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Al Gore Says He‘s ’Cheering on the Occupy Wall Street Movement’

Oct. 13, 2011 11:10am Billy Hallowell

Al Gore Says Hes Cheering on the Occupy Wall Street Protest Movement

Former U.S. Vice President Al Gore is joining the growing chorus of Democrats who are throwing their weight behind the Occupy Wall Street movement. In fact, he’s so enthusiastic about the protests that he claims he’s “cheering” the revolutionists on.

On his “journal,” he explained that he’s been watching and reading about the protests “with both interest and admiration.” Praising a New York Times editorial that was published this past Sunday, Gore wrote the following:

From the economy to the climate crisis our leaders have pursued solutions that are not solving our problems, instead they propose policies that accomplish little. With democracy in crisis a true grassroots movement pointing out the flaws in our system is the first step in the right direction. Count me among those supporting and cheering on the Occupy Wall Street movement.

A portion of the Times editorial, which he said “hit the nail on the head,” reads:

“The message — and the solutions — should be obvious to anyone who has been paying attention since the economy went into a recession that continues to sock the middle class while the rich have recovered and prospered. The problem is that no one in Washington has been listening. [...]

On one level, the protesters, most of them young, are giving voice to a generation of lost opportunity.”

But Gore went above and beyond simply “cheering” for the young protesters. He concluded his piece by posting a link, encouraging readers to “support” the movement. Upon clicking on it, readers are taken to a donation page for the “NYC General Assembly” for Occupy Wall Street. It is here that readers can give money to help prop up the protest movement.

The Huffington Post’s Hayley Miller reminds us that Gore appeared on Keith Olbermann’s show, “Countdown,” where he stressed the need for an American uprising. Here’s the bizarre quote:

“We need to have an American spring — you know, the Arab spring. The non-violent part of it isn’t finished yet, but we need to have an American spring, a kind of an American non-violent change where people on the grassroots get involved again. Not the, you know, not in the Tea Party-style.”

Watch video of these statements, below:

(H/T: Huffington Post)

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Smokey_Bojangles
Posted on October 13, 2011 at 11:35am
Recruiting for his Cult.

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- HKS
  Posted on October 13, 2011 at 11:41am
  Now who would have thought that all the rich guys wouls be supporting this, must be another agenda?
  
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- NHwinter
  Posted on October 13, 2011 at 11:41am
  We need a spring cleaning of all these idiots!
  
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- Walkabout
  Posted on October 13, 2011 at 11:48am
  Al Gore’s net worth is $100+ million.
  
  http://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-politicians/democrats/al-gore-net-worth/
  
  If Al gore was taxed 10 million, he would get a crony deal for 20 million.
  
  If he was taxed 20 million he would get a deal for 30 million.
  
  High Tax rates don’t bother Gore, because what ever taxes take his buds will replace.
  
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- the hawk
  Posted on October 13, 2011 at 11:52am
  Really,
  This guy’s a traitor , If I cant be president in this system then I want a new one !
  
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- Walkabout
  Posted on October 13, 2011 at 12:03pm
  Al Gore is starting a cult
  
  “The two science courses he had to take, Natural Science in his sophomore and senior years, he managed to receive a D and a C+ respectively. Gore’s college science performance was easily predictable, however, as his high school transcripts showed that the only courses in which Mr. Gore scored A’s were in art and RELIGIOUS studies.”
  
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- Anonymous T. Irrelevant
  Posted on October 13, 2011 at 12:07pm
  Of course, the biggest hypocrite of them all, would join in and support the idiots on Wall Street, but he wouldn’t actually go down there to mingle with the dirty commoners.
  
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- chazman
  Posted on October 13, 2011 at 12:19pm
  … Al Gore and Clinton were the first, true communist’s in the whitehouse, not OBAMMY!
  
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- theonefromabove
  Posted on October 13, 2011 at 12:22pm
  This doesn’t surprise me he is part of the left.
  
  http://politicalbowl.com – Political Videos
  
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- crackerone
  Posted on October 13, 2011 at 12:25pm
  Wonder if his masseuse is marching on wall street?
  
