Al Gore's son arrested for possession.

[Thin Lizzy]

Can't blame the kid. If I had to listen to Al Gore's drivel on a regular basis, I'd be doing drugs, too.

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Al Gore’s son arrested on drug charges
24-year-old was driving Prius at about 100 mph, authorities say

Updated: 8 minutes ago
LAGUNA NIGUEL, Calif. - Al Gore’s son was arrested early Wednesday on suspicion of possessing marijuana and prescription drugs after deputies pulled him over for speeding, authorities said.

Al Gore III, 24, was driving a blue Toyota Prius about 100 mph on the San Diego Freeway when he was pulled over at about 2:15 a.m., Sheriff’s Department spokesman Jim Amormino said.

The deputies said they smelled marijuana and searched the car, Amormino said. They found less than an ounce of marijuana along with Xanax, Valium, Vicodin and Adderall, which is used for attention deficit disorder, he said.

[ieffinhatecardio]

Good point, Gore is a blowhard and does spew quite a bit of drivel. This reminds me of when the Bush daughters were getting busted for drinking a few years ago.

I wonder if any neotaints started a thread about that lovely little chapter in the lives of the twins, I'm guessing no.

[24KT]

It's a sick twisted mind that attacks the parents using the children. Some people are notorious for that. 

[Hugo Chavez]

i hope gore III gets the 30 month sentence intended for the innocent libby.

It must thrill you to death finding a place that doesn't chase off trolls.

[Camel Jockey]

Bush's daughters are drunks.

[OzmO]

At least he was driving a Prius!   

[Nordic Superman]

Bush's daughters are drunks.

Oh in that case, and along with the fact he was driving an eco friendly car, he should let off unconditionally.

[ieffinhatecardio]

At least he was driving a Prius!   

First thing I thought when I read this story was that Gore's PR people made sure all news outlets mention the Prius.

[Dos Equis]

It's a sick twisted mind that attacks the parents using the children. Some people are notorious for that. 

You mean like the attacks on Cheney for having a lesbian daughter? 

[OzmO]

First thing I thought when I read this story was that Gore's PR people made sure all news outlets mention the Prius.

Yeah that might be so, but the fact that he was driving a prius is relevant to the story considering Al gore drives SUV's!

This might actually curb al gore from running i hope.

[sandpiper]

I'm sure global warning is some how to blame

[Colossus_500]

At least he was driving a Prius!   

lol

[Cavalier22]

who cares. my friend went to highschool with him when he got caught smoking pot in thechapel.  hes a typical son of a rich liberal (or conservative).  will never accomplish shit except fuck his liver up hardcore

[dizzleman06]

At least he was driving a Prius!   

propaganda...he was probably driving a tahoe in real life.

[Straw Man]

You mean like the attacks on Cheney for having a lesbian daughter? 

by "attack" do you mean just pointing at that she actually EXISTS because that's pretty much all that was done?

If the right wing construed this as being an attack it was only because it cast a spotlight on their hypocrisy.

Surely you're aware of how the religious right has truly attacked and demonized Mary Cheney after the birth of her child? 

btw - I find it odd that AGIII was not charged with DUI in spite of the fact that he admitted smoking pot shortly before driving. 

[Dos Equis]

by "attack" do you mean just pointing at that she actually EXISTS because that's pretty much all that was done?

If the right wing construed this as being an attack it was only because it cast a spotlight on their hypocrisy.

Surely you're aware of how the religious right has truly attacked and demonized Lynn Cheney after the birth of her child? 

btw - I find it odd that AGIII was not charged with DUI in spite of the fact that he admitted smoking pot shortly before driving. 

I'm talking about those on this board who condemned Cheney for not rejecting his daughter.  Pretty silly if you ask me. 

There is nothing hypocritical about having a lesbian daughter.  That really makes no sense.   

[Camel Jockey]

who cares. my friend went to highschool with him when he got caught smoking pot in thechapel.  hes a typical son of a rich liberal (or conservative).  will never accomplish shit except fuck his liver up hardcore

haha, brutal truth.

