Official Al Gore MoveOn.Org Washington DC Speech Thread

[Jackson4Gore]

Hello,

This will be the official thread for the major Al Gore speech today which will start at 1:00 CST. To watch this speech, please tune to CSAPN (Channel 350 on DirectTV)or LinkTV (Channel 375 on DirectTV). If you cannot make it to a TV, please tune in via the web at http://www.moveon.org/gore/webcast.html. We hope that you will take part in watching this historic speech by President Gore.

Thanks

For the latest and most up to date Gore news and more: http://www.algoresupportcenter.com/

[Eloriel]

1. Thaks for the reminder nt

[Jackson4Gore]

3. No problem!

:smoke:

[kentuck]

2. What do you want Gore to say..?

And what do you think he will say? Will he mention te economic numbers? What will he say about the situation in Iraq?

[Jackson4Gore]

4. He will probably talk about neither, here is what the speech is about:

In this, his third major speech on the Administration's response to terrorism, Mr. Gore will describe the Administration's assault on our civil liberties as un-American and will charge that the Bush/Ashcroft attack on the Constitution is actually a smokescreen that obscures the Administration’s fundamental failure to meaningfully protect our national security, and that their efforts have weakened rather than strengthened America.

In August, Mr. Gore delivered a speech sponsored by MoveOn that opened a space for other leaders to speak out against the Bush Administration's deliberate use of false impressions to mislead the nation on war, taxes, the economy and the environment. That speech did nothing less than shift the terms of the national debate, and we expect this speech to have as big an impact.

[MrSoundAndVision]

5. I think Gore has had time to think about why he's not president

And he knows that the media has been tearing this democracy apart right next to the Bush administration. And that they are a very real enemy of the people.

Gore is a very careful, intelligent speaker. He gave a speech a while back in which he persistently referred to the Bush administration's 'false impressions', we knew he meant lies.

I hope Gore knows, this is probably the last speech of any great importance he is going to give which will really get the attention of the media. He has said he will endorse a candidate, so I expect that to come today.

And I hope to GOD that he endorses Dennis Kucinich, and sees the true Democrat in the midst of the establishment, and I hope to GOD that he doesn't waste his effect on public opinion by supporting his old buddy Dick Gephardt: The day Dick Gephardt voted for the war, and stood next to Bush in support of the war, was the darkest day for the Democratic party, except perhaps the asassination of JFK, but then that didn't have the effect of splitting the party.

Just some thoughts. Thanks for posting this, I will be there.

[Larkspur]

6. I doubt that Gore will endorse anyone, let alone Kucinich

who sits consistantly in the polling cellar.

I think that Gore will wait until the primaries sort out the winner. I'd be very surprised if he endorses anyone today.

If Gore does endorse, I'm sure it will be Howard Dean. Dean's campaign is the living embodiment of Gore's 2000 theme -- The People vs The Powerful.

[gristy]

7. I agree. Gore is not endorsing anyone today.

[Jackson4Gore]

8. Kick

[raysr]

9. AL

He's on Link TV on Dish Network at 11 AM Pacific (Channel 9410)I hope they didn't change the broadcast. I've got to start looking at the other replies better, nevermind.

[Cheswick2.0]

13. I would be very surprised also

and I seriously doubt that this is his last important speach. The man has a lot to say and people obviously want to listen.

[proud patriot]

10. I'll be watching

:hi:

[kentuck]

11. I would guess it will be very interesting....

Al Gore always has maintained a realistic grasp on politics and foreign affairs, just as he has done with environmental issues.

[slinkerwink]

12. It's 45 minutes away......

:drinks coffee:

[slinkerwink]

14. :kick:

:kick:

[Spazito]

15. Gore is on now!

*

[Jackson4Gore]

16. Sorry I dont see it on link or CSPAN

?

[hang a left]

17. he is not on yet, and does anyone know if cspan is gonna

broadcast the speech?

[Jackson4Gore]

19. Yea, CSPAN 1 is going to have it!

[Rose Siding]

18. Eli's on just now

on the MoveOn link

[slinkerwink]

20. it's going to be on Cspan!!!

Tune in now!!!!

[Cooley Hurd]

21. Still McCain...

Is it CSPAN or CSPAN2?

[Jackson4Gore]

22. Calm down

When Al gets up it will be on.

[slinkerwink]

23. Cspan-1

trust me....tune in... :-)

[slinkerwink]

24. :kick:

[slinkerwink]

25. Gore's on....

Zack's pretty cute......