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- MGB-CPA
  Posted on October 13, 2011 at 12:25pm
  Global Warming is a HOAX and this guy is a TRAITOR. STUPID KIDS will follow him to Hell.
  
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- Buck Shane
  Posted on October 13, 2011 at 12:42pm
  Think about this: Has Algore ever been right about anything?
  
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- jhrusky
  Posted on October 13, 2011 at 1:01pm
  The stage is almost set … Iran, Israel, the occupy wallstreet useless idiots . . . it’s been wonderful being a free country for all these years. Unfortunately, the majority of people will not make demands on their elected officials to put a stop to the actions of the criminal anti-constitutional people we have allowed to infest our government and it’s very close to being too late. Once elections are suspended “for the good of the country” due to “an emergency”, it’s a done deal and we’re third world.
  
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- INOGAWD
  Posted on October 13, 2011 at 1:15pm
  Man, Bear, Pig must be in need of some rent money..
  Al is a Billionaire, let’s get some protesters in front
  Of his mansion…gotta really love this Hypocrite….
  
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- ACLUHater
  Posted on October 13, 2011 at 1:33pm
  Another piece of trash that is more proof that liberalism is a mental disorder…
  
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- MIBUGNU2
  Posted on October 13, 2011 at 1:37pm
  Thought OWS hated and want to EAT the rich ????
  Can see why they wouldn’t EAT Gore, he’s a POS…
  
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- CatB
  Posted on October 13, 2011 at 2:01pm
  He should give out all of the money he has made off of the FRAUD of Man Made Climate Change!
  
  Actually he should be in PRISON for FRAUD!
  
  TEA!
  
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- JRook
  Posted on October 13, 2011 at 2:09pm
  @Walkabout And you think the Bush’s don’t have a ton of money. Their father bankrolled Nixon. You really think the jokers you support in Washington are any different. We have the best politicians money can buy.
  
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- crackerone
  Posted on October 13, 2011 at 2:55pm
  Mr. Methane thinks that if everyone gave their spouse a “dutch-oven” that we could cut carbon dioxide levels in half.
  
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- smithclar3nc3
  Posted on October 13, 2011 at 3:04pm
  http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/sullivan-school-fight-131613543.html
  
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- BetterDays
  Posted on October 13, 2011 at 3:21pm
  Alberta Gore = liberal Teratoma.
  ( bing ” Teratoma ” image, you’ll see it fits liberals/ socialists perfectly ! )
  
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- BORDERMAN
  Posted on October 13, 2011 at 3:58pm
  that is exactly right
  he is a drunk-dick
  
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- Cat
  Posted on October 13, 2011 at 4:08pm
  Before us is a mad man
  
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- M1A2_Tanker
  Posted on October 13, 2011 at 5:42pm
  Here is proof people are being paid to protest. http://proxyprotester.tumblr.com/
  
  http://www.facebook.com/people/Andrew-Quitmeyer/100000603354425#!/people/Andrew-Quitmeyer/100000603354425?sk=wall
  
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- v-vet1968
  Posted on October 13, 2011 at 6:07pm
  FAT BOY why dont you go the north pole and keep an eye on that ozone hole you f_____king commie.
  
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- ltb
  Posted on October 13, 2011 at 6:31pm
  Al Gore cheering on Anti-American punks? Is that supposed to be a surprise.
  
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- Bluebonnet
  Posted on October 13, 2011 at 6:50pm
  Really? What do you expect from a man who flunked Seminary? He might cheer the occupancy of Wall Street, but he’d there hoping to get a massage under a tent. This man is so unstable, he’s likely to do anything against this country, but he’s really saying, “Not with my money jerks.”
  
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- WeDontNeedNoSteeeenkinBadges
  Posted on October 13, 2011 at 9:22pm
  The head Progressives (communists) roaches are crawling out of the woodwork. REMEMBER WHO THEY ARE AND WHAT ELSE THEY SPEAK FOR!
  
