Al Gore: greatest person in history?

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Syringer

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I think in recent history, there have been few people as accomplished in as many areas as Al Gore has, which is to say in politics, the entertainment industry, global affairs, business, technology

The man has served as VP for 8 years, won an Academy Award as well as a Nobel prize, serves on the board of directors of Apple and as an advisor to Google, and of course "invented the internet".

Looking back in history there are only two names that come to mind really of people that have done as much in history, though certainly I'm missing a few, given how many people have lived in this world.

Any other suggestions for the list?

Leonardo di ser Piero da Vinci, April 15, 1452 ? May 2, 1519) was an Italian polymath: scientist, mathematician, engineer, inventor, anatomist, painter, sculptor, architect, musician and writer.
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Howard Robard Hughes, Jr. (24 December 1905 ? 5 April 1976), was an American aviator, engineer, industrialist, film producer and director, and one of the wealthiest people in the world.
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Syringer

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Originally posted by: se7en
Dont forget he made the internets too.
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The man has served as VP for 8 years, won an Academy Award as well as a Nobel prize, serves on the board of directors of Apple and as an advisor to Google, and of course "invented the internet".
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se7en

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Originally posted by: Syringer
Originally posted by: se7en
Dont forget he made the internets too.
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The man has served as VP for 8 years, won an Academy Award as well as a Nobel prize, serves on the board of directors of Apple and as an advisor to Google, and of course "invented the internet".
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Don't be quoting me you know d@mn well I can't read its not funny to pick on the eel-liter-rate.
 
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Bateluer

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Da Vinci didn't make much impact on history. His art was impressive, but his scientific advances remained in obscurity thanks to the catholic church.
 
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andy04

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No matter what he did or what his intentions are. I am just proud that a fellow american got Nobel

Also cant compare them at this point. The other two guy's list of achievements has ended and his has just begun...
 
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cubby1223

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As long as Al Gore doesn't live the way he preaches, he'll never be considered great in my eyes. How much carbon emissions does his personal house put out? Oh, but that's okay because he donates money to good causes...
 
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imported_LoKe

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Originally posted by: cubby1223
As long as Al Gore doesn't live the way he preaches, he'll never be considered great in my eyes. How much carbon emissions does his personal house put out? Oh, but that's okay because he donates money to good causes...
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Gore?s family has taken numerous steps to reduce the carbon footprint of their private residence, including signing up for 100 percent green power through Green Power Switch, installing solar panels, and using compact fluorescent bulbs and other energy saving technology. Gore has had a consistent position of purchasing carbon offsets to offset the family?s carbon footprint ? a concept the right-wing fails to understand. Gore?s office explains what Mr. Gore has asked is that every family calculate their carbon footprint and try to reduce it as much as possible. Once they have done so, he then advocates that they purchase offsets, as the Gore?s do, to bring their footprint down to zero.

Al Gore actually pays more per month to purchase 100% 'green' electricity - produced by solar, wind and other renewable resources - through TVA's Green Power Switch program. It probably comes as a shock to learn that the former Vice President has a home that is considerably larger than that of most Americans, a mansion even.

And while Al Gore's documentary does indeed ask Americans to conserve energy by reducing electricity consumption, it more specifically asks Americans to attempt to reduce their 'carbon footprint' - the amount of green house gases produced as a result of their energy consumption. Perhaps Mr. Johnson's organization would care to compare Al Gore's carbon footprint to that of others with 10,000 square foot homes.
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Paris Whitney Hilton (born February 17, 1981) is an American celebutante, businesswoman, singer, model, actress, author, amateur porn star, and television personality.
 
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91TTZ

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Originally posted by: LoKe
Perhaps Mr. Johnson's organization would care to compare Al Gore's carbon footprint to that of others with 10,000 square foot homes.
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That's some really poor logic there.

That's like someone saying that their 8,000 lb mega-SUV gets better gas mileage than most other 8,000 lb mega-SUVs, therefore making them "environmentally conscious".

Sure, his 10,000 sq ft home has a lower footprint than most other 10,000 sq foot homes, but why does an environmentalist want or need a house that large?
 
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Originally posted by: Inspector Jihad
gore for emperor
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"It is with great reluctance that I have agreed to this calling. I love democracy... I love the Republic. But I am mild by nature, and I do not desire to see the destruction of democracy. The power you give me I will lay down when this crisis has abated, I promise you."
 
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imported_LoKe

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Originally posted by: 91TTZ
Originally posted by: LoKe
Perhaps Mr. Johnson's organization would care to compare Al Gore's carbon footprint to that of others with 10,000 square foot homes.
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That's some really poor logic there.

That's like someone saying that their 8,000 lb mega-SUV gets better gas mileage than most other 8,000 lb mega-SUVs, therefore making them "environmentally conscious".

Sure, his 10,000 sq ft home has a lower footprint than most other 10,000 sq foot homes, but why does an environmentalist want or need a house that large?
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Should we give up all of our comforts for the sake of the planet?
 
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Academy Award winner - what a joke. A stupid liberal organization giving award to another stupid liberal about a bunch of over-hyped nonsense.

What he is, is a stuffed shirt that was so "great" that he couldn't win the White House.
 
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91TTZ

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Originally posted by: LoKe
Originally posted by: 91TTZ
Originally posted by: LoKe
Perhaps Mr. Johnson's organization would care to compare Al Gore's carbon footprint to that of others with 10,000 square foot homes.
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That's some really poor logic there.

That's like someone saying that their 8,000 lb mega-SUV gets better gas mileage than most other 8,000 lb mega-SUVs, therefore making them "environmentally conscious".

Sure, his 10,000 sq ft home has a lower footprint than most other 10,000 sq foot homes, but why does an environmentalist want or need a house that large?
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Should we give up all of our comforts for the sake of the planet?
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You don't suggest that an environmentalist living in a normal sized house instead of an energy-guzzling 10,000 sq ft mansion is "giving up all of his comforts", do you?

If someone is going to make something their cause, they better be prepared to lead by example. Maybe I should become an activist for cars with better fuel economy. I can sell my 30 mpg Mazda Protege and buy a 6 mpg Hummer. Or maybe I'll become a vegan activist. If you're interested in my ideas you can find me at Outback Steakhouse. I'll be protesting the lack of butter on my Porterhouse.
 
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