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Cap N Trade commodotizes green house gas production. Paying for it removes the guilt of producing it which will actually create more.
Sort of the same way Gore removes the guilt of the tons of exaust fumes produced buy his private jet using Carbon offsets – Get it now?

@ Gary from the beginning: I am a geologist as well. Yes, there is naturally occurring global warming. However, one must look at the rate at which it is occurring compared to previous events. If one does compare this rate at which events are occurring and past "ice ages", one would be able to notice that the rates are significantly so. That means there must be another contributing factor... which points to all of the harmful ozone depleting, smog producing, etc. that are happening RIght Now!

this about the auto industry. no other country in the world would allow another country would allow another country or countrys to come in and take over a industry like the usa has. our government has sold us out.

Ok all you Obama fanatics......WHERE's the CHANGE?????

Looks like a re-run of the Arkansas Hillbillies to me!!!!

I keep hearing the term "Smart." Come on folks he actually believes this global warming BS is caused by humans, how "smart" is that? Not to mention, is China buying carbon credits, because unless the rest of the world gets on board what difference does it make anyway?

Now that the price of a barrel of oil is close to the level it should have almost never hit.Now that the newly fashioned "banks of wall street",have so silently tucked away our great grandchindren's future.When is it that medicare can finally get back it's right to negotiate it's "what's right is right" pricing with the Drug Companies?Is it my immagination or is there still a few rocks to overturn in DC.President elect Obama is doing a fabulous job and he hasn't even been sworn in yet.Prioritizing,problem-solving,and good sound logic.(common sense) The MAN can sure put a good firefighting crew together.I thank GOD every day for his guidance,wisdom,and our new direction.Shinseki is another sound choice.Thankyou MR. PRESIDENT!!! PS Watch out investors,if 7300 is the bottom,it will be tested two or three more times. GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!

WHO IS JOHN GALT?

GORE IS A NOBLE PRIZE WINNER!!! WE NEED INTELLIGENT PEOPLE IN THIS ADMINISTRATION AND KEY POSITIONS. THE DEMOCRATS WON'T MISLEAD THE AMERICAN PEOPLE ON GLOBAL WARNING AND WILL BELIEVE THE SCIENTIFIC DATA. REPUBLICAN PROTECTION OF THE BIG CORPORATIONS HAS THREATEN THE HUMAN RACE.

GO OBAMA AND GORE

Something for all the old power lusters!

To LIP:

Many climate scientists state that they are put under enormous pressure to distort or hide any scientific results which suggest that human activity is to blame for global warming. A survey of climate scientists which was reported to the US House Oversight and Government Reform Committee noted that "Nearly half of all respondents perceived or personally experienced pressure to eliminate the words 'climate change', 'global warming' or other similar terms from a variety of communications." These scientists were pressured to tailor their reports on global warming to fit the Bush administration's climate change scepticism. In some cases, this occurred at the request of a former oil-industry lobbyist.

When the scientist is being funded by EXXON Mobil, they will sway results to adhere to the person that is funding the research. Most scientists you are referring to have since changed their stance on global warming and are supporting man made concerns due to fossil fuels. It's time to do some reading on the subject. Some of the 400 scientists tried to get their names off of the list and were told that they couldn't take them off. Most in the scientific community support the idea of global warming due to man-made causes.

PS. Copernicus also was disputed for his ideas when he expressed them. Scientists at that time were sure that the world was flat. Just an FYI regarding scientific research so that we don't all follow like blind sheep.

If I had the power to do so I would do two things to help save the planet. #1 Raise EPA to cabinet position #2 Make Al Gore the first Secretary of the Environment.

I hope Obama would consider such a move.

And the plot thickens! It would be so wonderful if he (Gore) accepts a spot in this administration of a lifetime! He was cheated so terribly in his run for the presidency. This would somehow seem like poetic justice; like the selection of Gen. Shinseki, who was disrespected by the Bush administration for daring to go against the mob.

I remember Al Gore. The people from his own home state did not want him in the White House.

If he doesn't get a job with Obama as energy czar, maybe he can explain to him all about the internet, since he invented it.

I can only pray Obama will not chose another Clinton has been. Al Gore should grow his beard back and stick to writing books on global warming.

Another Clinton clone IS NOT WHAT WE VOTED FOR.

Whoa! This one caught me by surprised. CNN, you must stay on top of this. I want hour-by-hour updates. You have your orders. Get on it.

Sweet!!!

It's time to get out the horses and buggies. Other than the fact that horses would produce methane. Good ole left Al will ensure that we have no chance to get the natural resources out of the earth and will run the oil refiners into the ground. Nothing ole Left Al does is good for America...just good for the far LEFT.

change change clink clink,,.......... wow ,, what i would give to be in washdc,,, this will never be posted,, btw,, the new ss ,,has arrived in dc,,

Bush didn't go to Harvard....idiot.

