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October 05, 2007
Al Gore Polishes His Resume
Mark your calendar for October 12. That's the day we will learn if Al Gore has won the Nobel Peace Prize. That could be a very nice flourish on his resume if he decides to plunge into presidential politics. As Christopher Hitchens observes in Slate,
So, and if I am right, the former vice president will then complete a year in which An Inconvenient Truth has been awarded an Oscar and he has authored a best seller. Roll it round your tongue again: an Oscar, a best seller, and a Nobel Prize in the space of 12 months or so. Not bad.
The Nobel Peace Prize used to mean something, but after Yasir Arafat and Jimmy Carter won it, the prize has the cachet that I grant to the Video Music Awards, grunge-rock division.
I've been thinking about some truly innovative ways that Gore can burnish his resume to appeal to key demographic groups, like me.
First, he can become manager of the New York Yankees, immediately. Joe Torre needs a rest. After the Bronx Bombers got pounded by the Cleveland Indians 12-3 last night, Gore can come in and immediately fix the situation. And to see Gore in pinstripes, big foot planted confidently on the dugout steps -- take that, Rudy Giuliani! And think about the compelling images of 2008, as Gore runs for president AND manages the Yankees to a pennant winning season. He can appear at campaign rallies wearing a Yankees uniform (except in Boston, but he'll get those votes anyway).
Then, he can compete and win in "Dancing with the Stars," to show his grace and charm. His dance partner would be that Kesher Talk sweetheart, Adrienne Barbeau. The two of them would make a dynamic couple out on the dance floor, and I would certainly watch.
Finally, I'd like to see Gore and beloved wife Tipper make some kind of instructional video co-starring beloved Jewish entertainers Nina Hartley and Ron Jeremy. This evidence of their strong, loving marriage would play well in the heartland. If Tipper's not into it, then Adrienne Barbeau will make a fine substitute. Or if she's otherwise occupied, why not Hillary Clinton?
These actions will make Gore's resume shine so brightly that I can't think of a single American who wouldn't somehow connect with him and decide, well, why not?
Van | 10/05/07 at 06:53 AM | Categories: Domestic Politics
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Al Gore winning a Nobel Prize (?) - you have got to be kidding !!!
Paul | October 5, 2007 08:18 AM
Roll it round your tongue again: an Oscar, a best seller, and a Nobel Prize in the space of 12 months or so.
Hey, don't forget his Emmy! (Seriously, he just won one.)
The Nobel Peace Prize used to mean something, but after Yasir Arafat and Jimmy Carter won it, the prize has the cachet that I grant to the Video Music Awards, grunge-rock division.
Kissinger won it in '73.
JewishAtheist | October 5, 2007 08:22 AM
Well, Carter won the Nobel Prize for persuading North Korea to halt its nuclear arms program, and a week later North Korea announced that they hadn't stopped it. If Gore wins we can at least hope for a similar irony.
Alex Bensky | October 6, 2007 11:04 AM
This will explain what Al Gore was up to:
So he may win a Nobel for being a shill for Enron.
Scum rises to the top.
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| October 6, 2007 10:49 PM
You might find this of interest re: climate change.
Criminals And Moralists Working Together
M. Simon | October 8, 2007 01:59 PM
