash. You must not notice the thick haze that envelopes Boise nowadays?

Idaho and the USA deserves far better. Al Gore for President 2008.

I've heard little Ford Focus cars like mine called many things, but a big SUV is a first. Never been to Boise.

Those of you cackling about how Al Gore is using all that jet fuel should actually learn a little about him.

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/artsentertainment/2003021512_gore28.html

"I'm carbon neutral, and so's my family, so are both of my businesses. Becoming carbon neutral is really not that hard. It's surprising." From an interview with the Seattle Times.

Also, those of you foolishly cackling about the big storms in the Mountain West should think a little bit. Big storms are one of the predicted effects of Global Warming. Big snow dumps actually represent huge energy transfers in the form of evaporated water from the oceans (in this case, the warm el Nino). How cold is it in Colorado, overall?

Here in Wisconsin, we don't have any frost in the ground and we've had shirtsleeve weather for weeks. It's almost January! We have green grass!

Global warming is exactly that--Global. Your particular backyard doesn't prove a thing, even if you are actually colder than normal, which is statistically doubtful.

Obviously Marion doesn't get it. The extreme cold is part of the whole global warming (i.e. weather extremes) issue.

Joan, you are so right. At my age, I will never believe that global warming is what is making it cold! I have called that real cold weather winter for far too many years!

It's just too bad that morons like Marion seem to comprise the majority in this country. She probably hasn't even seen Gore's documentary and is taking her hick father/brother/neighbor's word for it. Wake up, look at the trends, and heed the warnings. I look forward to seeing Mr. Gore deliver his speech in beautiful Boise, ID.

"Thusnads", Marion (12-12-06)??? You sure sound like one smart cookie!!

Hey, Robert David Steele, thanks alot...I can't get the melody from "If I Could Write a Book" out of my head.

As I read all the above comments I keep thinking about the facts.
Fact is we are releasing carbon into the atmosphere at an unprcedented rate. Never in the history of time on this planet has carbon been introduced into the atmosphere at the rate that we are currently able to achieve. The effects of this huge carbon build-up are irrefutable. We have already changed this planet's atmosphere and, by extension, the weather patterns. It's really too late to worry if this will have an effect on our future or not....it will. We simply need to understand, at this point, what that will mean for us and should we be concerned enough to change our habits and try to stabilize the situation going forward. Bickering and finger pointing now is of little help. This is the time to understand the consequences and take action.

Bruce, do you by chance have the numbers for carbons released into the atmosphere for the last 200 years? That would give us a good idea where things are going.
Why does no one ever comment on the effect of all of the miles of black asphalt strung across this country as having an effect on the surface temps that we can measure? That is where a lot of the concern comes from it seems, from highs and lows in various places. Cities are always warmer that the surrounding areas. Maybe changing the color of the roads, streets, and highways would save some of the anguish.
By the way I don't consider a failed politician that cannot seem to hold a regular job and has the time and money to fly around in a private jet burning hundreds of gallons of fuel an expert on much of anything. I am not going to support his continued burning of resources by contributing any money to him.

Marion, as per your last sentence... I'm assuming you're referring to our current president?
Here are two bedtime stories for you:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/16457787/?GT1=8921
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/16465430/from/RS.4/
Enjoy, honey.

Is this the quote yoou were refering to?

The weather is prone to short-term fluctuations, and forecasters said the mild winter does not necessarily mean global warming is upon us. In fact, the Plains have been hit by back-to-back blizzards in the past two weeks.

“No cause for alarm. Enjoy it while you have it,” said Mike Halpert, head of forecast operations at the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Center.

Sure. OK. Let's enjoy this while we have it, but p^ss on our childrens' children. And we've already heard your crack about Gore's jet before. It's a bit reduntant. And though I hate to dignify your stupidity with another comment, I will say this to that point: while Gore is flying around trying to save our planet, your current president is vacation-hopping in his. Maybe you should log off your computer and take up knitting or something. You'd be doing your part for the world.

Marion, how does it feel to be dumber than a sack of hammers? Honestly....Your "back-to-back blizzards in 2 weeks" argument is more indicative of irregular weather patterns (caused by global warming) than it is of just a normal winter. Global warming doesn't just mean hot summers and mild winters. It means more hurricanes, harsher weather, melting ice caps, species extinction, flooding, etc...Obviously you don't get the point, which is too bad. I pity my kids having to deal with yours. But I agree with Jess, there's no reason to argue anymore and dignify your futility. Have a nice day.

