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Originally Posted by xort
... algores profit machine
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I think you're missing something important here. There's a payoff for touring the country decrying global warming besides the cash one -- acceptance. Al Gore, and anybody who jumps on the eco-bandwagon, is accepted with open arms into a ferociously loyal tribe. It's the same reason people take to religion -- to be part of a group. We have a "safety in numbers" instinct and a tribal mentality that has directed most of our history, and this new tribe is no different. And Al isn't just a member -- he's a chieftain. You bet he's not going to let facts get in the way of that esteemed position.