[Straw Man]

I'm talking about those on this board who condemned Cheney for not rejecting his daughter.  Pretty silly if you ask me. 

There is nothing hypocritical about having a lesbian daughter.  That really makes no sense.   

Of course there is nothing hypocritcal about having a lesbian daughter

The hypocracy comes from being a leader in a policical party that condems gay people while claiming that mention of your own gay daughter if off limits.

It's perfectly fair to point out that Cheney's personal beliefs about his own child are in direct contrast to the Republican party line.

[Dos Equis]

Of course there is nothing hypocritcal about having a lesbian daughter

The hypocracy comes from being a leader in a policical party that condems gay people while claiming that mention of your own gay daughter if off limits.

It's perfectly fair to point out that Cheney's personal beliefs about his own child are in direct contrast to the Republican party line.

No it isn't.  A hypocrite is someone who doesn't practice what they preach.  I don't recall ever reading anything about Cheney calling for the condemnation of lesbians by their fathers. 

And the Republican party doesn't condemn gay people.  The party platform has condemned the lifestyle, which is actually consistent with what liberals and conservatives have done all across the country.  Republicans aren't the only ones who have problems with the lifestyle.  But none of this really has anything to do with Cheney.   

[Straw Man]

No it isn't.  A hypocrite is someone who doesn't practice what they preach.  I don't recall ever reading anything about Cheney calling for the condemnation of lesbians by their fathers. 

And the Republican party doesn't condemn gay people.  The party platform has condemned the lifestyle, which is actually consistent with what liberals and conservatives have done all across the country.  Republicans aren't the only ones who have problems with the lifestyle.  But none of this really has anything to do with Cheney.   

semantics

ok the Republican party doesn't condemn the people but just the actions of said people (aka lifestyle).

Cheney's daughter is in a gay relationship

Cheney is a hypocrite (his party condemns the actions of gays and he is one of the party leaders so one can assume that he agrees with the party platform)

I assume you agree with the religious rights vehement attacks against Mary Cheney (and also her father) after the birth of her child.

Perfectly consistent with the party platform

[Dos Equis]

semantics

ok the Republican party doesn't condemn the people but just the actions of said people (aka lifestyle).

Cheney's daughter is in a gay relationship

Cheney is a hypocrite (his party condemns the actions of gays and he is one of the party leaders so one can assume that he agrees with the party platform)

I assume you agree with the religious rights vehement attacks against Lynn Cheney (and also her father) after the birth of her child.

Perfectly consistent with the party platform

I see.  So hypocrisy means whatever you say it means.  Your argument makes no sense.  Maybe if you have some quotes from Cheney on this subject it make be a little more plausible.   

What "religious rights vehement attacks against Lynn Cheney (and also her father)" are you talking about? 

[Straw Man]

I see.  So hypocrisy means whatever you say it means.  Your argument makes no sense.  Maybe if you have some quotes from Cheney on this subject it make be a little more plausible.   

What "religious rights vehement attacks against Lynn Cheney (and also her father)" are you talking about?  

Cheney is a hypocrite on this topic by any standard

His actions (as leader of the party) are in contrast to his personal beliefs in regard to his daughter

If he supports his daughters actions then he should condemn this particular part of his party's platform and he has not done that.

I'm honestly surprised that you're not aware of the religious rights backlash against the Cheneys at the birth of Mary Cheney's child. 

You usually have such an eagle eye for any gay related story - especially those that support your own views.

I'm going to the gym now but I'll leave you with an excerpt and a link to one story but I'm sure you can find many others.

BTW - the attacks were especially vicious which I find odd coming from a group (Christians) who's beliefs are based on the idea of forgiveness and salvation.

