An oldie but goodie (and still relevant) from the "Do as I say, not as I do." file

XXXXX DRUDGE REPORT FLASH XXXXX DECEMBER 7, 1997 23:56 PST XXXXX

GLOBAL WARMING ALERT: GORE BURNS 439,500 LBS OF FUEL TO ATTEND SUMMIT

"The most vulnerable part of the Earth's environment is the very thin layer of air clinging near to the surface of the planet, that we are now so carelessly filling with gaseous wastes that we are actually altering the relationship between the Earth and the Sun - by trapping more solar radiation under this growing blanket of pollution that envelops the entire world," Vice President Gore told the U.N. Global Warming conference of 159 nations this morning in Koyto, Japan.

In what was one the most dramatic speeches in recent memory, Gore announced to world leaders: "Whether we recognize it or not, we are now engaged in an epic battle to right the balance of our Earth, and the tide of this battle will turn on when the majority of people in the world become sufficiently aroused by shared sense of urgent danger to join an all-out effort."

Applause filed the halls of the Kyoto International Conference Center. "We must achieve a safe overall concentration level for greenhouse gases in the Earth's atmosphere."

carbondioxidemethanenitrousoxidehydrofluorocarbonsperfluorocarbonssulfurhexa chloride.

The message is serious. So serious in fact, the DRUDGE REPORT has calculated that Vice President Al Gore is burning more than 439,500 pounds of fuel, or 65,600 gallons, at a cost of more than $131,000 on his 16,000 mile daytrip, just to deliver the warning.

Now that's commitment.

Air Force II's Global Warming Express features an itinerary that takes the vice president from Washington to Florida to Washington to Alaska to Japan and back -- all in just 72-hours.

Saturday, December 6, 1997

9:45 a.m. Air Force II departs Andrews AFB enroute Fort Myers, Fla.

12:05 p.m. Air Force II arrives Southwest Florida Regional Airport. Gate 69-A.

2 p.m. Vice President Gore addresses the 50th Anniversary/Rededication, Everglades Municipal Airport, Everglades National Park.

6:40 p.m. Air Force II departs Florida en route AFB.

8:35 p.m. Air Force II arrives at Andrews Air Force Base.

9:45 p.m. -- Air Force II departs Andrews Air Force Base en route Elmendorf Air Force Base

Sunday, Dec. 7

1:15 a.m. -- Air Force II arrives Elmendorf Air Force Base, Anchorage, Alaska

2:45 a.m. -- Air Force II departs Elmendorf Air Force Base en route Osaka, Japan

Monday, Dec. 8

5 a.m. -- Air Force II arrives Osaka International Airport, Osaka Japan

11:15 p.m. -- Air Force II departs Osaka, Japan en route Elmendorf Air Force Base

12:35 p.m. -- Air Force II arrives Elmendorf Air Force Base, Anchorage, Alaska

2:05 p.m. -- Air Force II departs Elmendorf Air Force Base en route Andrews Air Force Base

Tuesday, Dec. 9

12:45 a.m. -- Air Force II arrives Andrews Air Force Base

"The extra heat which cannot escape is beginning to change the global patterns of climate to which we are accustomed. Our fundamental challenge now is to find out whether and how we can change the behaviors that are causing the problem."

Gore's plane, a Boeing 707 gas guzzler burns on average 4.1 gallons a mile. The complete Washington to Florida to Washington to Alaska to Japan and return to Washington trip calculated from commercial air mileage tables is just over 16,000 miles total. Gas gallons needed for AIR FORCE II to go 16,000 miles: 65,600. Applying the average price of $2.01 per gallon of Jet A to the 16,000 mile r/t -- the fuel cost alone passes $131,000.00. There are 6.7 pounds per gallon of jet fuel. Total pounds of fuel burned on Gore's Global Warming Express -- 439,500.

Unprecedented Leadership.

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FFS, Tex, as if you or the rest of the ostrich crowd have lifted a finger to do anything about global warming. What would you have Gore do-- walk to the summit? Maybe he could give up flying to global summits when your favorite little pretend working man from Connecticut by way of Texas gives up flying to all of his important photo ops...

