There is constant murmur and sometimes poll numbers to prop them up, about a "Draft Gore" movement. The odd thing is that the presumed party he would be drafted by as a presidential candidtate is the Democratic party. I personally would be happy to see him run because he does care about something I care about very much and he has made a very credible effort to lead world opinion toward action on global warming.
From the sleepy little spot where I watch the world, it appears that Kerry has borrowed a page from Gore, eschewing politcal ambitions and publicising a great cause that needs more support: the environment. Maybe he wants to get drafted too.
But why the Democratic party when Gore is now a potential candidate with better "Green Party" credentials than Nader ever had?
Yo! Greens! Let's hear from you.
Hi! Just popped over when following a link from your comment on Pharyngula's Nazi book post.
ReplyDeleteGore is a partisan Democrat. He's put his life into that party.
The Green party of the United States is a bought-and-paid-for arm of the Republican Party. Nader has become a Republican shill. So really there is nothing for Gore there, although the Green parties of other countries are indeed close to Gore's positions.
How's that for a comment full of unsourced assertions?
It is definitely the case that Gore is loaded with ties to all things Democratic, even family history.
ReplyDeleteI don't expect an expose' written in my comments and I confess I am not much read up on green party workings or positions: I just expect from my own priorities for sustainability that they would suit me. You seem to be saying I ought to read more.
I have never before encountered the assertion that greens are some kind of stalking horse for the republicans...can you point me to some documentation? I do not mind unsourced assertions I already agree with but....