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Not meaning to be trite, but it's amazing how Al Gore's desire to move toward the right led him to select Lieberman as VP, and paved the way for the rise of one
by grandalf 16y ago
Not meaning to be trite, but it's amazing how Al Gore's desire to move toward the right led him to select Lieberman as VP, and paved the way for the rise of one of the most backward politicians ever in US history.
Recall how influential Lieberman was in helping Bush sell the Iraq war, etc.
- Tangurena 16y agoIt is worth watching a documentary titled "The Power of Nightmares" which will give some insight into "why Iraq" and "why Israel." And the answers to "why Israel" will explain why the choice of Lieberman (who is frequently titled "the Senator for Israel") for Gore's running mate appeared to be the right choice at that time. http://www.amazon.com/Power-Nightmares-Various/dp/B001707D98 http://www.amazon.com/Power-Nightmares-Various/dp/B001707D98 If your local library has a copy, I strongly recommend watching it.
- tetsuo13 16y agoI also can't recommend the documentary enough. The Internet Archive has it available for download/streaming, however: http://www.archive.org/details/ThePowerOfNightmares http://www.archive.org/details/ThePowerOfNightmares