I wish we were in the nineties because I would be working and not looking for a job for over 3 months. I don't know why the Republicans are still so angry. Are you telling me that none of you are effected by this economy. And if you are not then you should be on your knees thanking God because people are hurting. And if Obama, Al, and whoever else can fix this mess of the last eight years please go right ahead.

in the first place who ever is behind this, this should be ashamed, talking about that.you 'll are a bunch of hitter that is a fact Obama is more educated,and more knowlegeable. Give it a break! Let OB bring this country on the right path,and He is a truly a natural born american. He look more like the true owner of this land that is the Indian.Every body came from other countries So what if Al Gore is looking for a job in OB administration. We need more intelligent people to ran this country No more dumb head like paline.

"Fat" Albert Gore should focus on burning more calories and less jet fuel going to Chicago to meet with the King.

People wanted change. They are getting change. PE Obama and VPE Biden are trying to change the way Washington works. I think the only people who have a problem with it are people who are used to "the old ways", as indicated by the title of this ticker: "Obama, Gore meeting raises eyebrows". Remember, think out of the box. That's what the transition team is doing.

I meant to say that we haven't contributed to it. Because we have.

And for goodness sake, get it through your head- Just because global warming may be natural DOESN'T mean it isn't harmful or that we've contributed to it!

I have lost faith in all politicans,obama was the last stand,he lied to us,am so hurt by his politics since he won the election.why would he do this to the people who gave their heart in soul to his campaign,i donated over 1200 dollars to his campaign,its like obama dont care about our problems,he used us to get elected,in now he is only reaching out too republicans moderates,who didnot vote for him.why is he doing this to the people who supported him thru thick in thin,but at the sametime the people he is reaching out too tried to destroy him,i just dont get his game plan.i wouldnot ever vote for him or for the people he support,because their not true liberals

And just a question for all of you conservatives- believers in small government- What is small government about government in the bedroom, particularly the bedrooms of gays and lesbians? That sounds more like Fascism to me.

Democratic officials have said Obama is not looking to tap Gore for a Cabinet-level post or any other position in the administration.
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GOOD for Obama!

Al Gore continues to "peddle" his global warming initiative - sort of a "consolation prize" for losing the presidency?.

Al Gore - you LOST - "please try to get over it!!!!!!!!!!!!!! "

That's what all the Liberal bloggers are saying about THEIR conservaive opposition!!!!!!!!

Tell me why it's raising eyebrows. Al Gore is a respectable, intelligent man. Obama is talking with a lot of people these days, and if he wants to talk to Al Gore, he will. And if Gore doesn't want to return to politics, he won't. It's that simple. And I'm sick of the word "liberal" being treated as something that someone should be ashamed of. I'm perfectly proud of my so-called "liberal" thinking, and I won't change it no matter how unpopular it becomes. I think that America needs to grow up and realize that- here's a shocker- there are people out there with different opinions than you! Get over it.

Gore's home state of Tennessee (my state) did not vote for him and we knew him best.

Why does Obama want him????

The real 'Inconvenient Truth' is that Gore lost the 2000 election fair and square.

My favorite Liberal whine is the one where they say that Bush stole the election in Florida.

What poetic justice we saw this year in the Democratic primaries when Barack Obama was the one who actually stole Florida's votes.

That's the icing on the cake.

The cherry on top is when these same nimrods preach to Republicans to 'get over it' now that Obama is President-Elect.

If you only had any idea how childishly stupid you sound....but 1 in 5 of you has a character disorder, so what are the chances of that?!?

Former VP Al Gore should be the secretary of energy Dept. He had been working on global warming for a longtime.

I just get a kick out of our new PE Obama. What a smart man. Another great move, even if it is only a conversation.

Ignore the Obama haters. They say the same thing over and over, and will never be happy with America's choice for our next President. They all have their reasons too...most of them not very nice reasons.

January 20th is only days away. Whew.

Former VP Al Gore should be the secretary of energe Dept. He had been working on global warming for a longtime.

Will Al fly in on his big personal jet? What a con man!

I could not be more thrilled with Mr Obama. He is showing great wisdom and is keeping his commitments in every area. I have every reason to believe that he will be a truly great president. I would be thrilled beyond words if Al Gore became his energy secretary or the director of the EPA or any other environmental post that requires his 30 plus years of study, wisdom and commitment to the environment. He is respected throughout the world. The United States will regain it's standing in the world with all those within the Obama administration. I would be surprised if Mr Gore leaves his many roles within the private sector to return to Washington, but I can still dream.

Gore, you may have made millions in the past few years, but now YOU ARE CALLED BACK TO DUTY. Do what you need to do the help this country and this world. In a hundred years, nobody will look back in awe for how muchh money you made. They WILL look back if you gave that up to stand for your principles.

YES!! Head of the EPA (I hope). Perfect fit.

I understand why Gore has lost the desire to work in government, but I would seriously question his commitment to the environment if he turns down this position.
If the environment is truly his calling, then this would be the best position for him to be in. It would be next to impossible to make substantial gains in environmental protection without working with our government as well as govt's around the world.