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- Iowaconservative
  Posted on October 14, 2011 at 12:29am
  Oh hold it I thought the Mormons were a CULT!!! Oh sorry we got them donfused with AL Gore and his groupies. This guy is such an idiot, he probly still thinks he invented the internet. I do not see him or any of his rich friends giving their mondy to these Occupy Fools….
  
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kapnkd
Posted on October 13, 2011 at 11:34am
“Commies of the feather flock together!” …Bird brains for sure!!!!

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- knockered
  Posted on October 13, 2011 at 3:31pm
  I think if he had beat bush he would of been a white version of oblamer…lol
  
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lukerw
Posted on October 13, 2011 at 11:34am
Of course… Mr NAFTA, Global Warming, and Internet… a Harvard Journalist… would!

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ADNIL
Posted on October 13, 2011 at 11:33am
Unbelievable. This is one of the 1% the protesters are complaining about. The F–king nerve of this hypocrite astounds me. But, maybe they are dumber than I am giving credit.

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- Amma K
  Posted on October 13, 2011 at 12:21pm
  He’s calling for an American Spring so America can Fall!!! These hypocrites make me sick!!!!
  
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GhostOfJefferson
Posted on October 13, 2011 at 11:30am
If there was ever a gauge of whether you were on the right side of an issue or not, it’s when Al Gore chimes in to support or detract your cause. If he’s on your side, you’re doomed from the word “go!”.

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- dbdbdb
  Posted on October 13, 2011 at 11:37am
  Amen!
  
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- Buck Shane
  Posted on October 13, 2011 at 12:52pm
  @ GhostOfJefferson
  Algore would not be on your side if he was not being paid to be there. His is the best opinion money can buy. “Hire a liar.”
  
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- think1st
  Posted on October 13, 2011 at 5:40pm
  Well put!
  
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compatriotshonor
Posted on October 13, 2011 at 11:30am
Of course,”stupid is as stupid does”, mrs. gump!

Like I am going to follow stupid and support these so called astro-turf protest on wall street or anywhere else in this country.

Al Gore, give it up moron. Your global warming or should I say global climate change rants have no solid base of arguements and your mouth is lees desired among the living, that believe in truths, not ideaological acedemia, thats stuck on stupid!

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JLGunner
Posted on October 13, 2011 at 11:27am
Is he not the rich that barack says should be coughing up more cash because he’s “rich”? When Al passes on will he be honored by those who think that you should have “no reasonable expectation” to keep you wealth? Why aren’t these protesters mad at Al for his bogus “green” movement that he cashed in on.

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TSUNAMI-22
Posted on October 13, 2011 at 11:27am
Al Gore Says He‘s ’Cheering on the Occupy Wall Street Movement’
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But, he’s such a nice man……….

Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain.

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The next to last american president
Posted on October 13, 2011 at 11:27am
This country can’t handle the truth that we only have a few years left. Keep on spending, living for today. Tommorow coming , it’s gooing be hell. The Demorats say “We’ll stop spending, in 2016, 17 or 18. Kick the country down the drain, it will be a strain. Goodbye!

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IAMMADDOG
Posted on October 13, 2011 at 11:26am
Sure he is. He’s hoping they create a little “Man Made Global Warming” with their body odor and orgies.

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RightUnite
Posted on October 13, 2011 at 11:23am
This coming from one who is a 1%er… Nice…..

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- Delta D-5-3
  Posted on October 13, 2011 at 11:32am
  Yep, ya just can’t make this stuff up. It seems like north is south and up is down. Everythings backwords. And fat Al, well he making tens of millions of dollars off these same useful idiots who are protesting people like HIM. You know, the evil rich. Hippocrates one and all……..
  
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Oraclevoiceofreason
Posted on October 13, 2011 at 11:22am
I cant wait till the occupiers have a “sit in” at his mansion… the tide will turn when these morons start protesting at the MANSIONS of the entitled left. Gore is an idiot – but money talks and when his money is threatened he will change his tune – same with Pelosi and Biden and the rest of the satanistas.

