Pictures of Al Gore and others at the 'Live Earth' news conference today

[Kadie]

Former Vice President Al Gore speaks during a news conference Thursday, Feb. 15, 2007, in Los Angeles, where he announced his climate change concerts. The concert series, which features a powerhouse lineup from the Red Hot Chili Peppers to Snoop Dogg to Bon Jovi, hopes to trigger a broad movement to address what the former vice president calls a global climate crisis. (AP Photo/Nick Ut)


Former Vice President Al Gore speaks as actress Cameron Diaz, left, listens during a news conference Thursday, Feb. 15, 2007, in Los Angeles, where Gore announced his climate change concerts. The concert series, which features a powerhouse lineup from the Red Hot Chili Peppers to Snoop Dogg to Bon Jovi, hopes to trigger a broad movement to address what the former vice president calls a global climate crisis. (AP Photo/Nick Ut)


Former vice president Al Gore listens as actress Cameron Diaz speaks during a news conference Thursday, Feb. 15, 2007, in Los Angeles, where Gore announced his campaign of climate change concerts. The concert series, which features a powerhouse lineup from the Red Hot Chili Peppers to Snoop Dogg to Bon Jovi, hopes to trigger a broad movement to address what the former vice president calls a global climate crisis. (AP Photo/Nick Ut)


Alex Gonzales, left, and Fernando Olvera, right, members of the band Mana, speak during a news conference while former vice president Al Gore listens Thursday, Feb. 15, 2007, in Los Angeles where Gore announced his climate change concerts. The campaign, Save Our Selves — The Campaign for a Climate in Crisis, hopes to trigger a broad movement to address what the former vice president calls a global climate crisis. More than 100 performers, including Mana, are scheduled to appear at the July concerts. (AP Photo/Nick Ut)


Producer and singer Pharrell Williams (C) speaks as actress Cameron Diaz (L) and former U.S. vice president Al Gore attend a news conference for the 'Live Earth' concerts in Los Angeles, February 15, 2007. (Fred Prouser/Reuters)

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Producer and singer Pharrell Williams (C) is hugged by former vice president Al Gore, as actress Cameron Diaz (L) and producer Kevin Wall attend a news conference for the 'Live Earth' concerts in Los Angeles, February 15, 2007. (Fred Prouser/Reuters)


Producer Kevin Wall (C) speaks as actress Cameron Diaz (L) and former Vice President Al Gore attend a news conference for the 'Live Earth' concerts in Los Angeles, February 15, 2007. (Fred Prouser/Reuters)

[NYCGirl]

1. Have I said today that I LOVE that man?

:loveya:

[JNelson6563]

2. Coolest President ever.

Rock on President Gore. :toast:

[Jeanette in FL]

3. My President since 2000

Fought like crazy in 2000 when I lived in Palm Beach County, FL for his rightful place as President.

Now he is saving the whole Planet.

Al Gore is the only person who can right America's wrongs. Run, Al, Run.

... --- ...

[Kadie]

4. A couple more pics...

Former US Vice President Al Gore announces the launching of Save Our Selves (SOS), the Campaign for a Climate Crisis, at the California Science Center in Los Angeles. Gore and Live 8 producer Kevin Wall announced a 24-hour global concert for July 7 with more than 100 leading musical acts to promote action on climate change.(AFP/Hector Mata)


Actress Cameron Diaz (L), former Vice President Al Gore, producer and singer Pharrell Williams, producer Kevin Wall, musician Fher Olvera and Alex Gonzalez of Mana attend a news conference for the 'Live Earth' concerts in Los Angeles, February 15, 2007. (Fred Prouser/Reuters)

[malaise]

5. Nice pix of

President Gore, the one elected in 2000 and the one who will be elected in 2008.

[WinkyDink]

6. Ah, NOW I know why Bush went before the cameras today......

[Adenoid_Hynkel]

7. Great idea-Pity he forgot to book good music-Bon Jovi and Kravitz? Ugh!

Where's U2, Pearl Jam and R.E.M.?

[Mabus]

8. But, he doesn't connect with people; he's so stiff and wooden; he tries to scare people

NOT!

Disintermediation at its finest. He talks, people listen.

What a great man. :patriot:

[dysfunctional press]

9. cameron diaz looked better as a blonde.

imho.

[lvx35]

10. 7-7-07 is going to be a hell of a day. nt

[AtomicKitten]

11. Gore is ON FIRE.

He could do anything he wants now. I only hope he does a solid for America and runs in 2008.

[WinkyDink]

12. It's actually 7/07/07, or 07/07/07, but not 7/7/07.

[RebelOne]

14. What's the difference? It's all the same.

No matter what way it is written, it is understood that it stands for July 7, 2007.

[RestoreGore]

13. You can see this is his passion and that this isn't about him but us

And hopefully, after this day of concerts people will not just flip off whatever medium they used to watch it and forget it or just spend the next weeks only talking about how this makes his 'resume look good' (because that is not why he is doing this,) but join in whatever way THEY can in really working to save this planet instead of using lip service or just ignoring it. The CO2 already in our atmosphere that has been collecting there for hundreds of years is already doing damage across the world from rapid glacial melt, severe snd persisitant drought, rising sea levels that threathen low lying islands, and erratic weather patterns that threaten water and food supplies because of other factors as well such as population growth, war, deforestation, political resistance to following a moral code, and above all, ignorance and a lack of moral purpose to address this head on by people who either don't care, don't want to admit their part in this, people only using it to get votes, people only spending their time talking about it but stopping there, or those who think it should always be up others to do it.

Humans simply must get this message and begin to tackle this seriously. And while I think it is a great idea to have it from Antarctica too especially considering the affects of climate change there, Antarctica is still a pristine untouched environment. I sure wouldn't want anything to harm it. So perhaps they will find a way for that part of the concert to be played on a ship near the mainland? And also, are there any international treaties or laws that would have to be considered in doing this as well? I'm sure Mr. Gore is up to speed on that and will be looking forward to seeing how this is handled. This is a fantastic idea for the planet, and it shows clearly Al Gore's passion lies in what he has always held dear to his heart as many others including myself do, and to see what we have been waiting for: To see him be able to do as he so chooses in this life for the good of the world without the stranglehold and diversions of political rhetoric.

Thank you for this Mr. Gore, I love you.