To Gene at 5:43: Al has defeated Manbearpig and made the world safe for us all. I'm sure Mr. Obama just feels sorry for the ex vice president. He doesn't have very many friends. I'm super serial.

Gore said he invented the internet.The guy's a genius.

"You think it was only the Democratic Party's "liberal wing" that had a problem with Bush STEALING the 2000 election?"

Geez. Gore tried to steal the election. He failed. Get over it.

cLk,

One doesn't "give" Al Gore a cabinet post. One asks him if he's willing to serve. Mr. Gore doesn't need a job.

G

yo DeVone, maybe The One can spread some of his wealth so you can go get you some spelling lessons.

It is so amazing how things work out for the good. First Al Gore has the election stolen from him, and as fate would have it, the law of the harvest is is full effect...Pres Bush has the worse presidency in history and now Al Gore may ride high as an energy expert! It was meant to be and I say Al Gore to EPA or Energy Dept!!!

Heil Barack! Heil Barack! The Messiah cometh!

I don't believe for a minute Mr. Gore is going to be a Secretary in Mr. Obama's administration . . . UNLESS it is a super secretary, or so called "CZAR: position.

Maybe Interior, Energy, EPA, all rolled into one? Problem is, Commerce would belong in there too.

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I thought that Obama was for CHANGE?
Yet he is bringing in all the same ole people from Washington.
Obama is lame. He is just a puppet who can not actually act on what he has promised. Prepare for the worst as under Obama it will be.

libssuck1 December 8th, 2008 7:08 pm ET

Oh goody, a Cliton and now an fat head in Obuma's band of goons, remind you of the 90's doesn't it.

Oh yeah. A federal budget surplus, prosperity to those who wanted it, and peacetime. Oh, my, how that would suck!

Al Gore making a ton of money off of stupid people.
What a sham this man is.
I would like to know what stocks he is investing in? Could it be in all this Renewable Energy stuff he's preaching?
For Gore, it's all about the benjamins baby!

To libssuck1,

Yes, it does. The 90's were great times!

While the problems of the past 8 years cannot be blamed on one person, having a wise leader at the helm makes a huge difference.

Everyday it becomes more clear that our nation chose wisely this election.

PLEASE KEEP GORE AWAY FROM OUR GOVERNMENT!!!

I think they want Gore's input on who would be the BEST energy secretary.

I am a Dem but I think that Arnie "girly man" Schwarz"necker" would be a good choice for energy secretary.

Seriously.

I think Arnie thinks more like a Dem than he is willing to admit.

Gore and the EPA is a very good mix, can't think of anyone better! if he did not want to be in Washington, work it out and as they say in the military "in the field".....
Go Gore, Go Obama. ! concerning the negativity of others, Let it Roll!
Colorado Mom

Oh goody, a Cliton and now an fat head in Obuma's band of goons, remind you of the 90's doesn't it.

elkay – God has helped us all. By getting rid of the creeps Bush appointed!

Gore can share his wisdom in the enviornment. Whether we as individuals want to accept his stature as a preeminent voice in that area, the world over clearly sees him as a leading voice and Obama is wanting to get the best to fix everything he can fix that President Bush either broke or allowed to not be fixed.

Why wasn't the Kyoto Treaty signed into law in 1997?

Well El Kay, considering we just had "Gollum" W. Bush leading the nation for the last 8 years muttering "my precious" as he all but single-handedly through inept, ignoprant and greed driven policy brought us to our knees, I don't think any "darkness" Gore, Obama or anyone else poised to try and save us from ourselves is in need of your concern. And those prayers from you to God...I've said them every day for the last 8 years and they are finally being heard. Amen!

people will complane about anything Mr President elect do or
anyone he talks to I have faith and I beleave he knows just
what he is doing God be for President elect Obama as God
is for America America I dont know about you but I am for GOD.
GOD BLESS AMERICA

Al Gore. Change? Come on. He's a loser.

To elkay, who said, "and the creepiness of Barack's appointments continue. It's amazing at all the creatures he's pulling out of the darkness. God help us all."
I don't understand your uneasiness with BO tapping the best and brightest of the past. Al Gore may only end up giving an opinion. How is that "creepy"?
GWB pulled some of the past cabinet posts into the current admin and doesn't deserve the same remark?

Jackie, EW and others who live the myth that Gore won. The 2000 recount in FL was finished by a group of newspapers, and Gore really did lose. Just because you don't like how Bush turned out, that doesn't change the vote count. EW, your claim that thousands of votes were thrown out has no basis in fact. Continuing to cling to this vvision of nonreality doesn't help anyone.

Gore would be a good choice for something. He sure can't get elected to anything.

Bush ruled from the extreme right and went out of his way to trample on everyone who wasn't from the extreme right; Obama is obviously going to rule from the center, which is generally what most Americans want. Gore would be a great choice for Energy secretary.