[gristy]

26. Sound stinks

Is somebody's server not keeping up? I hope it improves...

[gottaB]

27. yeah

thought it was just me

[UTUSN]

29. "Something Tells Me 2004 Is Going to Be a Very Very Good Year"

Lisa BROWN (introducing Prez GORE?). American Constitution Society. The Tipper is in the house. Coming to hear "One of our nation's greatest leaders."

[Cheswick2.0]

32. it is on C-span now

watch it there.

[slinkerwink]

28. woohooo.....Lisa Brown's cute.....

wouldn't mind dating her if I was 60...

[Cooley Hurd]

30. Intelligence is always attractive...

That's why I think Ann Coulter & Laura Ingram are pigs! :evilgrin:

[UTUSN]

31. "Welcome a man I have Long Admired..." (Here He Comes)

"We need Al GORE's, wise steadying voice more than ever. ....Best boss *I* ever had, PRESIDENT, er, oh, VICE President Al GORE..."

SUPER applause.

[Cooley Hurd]

35. She introduced him as "President... oops, I mean Vice president..."

Awesome!!!

[gristy]

33. does anyone know if there is an audio-only link?

http://www.moveon.org/gore/webcast.html is not doing it for me

[dweller]

37. cspan coming in fine

check there

http://www.c-span.org/watch/cspan_rm.asp?Cat=TV&Code=CS

dp

[gristy]

42. Thanks!!!!!!!!!

[slinkerwink]

34. AL GORE IS ON!!!!!

he's now on the stage.....

[chimpymustgo]

36. President Al Gore! Lisa Brown SAID it!

nt

[in_cog_ni_to]

38. THAT was AWESOME!!

:bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce:

[UTUSN]

40. "A whole lot of OTHER changes....unwelcome surprises"

For the first time, American citizens have been detained without legal representation, etc. "If the president makes a mistake or is given faulty information by somebody"-------HAH! Rights can be stripped that "we used to think were 'inalienable'." HAHA!

[cosmicdot]

39. in case the Pres. is given bad information & makes a mistake .......

bwhahahahahaha

[UTUSN]

44. "Sneak and peak in NON-terrorism cases"

"Applies to any garden variety crime. ....

[cosmicdot]

46. that was excellent

dang, that stiff, ol'boring Al Gore
who was a poor candidate in 2000 ...
blah blah blah yada yada yada
all those naysayers of our standard bearer
:eyes:

I think he's great.

woo hoo
we deserve better
we can do better

:bounce:

[proud patriot]

41. Woooooo Hoooooo Mr President

I'm here to serve you when needed

[in_cog_ni_to]

43. Sneak and Peak!

Patriot Act being explained in a very coherent way! Go Al! Go President Gore! :bounce:

[eleny]

47. God bless you, Al!

Challeninging the administration. This is wonderful! Who's looking out for you? Not Bill. It's Al!

[in_cog_ni_to]

50. I LOVE the flags in the background!

They should have made a Bush banner with "Mission NOT Accomplished" and hung in in the background. :7

[jokerman93]

188. Is it a coincidence?

Clark had the identical ten flags at his speech in SC this week. I'm certain of it.


:-)

[proud patriot]

45. Speaking of Civil Rights loses

He looks great and speaks truth to Busholoni

[gristy]

48. Didn't Gore practice his speech?

Or did he practice giving it in an ah-shucks manner?

[ParanoidPat]

75. Your problem with his delivery is......

......what? :shrug:

Hmmmm, I don't see any teleprompters or notes. He seems to be doing great from where I live! :)

How long do you think the current Resident could go before swallowing his whole leg?

[prolesunited]

94. Not leading with a call to courage

but by inciting fear.

He's doing awesome and getting it ALL out there. I would definitely like to see a full transcript.

[slinkerwink]

49. go gore!!!!

omg......only if florida had not been stolen.....

[La_Serpiente]

54. Amen

HE'S BRINGING DOWN THE HOUSE BABYYYYYY

Awesome on Iraq.

[cosmicdot]

51. it's our government

they can't keep everything secret from us

woo hoo
:bounce:

they've got it backwards

[Cheswick2.0]

52. it's our govenment, it's not their government ...it belongs to us

and they can't keep everything from us.

[in_cog_ni_to]

53. It's OUR goverment

it's not THEIR government and they can't keep it secret from us! WOOHOO!

