My letter to Al Gore

[dalaigh lllama]

Someone started a thread the other night calling for us to write to Al Gore to thank him. Another former Congressional staffer noted that letters that are handwritten get top priority. So here's my letter, which I've written out in my best penmanship:

Honorable Al Gore
2100 West End Ave.
Suite 620
Nashville, TN 37203

Dear Sir,

Your speech on MLK day brought tears to my eyes and, oddly enough since your message was so dire, a renewed sense of hope. What a relief to have someone articulate so eloquently the danger this administration poses to our country. There are so many of us who feel trapped in this national nightmare; we have been astounded and dismayed, again and again, by the outrages committed by Bush & Co. which are merely shrugged at by the media, if they are mentioned at all. Our only solace is interchange with like-minded individuals on the internet. One fellow DUer (on democraticunderground.com) reminded us all of that sophomoric meme from the last election: "Bush was the man folks would like to have a beer with." He wryly noted that the nation has been drunk ever since, and the hangover's going to be a doozy.

Thank you, sir, for speaking truth to power.

There was a history of Lincoln on TV the same day you spoke, and I noted with interest that Lincoln re-entered the political arena after a long absence because he was appalled that slavery would spread to the western states. He feared for our nation's soul. Sir, we are a nation in trouble. We are in dire need of a leader of your integrity, intelligence, and vision. I add my plea to that of millions of others: please run for president in 2008. We would like to re-elect you.

[Flabbergasted]

1. Great letter. I wrote that I'd send one as well.

[Frustratedlady]

2. Very Good!

Your letter is well written and should make Al feel proud, as he should.

Suppose he checks out DU? That should make him feel REAL good!!

[dalaigh lllama]

5. Thanks all

I'm hoping he does check us out. This site has been my main comfort for over a year now. I love the insights, the humor, and even the snarky flame wars. It's just like family! I don't post often, but I'm here every day.

[Saturday]

3. GREAT LETTER! eom

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[Sammy Pepys]

4. YES!

More I think about it, more I think I might like to see Gore again in 2008.

[Mira]

6. Your letter is so good it brought tears to MY eyes and it

inspired me to also write to Mr. Gore.

[helderheid]

7. excellent, excellent, K & R! Here's my little handwritten note that went

out yesterday:

Honorable Al Gore
2100 West End Avenue, Suite 620
Nashville, TN 37203

Dear Mr. Gore,

I recently had the pleasure of hearing your speech on January 16, 2006 and feel compelled to write you in order to urge you to run for President in the 2008 election. I was never more moved by a speech than by the one you gave. It left me feeling a renewed hope I haven’t felt in years. I was weeping by the end of it. You have recognized the enemy and have plainly pointed out how it must be and can be defeated. I am offering my money, time, and commitment to you as a foot soldier in this effort to restore our Democracy.

Sincerely,

[dalaigh lllama]

8. Yes! More letters.

Intersting how we both noted the renewal of hope. I'd been in a funk this past month, and he inspired me to pull up my boots and keep on afightin'.

[helderheid]

9. Yes, I'd love to see what others have written!

[Beam Me Up]

10. Great letter. I'm going to write one too. May take me a couple days as I

have some very specific things I want to say to this man.

Thanks for the inspiration.

B M U

[sasha031]

11. that is a beautiful letter from the heart

[glitch]

12. I wish I could rig the recommendations on this one. WOW! k & r. nt

:dem:

[helderheid]

14. know what you mean!

[yellowdogmi]

15. You won't have to.

I have not been able to put my thoughts on paper that eloquently yet. Plus I have been to busy castigating the MSM for not covering this to my satisfaction and trying to counter the spin from the whitehouse cabal. Very nice letters. Sorry didn't realize it was too old to recommend.

[samhsarah]

13. Great Letter! Thanks for sharing it with us.

I do hope President Gore is listening.