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"Fat" Albert Gore should have stayed home. I cant believe he contributed that much pollution and to our global warming going to Chicago just so King Obama could have a press conference!

The Obama Administration is looking like the biggest enemy of the Environment ever.

Oh darn... I was really looking forward to Al "the robot" give one of his monotone speeches. Now he can still preach about global warming, carbon footprints, and other crap from the comfort of his gas-sucking private jet!

I often wonder how much better off the U.S. and the world would be right now if Al Gore had won in 2000. Too bad the Supreme Court gave it to Bush. And look at the mess we are in because of that decision!!

As much as I would have loved to see what the past 8 years would have been had the election in 2000 been counted popularly, Al Gore has done a wonderful job in bringing sustainability to the forefront of the world issues at hand. I am just interested in seeing him continue doing what he has been doing.

Minus ManBearPig, of course

I think he'd be good for SoE or head of EPA, but he said he wants US to fix the climate crisis in ten years, I think him being in the administration for hopefully eight of those ten years is cheating on his deal.

Gore is up to his fat neck in gravy from all that climate stuff he spews out at all those pay up front talks he gives. Nothing quite like milking that cow to death. What are the odds that one of those run away glaciers will take him out.?

Our country and the world owes Al Gore a tremendous amount of gratitude for his unweary fight against global warming.

About 25 to 30 years ago a younger Al Gore came onto the scene and threw his hat into the presendential ring. Way before the Bush fiasco. Now at that point I was Republican, but there was something special about this Al Gore. And I volunteered to work on his campaign at that particular time. He still has it. Too bad he is not interested in serving in another administration. Our country could use him and all his abilities. But I understand the reason he will not.

You have my praise Al. Keep up the fight!

I would love to see Gore in the Obama administration. However, I understand that, after VP, his only political aspiration might be President.
However, has it occurred to anyone that Obama is probably seeking his advice in selecting appointees to Energy, Interior and other cabinet positions? Who better to advise on these posts?

I wish he would accept an Energy appointment, if asked.

Gore is a contemptible pig. Do not put this charlatan into any office of power. 3 Big Lies in this world and Al's all over 1 of them.

Global Warming

Second Hand Smoke

Obama is an agent of change

I get no respect I tell ya, no repect..............

Thank God for small favors......

MR. PRESIDENT

Hey Gore would have been another great selectiion however, the Nobel Prize winner is doing great and to provide the President Elect his enviromental wisdom is a GREAT thing.

He would have made a better president-elect, with his qualification and experience.

Gore could well be the Energy Czar for Obama if he wanted the position.

I think that it would be wonderful if Gore did work for the Administration. Another brilliant mind in the mix to help get America where it needs to be.

Ah...lets see...he invented the internet and global warming.
What have you been up to old fatness? Hmmm!

"no soup for you", poor Al

Mr Hot Air himself!

Why isn't Gore being asked to take a cabinet position? I think it would be good for him to be in a position to implement policy. He has more expertise in the area of the environment and climate change than anyone else. I could see how he might not want to get involved in government again, but I think he could really make a difference with a more supportive administration and congress.

@K JL...Gore does not look unhealthy.......a little chubby yes...but unhealthly no:):).

Gore was a great VP, but I think he can accomplish much more as a private citizen in energy affairs.

he doesn't want to work for a corrupt government anymore, republican or democrat. who can blame him?

I am a big fan of Al Gore and his raising of awareness on global warming. I have watched his movie, read his book, and also taped Live Earth, the concert on 7 continents, when it was on- all 23/24 hours. Even if he doesn't take a spot in the Obama Administration, I hope that Gore doesn't give up and continues to fight for what is right. When Obama is President, hopefully we can make some changes to our great country concerning the environment- for the better. The number one thing I hope Obama gets from Gore today is RENEWABLE RESOURCES!!! That's right, RENEWABLE RESOURCES is what we need. I am not a fan of ethanol, unless you are using the stalks. There are millions of starving people who could use the corn. If the car companies would come up with a car that doesn't run on gas or ethanol based of corn/food, then we could start to get out of this global warming mess, and the economic crisis as well. Best wishes to Al Gore!

Why would he , he is making millions off the Global Warming scam. If our lives were truly in jeopardy from global warming why does he continue to fly around in a private jet, use 100 times more electricity, then us, and drive an SUV.

What a total joke....Anyone who takes this guy serious has issues, oh wait the democrat way do as I say not as I do

So that giant carbon emission trail from his private jet was all for lunch? Way to go Gore, you keep fightin' for the environment!

By the way, how's your electric bill looking this year?

That car sure doesn't look like a fuel efficient hybrid...

Why Al why???

Join the revolution!

We love you, Al!

(That 7 series better be the Euro-diesel model)

Why did they put up a picture of Alec Baldwin for a story about Gore?

Al Gore is doing quite well all by himself. He does not need Obama for anything.

It would be a waste if Al Gore were not part of this administration. He brings insight and political savvy, as well as prestige and an in depth knowledge of environmental issues which is needed now.

Thank Heaven for that! Gore is bad news but looks like BO is listening to what he shovels. The government backed IPCC and GISS and their global warming claims are not credible as the government led by BO wants to inpose a $5trillion carbon tax (and it's about control, not global warming). The IPCC was already caught falsifying data (since we have had global cooling the past decade, not warming. Ice in Anarctica has increased by about the size of Texas or 5%). But the scientists on the IPCC and GISS payroll are parrots for the governments. So why do most scientists not affiliated with these two differ? it's a nice scam for money and control.

KJL Maybe his unhealthy look is from the environment.

Gore said during the Primary and General he was not going to take a position in the Administration. This is no surprise. What would a former Vice President want to be in another Administration? That doesn't make sense at all.

It isn't a huge surprise that Gore didn't take a position in the new administration. He has plenty to do informing people who will listen on how and the reasons why we need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

To KJL: I don't think Gore looks unhealthy. He just has a lot more gray than I remember him with.

Gore is too busy making MILLIONS off of his "global warming" propaganda.

I think it is great that Gore is meeting with Obama/Biden.
He will be able to provide alot of information related to climate change and energy and the type of person best suited for a job in this area.

Gore looks very unhealthy in that picture.

Of course not what they met to discuss was the short list of environmental secretary candidates and Gore's input in this field is without comparision.

YES!!!

Good, go away. Go hug a tree, after you get out of your polluting private Jet.

Wait, you mean there is no truth to the rumor that the Obama transition team is going to offer Crazy Al his own special post as "Crazy Global Warming Guru?"

He could be the chief blowhard or chief fearmonger or chief exaggerator.

Yeah, right! Just like Biden said to reporters a week before he was selected Obama's VP running mate, "You've got the wrong guy, folks."

You can't get too 'wrapped up' in the media spins! But if Gore does not agree to a position in the P-E Obama administration, I feel sure that he will still act as an advisor on energy/climate control, and be a great ally.

GORE = BORE.....

I wish Al had not turned Obama down. I think he would be a excellend pick and a great deal of help

I hate when the media speculate! Can's they just deliver the news?

Too bad – he might make a good environmental addition to the Clinton (I mean Obama) team.

No room for Gore and his "Climate change" fantasies!

Gore doesn't need to be hampered with his works, with the Obama Administration, but will be powerful in who is appointed to the administration and will work as a great advisor.