[Lindsey]

55. I love watching the president (President Gore, that is)

I had dreams all last night about the 2000 selection and I didn't even know that Al would be on today. He's wonderful. GO AL!!!

[cosmicdot]

56. keep hope alive (I say that, not Al -- Jesse, Sr., said it first)

:bounce:

[La_Serpiente]

59. He is making some pretty serious statements about 9/11

but I confide in him my trust. :-)

[Cheswick2.0]

57. son of a bitch, he is outing bush on 9-11

go Gore

[in_cog_ni_to]

58. This is exactly what every

Democrat should be saying! 911 investigation coverup! He is unbelievable!

[Cheswick2.0]

61. He is calling it a cover up!!!!

I love that he talks like this and he is angry. The man is a true patriot whether I always agree with him or not (and mostly I do).

[cosmicdot]

63. absolutely, my friend - tell'em

they should all be leading an all out assault on this corrupt cabal

[tridim]

66. This speech is the crest of the wave

that's about to crash on the shore. Let's hope it gets major mainstream play. How can it not?

[in_cog_ni_to]

60. Hahahahaha!

Shaking his head in disgust that Asscroft is involved in the Plame leak investigation! Priceless!

[cosmicdot]

62. OMG - he draws parallels to Nixon - woohoo

Draft Gore!

sorry ~ got carried away

((of course, I may have been the first to suggest a brokered convention --- waaaaay back))

[blm]

64. GORE IS AWESOME. Most relaxed I've ever seen him in 20 years.

He must be in a good place for himself.

[Cheswick2.0]

73. seems like the same old Al Gore to me

I think he belongs in the whitehouse. Just my opinion

[blm]

212. Yours and about 50 million others....

and no doubt a few million more than that by now.

[Closer]

65. SWEET!

"A government OF the People and FOR the People must be TRANSPARENT to the People."

[w13rd0]

67. Pulling no punches...

...thank you Gore for being unaffiliated with a campaign and thus having the freedom to BLAST open these doors for us. Now talking about warnings IGNORED by the Bush regime. OMG, he's talking LIHOP people. GORE IS MAKING THE CASE THAT BUSH LIHOP'D!!!

[Cheswick2.0]

71. I think he would say this if he was running

and so should all the candidates be saying the same

[w13rd0]

74. They can now...

...like I said, opening doors. But yes, if he were running, he would be likely saying the same things, but Gore is a leader. With that I don't disagree one whit.

[Kahuna]

68. This is the president we should have had...

Thanks Greens! :grr:

[proud patriot]

69. I'm crying ...Pass the kleenex

he's talking 911 and my husband who is watching
finally agrees with LIHOP ...

Thank You Mr. President ..What do you want us to do?

[cosmicdot]

72. hugs

[proud patriot]

78. Thanks

It hurts so much .. All he has to do is tell us it's time .

My husband keeps repeating to the T.V. "Tell us what to do.
don't just bash him Challenge him Tell us what to do ."

[cosmicdot]

70. piling more hay on the stack

making matters worse with all the raw data collecting on us

[eleny]

76. "Skimping" "Shortchanged"

Good language. Strong and stinging.

[cosmicdot]

77. I'm getting chills at home - imagine being there!

giving it to Ashcroft big time

Go Big Al

[Cheswick2.0]

79. WOW he is really letting Bush have it on imigrants

calling it mass mistreatment, the way we treat immigrants. Treating Arab men like criminals, like extras in a movie

[Cha]

80. Gore looks Good and is talking

really well ..not even looking down at his notes!

Gore looks in fighting shape! Thank goodness for that!

It's so poignant.. everytime I hear Gore..he is so great and the media tore this Great man down and builds up the tricksterbush.

edit~ typo

[w13rd0]

83. WHOA!

He just CALLED BUSH OUT as a FAKE CHRISTIAN!

Gore quotes, Jesus said, "As you do onto the least of these, you do unto Me."

He is SLAMMING Bush. Will this get ANY media play? It damn well should.

[Cha]

98. I hope someone is taping it!

I want to get one!

[Cha]

93. "rummy's handling of prisoners at

gitmo is as about as thought out his handling of post war Iraq" paraphrasing here!

Where is Gore Speaking? This is the absolute best I've ever heard him!

