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UTUSN

(70,701 posts)
Thu Mar 28, 2024, 12:37 PM Mar 28

Once again, Al GORE's nobility runneth over. And what LIEBERMAN frittered away.

The View's noting of LIEBERMAN's death was not just perfunctory, but limited only to one thing, that he "founded No Labels." Should be a cautionary note on how a legacy needs nurturing.

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Al Gore @algore

I am profoundly saddened by the loss of Joe Lieberman. First and foremost, he was a man of devout faith and dedication to his family. My heart goes out to Hadassah, Hana, Matt, Rebecca, Ethan, his sisters, and all those grieving his loss.

Joe was a man of deep integrity who dedicated his life to serving his country. He was a truly gifted leader, whose affable personality and strong will made him a force to be reckoned with. That’s why it came as no surprise to any of us who knew him when he’d start singing his favorite song: Frank Sinatra’s “My Way”. And doing things Joe’s way meant always putting his country and the values of equality and fairness first.

His fierce dedication to these values was clear even as a young man. When he was about to travel to the South to join the Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s, he wrote: "I am going because there is much work to be done. I am an American. And this is one nation, or it is nothing.” Those are the words of a champion of civil rights and a true patriot, which is why I shared that quote when I announced Joe as my running mate.

It was an honor to stand side-by-side with him on the campaign trail. I’ll remain forever grateful for his tireless efforts to build a better future for America.
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Once again, Al GORE's nobility runneth over. And what LIEBERMAN frittered away. (Original Post) UTUSN Mar 28 OP
Al Gore has always had grace. madaboutharry Mar 28 #1

madaboutharry

(40,212 posts)
1. Al Gore has always had grace.
Thu Mar 28, 2024, 01:38 PM
Mar 28

Joe Lieberman was obviously a complicated man. He made choices that angered democrats, but I believe he was a decent person. I'm glad that Al Gore reminded us of that.

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