Former Vice President Al Gore talks during an interview, Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2013 in New York. Gore has recently published a book, “The Future: Six Drivers of Global Change.” (AP)
Al Gore said President Barack Obama was forced to be cautious during his first term in office because of the “propaganda” served up by Fox News and talk radio that created a “hostile environment for progressive ideas.”
The former vice president — who has been on somewhat of a media whirlwind since the sale his Current TV to Arab news network Al-Jazeera — made the comment during an interview to promote his latest book with PBS’ Charlie Rose this week in New York.
“I think it has been a pretty hostile environment for progressive ideas,” Gore said.
“And why is that?” Rose asked. “That you’re saying it’s a very hostile environment for progressive ideas because of the importance of money in corporations? Or — ”
” — and Fox News and the right-wing talk radio,” Gore said as the audience laughed. “It’s not that complicated. In Tennessee there’s an old saying, if you see a turtle on a fence post you can be pretty sure it didn’t get there by itself. And the fact that we have 24/7 propaganda masquerading as news, you know it does have an impact.”
Gore went on to decry “the lobbying situation, the big money situation” that leave progressiveness at a disadvantage. Rose named the conservative Koch brothers, but pointed out there are equally well-funded individuals on the liberal side. Gore interrupted that that it was a “false equivalency,” and the audience cheered.
He also had some kind words for billionaire investor George Soros.
“People talk about George Soros — George Soros is a wonderful guy and he’s had an influence, I wish he had more influence.”
(H/T: Fox Nation)
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apojoe69
Feb. 1, 2013 at 6:54pmWe should always think “criminal” when we use the word “progressive”. Congress still has the power to stop progressive destruction. Obama must be very happy at this moment of his greatest success.
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IMCHRISTIAN
Feb. 1, 2013 at 6:54pmI suppose you are right, Al as they tell the truth. “Truth is the standard of excellence.
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RightUnite
Feb. 1, 2013 at 6:50pmAre you F’ing kidding me?? What a dumb MoFo!
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apojoe69
Feb. 1, 2013 at 7:00pmGore and all of the liberal progressives are now succeeding beyond their wildest dreams. They are not stupid. Congress sits smoking dope while the country burns to the ground with the media throwing gas on the flames of our demise.
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dblaess
Feb. 1, 2013 at 6:47pmAl Gore is correct. The propaganda put out every day by Ed Schultz, Stephanie Miller, Mike Malloy, Thom Harmand, etc. have infected the airwaves and the backlash is that progressive ideas are shot down repeatedly by the public. If only these racist, hate filled people could be removed from the air waves what a wonderful world it would be.
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high school drop out
Feb. 1, 2013 at 6:45pm“Soros is a good guy”?!?! If I had’nt read it I would’nt believe it!! Soros is probably the worst piece of s**t on the planet !! He collaborated with the nazis for gods sake…he wrecks economys for kicks! He decrys capitalism as he’s getting richer and richer from it ( sounds kinda like “mr global warming” does’nt it?)…Gore and his buddies are criminals, plain and simple I only hope that hell is for real beacuse, I would love to think of Al spending eternity with Soros sitting on his face..Please do’nt be grossed out… Als face has been there before, lips puckered
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barber2
Feb. 1, 2013 at 8:20pmYes. Something evil this way comes….and it has arrived….
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progressiveslayer
Feb. 1, 2013 at 6:45pmAny attorneys out there,what about a class action suit brought against Gore for the fraud he’s perpetrating on American citizens,ie ‘man made global warming’ BS lie? What’s the chance of success and legal standing? Sue him for 1 trillion and put him out of business.
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deerjerkydave
Feb. 1, 2013 at 6:45pmHostile to me are Progressives who shove gay marriage down America’s throat. Hostile to me are Progressives who shove Obamacare down America’s throat. Hostile to me are Progressives who shove heavy handed regulations down America’s throat. Hostile to me are Progressives who shove a oppressive tax code down America’s throat. Hostile to me are Progressives who shove massive entitlements down America’s throat. Hostile to me are Progressives who shove back-breaking debt down America’s throat. Hostile to me are Progressives who change the Constitution through judicial activism instead of the amendment process. Hostile to me are Progressives who criminalize gun owners. Hostile to me are Progressives who shove their Green Religion down America’s throat. Hostile to me are Progressives who monopolize public education. Hostile to me are Progressives who dominate the media.
But Algore’s problem with hostile conservatives? Foxnews.
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spirited
Feb. 1, 2013 at 6:44pmYes Al….. uh huh.
More: Blame while you personally gain.