[in_cog_ni_to]

81. 911 info

aug..2001...2 terrorists...used their own real names...were on INS watchlists...they were suspects and if they had names and names were checked they would have been a tipped off...the analysts would have discovered that other terrorists had same addresses..They would have discovered other info like phone#'s and 5 other terrorists....then they could have found the rest of the highjackers...2 of the terrorists...were in San Diego...living with their REAL names, phone registered in their own names...what we need is better and more timely info about THOSE people...NOT the American people. CIA agent said, "We are looking for a needle in a haystack and he keeps piling more hay on the haystack."

[htuttle]

95. He made the point that it's more analysis that's needed..

...not more information. As he pointed out (and detailed), there was plenty of *information* available about the plot to pull off the 9/11 attacks, but apparently the information (ie., 'the dots') was never put together (for example, nobody looked in the phone book...).

He tied it into the fact that the Patriot act (the official theme of this speech), does NOT improve security, and may hinder efforts by focusing too much on raw data collection (and not providing the analytical support to process the data).

Just a topical recap for those playing along at home...

[cosmicdot]

82. Hitting Ashcroft with scripture - you go Al!

home run!

I think this is the verse:

"Whatever you do unto the least of these, you do unto me."

[proud patriot]

84. That was sweet

:thumbsup:

[arcane1]

85. hell yes!

throwing a Jesus quote right into the Crisco Kid's face!!

:bounce:


I missed the first 45 minutes, but it's still kicking ass!

[gauguin57]

86. quoting jesus

Al quoting JESUS on those Repug hypocrites' asses! You GO boy!

[Cheswick2.0]

87. "whatever you do to the least of these, you do to me"

a very meaningfull quote to me.

[proud patriot]

88. OMG now he's slamming Guatanamo

:thumbsup:

[La_Serpiente]

90. ORWELLIAN speak

He mentioned Orwell.

Awesome

[cosmicdot]

89. Orwell! - Al is saying all we have wanted said

This is HUGE!

Quoting Brandeis

OMG!

[in_cog_ni_to]

91. He is laying

it all out there! This is too good to be true! Where are our congress people? WHY are they not speaking out like this? Damn cowards!

[Mel]

92. '1984' Big Brother government

using fear, spoke of Orwell....you go Gore!!

[proud patriot]

99. We need a call to Courage , courage breeds liberty fear breeds repression

Go Al Go ...Tell Us what to do !

[kentuck]

106. A very important comment 1

A Call to Courage! Not fear!

[hlthe2b]

96. He does sound like he reads DU// maybe he does do MWO!

EOM

[jokerman93]

97. This is a Landmark speech. n/t

[Cha]

100. Definetly! Does he have a telepromter or

is this totally from memory?

[w13rd0]

101. He has two teleprompters...

...and demonstrates that unlike Bush, he knows how to use them ;)

Wow, this is powerful stuff indeed.

[Cha]

103. Thanks! He sure does "know

how to use them"! I see where it is "Constitution Hall" in Washington D.C.! From MOveon.org! :toast:

[Jackson4Gore]

102. We will have a recap, photos, transcript on GSC

after the speech, so be sure to check it out!

Also, I will be seeing Gore in person this Tuesday! I am so excited!

[Cha]

108. Tell him we on DU absolutely loved

his Speech!

[proud patriot]

104. This is History ...

I hope it's repeated on c-span so I can tape it
and show it to everyone I know .

[cosmicdot]

109. indeed ~ he's providing the springboard - the footing

for Hill Democrats and candidates for office to carpe diem

will they, now, all, please, grow the spine needed

[Snellius]

134. One of the great speeches in American history!

He's been saving it all up and now WHAMO!

[in_cog_ni_to]

105. DISCRETIONARY POWER!

That word isn't in the Bush dictionary! :(

[prolesunited]

107. Fear being used a political tool

Impatient with any constraints on exercise of power overseas and domestically. He really is going after Ashcroft. I wonder if they will have an official response.

[Cha]

112. I think there will be several responses ..."official

and otherwise"...we need Gore and his speech more than ever.

[VolcanoJen]

110. The Agressive, Ideological Approach of the Current Administration...

... today is the most worrisome new factor, which seems determined to use fear as a political tool, to consolidate its power and escape any accountability for its use.

<APPLAUSE>

Just as unilateralism and dominance are the guiding principles of their disastrous approach to international relations, they are also the guiding impulses of the administration's approach to domestic politics. They are impatient with any obstacles to the use of their power both home and abroad (paraphrasing).

AL absolutely nails it, doesn't he??!!??

[Cha]

125. Gore is "nailing" left and right!

"unworthy of our Democracy"

"respect for president is important but so is respect for our People"

[LittleApple81]

111. THANK GOD FOR C-PAN!! I wonder if * and Rove will address this speech

and its contents any time soon?????