This is absolutely hilarious. Would be even more so if it weren't so pathetically sad.

If anyone doubts the existence of global warming, please visit this link. http://www.climatecrisis.net/thescience/

We have a moral obligation to our kids' kids to do something about this, but the happy news is it's doable.

We need to get to know Reality! (12-24-06)

I sure am glad that libs are the party of allowing free speech. Amazing! I simply do not believe that man is important enough in the whole scheme of the earth to be causing global anything except mischief. I will gladly investigate any solution that you can come up with that you are trying or researching. I don't believe one of you has mentioned what you personally or your hero Al Gore is doing to prevetn thsi thing you are so terrified of.

Marion,
The amount of CO2 in the atmosphere is easy to calculate. A certain amount is generated every time a relative amount of fossil fuel is burned (this includes coal). We currently have the capacity to burn more fossil fuels than at any other time in the history of the planet. One could argue that this CO2 is needed for our vegitation to survive and that it is then converted into O2 for us to breathe. There is truth in this as recent tests on certain plants (poisen ivy) have shown that they, in fact, do grow faster (and more toxic) in a CO2 rich enviroment. But you have to consider that our plants on this planet are not increasing to meet the demand of the increased CO2, they are deceasing as the human population is expanding on the globe. Your question about asphalt is an interesting thought, however, the issue with global warming is not so much about the warmth as it is about the cold. As the CO2 accumulates in our atmosphere it reflects more of the sun's rays away from our planet and actually helps to cool or planet while at the same time trapping what heat we have accumulated on the surface and concentrating it in ways that dramatically alter our weather patterns. Eventually the surface heat will diminish and without the rays of the sun able to reach the planet surface we will plunge into an "ice age". Your rediculus banter about "all the pollution" Al Gore is contributing to the problem as he flies around the country is nonsense. If .001% of the nation cut back their driving by.01% this would more than offset what possible damage Al might be doing as he travels around the world sounding the alarm. It will only take a little effort on everybody's part to dramatically cut the current CO2 emmissions and maybe save our future on this planet.

So you don't believe in free speech? What do you think you have had the opportunity to do, incorrectly spelling every idiotic word in the process, through this whole comment log? It's AMERICA.. and we are lucky enough to be able to communicate these unbelievable transfers of improbable resolution via websites like newwest.net! And the libs are the culprit? God, how old are you anyway? 70? 90? Why do you assume that God would rather you trash our planet than protect "His" creation? And, no one needs to prove to you that he/she is doing anything via research solutions--we are all doing our part in protecting our environment! All it takes are small contributions! Reduce! Re-use! Recycle! That's the thing you aren't digesting--what's the harm in protecting our earth, whether you are a right-winger or tree-hugger? Doesn't matter! You apparently must not have children (unless they were unimaginable bastards when they were little) and you must certainly not have grandchildren, b/c I know of no grandma who would hold an argument against her grandchildrens' future...

Should have said "so you don't believe in free speech, Marion?"
But everyone obviously knows this...

Bottom line, Marion, is this: you are an idiot, whether you realize it or not. And you really should take up some other form of hobby to keep yourself occupied. Maybe try basket-weaving. I hear that can be fun!!

Marion: "I don't believe one of you has mentioned what you personally or your hero Al Gore is doing to prevetn thsi thing you are so terrified of."

Joan: "http://www.climatecrisis.net/thescience/".

Marion, these little things that begin with "http://" are shortcuts to websites. You can actually click on them and they take you right to the site. Amazing, I know. So go to the aforementioned site, click on "Take Action", and then read up on "What You Can Do" before making another comment on this webpage. I assume you could do wonders with reducing methane emissions.

The link is an ad to sell Gore's DVD. Shouldn't Newwest be getting a commission for the ad?
What about the 300,000 dead in 25 years, that is supposed to be double what there is now? Can you direct me to a link where 150,000 folks have died due directly to global warming?

Here's another one of those "link" things, Marion:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/16484386/from/RS.4/
I suppose you'll just say you don't eat fish anyway...

