Al Gores supposed weight problem?

[trumad]

I'm constantly hearing that Gore needs to lose weight if he decides to run for the Pres. I know---most of it is coming from the dumb ass Freeps---but I've heard it more than often from some on the left.

I don't get it... The dude is big, no doubt...but he carries it well and in my opinion, looks great.

[tk2kewl]

1. I think he needs a windsurfer.

:evilgrin:

[trumad]

3. LOL

[JI7]

41. .

:loveya:

[Fresh_Start]

2. having a 'fit' president like Bush is a cureall for all ills

you know healthy body/healthy mind schtick.....

[Cabcere]

32. If Bush paid half as much attention

to America's Constitution as he does to his own bodily constitution, we'd all be in a hell of a lot better shape, IMO.

[Joe for Clark]

4. I guess that is because they just don't have alot to

critisize him about - isn't it??

Joe

[Lone_Star_Dem]

7. That's the way I see it

Since most people in the US aren't at their "ideal" weight I'd think it makes him more appealing to the average person.

[Joe for Clark]

10. I think the vast majority see it this way.

You know - I always liked your sign on - Lone_Star_Dem.

Joe

[Lone_Star_Dem]

26. Thank you

Being a fan of General Clark I can say the same for yours. :)

[waiting for hope]

5. I think he looks great -

It looks like he is really enjoying his life - Tipper looks fabulous too, both have that relaxed air about them.

[hippiechick]

6. Considering they're both closing in on 60 ...

I think they look damn fine. :applause:

[tsuki]

8. Freepers discuss his weight because they cannot wrap their brain

stems around issues like Iraq, Iran, our military, global warming, the destruction of the middle class, etc. Much easier to discuss looks and weight.

[catgirl]

12. good reply!

Take that Trumad! (he admitted to being a proud republican)

[treestar]

21. Absolutely

Al weighs more than he used to, but who doesn't as they age?

Freepers made comments about Big Dog's weight, too.

They never can shut up about the shallow stuff.

[waiting for hope]

33. Then how do they explain Hastert?

:rofl: Guess they would chalk it up to bad genes, heavens no, not a decadent lifestyle. Snark.

[stevedeshazer]

36. Yeah, he looks good, doesn't he?

[waiting for hope]

46. Welll Heelllooo Mr. Turkeyneck!

:rofl:

[Carni]

Oh lord MAKE IT STOP!

ACK! First the Cheney photos in another thread and now THIS abomination!

[Carni]

49. Ooops! Duplicate self deleted --NT

[JI7]

43. i can understand a few snarky comments here and there

but that's the ONLY thing they do. never any response to what Gore is talking about.

[Hekate]

9. That's one of the best pix I've ever seen of them. I think "Big Al" has his mission now...

...and we are all blessed that he does.

It occurs to me that unless our next Dem pres has an army of people behind him as fanatic -- um, dedicated -- as the ones BushCheney does, he (or she) is going to be hard-pressed just to stay on top of all the crap left behind by them.

That may part of Gore's calculus in deciding whether to make another run for the WH or to press on where he is.

Hekate

[featherman]

11. Yes, the pundits are already sharpening their daggers and the comics

their punch lines in anticipation of a possible Gore candidacy. When it comes to disrespecting and disparaging Al Gore anything goes in the modern media circus.

[Horse with no Name]

13. His body is healthier than Bush's mind

That means something.

[etherealtruth]

14. Rabid dogs have healthier minds ...

... than the chimp!

[NYCGirl]

15. He's still one of the handsomest men I've ever seen.

He still has those amazingly broad shoulders!

[Clark2008]

23. Sigh...

You should see them in person! :loveya:

(I was a student reporter interviewing him and got weak in the knees. Too much for a 19-year-old cubbie. LOL!)

[NYCGirl]

24. Sigh... here, too...

I have. I met him recently when he came here for a "Town Hall" meeting sponsored by Wired.

:loveya:

:hi:

[Toucano]

16. It's not a big deal, but he is a little heavy.

It's no more a problem for him than it is for any of the rest of us.

He could lose 15 to 20 pounds I guess.