If he's picking Gore for Energy, or something with the environment, I say go for it.

LIP: I must interject here and display the fallacy of your statement. A key part of your post is that 400 SCIENTISTS formed that consortium. You know what the majority of those scientists were? Chemists, physicists, and other people who have no idea how climatology works. In addition, the report was largely criticized and over-shadowed by the far superior report issued by the IPCC, along with the collective opinions expressed by actual climatologists at the G8 functions. Having a PhD. doesn't make you an expert in unrelated fields.

Gore couldn't win his own state of Tennessee which means the people who knew him best didn't want him.

So why do we want him???

I don't blame Al Gore for never wanting to set foot in DC again (at least as part of our slow-moving, political-minefield government) but he will have great advice for Obama regarding who should join the cabinet and what their priorities should be. Hats off to Obama for inviting all the influential minds to the table for each of these big issues. Though honestly I would be happy to see more Republicans taking part in the name of true consensus.

I haven't been change yet? although everyone seems to believe in change!! But, now I feel like a jerk , because I am treating other people unfairly.

Al Gore is the perfect person to head the energy team.
He is a smart man and cares deeply about the enviroment.

Ha, have to correct my own typos!

To DE who said that Gore had a lower GPA than Bush at Harvard:

What were their respective GPAs? Would you care to enlighten us? Can you also tell me what they were studying? That is relevant to this discussion because a course load heavy on the sciences such as biology and physics, plus math, etc., might be more difficult than say a course heavy on literature.

Also, GPA alone is not an indication of intelligence. It must be considered along with intellectual curiosity, the tendency to continue to learn long after your formal education has ended. What you do and learn and read affects a person's intelligence as they grow. Trust me, I had a pretty dismal GPA at a top tier university, yet my IQ is 142 and I have since achieved much higher scores in graduate school. I was more interested in Greek life than scholarship! Anyway, please provide further information so that I may decide, based on all of the facts, which man is more intelligent.

To DE who said that Gore had a lower GPA than Bush at Harvard:

What were their respective GPAs? Would you care to enlighten us? Can you also tell me what they were studying? That is relevant to this discussion because a course load of biology, physics, math, etc., might be more difficult than say a course heavy on literature.

Also, GPA alone is not an indication of intelligence. It must be considered along with intellectual curiosity, the tendency to continue to learn long after your formal education has ended. What you do and learn and read affects a person's intelligence as they grow. Trust me, I had a pretty dismal GPA at a top tier university, yet my IQ is 142 and I have since achieved must higher scores in graduate school. I was more interested in Greek life than scholarship! Anyway, please provide further information so that I may decide, based on all of the facts, which man is more intelligent.

I've been hearing that the liberals aren't happy with Obama's choices. I say who cares. He's doing his job, putting people that he feels are qualified for that position.

and the heavenly choir sings "LET THE SUN SHINE IN".

I heard Obama was looking for a White House Pet. How about a Gore Puppy?

Seriously, though. Give him a job somewhere where he can't cause any trouble. Like Hillary, if you leave him out, he'll spend the next 8 years picking you apart.

You don't need that!

There is no doubt that President-elect Obama knows what to do when things are going wrong. You can never succeed in life if you ignore the line and the words of the elders. Our senior Citizens are the bridge to the past, too valuable to let go. I acknowledge Obama for surrounding himself with people of integrity,knowledge and experience like former President Al-gore. This is a very smart and intelligent move on the part of the President-elect. Let all the doubting Thomases be silent and remain silent. Obama is our man.

Give Gore the Environment protection and the Energy all together. Combine the two cabinets and make it one.

Tell those small government republican how small government is done democrat-style.

Give Gore the Environment protection and the Energy all together. Combine the two cabinets and make it one.

Tell those small government republican how small government is done.

Give Gore the Environment protection and the Energy all together. Combine the two cabinets and make it one.

I, myself, would truly like to see Gore in a global climate position.

You think it was only the Democratic Party's "liberal wing" that had a problem with Bush STEALING the 2000 election? Are you blind to the damage he has caused since his brother's cronies threw out thousands of votes and made sure that only the rich white areas had enough voting machines in Florida?

Gore WON! Obviously most of the country is unhappy with teh direction Bush took us in, not just those wacky liberals.

Gore is a smart, competent man and always was, but too many people seem to think a President should be entertaining and fun to drink beer with rather than smart. Look where that got us!!

Gore would be a very good addition to the Obama administration. January 20th can't get here fast enough!

and the creepiness of Barack's appointments continue. It's amazing at all the creatures he's pulling out of the darkness. God help us all.

Please give Gore a cabinet position.

Bravo, Mr. Obama. We need all the smart people we can find now. Keep up the good work so our children and grandchildren will have a better world to live in.

I guess the D minus that Al Gore got in his one semester of climatology makes him a genuis on the subject. By the way, will Obama make Gore pay a windfall profit tax on his phoney carbon offset companies that raked in millions for him?