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB116909379096479919.html?
mod=opinion&ojcontent=otep

Will Al Gore Melt?
By FLEMMING ROSE and BJORN LOMBORG
January 18, 2007; Page A16
...Clearly we need to ask hard questions. Is Mr. Gore's world a
worthwhile sacrifice? But it seems that critical questions are out of the question. It would have been great to ask him why he only talks about a sea-level rise of 20 feet. In his movie he shows scary sequences of 20-feet flooding Florida, San Francisco, New York, Holland, Calcutta, Beijing and Shanghai. But were realistic levels not dramatic enough? The U.N. climate panel expects only a foot of sea-level rise over this century. Moreover, sea levels actually climbed that much over the past 150 years. Does Mr. Gore find it balanced to exaggerate the best scientific knowledge available by a factor of 20?

From what I've read tonight Marion is the pretty much the only person with a brain. And she doesn't need to name call to make a point. Most of you orher people are rude big mouthed creeps without an original thought, you all appear the belive anything the left or Al Gore have to say without a thought as its validiy.
http://www.ourcivilisation.com/aginatur/prog1.htm#suspend

Oh gosh, I should have proof read that last comment, now all you smart-mouth libs will say mean things about my spelling. By the way, Aliens Cause Global Warming!!!
P. S. is Al still wearing earth tones?

Good call, Green. I'll go ahead and make fun of your spelling..."orher", "belive", "validiy". Here's my spellcheck: my brain. I don't have to rely on Microsoft Word. You're dumber than Marion if you say she's the only one here with a brain. I don't even consider myself a "lib", but if I have to in order to separate myself from you idiots, then I guess I will. You probably think that Gore selling out the arena is a fluke, huh?

Gosh Mike you are so smart. It must be wonderful to have such a big brain, I'll try to make a few errors so you can feed your ego,it must take a lot to feed such a big brain. I hate to do anything to damage that ego but I think it's spell-check or spell check. No Mike I don't think Gore selling out is a fluke, I think there are a lot of people like you out there. By the way Mike you didn't answer my question about Gore's apparel. Many thanks Mike for your words of wisdom.

"If you want a sense of how difficult it will be for 6.5 billion people to reduce, much less eliminate, their emissions of fossil fuels, consider this telling vignette from the University of Colorado, my home institution, here in Boulder."

http://sciencepolicy.colorado.edu/prometheus/archives/energy_policy/001061hypocrisy_starts_at_.html

I didn't answer your question about Gore's apparel because I didn't know what the hell you were getting at, moron. But anyway, thank you for your compliments. You sound like a sweetheart.

Mike you just have this wonderful way about you , if you're not a lib you really would make a good one. Try a Google search Mike about Global warming and Gore's earth tones. You can actually find an opposing view. Key phrases
for the search; global warming, little ice age, weather trends, stuff like that mike then don't just read those that agree with what you already think, read opposing views too.

I really don't disagree with you about the weather it's just the cause of it, aliens really Cause Global Warming!!!

Keep up the good cllear thinking Mike and remember the name calling you add to the discustion make your argument so much stronger.

Think ya forgot spell-check on that last intelligent comment, Green. About those aliens... are they from whatever planet you're from? And your tone of voice is just as condecending (there's a hard one for you) as name-calling. Thank God there ARE so many "libs" like Mike lining up to see Gore last night! And you preach open-mindedness?!!

can't we just all get along??

Yes Jess I did, I was hoping Mike would learn the difference between typos and poor spelling. And thank you very much for the new word, I'm always striving to improve my vocabulary
Sorry my friend if I appear to be a name-calling condescending conservative under most circumstances I try not to stoop to the level of a name-caller, but after reading the posts ranting against any who might question the global warming view-point I guess I just lost it. I feel the reason there are post with opposing views is because we on the right are interested in both sides of a very important issue, and I'm sorry but Al Gore is the last person I who's word I will take on the issue. I'm sure my mentioning Al Gore will set off more libs but it's how I feel (there a lib phrase for you 'how I feel')
By the way you misspelled my new word of the day "condescending".

I hope so Joan..

Good post green, to bad more people aren't interested in looking at both sides of the issue. It seems a lot of the people here are more interested in typos and mis-spelled words than they are in finding the truth. I wonder how many of the people in thse posts are aware that some very bright people say the U.N. research is flawed and I belive Mr. Gore bases his stance on global warming on that research.