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Gore Administration- Winter 2005
Winter 2005
"Thanks to Gore, the Kyoto Protocol is now stronger than ever."
"The earthquakes out east are nuts. Alot of people lost their homes? What'll happen to them?"
"Youtube huh... this should be interesting."
The beginning of 2005 marked a greater sense of optimism, especially for the families who did not have to worry as much about the health and well-being of their children thanks to Medicare For Children rolling out. The Democrats controlled all the House, Senate and White House and it would not be long before some judges would begin retiring. The good vibes brought on by the Gore Administration continued and it would be interesting to see what laid ahead. Granted, the year started out roughly from where the previous one ended, with the various leaders coming to do deal with the massive earthquake and tsunami over in the nations in the Indian Ocean. This prompted a greater discussion on the refugees and resettling them and assisting them. However, on a bright note, the Kyoto Protocol was implemented across the world for the environment. The support of the US along with the revelations of the Exxon-Mobil Scandal had everyone commit more to it and even Austrailia, who was planned to be the only other holdout, had joined up on the Kyoto Protocol as public pressure mounted on fossil fuel leads running the governent. With the world essentially united to tackle climate change, they began making incremental changes while also trying not to upset the global economy too much. Of course, local problems remained an issue as seen with the two major train crashes that occurred in the United States. The nation mourned and struggle to deal with it while others began trying to get better results on it. Outside of condolences and working toward mental health, Al Gore did not comment much though rumors speculated he considered opening a plan to expand Amtrak through the use of renewable fuel and energy.
Glenndale train crash
Beyond dealing with the growing world tides, the nation continued with its efforts at home. One was the new website Youtube, a strange new site where videos could be uploaded for everyone to see. While some copyright vultures already had their eye on it, a few other companies kept their eye on the site and talks were being had in the shadows about the potential future of such a site. In the meanwhile, little else was happening in the beginning of the year though many have noted from events abroad that it was possibly going to be quite the interesting year. The shooting rampage in Tyler, Texas brought back the discussion of gun control laws. However, the biggest news was on the near-suicide of none other than legendary reporter, Hunter S. Thompson. The eccentric figure got some acclaim after the Gore victory, mentioning relief he won and showing some level of being impressed by Gore. However, the medical problems and aches and pains got to Thompson and it was believed that he had attempted suicide, but ended up missing at the last minute. The shock had recaliberated him in the sense. Perhaps in that moment, he realized his work was not done yet. Bush was avoided, but a new Republican would come to slither, one possibly worse than Bush in 2008. He could not leave just yet. During the visit by his family at the close call, he saw something that one of the nurses or such had on their laptop. A site known as Youtube... and suddenly, in that bout came inspiration.
He was not done just yet. Hunter S. Thompson was not done yet.
Hunter S Thompson
"Thanks to Gore, the Kyoto Protocol is now stronger than ever."
"The earthquakes out east are nuts. Alot of people lost their homes? What'll happen to them?"
"Youtube huh... this should be interesting."
The beginning of 2005 marked a greater sense of optimism, especially for the families who did not have to worry as much about the health and well-being of their children thanks to Medicare For Children rolling out. The Democrats controlled all the House, Senate and White House and it would not be long before some judges would begin retiring. The good vibes brought on by the Gore Administration continued and it would be interesting to see what laid ahead. Granted, the year started out roughly from where the previous one ended, with the various leaders coming to do deal with the massive earthquake and tsunami over in the nations in the Indian Ocean. This prompted a greater discussion on the refugees and resettling them and assisting them. However, on a bright note, the Kyoto Protocol was implemented across the world for the environment. The support of the US along with the revelations of the Exxon-Mobil Scandal had everyone commit more to it and even Austrailia, who was planned to be the only other holdout, had joined up on the Kyoto Protocol as public pressure mounted on fossil fuel leads running the governent. With the world essentially united to tackle climate change, they began making incremental changes while also trying not to upset the global economy too much. Of course, local problems remained an issue as seen with the two major train crashes that occurred in the United States. The nation mourned and struggle to deal with it while others began trying to get better results on it. Outside of condolences and working toward mental health, Al Gore did not comment much though rumors speculated he considered opening a plan to expand Amtrak through the use of renewable fuel and energy.
Glenndale train crash
Beyond dealing with the growing world tides, the nation continued with its efforts at home. One was the new website Youtube, a strange new site where videos could be uploaded for everyone to see. While some copyright vultures already had their eye on it, a few other companies kept their eye on the site and talks were being had in the shadows about the potential future of such a site. In the meanwhile, little else was happening in the beginning of the year though many have noted from events abroad that it was possibly going to be quite the interesting year. The shooting rampage in Tyler, Texas brought back the discussion of gun control laws. However, the biggest news was on the near-suicide of none other than legendary reporter, Hunter S. Thompson. The eccentric figure got some acclaim after the Gore victory, mentioning relief he won and showing some level of being impressed by Gore. However, the medical problems and aches and pains got to Thompson and it was believed that he had attempted suicide, but ended up missing at the last minute. The shock had recaliberated him in the sense. Perhaps in that moment, he realized his work was not done yet. Bush was avoided, but a new Republican would come to slither, one possibly worse than Bush in 2008. He could not leave just yet. During the visit by his family at the close call, he saw something that one of the nurses or such had on their laptop. A site known as Youtube... and suddenly, in that bout came inspiration.
He was not done just yet. Hunter S. Thompson was not done yet.
Hunter S Thompson
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