Keep up with the (ahem), twist.
>It suits the cause.
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Shasta
Feb. 1, 2013 at 6:43pmHe is just trying to change the subject from his hypocritical sale of Current to the anti-American media company.
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South Philly Boy
Feb. 1, 2013 at 6:39pmThis guy is ONE BIG FRAUD
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Tri-ox
Feb. 1, 2013 at 6:36pmLIBERAL ideas, such as those vomited up by the likes of obama and Gore, are not “progressive”, they are regressive.
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Chromo200
Feb. 1, 2013 at 6:32pmhe is running for vp of Hillary
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Patriot Z
Feb. 1, 2013 at 6:31pmonly the termanilly stupid and corrupt can be progressives. so if we conservatives are making it hard on trash like al gore or ignorant trolls like mary elizabeth. then im happy. i hope to make it so hard for fools like then that they get out of MY country
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progressiveslayer
Feb. 1, 2013 at 6:28pmI wish it was so you fat progressive pustule,the more hostile environment for progressives the better.
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njconserv
Feb. 1, 2013 at 6:20pmPure projection, but were on to your tactics al
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MisterSarcastic
Feb. 1, 2013 at 6:17pmThis is funny. One of the most successful Snake Oil salesman today accusing other people of propaganda and masquerading.
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rochrealtor
Feb. 1, 2013 at 6:12pm3 people have interest in this guy! 2 3/4 are idiots. The best day of my life ” when I didn’t have to hear this pampas a$$.”
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rotciv
Feb. 1, 2013 at 6:11pmHe is defiantly a son of a Gore.
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Thundergod
Feb. 1, 2013 at 6:10pmAl Gore and progressives would be in a more unsafe atmosphere if we didnt have FOX News and radio to warn us to put pressure on our representatives to slow your roll. If we woke up to your plans for America unhindered,progressive democrats like Al wouldnt exist on earth very long and would be taking dirt naps with the Kennedys.
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barber2
Feb. 1, 2013 at 6:10pm“Hostile environment” is the new Democrat code word for ” truth.” The Democrats have so many new definitions for old meanings ! Part of the ” change” (wink, wink ) they are bringing to America ! We used to call this ” lying , ” but they do not recognize that concept in their Rules For Radicals New ” Progressive ” World .
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buster2
Feb. 1, 2013 at 6:08pmHopefully a hostile environment for all the liars. What a pompous A…. Need to go green, need to ride a bike, need to cut your carbon emmissions, when this buffoon creates more carbon gas than whole towns. Hypocrite just doesn’t cover what these people are and yeh lamestream media just keeps pandering and carrying there water and the idiots buy it.
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rickroland
Feb. 1, 2013 at 6:08pmYeah, Al, it couldn’t be that Progressive propaganda, like yours, has absolutely nothing to do with why people dislike YOU and Progressives in general.
Particularly when you consider that YOU (Al) are a proven hypocrite.
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bigbear_awake
Feb. 1, 2013 at 6:06pmThe President’s actions are an existential threat to this nation,” reads a statement by Rep. Steve Stockman. “The right of the people to keep and bear arms is what has kept this nation free and secure for over 200 years. The very purpose of the Second Amendment is to stop the government from disallowing people the means to defend themselves against tyranny. Any proposal to abuse executive power and infringe upon gun rights must be repelled with the stiffest legislative force possible.”
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bigbear_awake
Feb. 1, 2013 at 6:05pmobozo says bring knife to a gun fight and the left calling for civil war and blood in the streets it all comes from the LEFT A@@HOLEs
http://www.americaagainnow.com/aa_legislative_action
There can no longer be any doubt – the forces of tyranny are running wild across our once great Republic. The time has come for all good men and women to rally to the aid of their country. We have now entered a historic crossroads that will decide the destiny of the United States. Arrogance and corruption has long festered in Washington DC, but the last decade has seen an extreme acceleration of criminal looting and attacks on liberty – every freedom is under sustained assault
Articles of Impeachment Against Barack Hussein Obama – Filed by Citizen Alexander Emric Jones, January 15, 2013.
- He has clearly communicated his intent to eviscerate the second amendment rights of American citizens by pursuing executive orders to curtail the right to keep and bear arms without congressional authorization and in violation of the second amendment.
Below, Congressman Stockman has pledged to move for impeachment against Obama. I am standing up against Obama right beside him, will you?
The President’s actions are an existential threat to this nation,” reads a statement by Rep. Steve Stockman.
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19RANDY59
Feb. 1, 2013 at 6:01pmIf anybody knows propaganda, Al does.
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