And I agree that he carries it well. He's lucky that way. If I put on 10 extra pounds I end up with a double chin.

[OmmmSweetOmmm]

17. I have always thought, not matter what weight, that Al Gore is exceptionally handsome and sexy

His voice goes right to me and his passion seals the deal.

[dddem]

18. Last night during the Oscars,

When Al Gore appeared with Leonardo DiCaprio, my husband commented that my friend (who was watching with us) and I were probably the only women in America drooling over Al instead of Leo! But I would gueass there were more than a few of us!

[SallyMander]

27. LOL... i'm with ya!

Although you gotta love the Prius-driving Leo as well!

[Lisa]

39. I was thinking -- add in Brad Pitt (smart architecture) and Edward Norton (community greenspace)

... and you'd have quite the expert panel for a sustainable economy. (Guess I'm way too geeky about this global warming stuff.)

[fidgeting wildly]

19. Agreed!

He's always been a hottie, and still is. :loveya:

Of course there's more to him than that, and I would be a fan and supporter even if he was the fugliest bloke around.

[RedEarth]

20. I'm going to one of his global warming presentations Thursday at OU

(University of Oklahoma) so I'll let you know how he looks in person. Quite honestly, I don't give a damn what the right wing noise machine says about Gore's appearance....he might be a few pounds overweight, but, so what. He's far and away more qualified to be President than anyone currently announced.

[Horse with no Name]

28. Details please

Any chance of getting tickets??

[RedEarth]

31. Check this post I made earlier..... free and no tickets needed

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=389&topic_id=295052&mesg_id=295052

[Clark2008]

22. Well, Tipper sure makes Pickles look like wrinkled laundry, that's

for sure!

[WI_DEM]

25. Now that's a good looking couple. Sure beats the chimp and Pickles.

[Rex]

29. Just another negavite statement on the part of the M$M.

He can't be perfect. Unlike Bush. :eyes:

[mnhtnbb]

30. Don't they both look GREAT?

[originalpckelly]

34. How childish can these people get?

Seriously, aside from his personal health, weight doesn't matter.

[originalpckelly]

35. And not only that, but the Republicans have no place talking about weight...

with Dennis the child eater on the loose.

[RestoreGore]

37. What a non issue n/t

[Rydz777]

38. Larger than life

One Academy Award report called him "larger than life." That was probably meant to be snotty, but should be taken positively. Gore is sound of mind and body - unlike the appointed substitute.

[Gloria]

40. Clothes make the man--that tux was fitted perfectly.....When he wears

street clothes, he tends to look a lot heavier. He is heavy, though. For health reasons, I wish he'd trim down.

[JI7]

42. yes, though i don't believe Gore has ever had health problems

at least not like Bill Clinton and some others who have a history of it in their family and just themselves.

he might be one of those who can have a bit more weight than the average person yet still be just as healthy.

but as you say i do hope he keeps his health in check and i'm sure he gets regular check ups.

[Forkboy]

44. He needs a mohawk

Then he'd look presidential!

[Exultant Democracy]

45. Hi Mr. President you look rather splendid tonight.

[Carni]

47. IMO Al Gore doesn't photograph well

I saw him in person in 2000 and he was WAY better looking than in photos.
I was actually startled by how different he looked in person.

I know he's gained weight, but I would be willing to bet that he looks much heavier on camera than what he actually is.

I believe he is one of those unlucky people who typically does not photograph well.

With all that said I think both he and his wife look great.

[ecstatic]

48. Just like how Obama needs to stop smoking

:sarcasm:

[Carni]

50. I'm not in that camp either

As far as I am concerned Obama being a smoker just means he is familiar with the plight of all current and former smokers and may actually understand and want to help us...I actually LIKE that about Obama.

As a disclaimer Gore is my first choice (if he should throw his hat in the ring) but I am not into bashing the other candidates...most have their good points IMO

[goclark]

51. He sure looks in better shape than the Chimp

He is not slurring his words like Anna Nicole.

He looks like he is in good health and sound mind.

Love the man!

Tipper looks wonderful too.

[dysfunctional press]

52. well, if i were al, i'd have doubled up on bullet-proof vests by now.

could that have anything to do with it?