So I watched Gore's movie today.

lendaddy · 03-03-2007, 03:34 PM

Aside form the obvious, the main thing I took from it was how incredibly stupid Gore is. I can't believe it made it through editing that way.

The only possible excuse is that he was dumbing down the message for the masses, but it was too consistent though the different locations, times, flashbacks, etc.... I never thought he was brilliant, but I am shocked that he's this intellectually unimpressive.

Weird.

speeder · speeder's Garage

Not doubting you or anything, but could you give a specific example of something he said that proves his lack of intellect? They can't all be brilliant like GWB, but I'm doubting that he is truly stupid.

Thanks in advance!

lendaddy · 03-03-2007, 03:58 PM

It wasn't a quiz show so it's not like he got answers incorrect or anything Denis

Have you seen it? If not it's online for free, give it a watch and see for yourself.

Oh, and I don't mean that he appears stupid for believing the propaganda or anything like that, it is his presence and simplicity that will shock you.

the · 03-03-2007, 04:08 PM

I haven't seen the movie, but it can be hard to determine intellect by on-camera performance. For example, during the debates he sounded mentally handicapped when he kept saying "Loooock box," but I don't think he is really mentally handicapped.

lendaddy · 03-03-2007, 04:10 PM

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Originally posted by the
I haven't seen the movie, but it can be hard to determine intellect by on-camera performance. For example, during the debates he sounded mentally handicapped when he kept saying "Loooock box," but I don't think he is really mentally handicapped.

I think more people should watch it as it's him in everyday life, not a production (at least a good part of the time). All signs point to him really being that blank.

lendaddy · 03-03-2007, 04:14 PM

This site may give a couple popups but it plays in a browser. Click on part one.

"enjoy"

http://www.peekvid.com/feature/movies/57/An-Inconvenient-Truth.html

the · 03-03-2007, 04:14 PM

Weren't his SAT scores lower than GW Bush's?

So while he may not be mentally handicapped, he is less smart than GW Bush.

red-beard · red-beard's Garage

No. Gore is registered as having an IQ of 134-135. He has taken real standardized tests.

GW, based on tests taken during officer placement is in the 126-128 region. Kerry is in the 122-125 region, based on similar tests.

M.D. Holloway · 03-03-2007, 05:40 PM

Linus Pauling had an IQ of 107.

hytem · 03-03-2007, 05:44 PM

The real problem with technical issues is the media, not Gore.

The public is so badly informed by the media on these type of science-related issues that many aren't in a position to make a sound judgement.

red-beard · red-beard's Garage

The public is poorly informed on most issues. Anytime I see a story on something I have intimate understanding, they have it totally wrong.

lendaddy · 03-03-2007, 06:04 PM

I don't doubt that Gore has a reasonably high IQ, but that doesn't always tell the whole picture. I have a buddy in Mensa and he's quite deficient in many areas.

BGCarrera32 · 03-03-2007, 06:09 PM

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Originally posted by speeder
Not doubting you or anything, but could you give a specific example of something he said that proves his lack of intellect? They can't all be brilliant like GWB, but I'm doubting that he is truly stupid.

Thanks in advance!

Stupid no, kniving yes. The time I actually respected the guy was when he stopped contesting the 2000 election against GWB. I thought his nationally televised speech from the oval office was the most honest sounding thing he ever said.

BTW Speeder, got about 15" of snow in the Northern suburbs this weekend. Buried my Audi in the median on Hwy 10 and it took the towtruck with a winch a half hour and the Police closing a lane of traffic to yank me out.

the · 03-03-2007, 06:35 PM

Tests show that people who argue on the internets are the smartest.

fastpat · 03-03-2007, 07:18 PM

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Originally posted by speeder
Not doubting you or anything, but could you give a specific example of something he said that proves his lack of intellect? They can't all be brilliant like GWB, but I'm doubting that he is truly stupid.

Thanks in advance!

I haven't seen this movie, but if it's like Gore the campaigner, then it's his affect of talking slowly as if to a 4th grade class for slow learners. It's because he's trying to avoid slipping into his speech impediment (yes, really), a lisp.

Porsche-O-Phile · Porsche-O-Phile's Garage

We all know you had your mind made up before watching the movie and were probably watching it solely with the intention of criticizing the hell out of it, so why should we place any stake in your predictable disdain for it?

No offense, but ANYONE can find fault with anyone else's work. Just like all the political bickering on here and elsewhere on the Internet - how much of it really ever changes anyone's mind? Most people (like yourself) have your minds made up to begin with, have your values set already, and are ALWAYS going to approach new information viewed through that lens. I'm no different - we all do it. We can SAY we're trying to be objective, but can anyone REALLY do it?

I'd bet a million zillion dollars you didn't watch Gore's movie with the intention of approaching it with an "open mind", you watched it in order to be able to say you've seen it in order to add pseudo-legitimacy to your already established opinion, and to add to the appearance of giving both sides equal time to somehow make yourself (and your opinion) seem more credible. You watched it looking for ways to attack it, not looking for ways it might make an impression.

So you watched it. Good for you. It didn't change your mind at all did it? BIIIIIIIIG effin' surprise there. . .

fastpat · 03-03-2007, 07:53 PM

I don't really understand why he, or anyone else, would watch it unless you're rehearsing for a movie about modern alchemy. That's what the whole "man causes global warming" really is. It's akin to solar eclipse caused crop failures, sonic booms causing hens to quit laying eggs, and other urban myths. Only writ much larger.

fintstone · fintstone's Garage

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Originally posted by red-beard
No. Gore is registered as having an IQ of 134-135. He has taken real standardized tests.

GW, based on tests taken during officer placement is in the 126-128 region. Kerry is in the 122-125 region, based on similar tests.

Yikes...none of them are very bright!

Porsche-O-Phile · Porsche-O-Phile's Garage

Yet somehow they keep getting elected!

It's true - we deserve the government we get.

ckissick · 03-03-2007, 09:28 PM

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Originally posted by fintstone
Yikes...none of them are very bright!

If they were, do you really think they'd run for office?