What bothers you people who dislike Al Gore so much? The fact that he parlayed an election that was stolen from him into a Nobel Prize, or the fact that more and more of what he has been saying for the last 8 years is becoming demonstrable fact? Whatever you may think of his politics here in the US, the world scientific community thought enough of him, and the world thinks enough of him that he has garnered acclaim the world round. He is considered by the world scientific community as one of the spokespersons for global climate shifts and the part of human technology in that shift. As such, he is an excellent resource for President Elect Obama to tap, especially on how the rest of the world sees us on the topic. Like it or not, the rest of the world counts, too....

Always a good idea to meet up with past leaders and learn from their experience. And.. as predicted.. another idiot here screaming where's the change? Change is actually listening to all sides... taking advantage of the experiences of past leaders and new ideas and combining them.

Kevin in Ohio.. I'm sure you want real change. I'm sure your idea of change would be to learn from Joe the Plumber or Jorge the Fry Cook, or Jack the dishwasher. I'm sure you'd rather him work with only people who have never set foot in washington and people who know nothing about politics. I personally prefer he consults with people who know the ropes.

As long Gore keeps Manbearpig out of the conversation.. I'm sure it'll be a good one

A consortium of 400 scientists said that Gore was wrong and that the Earth is basically doing what it did before we arrived on the scene. Remember that humans have only been here for roughly 4 million years, the Earth is 4 billion years old and we have only been messing with the climate for about the last 100 years or less. Now that you have it in perspective, tell me why we need Al Gore spreading rumors about the end of the world.

It's hypocritical for Al Gore to say he's pro-environment, while flying around in a private gas guzzling jet. If the CEOs of the Detroit automakers can drive hundreds of miles in a hybrid car, Gore should do the same.

That said, Barack continues to prove to us everyday that he is going to make an excellent president! Can't wait 'till 1/20/09. Change is coming!

Mary Dale is right....

I wonder if he's going to fly in that "Green" personal jet of his? What a con man.

A transition team loaded with lobbyists....a cabinet loaded with entrenched Washington politicians...yep, change you can believe in.

Gore needs to head the EPA...that office is a mess.

Secretary of Energy anyone?

@ Kevin in Ohio........stop being SO cynical...... CHANGE IS HAPPENING! Some are just too blind to SEE!

Change IS using the BEST from the past, as well as the future!

Change IS also about CHANGING THE WAY BUSINESS IS DONE IN WASHINGTON!

And CHANGE IS bringing together THE BEST TEAM possible to help you lead.

Get IT???????????????????

I am for Socialized Health Care and College, we as Americans need to stop living as a third world country, you never hear about them dieing from not being able to go to the hospital before going through Insurance Compaines they do not have them for Health Care! The same is true with College in most of the first rate country you just have to go on your own accord!

Put Gore in charge of conning people about global warming and how it has no affect on his personal energy bills each month.

You are the man Obamania.These are the times we should waste if we are really serious about solving our global issues as of this 21st century way of doing things.I wish you the best coffee and breakfast together with the former vice-president very soon and hopefully the best will come from your discussing.What a smart gift of president-elect we got.

I wonder if Gore will express the dangers of ManBearPig.

It is my #1 issue for sure.

Good deal. He's dealing with people who has brains and who can think. This global situation is serious business. God made us stewards of this earth. For those of you who think different read Gensis. Whether you believe it or not or except it or not, we and everything is connected together. Remember?, the financial market!
Yes, put him in charge of EPA.

Don't let the Congress push him into a corner, they all have thier own reason for wanting him to charge of the mess that GWB made it is his mess as long as he is in the office of the President, not Obama's!

(Vice) President Gore's with the President-Elect should be a good one. I agree with the previous comment; what a better world this would be had we been talking about a meeting between out-going President Gore and President-elect Obama.

WOW! David thinks global warming is a farce... lets do away with all the rain forest in the world and lets see what happens, lets continue to destroy the enviornment and lets see what happens, LIFE AS WE KNOW IT TODAY WILL BE TOO SHORT!

The Democrates are a bunch of Mother Hens. Mother Hens never want anyone to fail, but if you never fail you never change or learn how to get back up and try again after you fail!

Getting advice is always good, then make your own choice!

We're saved! The troops out of Iraq in 16 months, tax increases on anyone making over $250,000, windfall profit taxes on oil companies (I sure hope the incoming administration doesn't back down on each and every one of these promises)...and NOW perfectly clean air. How about a chicken in every pot? Or maybe a polar bear?

I hope Al Gore will be our new energy leader.
He is the best of the best!

Sounds like Barack & Joe are gonna tag team him... get him to agree to be part of the Administration, at least on a limited advisory basis.

