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It must be as perplexing to his many admirers as it is frustrating to himself that a man of Vice President Gore’s many talents, great skills and strong beliefs is one of the most consistent losers in American politics.
Once out of office, he assumed the leadership of the global green movement, steering that movement into a tsunami of defeat that, when the debris is finally cleared away, will loom as one of the greatest failures of civil society in all time.
Gore has the Midas touch in reverse; objects of great value (Nobel prizes, Oscars) turn dull and leaden at his touch.
This guy nails it. AlGore consistently loses because he doesn't understand that his own actions consistently undermine his message. He claims that sea levels will rise by 20 feet - then buys oceanfront property. He flies around on private jets while urging the rest of us to get by with less, to reduce our "carbon footprint" - he's totally oblivious to the jarring discrepancies between his advocacy and his actions. Population, he somberly proclaims, is a huge problem. He has four kids. However improbable it may seem, and regardless of the enthusiastic support he receives, AlGore will find the road to defeat, and lead the charge down that very road.