6 years of unprecedented scandals and unconstitutional abuses of power, and all you can say is Al Gore flew to Tokyo in 1997? Says it all, really...

Why do I get the feeling that the Republican smear machine is gearing up for 2008?

Hear Hear. Meanwhile the Republicans are trying to open up some more of the unspoiled Alaskan wilderness to oil drilling. Anything for a buck...

this stinker's been going around for years now. old 'news' that scrapes the bottom of the barrel.

Not as good as the Reagan "trees cause pollution, too" quote, though.

Comrade Shampanyov, Gentleman wrote: FFS, Tex, as if you or the rest of the ostrich crowd have lifted a finger to do anything about global warming. What would you have Gore do-- walk to the summit? Maybe he could give up flying to global summits when your favorite little pretend working man from Connecticut by way of Texas gives up flying to all of his important photo ops...

Such vitriol! :D

If I were algore (actually, his handlers) I would have utilized the little magic box that sits on all of our desks. Did you know they even connect cameras to said boxes these days (even way back in '97)? To the best of my knowledge, the procedure is know as a "video conference".

If his handlers had their think caps on, they could have used the consumption of jet fuel to their advantage by noting how much they saved by video conferencing.

I think it shows an extra level of commitment and importance when someone shows up in person for a meeting, rather than "phoning it in". Otherwise, heads of state would never have to leave their offices!

Tex wrote:

Comrade Shampanyov, Gentleman wrote: FFS, Tex, as if you or the rest of the ostrich crowd have lifted a finger to do anything about global warming. What would you have Gore do-- walk to the summit? Maybe he could give up flying to global summits when your favorite little pretend working man from Connecticut by way of Texas gives up flying to all of his important photo ops...

Such vitriol! :D

If I were algore (actually, his handlers) I would have utilized the little magic box that sits on all of our desks. Did you know they even connect cameras to said boxes these days (even way back in '97)? To the best of my knowledge, the procedure is know as a "video conference".

If his handlers had their think caps on, they could have used the consumption of jet fuel to their advantage by noting how much they saved by video conferencing.

Great idea, there! Too bad the Republicans lambasted "Governor Moonbeam" when he proposed it. Maybe Bush could take advantage of that technology too, though-- you know, phone in his photo ops, phone in his vacations to his Texas ranch, you know, do something about global warming.

By the way, I hear Clinton was getting blowjobs in the oval office. Surely relevant in the '06 and '08 elections, no?

At least Gore went to the Kyoto conference because global warming is one of his pet issues. Not like that fuckwit Bush who pulled the U.S. out of the Kyoto treaty altogether because...wait for it...Republicans needed to stimulate the economy (i.e., tax cuts to benefit the rich white corporations in control) while making promises to cut emissions on their own (as if that would ever happen).

His Holiness, The Pope wrote: At least Gore went to the Kyoto conference because global warming is one of his pet issues. Not like that fuckwit Bush who pulled the U.S. out of the Kyoto treaty altogether because...wait for it...Republicans needed to stimulate the economy (i.e., tax cuts to benefit the rich white corporations in control) while making promises to cut emissions on their own (as if that would ever happen).

Now, tell me again why it's GWB's fault that BC didn't propose Kyoto to the full Senate for ratification?

Tex wrote:

His Holiness, The Pope wrote: At least Gore went to the Kyoto conference because global warming is one of his pet issues. Not like that fuckwit Bush who pulled the U.S. out of the Kyoto treaty altogether because...wait for it...Republicans needed to stimulate the economy (i.e., tax cuts to benefit the rich white corporations in control) while making promises to cut emissions on their own (as if that would ever happen).

Now, tell me again why it's GWB's fault that BC didn't propose Kyoto to the full Senate for ratification?

Probably because he was resolved to see if Kyoto could do the pole dance before he would pass it along to the Senate (because he thought "Kyoto" was the sexy Asian chick at his favorite strip club)

Never a bad time for a "Bill Clinton loves the sexy ladies" joke

I'd rather have a president who's erm...discretion is questioned rather than a president who's intelligence is questions.

