Why is Al Gore telling us what to do?

Question

Why is al Gore telling us what to do about reducing when he owns 4 homes and flys around the country in private jets that burn so much fuel its not even funny. He owns a 20 room home in Tn somewhere. Now unless he has 20 people living there I suggest he sells it and moves into an apt so HE can reduce something instead of telling the rest of us what to do. When he runs around the country I do not see him taking the bus or the train. Does he own a bike? Who knows? I know his 20 room home uses a lot more energy then mine does. Does his home use solar or wind energy? Probably not. When he needs to go to the store does he walk? Probably not. When he comes to your town to lecture you how did he get there? A private jet how else. He sure does not look like he has been riding his bike to save energy. so someone please tell us-why should we listen to this guy>

Answer 1

Because he is the father of our country, ask him.

Answer 2

Rich people will always consume more energy, that is, they will always consume more goods and services as this equal to energy as well (otherwise what's the point to be rich).

So the trick is to do our best within our budget (bigger budget means we consume more but hopefully without excess, and yes, the rich people should spend money buying solar panels, hybrid cars, buying energy efficient mansion, etc.)

From a consumption stand point, an avg. American shouldn't try to compete with an avg. Indian (from India)... The Indian will always win.

So why should rich American try to compete with the avg. American, again in term of consumption? So, if everyone do their best within their budget than in avg. we're all good.

Answer 3

properly for sure he needs the thank you to shuttle from city to city without postpone with the intention to tell human beings how planes are destroying the planet. possibly he is going to each and all of the fifty seven states that Obama went to during the 2008 election. that's countless states, so he will choose a airplane, i'm advantageous.

Answer 4

We should all (citizens, corporations and governments) have a core desire to: not trash the earth; plant more trees than we cut; and reduce the consumption of fossil fuels.
Blowing the whistle on Gores [and other wealthy enviromentalists] consumption is a necessary part of the solution.

Answer 5

He's trying to warn you wilfully ignorant Americans about the consequences of your corporate actions (or inactions).

Like anyone who tells the truth, he can't expect much acceptance or sympathy from you people.

I don't want to be anti-American; I've met lots of good friendly Americans, but your opinions on this site are enough to turn anyone against you.

Answer 6

i think we try to understand global warming, and listen to what he has to say. but if he waste that much energy, he should move, he should try to help the environment if he cares about it, and not expect eveyrbody else to make up for his mistake

Answer 7

I agree. I believe in setting an example and he has some explaining to do. I want to believe that he means well but he across a being a Hollywood suck up.

Answer 8

al gore is wrong, always has, always will. and to all you anti-americans who answered-kiss our collective a** you lousy foul smelling europeans. our country is the model for low pollutants compared to any other industrialized nation. can you compare us to any european nation?hell no!! you guys dont make anything . someone has to. we plant more trees and clean up more messes that werent caused by americans than anyone else. so suck on that one brit. p.s. this wasnt geared toward the asker, just some ignorant answerers

Answer 9

Why are you asking me?

If you have the nerve to complain about someone you should also have the balls to ask them directly.

Answer 10

I can't believe all the paragraphs used to explain this. I can do it in one word - HYPOCRITE.