Moonie Times goes nice on Al!

[Sick_of_Rethuggery]

http://www.washingtontimes.com/national/20070205-124939-2725r.htm

Edited to add excerpts:

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Former Vice President Al Gore is basking in the global spotlight for nominations for the Nobel Peace Prize and an Oscar, but a growing number of Democrats want him to make another bid for the presidency.
He says he is interested in a "different kind of campaign to try to change enough minds" to solve the global-warming problem, but that doesn't stop people from asking.
Mr. Gore spoke to 1,500 Silicon Valley leaders gathered Friday for the annual "State of the Valley" conference, hosted by Joint Venture: Silicon Valley Network. The audience sent the Democrat questions via text-messaging during the speech. The first on the list, projected on jumbo screens to Mr. Gore's left and right: "Will you run for president?"
He tried to dodge the question, rolling his eyes and inspiring laughter from the crowd, but he couldn't avoid the probing glances in the crowd or the attendee who shouted, "Please?"
"I don't have any plans to run for president, but I appreciate the request," he said, after a pause.
Not everyone is convinced, and "Draft Gore" movements are sprouting across the country.
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[rosesaylavee]

1. How goes your

climate crisis project? You are involved as a speaker, yes? If you need speaking gigs, perhaps there is a way to promote that here on DU?

[Sick_of_Rethuggery]

2. Actually, I have not actively tried yet...

for various reasons -- but I just sent one feeler today to a fairly large group. Spring break is the first week of March, so I want to be able to start from then.

But I would definitely like to hear your ideas about promoting it here. How do I do that effectively? My postings usually get one or two responses and that's that :-(

[rosesaylavee]

3. My posts fall like bricks.

I don't know what the trick is there.

I had attempted to get on board with the Climate Crisis folks and didn't make the cut. :( Oh well. I still love the concept and have a few ideas.

Have you contacted any local groups doing any Earth Day (April 22)events in your area? Contact the local Rotary Clubs, any environmental groups, local churches may have 'green sanctuary' groups ongoing.

Here on DU, post in GD that you are from your area (name your area and towns to which you are willing to travel to to speak) and are actively looking for venues to speak. Ask if there are others here on DU that are doing the same. Take that core group of people and ask that they post regularly in the environmental forum here to share thoughts and tips on speaking and groups to contact. I bet there would be many here that would have additional ideas than those I just listed...

Its a great and important thing you have been elected to do. I/we want to help you get the word out!

[proud2BlibKansan]

4. Run, Al, RUN

Your country needs you.