Originally Posted By jonvn I finally saw this film last night. I hadn't seen it because I thought it would be a snoozefest. But I was very wrong. This is a very interesting, very well put together film about Al Gore and global warming. It made me grieve for who we have in the White House right now. On one hand we have a guy versed in science and concerned about the world, and on the other, we have...who we have. A bit of the film has a "well, I told you I should have got elected" sort of tone to it. And the truth is, he probably should have. A lot of the arguments that have been tossed around here are actually brought up and discussed. And there's no one sitting there throwing in idiotic statements like "Or not" into the mix. Just a simple presentation of what's going on, and that it is possible to do something about it. And that the USA should take the lead. It's a very compelling film, and if you've not seen it, I really suggest everyone watch it.
Originally Posted By mrichmondj Another interesting film that came out this past year is, "Who Killed the Electric Car?" I watched it about a week after "An Inconvenient Truth." Together, these two films can really make you think about our priorities in America right now.
Originally Posted By jonvn I liked the Gore film better, I found it much more interesting and compelling.
Originally Posted By mrichmondj There is a reason An Inconvenient Truth won the Best Documentary Oscar. It was a very well put together film.
Originally Posted By wildestdreams Al Gore needs to grow up and move on. He didn't get elected, they did the (several) recounts..get over it! The "I told you I should've got elected' feel from the film just shows him to be a sore loser. Even his running mate at the time (Joe Leiberman) doesn't like him anymore. And now we find out that Global Warming isn't even that much of an issue as he would have everyone believe! Remember, don't believe everything you see, just because something is well put together doesn't mean its necessarily truth. I think Gore (like Clinton) just refuses to leave the spotlight.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Maybe because Al Gore actually cares about more than just power. That's why he is in the spotlight still, using his power for good!
Originally Posted By disneydad109 His power for good ? What power does a washed up unemployed guy who never did a real days work in his life have ?
Originally Posted By RoadTrip <<His power for good ? What power does a washed up unemployed guy who never did a real days work in his life have >> And don't you wish you had even 10% of his money?? If he never did a real day's work in his life he's sure managed things better than you or me!
Originally Posted By gadzuux >> A bit of the film has a "well, I told you I should have got elected" sort of tone to it. And the truth is, he probably should have. << The truth is, he was.
Originally Posted By melekalikimaka <<who never did a real days work in his life have>> Does that go for all politicians?
Originally Posted By disneydad109 A very sad truth, his dad did leave him a lot of money snd land. I don't think Pres Bush really every hit a lick in his life .
Originally Posted By wildestdreams >> A bit of the film has a "well, I told you I should have got elected" sort of tone to it. And the truth is, he probably should have. << >>The truth is, he was. The real truth is..he actually wasn't! ..and THAT.. ladies and gentlemen...is the real 'Inconvenient Truth.'
Originally Posted By jonvn I came away from watching this film thinking Al Gore is a great American. I came away from this film thinking George Bush is a repugnant hack.
Originally Posted By Mr X Yes, wildest, you are correct. Not just an "inconvenient truth", but a really horrible one. The supreme court completely screwed over the nation and defied the will of the people. I'm glad you see it that way too.
Originally Posted By Mr X What can I say? It's a real bummer that happened (not to mention illegal), especially looking at how much Bush has embarrassed and harmed America.
Originally Posted By wildestdreams jonvn - of course you came away from the film thinking Al Gore is a great American.. Al Gore made the film! Did you actually think you would come away from the film supporting our President? Of course not.. that would be abhorrent. But I agree with JohnS1..so I'll give it a rest.
Originally Posted By friendofdd Jonvn, this seems to be what the UN summary says about rising seas. >>>Sea levels worldwide are expected to rise between 7 and 23 inches by 2100, and will continue to rise for at least the next 1,000 years.<<< <a href="http://environment.about.com/od/globalwarming/a/ipcc_report.htm" target="_blank">http://environment.about.com/o d/globalwarming/a/ipcc_report.htm</a> I haven't seen the movie, but understand it mentions the possibility of twenty foot rises. If so, he could be accused of alarmism, and that might be used against him.