[in_cog_ni_to]

113. Green Peace!

OMG! He's BLASTING this administration every damn thing they have done while squatting in HIS house! This is awesome. Now I feel melancholy. :( THIS is what "could have been". Damn.

[proud patriot]

116. here's the kleenex

:-(

[in_cog_ni_to]

123. Thanks

<snif**snif> :cry:

[jokerman93]

184. Maybe when we get things back on track

we'll cherish it more.

[Nlighten1]

114. Gore gives the Repubs an uppercut for Max Cleland

Way to go Mr. President!

[Nlighten1]

117. This sound is ass now

:wtf:

[prolesunited]

115. Cleland smearing, Texas revolt...

He's giving voice to EVERYTHING we've been hitting for months. I wonder how much coverage this is going to get and how much he'll be smeared.

[cosmicdot]

118. dropped EPA charges on 50 companies, Max Cleland, Texas redistricting

the commander in chimp is getting a much needed lecture

and, in contrast ... highlighting the good things Democrats have brought to our society

[Cheswick2.0]

119. Hitting on the redistricting in TX

outing them on using the Department of homeland security. I am surprised he didn't call them facists yet.

[burrowowl]

120. He is on a roll

good speech!
He is laying it all on the line!
Really good, if you missed the first part, see when C-Span will rebroadcast the Moveon Gore speech!

[jokerman93]

121. Yep! There he is folks...

The President of the United States

[Cha]

140. Really~! Don't get to hear from him that

often but when we do..oh boy! Is he ever Dynamite! Every time and he just gets better!

[gristy]

122. Please, Al. A period is when you are supposed to pause.

You can breath then too! Great content, though.

[prolesunited]

124. OK we know you don't like his delivery

Do you have anything relevant to add about his CONTENT?

[La_Serpiente]

132. HOW DARE THEY

HOW DARE THEY

[Cha]

127. Sorry ...I can't believe anyone has a complaint

about Gore's delivery! He's Fantastic! :kick:

[SammyWinstonJack]

180. NO COMPLAINT FROM ME

PRESIDENT GORE :yourock: :bounce:

[Cheswick2.0]

131. oh bite me

:eyes:

[prolesunited]

139. So much for being diplomatic

:yourock:

[slinkerwink]

167. you're so critical....

:spank:

[htuttle]

126. "A Republic. If you can keep it."

Hits with the Franklin quote. VERY good place for it.

[Cha]

135. Precisely! I can just see him writing this history

making speech!

[cosmicdot]

128. Impeach this mal-Administration! ("How dare they")

[prolesunited]

129. How dare they indeed!

Are you feeling the outrage?

[Mel]

130. Al's hitting this one out of the park!

This man is paying attention! I swear he sounds like some of us DU'ers and I love it!
Right on Big Al!
Speaking of the Seperations of Power!
This administration does not agree with keeping democracy without letting go of our rights due process. This administration has tried to put our congress and courts on the sideline HOW DARE THEY, HOW DARE THEY

[in_cog_ni_to]

133. How dare they????

WHAT did he say??! My son was talking to me! I missed it! :(

[Mel]

a lead up to

repeal the Patriot Act!

[Spazito]

136. I am in absolute awe at this speech!

He is covering everything and doing it with facts, examples and truth!

[Cha]

141. With intensity and humor, too!

"Repeal the Patriot Act" Wow! Wowsers!

[cosmicdot]

137. "unAmerican"

3 snaps up and a salute

:bounce:

[Nlighten1]

138. A4 g0r4 iZ a L33t InT3rN3t H4x0r

He just used the Internet to get root on the pulse of America.

[cosmicdot]

142. repeal the PATRIOT act

http://www.algore04.com/

[Cha]

152. "Live under rule of law" or

leave our children a diminished constitution"..Al Gore! Our President! What an absolute Sweetie! Look at those Flags! Now that's Patriotism at it Finest! :kick:

[prolesunited]

143. The Patriot Act should be REPEALED!!!

Call on Congress to help make it happen.

[slinkerwink]

144. omg, gore just asked congress to repeal the patriot act!!!!

:gasp:

[in_cog_ni_to]

145. KEWL!!!!!

ALRIGHT!!!!!!!!! REPEAL THE PATRIOT ACT!!!!!

This is his best speech EVER!

[Cheswick2.0]

146. Get rid of the patriot act

it should be repealed.