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DanWesson455
Posted on October 13, 2011 at 11:22am
That in itself is reason enough to dislike anyone out there protesting. Algore is about equal to Whale Dung. Very Low…..DIP WAD.

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Alky
Posted on October 13, 2011 at 11:22am
I wonder what America would look like now if he had won the presidency?

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- DanWesson455
  Posted on October 13, 2011 at 11:24am
  Now I can’t get to sleep tonight!
  
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I.Gaspar
Posted on October 13, 2011 at 11:21am
Just be careful you don’t get too close to the several million degree earth’s core that is 2 kilometers below the surface.

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herekittykitty
Posted on October 13, 2011 at 11:20am
When are you going to introduce your boyfriend to the world, Al? Blech – the guy totally creeps me out.

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- True American66
  Posted on October 13, 2011 at 11:25am
  You know he must be off his rocker when EVEN Tipper had to get rid of him…lol
  
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- I.Gaspar
  Posted on October 13, 2011 at 11:56am
  Someone told me it’s bill maher…
  
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Gonzo
Posted on October 13, 2011 at 11:19am
Another rich guy volunteers to be eaten! You will feed the multitudes Al, your messianic delusions will be finally be validated!

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- I.Gaspar
  Posted on October 13, 2011 at 11:28am
  He could end World Hunger singlehandedly.
  
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- KickinBack
  Posted on October 13, 2011 at 11:29am
  lol! It’s like that video game lemmings, but in real life. I’ll just forget to bridge this gap and…splat. splat. splat.
  
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- GhostOfJefferson
  Posted on October 13, 2011 at 11:33am
  I suspect that his view is “these idiots still believe my full exposed scam called manmade global warming, if they take over I can start collecting billions of dollars through my energy credit trading scam”. And the rabble will roll over and ask him to pet their belly on command, for as we all know, this really isn’t about ‘the rich’ it’s about ‘the wrong people being rich’.
  
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dave101sport
Posted on October 13, 2011 at 11:19am
I dont agrre with Al on his enviroment issues. however the Occupy Wall street people have the right to demonstrate, they have the right to their opinions and they have the right to freedom of speech just like anyone who lives in america legally. this is no news. God bless

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- agameofthrones
  Posted on October 13, 2011 at 11:25am
  Funny though, to see him and other super-wealthy types out their giving their support. Why don’t they just give up their wealth. That’s what the protesters want. They will be the first to be eaten.
  
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- Gonzo
  Posted on October 13, 2011 at 11:30am
  Do they have the right to shut down the businesses around them for weeks on end? They are and many small businesses may not recover.
  
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- hulagu
  Posted on October 13, 2011 at 12:04pm
  Do they have the right to cost the taxpayers millions of dollars for police and for the clean up of their filth?
  
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- Blackhawk1
  Posted on October 13, 2011 at 12:08pm
  They also don’t have the right to cost taxpayers in New York Millions for added Police and clean up costs. Maybe all these liberal rich guys need to start paying for the costs of their support for the idiots that don’t know why they are protesting.
  
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- MARCH4HIM
  Posted on October 13, 2011 at 1:24pm
  @ dave
  So your saying ….its good…. when a …ELITIST …..cheers you on …
  to protest… ……other…….. ELITIST….
  That made their money,by using the same system,that he did ” AL GORE”.
  
  That is the reason, for the protest..?….. Right….greedy fat-cats.
  
  Lets use “one example”……
  
  The self proclaimed… green energy ….ENTREPRENEUR ….
  King of the green energy cause …Has a mansion….
  That uses so much enegy………. its beyond hypocrite….
  One would think ,he would lead by example….but no..
  he holds to the…. “do as I say”….. “not as I do “….theology.
  
  The protesters should be asking themself…
  Why would Mr Gore…encourage us to protest..?
  