The guys that think the enviroment is more important than the economy are getting together. How many of you have $35,000.00 to put solar on your house? How many of you have $10,000.00 to convert your car to natural gas or to own an electric car to commute around town and a gas powered car for long trips so you don't have to spend the night at a hotel every few hundred miles to recharge the battery. From my experience at work just a couple of days of cloudy weather and the batteries from the solar power system for instrumentation are dead and our technicians are there hooking up gas powered generators. After 40 years we are no where near the ability of being renewable energy powered and we won't be after 150 billion dollars over the next 10 years unless they carbon tax us so we do not drive or heat and cool our homes like they do in Europe.

Despite any fallacies that former Vice President Gore may have, he and his organization have found a way to tell the world of the dangers of global warming in a way that seems to make a difference. He has earned respect for these efforts across many parts of the globe and from both sides of the political isle; although not universal support. I would hope that he can play at least an advisory role when it comes to the environment in President Obama’s Administration. Head of the EPA would be nice, but I think he needs to be more visible. Such as an Environmental and New Energy Development Tsar. Sorry to use the tsar cliché, but you know what I mean.

I think a lot of people felt that President Bush was not the real winner of the original election, however, he had 8 years, 6 of which were with a rubber stamp Republican congress to prove that he was a real leader and failed miserably at every turm. If Karl Rove thinks that he can spin away one of the worst presidencies in the history of this great nation by "naming names" he is sadly mistaken. The legacy of the failed and unjustifiable Iraq war, one of the greatest deficits in our history plus the total mismanagement of our economy and the abolition or underfunding of the regulations and regulatory agencies that were supposed to keep our financial system safe will be the hallmarks of this administration that Karl Rove help architec.
Won't miss any of them.

Environment is one of Gores academic expertise, this is not something he "winged it" to bring him World attention. Obama is picking people who didn't get where they are by "winging it", the Republicans should learn a lot from Obama.

about time they talk to him ... In the long term Environment based economics will probably fuel the global economy and branch out new industries we cant fathom at this point.

Just another brick out of Clinton's house, when's it gonna stop? This guy could care less about the enviroment. If Mr. Gore was truly concerned, his home in Tennessee would have had every imaginable energy savings technology installed outside, and inside! Just as a reminder ,I recall when some people actually looked into his sincerity about doing everything he said to reducing green-house gases,etc. there wasn't any,nut-in, period! The guys a charlatan,....all he had done was say his Gas(Energy Supplier) Co. was using energy saving technology,Wow!

Mr Hot Air meets Mr No Experience

Coldest winter I've ever lived through so far. Been in the low 20's every night and we normally don't see that until January or February. But I guess global warming just doesn't effect my part of the country. Supposed to get a good snow on Thursday.

All you negative people need to shut up and let Obama do his thing. Always so negative. It is about change. Just because he is bringing SMART AND QUALIFIED people from the past so what!!!

Find something else to talk about and stop being so negative.

Yes!!!!!! more green jobs,more green jobs,more green jobs! More jobs period!

Gore should be EPA chief. Bush has poisoned planet Earth and our environment. Global warming is real. David...do you have back up documentation and sources for your $5 trillion figure. I doubt it.

Kevin of Ohio, get over the right vs left bs okay, and yes Al Gore is blast from the past which by the way the economy did very well under Clinton/Gore administration. This meeting is about the enviorment issues not the political issues. With Bush out of the picture is a change you right-wing crazy.

Would someone please tell Kevin in Ohio that global warming is real? I know that information is not made available on Fox News. Reality does not exist for Right wingnuts, as they still think there were WMD's in Iraq even though our fearless leader ("W") has admitted there were none in his interview this past week.

Wow, The 43rd president meeting the soon-to-be 44th. Good for everyone.

Great to hear that Obama and Gore are meeting. I hope that Gore will be offered a position either within the EPA which has been a push over for GWB or the Department of Energy. I've both been to Al Gore's lectures, and met him personally. I can truly say that he is an intelligent man who has ideas and a love for country that goes beyond money and politics.

Lets make energy production America's next milk and honey, as electronics, automobiles, and computers once were.

Al Gore or Hillary Clinton or Colin Powell would have been a better president or commander-in-chief in a dangerous world, more qualified and more experienced with proven records and past government achievements. Maybe Michelle Robinson Obama will follow Hillary Clinton's footsteps and become the first woman president. Barack Obama is in the eyes of the public, and models smoking for others, his own children for example. If we common citizens have any addiction or problems, we only affect ourselves, family and closed society, but not the world at large. The kids are watching and learning the bad habit from the president, their hero. He told Brokaw he had quit smoking, only to change his rheoric seconds later, as having been unsuccessful, and falling off the wagon. The kids are watching and learning... We all better learn to smile like Barack Obama, it works all the time.

Kevin in Ohio is out to lunch. Al may be part of the past Clinton administration, but his award winning efforts to draw attention to climate change came after that. Thanks to BushCo, NOTHING has changed since and things have gotten worse, policy wise. So yes, any ideas or efforts that Gore could contribute to the Obama administration will in fact be WELCOME change.