[otohara]

147. repeal Patriot Act

whoa - does this mean no support to those candidates who voted for it?

[dansolo]

195. No, it does not mean that

Al acknowledged the circumstances in which it was passed, and said that there were parts of the Patriot Act that should be kept.

[Tatiana]

148. REPEAL THE PATRIOT ACT!

OMG, is it just me, or if no one knew the events of the past 3 years, would you assume that this man was the President of the United States???

Someone, quick... PINCH ME!

[eleny]

157. Chills and tears

I didn't realize just how important it was to hear all of this laid out in public in a major speech to affirm how I feel.

[htuttle]

149. "The Constitution has no wartime exceptions!"

"And the Founding Fathers knew all about war."

[in_cog_ni_to]

150. THAT

was a STANDING OVATION speech if I've ever heard one! Damn good!

[gauguin57]

154. Re-elect Al Gore

president of the united states!

beautiful speech!

[glitch]

151. Please God protect this man

and please c-span rerun this speech.

[Cha]

159. I'm going to go get a blank tape so I

can tape the next time! This man needs an encore!

[glitch]

173. 2 AM eastern time it RE-AIRS!! nt

[hobbes159]

153. I hope someone recorded this as an mp3

I definately want to hear it again....

[in_cog_ni_to]

160. You can watch it on CSPAN.org.

They have a video. :7

[htuttle]

168. They said it will rerun at about 2am EST tonight

Set your timers.

[LittleApple81]

169. They will retransmit it at 2 a.m. tonight n/t

[slinkerwink]

155. i'm in tears now....

I'm so sad and yet so proud at the same time....oh, Al...only IF you had been our President....................*deep sigh*

[proud patriot]

217. Kleenex ?

Here ya go .

[Zorra]

156. Moveon and President Gore ROCK!

That speech was spot f*ckin' on!

WOOOOOOOO-HOOOOOOOO!

[LittleApple81]

162. I am so proud I joined MoveOn way back with the Clinton persecution!

They are doing a good job in many areas.

[Jackson4Gore]

164. WAY TO GO AL!

[Cooley Hurd]

158. Utterly IMPRESSIVE speech...

...by my Commander-in-Chief!

Ironically, I'm speechless!

[jokerman93]

161. Hot Damn!

I defy anyone who criticizes that speech to stand up and duplicate one tenth of it before a national audience.

Al OWNED every word of it.

:nuke:

[prolesunited]

166. I agree!

He got SOOO many excellent points in there. I really want to see it again so I can more fully digest it.

[cosmicdot]

163. I feel exhausted! soooo much is at stake

he pretty much covered most everything A to Zed


Reject corporate control over our system!

[JNelson6563]

165. President Gore-kickin' ass & takin' names!!!

How great it was to see our President today!! He was eloquent, forceful and wonderful. I actually was proud to be an American again!

To President Gore! :toast:

Julie

[prolesunited]

171. Set your VCRs

will re-air about 2 a.m. I hope they post it at their Web site as well.

[JNelson6563]

205. I already taped it for folks who don't have cable

Damn glad I did, very re-watchable!!

Julie

[dweller]

216. Would be able to make copies?

being one of those cable-less folks.

dp

[xxqqqzme]

170. have 2 leave as soon as speech over

so I don't have time 2 read all the posts, so forgive me if this sensation is repeated elsewhere...It just struck me that all those people, in the hall, as well as all of us out here in viewer land, are listening 2, not a person running 4 any office, but some one who has started, what is now a series of Xtremely articulate speeches, capturing the deception and fraudulence of the current administration. All of us frightened, not of phoney jive ass 'terrorism', but the goon squad shredding the fabric of our way of life. I do believe we R the (not gonna B) silent majority!

[Cha]

172. Tipper lookin' so Sweet and full of Life...

Check out that receiving line!

Re air at 2am ..yuck!

[tridim]

176. I think this'll play on the network news tonight

It's too juicy to pass up, even for the whores.

[BlackVelvetElvis]

192. I hope this does play

If this great speech doesn't get some coverage on the news, something is definately wrong.
I love that he mentioned the CIA leak. Why has this seemingly been dropped by the news?
Overall, Gore was inspiring and very articulate.

[robsul82]

174. Does anyone else think that...

...at the end of these things, he's going to scream into the microphone, "AND THAT'S WHY I'VE DECIDED TO RUN ONCE MORE FOR THE PRESIDENCY OF THE UNITED STATES!" Maybe it's just wishful thinking. "I guess I just miss my friend."