  That should be a….. BIG CLUE……….
  For people that dont have one…………
  
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COFemale
Posted on October 13, 2011 at 11:19am
This is great. All you Democrats, Progressives, Liberals who are encouraging and calling for a revolution,you just keep doing this. Let us know who you are, because I swear once we take back America, your A___ should be brought up on treason against the United States.

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- Gary Fishaholic
  Posted on October 13, 2011 at 11:40am
  Agreed good post.
  
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- jhrusky
  Posted on October 13, 2011 at 2:56pm
  and … “we” are going to take back America just how?
  Do you really believe these people are not playing for keeps?
  Do you really believe if they see themselves not winning in 12, they’ll allow all the emergencies we currently have (Iran, Wall Street Protests, Bankruptcy, the housing market continual decline, the upcoming college loan blowup) to go to waste?
  
  I hope I am wrong … I truly, truly hope I am wrong, but I don’t see many people at all doing a thing about this. I don’t see people contacting their congresspeople and making respectful, but audible demands that we end this craziness. If people don’t have the time or willpower to do that now, once a national crisis happens, it’s far too late. Unless people stop being complacent with just telling themselves and each other that it will change in 2012, the pipe dream will end in a nightmare.
  
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- steveh931
  Posted on October 13, 2011 at 5:02pm
  JHRUSKY,
  
  Our founding Fathers made it easy for us to take back our country and protect it from tyranny. The people have been asleep for quite some time, their lives have been disturbed and are now learning the reasons why. The people of this working nation had no idea what hit them or how hard it hit. Now that things have revealed to the people about what type of change has been taking place over the last 46 years we have decided that we are not happy about our government giving away our nation. It is not theirs yet, and we will Unite with our Constitution in hand, the one that was ratified, start at the state level and make sure that the Representatives you vote for know the Constitution and their position within it. The Representatives are to represent their constituents and nothing more. 435 Representatives that follow the Constitution would be a major start, don’t you think?
  
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- jhrusky
  Posted on October 14, 2011 at 5:31pm
  @steveh931
  
  You’re assuming there will be an election.
  If your assumption is correct, I agree with you.
  I am unsure, however, that your assumption is correct.
  
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Spinolio
Posted on October 13, 2011 at 11:19am
Al, while you’re there maybe you could help cleanup the Eco-disaster in the park.

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- DanWesson455
  Posted on October 13, 2011 at 11:26am
  Wait until dysentery or cholera breaks out. How much will that cost us to allow them all their FREE healthcare.
  
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- Gonzo
  Posted on October 13, 2011 at 11:34am
  Hey Dan, when it disease does break out, it will be the greedy bankers fault.
  
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EqualJustice
Posted on October 13, 2011 at 11:16am
He’s hoping to make a few more MILLION out of the deal with his GREEN INVESTMENTS! He’s one of those evil “capitalist, corporate types” they HATE, right? They can’t protest at his house.. there are too many of them, all spread out! Such a huge CARBON FOOTPRINT you have, Mr. Wolf in sheep’s clothing.

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netmail
Posted on October 13, 2011 at 11:16am
With all the commies at the helm, maybe you should call it ‘AMERICAN FALL’…..it is autumn you know Al baby.

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RightUnite
Posted on October 13, 2011 at 11:16am
Those tools that he developed, right? Like the internet?? That tool, right??

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Joe Camel
Posted on October 13, 2011 at 11:15am
Hey Al, grab your sleeping bag and join them! Bet you will fit right in there Ultra-Rich man….

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- Amma K
  Posted on October 13, 2011 at 12:18pm
  I like your idea!! Go on Al – join your comrades – I’m sure you will enjoy the stench!!!
  
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- Amma K
  Posted on October 13, 2011 at 12:26pm
  Do you think that the stench that is being produced by al these ‘people’ is contributing to Al’s carbon footprint/pollution problems??? Maybe he could work on that while he is joining his pals.
  
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SpankDaMonkey
Posted on October 13, 2011 at 11:14am
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Another talking turd, I think the dems have the market cornered……..

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