Interesting how, like clockwork, Tex show up to post here every two years, just before election season. I can see the memo to Republican apparatchiks now...

"Get out there on the internets, change the subject AWAY from W's record low poll numbers. Key subjects this year are:

1. Al Gore flies on airplanes (just in case he decides to run again)

2. Bill Clinton's blowjobs scandal

3. Mexicans

4. Tax Cuts for the Wealthiest 1% (only don't call a spade a spade)

5. Hillary's a liberal (Just in case she decides to run in '08))

6. Gay Marriage (May be out of steam this year, but let's throw whatever we can on the wall and see what sticks)

7. Hillary's a dyke (See #5)

8. John Kerry's War Record (just in case he decides to run again. This one is especially useful to take the spotlight OFF of party chickenhawks, so DON'T be shy about using it)

9. John Edwards is a Lawyer (Just in case he decides to run again)

10. Well, we don't have ten ideas, but if we can find any more subject-changing scapegoats, you'll be the first to know.

Good luck, we couldn't do it without you and Diebold!"

at least Tex seems to be concerned about the environment.

how about getting the current incumbent to ratify Kyoto.

Comrade Shampanyov, Gentleman wrote: Interesting how, like clockwork, Tex show up to post here every two years, just before election season. I can see the memo to Republican apparatchiks now...

"Get out there on the internets, change the subject AWAY from W's record low poll numbers. Key subjects this year are:

1. Al Gore flies on airplanes (just in case he decides to run again)

2. Bill Clinton's blowjobs scandal

3. Mexicans

4. Tax Cuts for the Wealthiest 1% (only don't call a spade a spade)

5. Hillary's a liberal (Just in case she decides to run in '08))

6. Gay Marriage (May be out of steam this year, but let's throw whatever we can on the wall and see what sticks)

7. Hillary's a dyke (See #5)

8. John Kerry's War Record (just in case he decides to run again. This one is especially useful to take the spotlight OFF of party chickenhawks, so DON'T be shy about using it)

9. John Edwards is a Lawyer (Just in case he decides to run again)

10. Well, we don't have ten ideas, but if we can find any more subject-changing scapegoats, you'll be the first to know.

Good luck, we couldn't do it without you and Diebold!"

Come on, my Continental friend. I posted this as a goof. I wanted to juxtapose al gore's actions with his message (you know his movie is opening, right?).

And besides, if you guys are going to trot out a Naomi Wolf coached (and dressed) al gore again, one guy posting old stories on a music fan site won't be your undoing.

What, like William Bennett and his Book Of Virtues?

Tex wrote:

Comrade Shampanyov, Gentleman wrote: Interesting how, like clockwork, Tex show up to post here every two years, just before election season. I can see the memo to Republican apparatchiks now...

"Get out there on the internets, change the subject AWAY from W's record low poll numbers. Key subjects this year are:

1. Al Gore flies on airplanes (just in case he decides to run again)

2. Bill Clinton's blowjobs scandal

3. Mexicans

4. Tax Cuts for the Wealthiest 1% (only don't call a spade a spade)

5. Hillary's a liberal (Just in case she decides to run in '08))

6. Gay Marriage (May be out of steam this year, but let's throw whatever we can on the wall and see what sticks)

7. Hillary's a dyke (See #5)

8. John Kerry's War Record (just in case he decides to run again. This one is especially useful to take the spotlight OFF of party chickenhawks, so DON'T be shy about using it)

9. John Edwards is a Lawyer (Just in case he decides to run again)

10. Well, we don't have ten ideas, but if we can find any more subject-changing scapegoats, you'll be the first to know.

Good luck, we couldn't do it without you and Diebold!"

Come on, my Continental friend. I posted this as a goof. I wanted to juxtapose al gore's actions with his message (you know his movie is opening, right?).

And besides, if you guys are going to trot out a Naomi Wolf coached (and dressed) al gore again, one guy posting old stories on a music fan site won't be your undoing.

Nope, had no idea his movie was opening. Looks like the red meat crowd are the only ones who know...