This was in reference to his winning the Nobel Peace Prize in Norway today.
2007-12-10 01:23:54 · 6 answers · asked by Elaine P...is for Poetry 7 in Education & Reference ➔ Quotations
It means that the audience already agrees with his views so he will get no objections or disbelief from that group.
2007-12-10 01:31:30 · answer #1 · answered by Rich Z 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Meaning Miles O'Brien agrees with everything Al Gore says.
Like the Preacher in a church preaching to the Choir. The Choir already being believers in that church really aren't being swayed by what the preacher is saying.
2007-12-10 09:27:55 · answer #2 · answered by Your account is suspended 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The choir has heard it before and all are on board with what Al Gore says. The sinificance of the statement is that O'brien wants Gore to reach out to the rest of the world and help them come to the same understanding that the choir is currently understanding.
2007-12-10 09:31:11 · answer #3 · answered by Michael H 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Preaching to the Choir means trying to convince someone who already believes what you're trying to convince them of. It's a waste of time, trying to sway someone to your side, when they already are.
2007-12-10 09:29:26 · answer #4 · answered by Squirrley Temple 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Maybe people in Norway give a sh1t.
2007-12-10 09:27:22 · answer #5 · answered by fuzzybrowsrocklee 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
sarcastic remark
2007-12-10 09:26:58 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