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Radio_Lady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-09-07 12:07 AM Original message |
Agree or disagree: Does Gore have to be drafted to be credible? |
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Ignacio Upton (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-09-07 12:13 AM Response to Original message |
1. Yes |
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Patchuli (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-09-07 11:07 PM Response to Reply #1 |
49. What "negatives" would those be? |
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Radio_Lady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-10-07 06:03 AM Response to Reply #49 |
62. I completely agree with your statement:, "I see no negatives about Al Gore's being RE-ELECTED." |
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illinoisprogressive (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-09-07 12:13 AM Response to Original message |
2. I don't think so. I believe Gore can pretty much do whatever he wants and remain |
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jaysunb (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-09-07 12:14 AM Response to Original message |
3. Any excuse will do for me... |
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Viva_La_Revolution (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-09-07 12:19 AM Response to Reply #3 |
6. lol |
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Radio_Lady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-09-07 01:17 AM Response to Reply #6 |
19. Thanks for the Ks & Rs to the folks who did it! |
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niceypoo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-09-07 12:18 AM Response to Original message |
4. Gore is the only politician who cares about future generations |
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evlbstrd (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-09-07 12:21 AM Response to Reply #4 |
8. Eisenhower was drafted. n/t |
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Mabus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-09-07 12:52 AM Response to Reply #8 |
16. So was Goldwater n/t |
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Radio_Lady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-09-07 12:17 PM Response to Reply #16 |
22. Both of you are absolutely correct. History buffs, please supply the details. |
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Mabus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-09-07 12:33 PM Response to Reply #22 |
33. Ike was courted to be drafted by Dems and Repubs |
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Radio_Lady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-09-07 12:35 PM Response to Reply #33 |
35. Thanks, Mabus. My husband remembered some of the details about Eisenhower draft. |
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Bucky (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-09-07 12:24 AM Response to Reply #4 |
11. Obama, Clinton, Edwards, & Clark are all on the record saying "fuck future generations" |
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LSK (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-09-07 12:20 PM Response to Reply #11 |
24. they are? |
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Radio_Lady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-09-07 12:21 PM Response to Reply #11 |
25. Caught after the editing period had expired. Just curious: How would you have changed it? |
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John Q. Citizen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-09-07 12:30 AM Response to Reply #4 |
13. Have you checked out Kucinich? He's the real deal. I am backing him at present |
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Radio_Lady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-09-07 12:25 PM Response to Reply #13 |
27. I'm afraid Dennis doesn't have it, and backing him through to the end would compromise our goals. |
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Taverner (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-09-07 07:52 PM Response to Reply #27 |
48. I just want Dennis to have a seat at the table |
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kster (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-10-07 05:24 PM Response to Reply #27 |
68. Gore - Kucinich, I'm up for that, being as |
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bridgit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-09-07 12:18 AM Response to Original message |
5. i may have it all wrong, but i think that if he decides to come in he will do so... |
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Radio_Lady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-09-07 12:28 PM Response to Reply #5 |
28. UPDATE: I heard the Early Show (CBS) interview this morning with Gore and Branson. |
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evlbstrd (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-09-07 12:20 AM Response to Original message |
7. I'm biased. |
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Radio_Lady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-09-07 12:28 PM Response to Reply #7 |
29. Excellent link! Thanks so much for posting! |
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cynatnite (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-09-07 12:22 AM Response to Original message |
9. I don't think many people will buy it... |
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Radio_Lady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-09-07 12:30 PM Response to Reply #9 |
31. It will be interesting to see the entire field of candidates as we move to 2008. |
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Swamp Rat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-09-07 12:23 AM Response to Original message |
10. He won once before and he can do it again... with an even better running mate this time. |
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Radio_Lady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-09-07 12:33 PM Response to Reply #10 |
32. "Geaux Gore." Thanks for supplying it "en Francais" --- |
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RB TexLa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-09-07 12:25 AM Response to Original message |
12. regardless of the circumstances, 3ed runs for the White House are tough |
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John Q. Citizen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-09-07 12:39 AM Response to Reply #12 |
15. Um, I'm not sure what you mean by that. Could you elaborate? |
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RB TexLa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-09-07 01:07 AM Response to Reply #15 |
18. That a person's third run for the White House is a tough campaign |
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John Q. Citizen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-09-07 01:45 AM Response to Reply #18 |
21. Why do you believe that ? |
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Admiral Loinpresser (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-10-07 12:55 AM Response to Reply #12 |
53. Worked pretty well for Reagan. n/t |
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Radio_Lady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-10-07 06:06 AM Response to Reply #53 |
63. Good point, Admiral. Thanks for your comment. |
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Admiral Loinpresser (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-10-07 08:32 AM Response to Reply #63 |
64. Thanks Radio Lady. |
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Radio_Lady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-10-07 07:03 PM Response to Reply #64 |
69. Oh, goody, goody. I won't have to worry at all about our consumption of natural fuels! |
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Fovea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-09-07 12:35 AM Response to Original message |
14. No, I don't think a Nobel Peace Prize nominee |
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Radio_Lady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-09-07 01:55 PM Response to Reply #14 |
40. You might be right about that. |
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Mabus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-09-07 01:01 AM Response to Original message |
17. Disagree |
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aaronbees (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-09-07 01:37 AM Response to Reply #17 |
20. A lot of good is being done right now .... |
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Homer Wells (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-09-07 11:35 PM Response to Reply #17 |
51. I was online with a lady from British Columbia |