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http://www.pensitoreview.com/2007/05/30/christian-right-attacks-cheneys-on-gay-parenting/

Christians Wait Until Cheney Infant Is Six Days Old Before Attacking His Gay Parents

Six days after the birth of his grandson, the Republican Party’s Christian base launched a vicious attack yesterday on Vice Pres. Cheney’s gay daughter, Mary, and her partner, Heather Poe. The assault came from Concerned Women of America, an anti-feminist organization that promotes homophobia, which issued a statement denigrating the relationship between Poe and her son, specifically, and all adoptive parents, in general.

“[The] President’s number two, right hand man, Vice President Dick Cheney, clearly rebels against his superior, makes a public mockery of the President … and clearly holds to a different set of moral standards and beliefs.”
– Concerned Women for AmericaCWA is upset because the caption of a photo of the vice president and his wife holding the baby posted on the White House website read, “[The baby’s] parents are the Cheney’s daughter Mary, and her partner, Heather Poe.” The group objects to this description of the Cheneys’ family arrangements, but the tone of the the statement is unusually bitter and mean-spirited, especially considering the fact there is an blameless infant at the bullseye of their attack:

If the Vice President and his wife Lynne are joining their daughter Mary in playing this homosexual game of “house,” then all have chosen their roles and designated lesbian lover Heather Poe as the “Daddy.”

Everyone knows there can only be one REAL biological Mommy. We are all grown adults. Playing “house” is a game for children, not for The White House or the Vice President and his wife.

Got that, adoptive parents? You’ll never be REAL parents to your children, so you might as well ship them back to the orphanage.
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[ToxicAvenger]

Bush's daughters are drunks.

and whores...i'd rather have a druggie son than a whore daughter

well no wonder their dad is a bible thumping genocidal maniac..


buuuts its all for democracy...move over motha teressa 

[Dos Equis]

Cheney is a hypocrite on this topic by any standard

His actions (as leader of the party) are in contrast to his personal beliefs in regard to his daughter

If he supports his daughters actions then he should condemn this particular part of his party's platform and he has not done that.

I'm honestly surprised that you're not aware of the religious rights backlash against the Cheneys at the birth of Mary Cheney's child. 

You usually have such an eagle eye for any gay related story - especially those that support your own views.

I'm going to the gym now but I'll leave you with an excerpt and a link to one story but I'm sure you can find many others.

BTW - the attacks were especially vicious which I find odd coming from a group (Christians) who's beliefs are based on the idea of forgiveness and salvation.

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http://www.pensitoreview.com/2007/05/30/christian-right-attacks-cheneys-on-gay-parenting/

Christians Wait Until Cheney Infant Is Six Days Old Before Attacking His Gay Parents

Six days after the birth of his grandson, the Republican Party’s Christian base launched a vicious attack yesterday on Vice Pres. Cheney’s gay daughter, Mary, and her partner, Heather Poe. The assault came from Concerned Women of America, an anti-feminist organization that promotes homophobia, which issued a statement denigrating the relationship between Poe and her son, specifically, and all adoptive parents, in general.

“[The] President’s number two, right hand man, Vice President Dick Cheney, clearly rebels against his superior, makes a public mockery of the President … and clearly holds to a different set of moral standards and beliefs.”
– Concerned Women for AmericaCWA is upset because the caption of a photo of the vice president and his wife holding the baby posted on the White House website read, “[The baby’s] parents are the Cheney’s daughter Mary, and her partner, Heather Poe.” The group objects to this description of the Cheneys’ family arrangements, but the tone of the the statement is unusually bitter and mean-spirited, especially considering the fact there is an blameless infant at the bullseye of their attack:

If the Vice President and his wife Lynne are joining their daughter Mary in playing this homosexual game of “house,” then all have chosen their roles and designated lesbian lover Heather Poe as the “Daddy.”

Everyone knows there can only be one REAL biological Mommy. We are all grown adults. Playing “house” is a game for children, not for The White House or the Vice President and his wife.

Got that, adoptive parents? You’ll never be REAL parents to your children, so you might as well ship them back to the orphanage.
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