January 04, 2006
Gore Meets The Conservatives.
We asked Grover Norquist, an architect of the conservative revolution, why he invited former Vice President Al Gore (D) to present his thoughts on climate change to Norquist's fabled Wednesday meeting of conservative activists.
After all -- most of his regular attendees are the front lines of opposition to everthing the former vice president stands for. The meeting is populated by Competitive Enterprise Institute types who are skeptical of climate change; by folks who helped George W. Bush's recount team in Florida; by Bush White House aides and Republican congressional staffers.
Actually, says Norquist, it's the other way around.
Gore's staff contacted Norquist.
It seems that Gore's interest was piqued by a conversation he had with billionaire George Soros, who addressed the Wednesday meeting in 2005. Soros gave the experience rave reviews. The questions, while probing, were respectful. Political enemies had a rare moment of comity.
Gore is fond of his global warming demonstration and is positively Gingrichite in his love of presentation software. And he relished the opportunity.
(We weren't able to confirm whether Gore, a board member of Apple, used Apple software or used Microsoft Powerpoint.)
He showed up at 10 a.m. this morning, gave his talk and took twelve questions.
"Lots of fun," says Norquist.
We'll link again to Steve Hayward's account on National Review. [MARC AMBINDER]
Posted at 08:37 PM
Comments
The "Apple software" you imply Gore might use as an alternative to Microsoft's PowerPoint is called Podium and, as Mac users will expect, is superior to PowerPoint in all respects.
Russell Sadler | 01.05.06 02:57 AM
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Russell,
I believe you mean "Keynote." "Podium" is an iPod app.
tab Khan | 01.05.06 09:32 AM
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Actually, it's called Keynote.
zzyz | 01.05.06 03:19 PM
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I think its admirable that they allow an opposing point of view to speak, especially Gore. Even though I may not totally agree with him I must quote Voltaire: “I disapprove of what you say, but I defend to the death your right to say it.” Good luck Al.
Barry | 01.15.06 03:02 PM
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the presentation was shown on a powerbook so they probably were using keynote. the computer had a bodyguard
conspirator | 01.17.06 11:07 PM
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Yup. Keynote. Not podium.
Sorry. My bad.
Russell Sadler | 01.20.06 08:14 PM
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