An Inconvenient Truth

[Halon]

Just watched this today at home. I was hesitant to watch it because I figured it was another documentary bashing the opposing parties ideas. My cousincs told me it wasn't, it's just a good documentary that really makes you think about life. So I got it and watched it, and man I really liked it.

For those of you who don't know, it's a documentary by Al Gore, and it's really not about politics at all. It's all about Global Warming. All the pictures, facts, everything he talks about, sure made me think and wonder about things. Anyone else ever seen this film? Just curious what everyone else thought about it. I liked how he tied in all the recent issues we've been having with it. Disease, hurricanes/storms, it was just very well put together. I'd say it's a good one to watch for those of you out there who like to watch this type of stuff.

[gstjoker]

Yea, I watched it when it came out in theatre and I loved it. Ju-on pretty much explained what the movie is about already so I wont go into any details about this movie except it was well worth the money for me. This would be a good movie for classes in school learning about global warming. A nice little updated movie compared to those old movies they've had for years and years. :P

[DoughtCom]

I didn't watch it because it's all shit I figured I already knew and it's depressing. However I'll give it a watch tomorrow, I have respect for people that take action to save the general population of earth.

High flow cats FTW!?

[Jana]

I haven't seen it, but have watched other pieces on Discovery Channel about Global Warming. It's actually pretty scary. They showed just how much one person contributes, taking into consideration everthing from lights being used to the cars we drive.

[xveganxcowboyx]

I haven't seen it. I heard there was a lot of Al Gore talking about himself, which I don't care at all about. That and I'm pretty informed on environmental issues, but I imagine I'll see it at some point.

[DoughtCom]

Just watched it, lots of stuff I already knew and lots of stuff I didn't know. Over all it was an excellent film and eye opening. Hopefully more ignorant Americans will watch it.

[FattyBoomBatty]

Originally Posted by DoughtCom

Just watched it, lots of stuff I already knew and lots of stuff I didn't know. Over all it was an excellent film and eye opening. Hopefully more ignorant Americans (All Republicans) will watch it.

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Just kidding guys, i'm going for reactions here. Don't go crazy! Smile, and install a cat on your car.

[A//// Guy]

Sex pipe ftw!

[npaulseth]

Just watched it last night. Very very good movie.

[Swifty1638]

never seen it. I just might need to.

-A. Swift

[Halon]

http://www.phillymag.com/articles/sc...enhouse_gasbag

Just read this article on the subject. It's all pretty interesting to me. I have no clue who's right or wrong, but still pretty interesting I think.

[rst95eclipse]

Originally Posted by FattyBoomBatty

Just kidding guys, i'm going for reactions here. Don't go crazy! Smile, and install a cat on your car.

I will, but there will be an electric cutout before the cat!!

[FattyBoomBatty]

Originally Posted by rst95eclipse

I will, but there will be an electric cutout before the cat!!

Lol, I get in "moods" on here once in a while. Oh well. I shouldn't be a hypocrit - anyone who's ever driven behind my quest knows it's one of the worst polluters on the road. And it still managed 20mpg on TBI. heh.

[Goat Blower]

Originally Posted by Halon

For those of you who don't know, it's a documentary by Al Gore, and it's really not about politics at all. It's all about Global Warming.

You're fooling yourself if you think that's true. This will be the second biggest issue in the 2008 election, mark my words. This is not by chance.
Predicting a timeframe for global warming is like predicting the weather, or volcano eruptions, or earthquakes, or Tsunamis. Sure, you can make lots of fancy histograms, charts and such, but the future is not predictable. We should know that by now.

I'll probably watch this at some point to see his theories, but since I've already heard a lot of the points, and proof that they're false, it takes away a lot of the interest.

[Halon]

Did your read the second link?

I have no idea if this is true or not. Just found it to be a good and interesting documentary, that made me think about things a little bit. I personally have no knowledge of the subject, and have no idea who is right/wrong.

[JustROLLIN]

Originally Posted by Goat Blower

You're fooling yourself if you think that's true. This will be the second biggest issue in the 2008 election, mark my words. This is not by chance.
Predicting a timeframe for global warming is like predicting the weather, or volcano eruptions, or earthquakes, or Tsunamis. Sure, you can make lots of fancy histograms, charts and such, but the future is not predictable. We should know that by now.

I'll probably watch this at some point to see his theories, but since I've already heard a lot of the points, and proof that they're false, it takes away a lot of the interest.

Proven false by whom? Let me take a shot in the dark and say Conservatives? What? I am right...get out! LOL. I agree its a very touchy subject with heavy political motives. But, there is also a great deal of truth to the matter. I am not claiming anyone is wrong or right, just saying its a good movie and well worth the watch.

[A//// Guy]

NEWS FLASH:

POWER: GORE MANSION USES 20X AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD; CONSUMPTION INCREASE AFTER 'TRUTH'
Mon Feb 26 2007 17:16:14 ET

The Tennessee Center for Policy Research, an independent, nonprofit and nonpartisan research organization committed to achieving a freer, more prosperous Tennessee through free market policy solutions, issued a press release late Monday:



Last night, Al Gore’s global-warming documentary, An Inconvenient Truth, collected an Oscar for best documentary feature, but the Tennessee Center for Policy Research has found that Gore deserves a gold statue for hypocrisy.

Gore’s mansion, [20-room, eight-bathroom] located in the posh Belle Meade area of Nashville, consumes more electricity every month than the average American household uses in an entire year, according to the Nashville Electric Service (NES).

In his documentary, the former Vice President calls on Americans to conserve energy by reducing electricity consumption at home.

The average household in America consumes 10,656 kilowatt-hours (kWh) per year, according to the Department of Energy. In 2006, Gore devoured nearly 221,000 kWh—more than 20 times the national average.

Last August alone, Gore burned through 22,619 kWh—guzzling more than twice the electricity in one month than an average American family uses in an entire year. As a result of his energy consumption, Gore’s average monthly electric bill topped $1,359.

Since the release of An Inconvenient Truth, Gore’s energy consumption has increased from an average of 16,200 kWh per month in 2005, to 18,400 kWh per month in 2006.

Gore’s extravagant energy use does not stop at his electric bill. Natural gas bills for Gore’s mansion and guest house averaged $1,080 per month last year.

“As the spokesman of choice for the global warming movement, Al Gore has to be willing to walk to walk, not just talk the talk, when it comes to home energy use,” said Tennessee Center for Policy Research President Drew Johnson.

In total, Gore paid nearly $30,000 in combined electricity and natural gas bills for his Nashville estate in 2006.

For Further Information, Contact:
Nicole Williams, (615) 383-6431
editor@tennesseepolicy.org
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[JustROLLIN]

LOL. Nice find. Unless he is housing more than a typical family, this wont sit well. But, I am sure he will have a spin....

[FattyBoomBatty]

Probably not a spin, he's a popular guy, he probably has a lot of guests, hosts a lot of parties.

That or he's making meth in the basement. Did his recent purchases include 10 bathtubs?

[AJ]

The new pad for the PN movies?