That will be interesting if Gore is leading the EPA.

Kevin in OH> Give it up. A SMART president confers w. people who are well-versed on a particular subject, regardless of whether or not the person has been in office before. So, yes, this IS a change. If you don't think the way B. is doing things is different from the way things have been done (or, rather, haven't been done!) during the past 8 years, I don't know where you've been.
Oh, and Al is hardly a "crazy".

Kevin in Ohio, what do you want – a Rove appointed to something.

David it should be simple for "confederates" like yourself,

Don't pay your taxes...

PLEASE DON"T...

A President actually interested in our children's future??!!?? OMG, "wasteful spending"!!!

(or is it investing??? =)

Good, Al Gore should take more of an Active Role of following through with solutions to the Climate Problem!! Its a good way of not only talking about the problem but actually doing something about the problem!!

I LIke the way Obama is picking up the phone an reaching out to anybody who has more insight on any particular issue!! By calling and speaking to Republicans and Democrats alike and putting them on the same page!! Either your part of the Solution or part of the Problem!!! Neo-Cons please take note ,( I know you are a dying breed)!!!!!

I hope it results in a cabinet position for Gore . . .

Hey Kevin, Just because Al Gore has be in DC in the past doesn't devalue what he has to say....have you won a Nobel prize for your work on environmental issues?

It wouldn't make much sense for Obama to not utilize the strengths of Gore. For those of you who are still trying the line "where's the change", give it up already. Do you not realize how pathetically stupid you sound. Change is not ignoring anyone who has served in public office before – for crying out loud.

As far as the new Jeremiah Wright attack ad that is airing after the election...the result would have been the same. The GOP on the Right doesn't seem to "get it", no one cares about scare tactics and mud slinging when you are losing your house, job and lifestyle. This is about survival and may the person with the superior intelligence, temperment and plan win...hence PRESIDENT OBAMA. Thank you very much.

That would be wonderful if Obama would offer Gore a position in EPA and he accepted it. We would really have a good chance of making a difference in the world in regards to the enviroment and climate change. Lord only knows we need to do something quick.

Yes, Gore is a past vice-president with a forward thinking agenda when it comes to the environment. He has a Nobel prize for heavens sake. I say if there is a job opening regarding the environment, you want this guy on your team, President-elect Obama,

I like Al.

I hope that Gore will get a prominent position in Obama's administration.

The sad thing is that American businesses will soon be at a huge disadvantage because of the liberals believe that the world is choking from survival if we don't punish businesses soon and only US businesses soon with a huge tax increase better known as Cap and Trade. It will ruin any chance a business that burns carbon will survive in a world marketplace where other countries will be so thankful they will have fewer competitors once the US businesses begin to fail.

Thank you Liberals for Cap and Trade we love the fresh air of nobody working.

We are about to go into the mother of all Depressions if Baracka and the Liberals ruin Main Street and Wall Street's economy with their excessive taxes and excessive regulations ala the way the alarmist like Gore want.

By the way,the ice has been thickening the last two years in both the north and south poles. Explain why that is so, Greenhouse theorists.

Kevin in Ohio

Would you please get a life all you do is hate on Pres Obama. It's old, it's over you can't stand it you are green with envy, LOL. Change is coming, heck it's already happening you can't see it because you are blind with hate.

Please Al. For the sake of all mankingd, GO AWAY!

You are the epitome of a bufoon.

if you keep this up with the carbon tax algore will be taxing you to work out due to excessive carbons put out while tring to stay heathy.

The question is: How much are we, ALL, willing to sacrifice, to set things right.... the director i used to work with, doesnt even believe in global warming...

I hope this turns out to be an informative, productive meeting. Al Gore's knowledge can only help with what he offers about global warming. I hope immediate action is taken, considering what the polar bears are facing. I'd hate to see those beautiful animals become extinct in my life time.

Good move

He won a Nobel Prize right? I think that's advice he should listen to closely. Seriously, a President that will listen to experts and weigh their advice is CHANGE we need. I'm so glad we will finally have a President that will lead in that manner.

a lot of smart minds in one place, sounds good.

It would be nice if Gore work in Obama's cabinet.

Human involvement in global warming is the biggest scam ever perpetuated on the world. Only a fool believes that. Al "Do as I say, not as I do" Gore is a total dunderhead that is raking in millions on this scam.

I hope Obama and Biden chose Gore to work on there transition team

Gore would be good energy adviser on Obama transition team

This is how you do it! Finally, a leader again.

just another great move by our pres-elect. now he can launch his"green" platform to make everyone feel warm and cozy with thier wind mills turning.

Governments don't create jobs, people do. If Obama can't even get this small fact right we are in big trouble.

m. You know, Obama has not yet named an energy secretary...

Sounds like a great meeting, I hope Al and Barack can devise a strategy to defeat MAN-BEAR-PIG...IM CEREAL...

