Interesting

Gore in '08, or why it won't happen
What are the odds that Al Gore enters the presidential race?

We put that question this morning to Karen Skelton, who served as Gore's political director while he was vice president. Her response: "He will not run. Negative odds. He's got all he needs. He's a Nobel Prize winner, which means he's being rewarded for following his passion successfully in a way that's changed the world. His passion was never politics for the fight, it was for the cause."

For what it's worth, Time magazine's Eric Pooley, who has spent "a good deal of time" with Gore this year, has come to the same conclusion. The issue isn't that it's too late or that Hillary Clinton can't be beat. Rather, he says, Gore "put himself in position to win the Nobel by committing to an issue bigger than himself -- the fight to save the planet." By getting into the '08 campaign Pooley says, Gore gives that all away.

"If he runs for president now, he'll be hauling himself back up onto that dusty old pedestal, signaling that he is, after all, the most important thing in his world," Pooley writes. "Sure, he'd say he was doing it because he feels a moral obligation to intervene in a time of unparalleled crisis. But running for president is by definition an act of hubris, and Gore has spent the past couple of years defying his ego and sublimating himself to a larger goal. Running for president would mean returning to a role he'd already transcended. He'd turn into -- again -- just another politician, when a lot of people thought he might be something better than that."

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We are the ego-center of this universe and unless this ego is properly harnessed, our world doesn't move forward.

BTW, An Aries winning Nobel Prize for Peace —?

Has to be a first.

Definitely an element of bullying involved me thinks 😛

What's even more interesting, GA, is that Al Gore has just finished his 2nd Saturn Return. Do you know what that is? If not, check out this link:

http://newage-directory.com/saturn.html

Sounds like the harnessing of his ego was just what his Saturn Return ordered.

i don't know, Al Gore seems to be more suited to his environmental causes.. Seems to be a better fit for him.

Thanks TS, that piece of information was immensely satisfying since even am bracing for the 30th finish line already 🙂 And perhaps you are right - the evaluation all his actions and deeds has culminated into a soothing outcome. It will be premature to comment on the success of his endeavor but he should focus on staying true and on course.

"Definitely an element of bullying involved me thinks "

LOL....Yes am convinced Bush and his team must have lobbied hard to silence the Nobel committee as well 😉

And frankly this Nobel prize for Peace should go out to all those households which are run by Aries-Scorpio couples.

"And frankly this Nobel prize for Peace should go out to all those households which are run by Aries-Scorpio couples."

LOL..How are your mum and dad doing? I just want to hear happy stories about this coupling....

Well, in their marital encounter, they have had skirmishes very early on where my dad was able to score a few quick victories which he must be savouring now because my mom never looked back thereon. Throughout the innings, she has been calling the shots while dad recognized and wisely adopted this strategy of distract, run and defend from the trenches. Of course that defense would primarily constitute of deflective silence. Overall, I think they can't stay without each other, which neither would be willing to admit though.

Now aint that just the cutest thing ever!

Bless

😉

Isn't there a nobel war prize for conquering the world , Guarav, because I like to be first of that also.

"Now aint that just the cutest thing ever!"

LOL...strange that my mom is more vocal,assertive and attacking than my dad. Perhaps thats the secret of longevity 😉

"Isn't there a nobel war prize for conquering the world , Guarav, because I like to be first of that also."

LOL...U wouldn't need a Nobel when U conquer the world.

Gaurav: "strange that my mom is more vocal,assertive and attacking than my dad. Perhaps thats the secret of longevity"

To be honest, my one doesn't really talk too much either..He's quiet..If anything, I am the one that gets vocal. But having said that, his vocal chords are far from exhausted...Ooooh boy that temper..

And well..if your the product of that loving relationship..it can't be all bad can it!

😛

If Gore ruins for president, He has greater power to change the world with his idealism. But maybe the loss of the first presidental race scarred him too deep.

hmm, maybe it's just me, but i never really saw Gore aggressive enough for the political arena. He may have some great ideas, but he has to be much more determined and convincing, in getting them across to the masses. (again, i think Gore's idealism and effection comes across much better through his environmental causes. He just seems more interested, sincere and in truest form here. His niche, so to speak.)