Is it hypocrtical for a Lib to believe in global warming yet live in a 15,000 sq. ft. mansion like Al Gore!?

Question

What's up with Liberal hypocrisy!?

Answer 1

Yes.

Answer 2

Last time I checked... it wasn't against the law to be wealthy or hypocritical in the US. If it was, we certainly couldn't support the prison system, could we?

Global Warming is one issue...Al Gore is another. Linking the two just suggests that you give him far more credit than he deserves.

When discussing world issues...its always best to stick to the facts and issue at hand...not the players involved. Particularly if the players are politicians, or ex-politicians!

Answer 3

Al Gore is the exception. I suspect most that really support the global warming issue do in fact try to walk the talk.

Answer 4

I don't think he should have received an Ocsar for his documentary, I don't like the fact that his home isn't as energy-efficient as it could be and I think that carbon credits are cop-outs like Catholic indulgences used to be. He is a hypocrite in a lot of ways, but name me a politician who isn't.

That doesn't mean he's wrong about global warming or its potential affects on mankind, nor that he speaks for all liberals. Just don't shoot the messenger if you disagree with the message.

Answer 5

First of all, the issue is not "Do you or do you not believe in global warming?"

Global warming exists, and nobody disputes that. What is in dispute, however, is the extent of human involvement in the issue.

Personally - I don't think it hurts to investigate what our contributions are. As citizens of the world, we have an obligation not to destroy it or contribute to its destruction. Do I think there's an immediate and pressing need to stop everything we do that MIGHT contribute? No. In fact, the only ones I see really hitting these issues home are Republicans who are using a secondary issue as a political weapon because they cannot defend their own position on the more important issues.

Now, what was your question? Oh, right. Hypocrisy. I don't see what the size of Al Gore's home has to do with his position on global warming, but I do know that he is in the process of converting to more renewable energy sources for his home. What you have not provided is an accounting of how much of his own money he's put toward environmental causes. But I thought cons liked wealthy people? I thought you guys believed in wealthy people being able to use their wealth however they see fit? Does that only apply to Republicans? Big houses don't cause global warming, last I heard.

Answer 6

Exactly how does a large house contribute to global warming?
Not half as bad as all the hot air released from your yap I'll bet.

Answer 7

Somewhat.

But it is ultra-hypocritical to pay for it with profit from Carbon offset credits that your company sells like Al Gore.

Answer 8

Oh no I'm sure it isn't.
He must run a bed and breakfast for the poor in TN.
Or....or maybe a soup kitchen.
Why else would he need so much space.
Was he trying to keep up with John Edwards?

Answer 9

Oh my flipping be conscious, people, international warming? Who cares, stay spontaneously, do not imagine of whats going to ensue. No offense, yet international warming is only a bunch of tripe about no longer something. particular those who imagine we are ruining our international attempt to make us experience undesirable. :)

Answer 10

the size isn't the issue- whats usedto heat and provide power to it is the issue.
gore uses safer energy resources-which cost a lot more money
kevin richardson drives an SUV- but had it converted (for about 10,000) to run on natural gas

Answer 11

Let me get this straight. "Libs", judging from many of the posts here, are unemployed lazy bums on welfare, and yet somehow they manage to live in "15,000 square ft mansions"? Which is it, or would you care to enlighten us as to how it can be both at the same time?