GORE seeks new venue for CLIMATE CONCERT

[KiwiCoromandel]

Plans by environment crusader Al Gore for a climate change rock concert at the US Capitol are running into some Republican opposition.

The former Democratic presidential candidate wanted to hold one of seven worldwide Live Earth concerts on the National Mall in the US capital on July 7 but two other groups secured that space for events.

An alternative to use the Capitol's west lawn – proposed by Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid of Nevada and Republican Senator Olympia Snowe of Maine – now is on hold in the US Senate.

And the concert organizers are looking for another host city.

"While it's unfortunate for the American people that we are being blocked from staging the US concert in our nation's capital, the show must go on, even if it's in another city," said Chad Griffin, a senior adviser to the Live Earth effort.

"This will bring tremendous revenue and worldwide exposure to whatever U.S. city ends up hosting," he added.

Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky last week objected to approving the resolution to hold the concert on the Capitol grounds because he and the Senate Rules Committee had not yet reviewed it.

Republican Senator James Inhofe of Oklahoma, a leading critic of Gore's environment efforts, opposes the move as well though he has not moved to block it. Individual senators can block legislation.

"Senator Inhofe objects to having any events on the Capitol grounds that are either highly partisan or politically controversial – and the proposed Gore concert is both," said spokesman Marc Morano.

Inhofe has referred to global warming as a "hoax". Gore argues the world is facing a "planetary emergency" and wants an immediate freeze on US carbon dioxide emissions.

In addition to the American concert, others will be held on the other six continents: Shanghai, Sydney, Johannesburg, London, Brazil, Japan and Antarctica.

Slated to play are the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Kelly Clarkson, Foo Fighters, Melissa Etheridge, and close Gore friend rock star Jon Bon Jovi, among others.

DC Mayor Adrian Fenty hopes it will take place in the heavily Democratic city.

"We hope that things are resolved so that Mr Gore can have his event and promote his environment initiative," said spokeswoman Mafara Hobson.

source:Reuters

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[Malicious Intent]

Inhofe has referred to global warming as a "hoax". Gore argues the world is facing a "planetary emergency" .

Yet again in politics, you can choose between the douche and the turd sandwich.

and wants an immediate freeze on US carbon dioxide emissions

How about Mr. Gore demonstrates a freeze on these unnatural CO2 emissions by no longer breathing out?

Mr. Jim Israel-should-get-unconditional-support-because-god-says-so Inhofe could then demonstrate the non-existence of environmental issues by only breathing his SUV emissions.

I promise my support to either still standing after 20 minutes.

[Redneck4sure]

And the concert organizers are looking for another host city.

Try some small town in Iraq.

Or maybe some other shit hole location like Texas

[DudeAsInCool]

Or maybe some other shit hole location like Texas

I feel for ya

[Redneck4sure]

you post editin' mofo!

[DudeAsInCool]

Who, me?

[Redneck4sure]

Yes, You!! and keep your liberal ass out of texas. I read in the other thread that you drove here from Cuntifornie. If I had a knowed you wuz comin' I'd been waitin fer ya.

I don't know which is worse....Texas BillyGoat Lickers or New Zealand SheepMunchers............

They both lower the property value.

[DudeAsInCool]

I don't know which is worse....Texas BillyGoat Lickers or New Zealand SheepMunchers............

They both lower the property value.

I hear ya...

[Kooperman]

Typical that asswipe Mitch McConnell from Kentucky would be heavily involved in blocking the concert from having a D.C. venue. He's THE number one Bush toadie.

[Redneck4sure]

I hear ya...

post editin' mofo!!

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