I still can't believe Gore won the Nobel Peace Prize. "I was V.P. and said stuff that other people have been saying for decades, Nobel Prize please."

It's okay though, I buy carbon credits from myself too. And use a private plane.

Hopefully they discuss the global threat of ManBearPig too. It's super serial. (Too mean?)

Al Gore for EPA head.

Even if you dismiss global warming entirely, there remain very serious pragmatic motives for reducing our dependence on oil as an urgent strategic priority.

We need to gradually raise import tariffs on oil and taxes on gasoline, to both motivate people to reduce their oil consumption and to fund alternatives. If we don't, it's just a matter of time until we're looking at $5/gallon gas again.

Fool me once,...

It's time for Gore to step up and lead Obama's alternative energy initiatives.

Mr Environmental Czar for Pres. Gore that seems fitting.

President elect-Obama is putting the right people in the right places. I'm not saying that he's going to pick Gore as the energy secretary, but i'm sure the former VP will give him great insight on who a good contender will be for the position. A little off topic, but we need to swear in President-elect Obama now. The markets are responding to his message on the economy. Whenever he gives a speech on the economy or where this country needs to be heading, markets seem to respond.

Love it. We need wisdom to lead us into this new century and it's exactly what President-elect Obama is using.

JUST ONE SMART MOVE AFTER THE NEXT. VERY HAPPY, FEEL LIKE SOMETHING GREAT IS COMING AND JUST DON'T KNOW WHAT. LOOKING FORWARD TO THE FUTURE.

Gore has done a lot of research on the subject and is a good source of information. I'm sure Obama would tap republicans for advice, too, if he could find one who believed in scientific facts.

All we need... another left-wing crazy cozying up to Obama. Algore is also part of the past.... more evidence of the CHANGE Obama promised, I guess.

They should be meeting as a president talking to the president elect – thanks GWB. Imagine our world if that was the case.

Should be a good meeting....

A day without cnn is like a day without left-wing propoganda.

Al Gore is worth listening to, but he should not be in charge.
To my opnion that would be over-reacting.

Money..money.. regulation.. money... Ah, maybe we can balance both...... it's either money or green.... maybe we all should live in simple animal tents like the Native Americans...

Climate change? What climate change? "Global warming"??? History PROVES what we are currently experiencing is a natural shift in the climate like it has been undergoing since the world's creation! This is the coldest winter on record!

I hope he's the EPA head.

Good call Mr. Obama! I'll bet the Republican fools/whiners will cry about that!

GOOD, President elect Obama is on it!

Hey Larry, seems that was what Mr. Bush did in 2000 and EVERYONE criticized him...or have you forgotten? And besides, why would Obama want to confer with a do-nothing whiny man like Al Gore? He has absolutely nothing to offer us!

It never ceases to amaze me that no matter what the topic is, someone always has to see the negative side of everything.

oh no........

Gore is a chump too....................

what makes Gore such an expert on the environment? I just don't get it.

Gore for energy Czar, please?

Obama keep your eyes and ears open.

GLOBAL WARMING IS REAL. SO IS EVOLUTION.

What a joke! If Gore gets his way with his "Climate Change" fantasy, we'll all be sitting around, unemployed...keeping down "greenhouse gases."

@ David

Carbon tax would "punish" the use of oil thereby reducing its desireability and demand for it, ultimately harming the interests of Big Oil. You've got it entirely backwards.

Captain Planet, he's our hero, gonna take pollution down to zero...

lol

I am a professional geologist, and have been for 35 years. The fact that Al Gore is considered an expert on climate changes and global warming makes me want to vomit. Global warming is occurring, for natural reasons, the same as it has in between Ice Ages for the last million years. However, professors of geology, who are quite aware of this, are afraid to say the truth, because they will lose their grants from the National Science Foundation (NSF). Global Warming is the latest buzz word, and is one of the biggest farces ever put over on a naive public.

Proverbs 12v15 "The way of a fool seems right, but a wise man listens to advice"

Proverbs 13v20 "He who walks with the wise, grows wise but a companion of fools, suffers harm

What a smart president-elect! One smart move after another.

I am getting more and more convinced that Obama is super intelligent and has all the good intentions and motivation to fulfill his duties.

I would like to know, if Former Vice President Al Gore will get a position that would improve climate change or energy? If he does, what title would it be?

sorry, it's $5 trillion not 45 trillion.

This adds up to no good. Al and his interests in the global warming farce must be tooting the horn for BO since he wants to carbon tax us to the tune of 45 trillion. When will everyone learn.....it's about control (not the environment).

Another fascinating story today is ABC New obtaining an unaired McCain ad attacking Obama on his ties to Jeremiah Wright. The ad is really brutal – and offers us a remarkable look at what might have been had McCain given his green light to this.

. . . The new Energy Secretary perhaps?

sounds like Obama is doing the right thing...He needs to confer with people who were in office previously, and has the experience, so in essence, he needs to discuss different situations with them...

Larry
Houston Texas