Gore Headed to Calgary, AB, Canada
Technically considered hostile ground, Gore accepted an invitation from the Calgary Chamber of Commerce and will head up on April 23rd to speak on the growing threat of climate change. The reason it’s hostile ground? Gore stated some sharp opionions last year regarding the oilsands which are located in Alberta. A lucrative industry for their area, Gore felt the oil industry was backing the ‘ulta-conservative’ leader Stephen Harper in order to protect their stake in the oilsands industry.
A short time later, in an interview with Rolling Stone, Gore followed up on that point, stating “for every barrel of oil they extract there, they have to use enough natural gas to heat a family’s home for four days. And they have to tear up four tonnes of landscape.'’
Tickets are $100 for Chamber of Commerce members, and $150 for non-members (partial proceeds from the event will be used to fund a U of C student award related to environmental sustainability and global climate change.)
Scott Villarreal said,
February 5, 2007 @ 8:22 pm
Al,
I am a die hard republican and usually vote straight ticket but i would vote for you if you ran. Politics seam so trivial compared to the devastation that we are introducing to our planet. I understand that running for the presidency is a trying experiance but just image the forum that you would have if you won. You came so close don’t let it stop you this time.
Die Hard Republican,
Scott
Mike said,
February 23, 2007 @ 2:43 pm
Al,
Thank you so much in advance for coming to Alberta. They really need an awaking to the fact that you can deliver.
I am trying hard to find a ticket to your show so I can support you while your are here.
Mike