Later.

RJS

[KeepItReal]

177. That would be gangsta!

:-)

Gore/Dean anyone?

[Cha]

181. Big Big things are in store for Al but

I don't think being Prez is one of them, IMO. We are so fortunate to have his voice ..loud and clear and eloquent! I'm sure the Dem Pres will give Al a good job!

[jokerman93]

215. I agree!

Apparently he's been moving to establish some kind of Liberal media network for some time. Maybe this has been evolving since the Bush appointment. Anybody who was at all canny at the time undsrstood immediately what was going on in Florida -- especially Al Gore.

I think (and hope) we may have just watched the launching of a cultural counter-offensive. I'd like to think Mr. Gore and his powerful friends can get this message out there successfully and maybe we'll see a New Liberty movement...did I say that? I meant a New Liberal movement.

At least that's my fantasy about this terrific and important declaration.

Bravo

[Spazito]

175. That was the most incredible speech I have ever heard!

He encapsulated everything that has happened over 3 years in a clear, articulate and totally enthralling manner. I still have shivers from it!

[Rose Siding]

185. I liked the quote from the Israeli supreme court

from 1999- the part about 'a democracy fights with one hand tied behind its back but it fights with the upper hand' (the decision involved the preservation of civil rights in some case)

[hyphenate]

178. Indeed

I only wish he wasn't preaching to the choir--we need for moderates and less certain repugs to hear this speech and absorb its contents in order to show them the light. Some hardcore repubs will never "get it" but perhaps those on the edge will finally see the truth. It's been so obfuscated by the right that it's difficult to know what the true light is.

[Cha]

182. Yes! "The choir" sponsored Gore's speech

but I think the truth of his speech will seep out eventually and we have it all written down and on tape for posterity! :)

[VolcanoJen]

179. End of the speech... spoken like a true patriot, Al!

Wake up and fight, everyone. And if you're already fighting, fight harder!!

Al Gore:

"The Constitution includes no wartime exception, though its framers knew well the reality of war. And as Justice Holmes reminded us shortly before World War I, 'The Constitution's principles only have value if we apply them in the difficult times, as well as those when it matters less.' Will we continue to live as a people under the rule of law as embodied in our Constitution, or will we fall? Will we fail future generations by leaving them a Constitution far diminished from the charter of liberty that we inherited from our forebearers? Our choice is clear. Thank you for coming today."

[in_cog_ni_to]

186. Perfect ending

to a perfect speech. <sigh> If only. :(

[LiviaOlivia]

183. Excellent speech

It is mind boggling to think that this man is not in the WH.

Down with the BFEE.

[Cheswick2.0]

187. to everyone who enjoyed this speech

please e-mail move-on and tell them how much you appreciate their sponsoring it. Send a donation if you can. They have brought us the last two Gore appearences.

[Nancy Waterman]

Any chance that this would give new life to a draft Gore movement

He is so far superior to anything or anyone else out there. He should be the Democratic party leader since he truly speaks for the heart of the party. But he can't be the leader from the sidelines.

[Rose Siding]

202. He said he's a "recovering politician"

I don't think his heart's in for a race. But we sure need him for the party's Moral Compass.

[Cheswick2.0]

207. he would respond to a draft

He said when he dropped out that he wanted to run but others did not want him to.

[Cheswick2.0]

204. the only thing that will make a draft happen is us putting presure on dems

I write democratic big wigs all the time and tell them I will contribute to their campaigns and groups when they get behind Gore. I tell them I am writing his name in on my primary vote. I send the DNC, etc..... that they get my bucks when they bring me an Al Gore draft.
I don't know it it makes a difference. But if enough people did it they might get busy.

[Lars39]

189. It's going to replay at approx. 2:00 am cst.

I wish I'd taped it. He went for broke; this was a damn risky speach for the Gores if we're not able to turn this around.

And notice, NO telepromptor, no wire in the ear, no notes! Makes me sad for what could have been.

[kodi]

190. al gore laid it all out today truly a brilliant and inspirational speech

i was in tears and am still shaking my head wondering how is he not president.

let the words ring out, and let the current democratic candidates listen and use what al gore gave us today.

while watching al gore today i realized fully that the current candidates are not as good as him; as candidates for the presidency, as one who believes in what i believe, and most importantly, as one who can articulate these core values.

i am hoping for an open convention in boston, and want al gore as my candidate. he will do better against bush than any other person the democrats could run.

