America's political system has evolved over the last 50 years in ways that have enhanced the power of business lobbies. Al Gore americabusinessenhance Change image and share on social
I do genuinely believe that the political system is not linear. When it reaches a tipping point fashioned by a critical mass of opinion, the slow pace of change we're used to will no longer be the norm. I see a lot of signs every day that we're moving closer and closer to that tipping point. Al Gore changeclosecritical share on social
The Congress is virtually incapable of passing any reforms unless they first get permission from the powerful special interests who are most affected by the proposal. Al Gore affectcongressincapable Change image and share on social
You know the old saying: you win some, you lose some... and then there's that little-known third category. Al Gore categorylosewin Change image and share on social
For a free country to continue thriving, there have to be regular reforms, because any society, any economy that stays in place, you're going to see repeated attempts to exploit the openings for twisting policy to the advantage of those who already have wealth and power. Al Gore advantageattemptcontinue share on social
The entire North Polar ice cap is disappearing before our very eyes. It's been the size of the continental United States for the last 3 million years and now 40 percent is gone and the rest of it is going. Al Gore capcontinentaldisappear share on social
How could this Y2K be a problem in a country where we have Intel and Microsoft? Al Gore countryintelmicrosoft Change image and share on social
If we don't succeed, we run the risk of failure. Al Gore failureriskrun Change image and share on social
There are many who would much prefer that the word 'climate' never be mentioned and that the issue be eliminated from our national conversation. Al Gore climateconversationeliminate Change image and share on social
The dominance of short-term perspectives has led to routine decisions in the markets that sacrifice the long-term buildup of genuine value in pursuit of artificial, short-term gains. Al Gore artificialbuildupdecision Change image and share on social