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Radio_Lady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-10-07 05:47 AM Response to Reply #51 |
57. Hi Stephen, Picking up on your comment, it appears that some Democrats |
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LSK (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-09-07 12:19 PM Response to Original message |
23. no, but it will be a talking point against him, thou not a good one |
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porphyrian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-09-07 12:24 PM Response to Original message |
26. Not necessarily for us, but perhaps for others. - n/t |
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WI_DEM (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-09-07 12:30 PM Response to Original message |
30. Candidates don't get "drafted" anymore, unfortuantely. If he gets the nomination |
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Radio_Lady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-09-07 01:58 PM Response to Reply #30 |
41. I don't understand your point. How would he even get nominated if |
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JackRiddler (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-09-07 12:34 PM Response to Original message |
34. Correct. |
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Radio_Lady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-12-07 05:02 AM Response to Reply #34 |
81. Jack Riddler, thanks for responding. "Hairdo trifles" -- that's rich! |
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RestoreGore (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-09-07 12:40 PM Response to Original message |
36. I think Mr. Gore should be allowed to do what HE feels is necessary for this world |
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Radio_Lady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-12-07 05:04 AM Response to Reply #36 |
82. As I understand it, you'd rather have him in the environmental arena than in the Oval Office? |
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Rosemary2205 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-09-07 12:41 PM Response to Original message |
37. Al Gore is NOT a liar |
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NYCGirl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-09-07 12:43 PM Response to Reply #37 |
38. Except that he's never said that. He's never made the "Sherman" statement. NT |
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RestoreGore (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-09-07 12:43 PM Response to Reply #38 |
39. Why does he have to? n/t |
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OrangeCountyDemocrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-09-07 02:10 PM Response to Reply #39 |
42. Could You Explain Your Name Please? |
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RestoreGore (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-09-07 02:27 PM Response to Reply #42 |
44. What does that have to do with anything? |
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OrangeCountyDemocrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-09-07 03:03 PM Response to Reply #44 |
45. Why Do I Have To Stop Asking Him To Run? |
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RestoreGore (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-09-07 05:04 PM Response to Reply #45 |
46. Who said you YOU HAD to do that? |
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frogcycle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-10-07 01:11 AM Response to Reply #46 |
54. if I may chime in on this stimulating repartee |
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Radio_Lady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-10-07 05:53 AM Response to Reply #54 |
58. Thanks for your input, FrogCycle. Being President is a huge job for any person. |
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Raksha (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-10-07 07:32 PM Response to Reply #44 |
72. I'm repeating OrangeCountyDemocrat's question |
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Raksha (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-10-07 07:24 PM Response to Reply #42 |
71. I'd like an explanation for that too. |
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Radio_Lady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-10-07 11:49 PM Response to Reply #71 |
74. Well, as the OP, this does seem a little odd. |
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Radio_Lady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-11-07 08:54 AM Response to Reply #37 |
76. I don't think changing his mind, or being "drafted" -- makes him a liar. |
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Seabiscuit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-09-07 02:13 PM Response to Original message |
43. As cool as that would be, nah, it's not necessary. Gore's credibility |
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Radio_Lady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-09-07 07:49 PM Response to Reply #43 |
47. Seabiscuit, you state it very succinctly. "He already deserves to serve the eight years that were.. |
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Canuckistanian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-09-07 11:22 PM Response to Original message |
50. It really doesn't work that way anymore |
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Radio_Lady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-10-07 05:56 AM Response to Reply #50 |
59. Sorry, but that will happen whatever candidate the Dems decide to pick! |
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Canuckistanian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-10-07 11:48 AM Response to Reply #59 |
65. Indeed |
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Radio_Lady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-10-07 07:09 PM Response to Reply #65 |
70. I like your thought. "This time, Gore has more respectability and is a stark contrast to... |
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barbtries (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-09-07 11:38 PM Response to Original message |
52. disagree |
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Radio_Lady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-11-07 09:06 AM Response to Reply #52 |
79. Hi Barbtries... You're a lady of few words, but many pictures. Read your blog. |
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barbtries (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-11-07 03:18 PM Response to Reply #79 |
80. thank you radio lady |
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Radio_Lady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-12-07 05:06 AM Response to Reply #80 |
83. You're very welcome, I'm sure. |
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kster (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-10-07 01:22 AM Response to Original message |
55. If I was Gore I would not run, not until I had CONFIDENCE |
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Radio_Lady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-10-07 05:58 AM Response to Reply #55 |
60. Thanks, Kster. Your two cents is worth more that you think! |
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Edweird (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-10-07 01:48 AM Response to Original message |
56. Not a bad idea, |
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Radio_Lady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-10-07 05:59 AM Response to Reply #56 |
61. Interesting observation. Do you think Hillary would take the VP slot? |
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treestar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-10-07 11:50 AM Response to Original message |
66. I don't thing he has to be drafted to be credible but it would be |
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Radio_Lady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-11-07 09:00 AM Response to Reply #66 |
78. Very good! Reach back into history! Appreciate your comments! |
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madokie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-10-07 11:51 AM Response to Original message |
67. anyway he wants it will be fine with this okie |
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Radio_Lady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-11-07 08:55 AM Response to Reply #67 |
77. Madokie, I like your pizazz! "I am asking him to be my President." |
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LWolf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-10-07 07:35 PM Response to Original message |
73. While that is a positive scenario, |
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Radio_Lady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-11-07 12:09 AM Response to Reply #73 |
75. Maybe "draft" is the wrong word. Perhaps it should be "asked" to run. |
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