[Guaranteed]

191. Well, that was just about the best speech I've ever seen live. nt

[glitch]

193. moveon.org has the realvideo up now!

http://www.moveon.org/gorespeech.html

[robsul82]

206. That's the August 7 NYU speech...

...don't TEASE me!

Later.

RJS

[glitch]

210. Arrrrgh! You're right!

Still listening though, while I wait for this one.

[glitch]

213. NOW moveon.org has it on their webcast page

http://www.moveon.org/gore/webcast.html

http://play.rbn.com/?url=moveon/moveon/demand/algore110903.rm&proto=rtsp

edited to add: but it doesn't appear to be working yet.

[Military Brat]

194. I'm sitting here with chills running up and down my spine

And I'm close to tears. I don't have television, but will check this out on C-Span later. Thanks, DU'ers, for giving me a running commentary, it was the next best thing to hearing him myself.

I hope Al Gore just broke the dam!

[populistmom]

196. Just finished watching Al Gore

I thought I'd come on to see if there was a thread and so excited to see so many people feeling the same way as I did about his speech. Al Gore is incredible and it breaks my heart that he is not my president. We must win next year. Otherwise, our country is doomed.

[Neecy]

197. bravo

A brilliant speech, although I felt sad and angry throughout that he isn't running next year. If our country is indeed as threatened as he said - and I fully believe that to be true - is there anything more important than running in 2004? What's the real priority?

So, we're left with Edwards and Dean and Kerry and Lieberman bickering about the Confederate flag. Goddamn it.

[Cha]

199. DEan wasn't "bickering"....the other's piled on

Dean because he is leading! Please get it straight!

[Neecy]

208. oh, okay

I'll get it straight next time - Dean made a ridiculous, offensive comment that opened up the (justified) bickering. He refused to repudiate his comments and then 'slept on it' and repudiated them. Real leadership.

Let's focus on Gore's speech here, and not turn this into a candidate debate. My point was that there isn't anyone else in the party with Gore's qualifications, credentials, or ability and it's a damn shame he's not in the race.

[keopeli]

198. Standing O, Mr. President. Thank you!

As for drafting Gore for 2004, let's be sensible. Gore chose not to run. He has good reason for this decision. Our country is split down the middle politically. Because of 2000 Election, Gore is too contraversial for 2004. What we need to understand is what Gore already understands. If we are going to win in 2004, there must be a new voice that emerges from the darknes and has few if any ties to the past. Gore has a future, I believe. If he chose to run, I'd seriously consider voting for him again. BUT, it's not my vote that the opposition needs. It's the swing votes. Carefully planning and strategizing must be made. And, I'm glad that our current President recognizes this and has the fortitude and patriotism to do the right thing in helping us win in 2004 by not running.

[Cha]

201. I know! Gore's the Best! I felt kicked

in the heart and stomach when he said he wasn't going to run but I got myself together and came to see his reasoning. I'm just really grateful that we still have his eloquent voice!

[Cheswick2.0]

211. not one of the current candidates wil do what Gore suggests

they are all about politics. Gore dropped out because other democrats told him they would not support him. The DLC fucked him over and you are good with that?

[tokenlib]

200. What an awesome speech..and scary!

Gore really nailed the evil that Bush and his cabal are doing to our country. I hope all nine of our candidates see this speech on tape. There is a lot of substance there.

I was hearing echoes of 1992--what's down is up and what should be up is down--and the message is even more poignant and critical today.

Damn it--I miss Al Gore. He has grown in wisdom and character.

[Cha]

203. You're right..."Gore has grown" what a difference

between him and the "squatter-in-chief" who is only diminishing in his character.

[grasswire]

214. I fell apart....

....when he said "How dare they? How DARE they?"

Good thing no one could see me. I looked like a maniac when he said that. Crying, laughing, jumping.

[ldf]

209. if nothing else,

al could do a KICK-ASS keynote speech, at the dem convention. he would get the viewers, and could tell all americans what they need to know, and why the choice is so important. who better, than someone who has been so wronged?

missed the speech, will tape it tonight, but loved everyone's right-on comments.

al says it like it is. he is the probably one of the most intelligent men that has ever run for the presidency.

it is so sad, what could have been...

[bleedingheart]

218. Great Speech by a Great American who should have been President

He was elected but robbed of that great office!

This speech was a precedent setter!

He said it! Orwellian Bush! Watergate-Like Bush Admin!

Oh how I mourn that he is not our President today!