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Gore Administration- Winter 2008
Winter 2008
"Well, well, this presidential race should be interesting..."
"The tornados I don't think are climate change... least I hope not, but I'm sure this is God's way of telling us we need to take better care..."
With the beginning of 2008, the buzz was in regards to the next Presidential elections. After 16 years of Democrat dominance, people felt it was time for a change, especially with how the Gore Administration's policies and subsequent metamorphisis of the zeitgeist followed changed the political landscape. Going green was no longer limited to the left-wing politicians in the mainstream and combined with the growing skepticism and suspicion of voters toward corporations, there was a sense of unity in the maintanance and well-keeping of the environment. Religious leaders quoted scriptures on how humanity werre the custodians of the Earth and needed to hold the "followers of Mammon" accountable. Others noted how the storms and disasters was a sign that they needed to be prudent in adoption. This perhaps was enough to help balance the unease and inconvienence of changing lifestyles. With the growing widescale acceptance of climate change and environmenalism in the mainstream, the shift led to the exploration of what was otherwise more obscure branches to be discussed. Things such as the impracticality of recycling plastics, the issues of bottled water (many noting the Nestle case was a rare case of circumstances), balancing agriculture and renewable needs and so on. Sides were taken over whic biofuels were best suited, the growing possibility on wholly electric cars and so on.Unsurprisingly, the environment became a topic for the Presidential debates among other issues. Democrat candidates included rising star Barack Obama, Joe Biden and Hilliary Clinton, all of them running. Obama would end up dropping fairly early on and became more of a supporter for Joe. Clinton was a mixed bag as she did not a favored position and it became known more publically the rivalry the two possessed during the Clinton years and beyond. This left Joe Biden who seemed like a relatively safe bet. At the same time, Democrats knew they would likely not win so it was a matter of who to support. Biden did drum up some support for his love of Amtrak and its possibility of merging it with green technology and when asked about gay marriage, referring to on how Gore managed to end DADT, in a potential gaffe, Biden came out in support of gay marriage, For the Republicans meanwhile, it was a toss-up. McCain was the clear favorite though. His reputation as a maverick in the GOP assisted him when it came to the Feingold-McCain act along with other moments that made him standout. Few other Republicans were given serious credence and those that tried seemed more to symbolize the last vestiges of the dying neoconservative dogma that doinated the Republicans since the time of Reagan. The closest contender McCain had was Kasich in regards to the Republican candidate.
2008 Presidential Logos for predicted favorites Biden for the Democrats and McCain for the Republicans
However, while the presidential election may rage on, there were other things that heralded in the new year. January was plagued with a freak outbreak of tornadoes along with recordbreaking temperatures over in the easter part of Canada. While not exactly considered to climate change, the mentality of changing weather and its potential worst case scenarios brought a new feeling in the atmosphere. One of grim determination and wariness over the power of nature. There was a greater acknowledgment of the patterns at play and on how to better deal with the powerful storms and what approaches could be done. Meanwhile, there was a lack of fatalities, but people had to rebuild anew though the comfort of the medical care of children, free of charge, brought a sense of comfort to people thanks to Medikare for Kids. President Gore delayed a visit to the Middle East in regards to the situation going on back home and would visit Israel, Palestine, Jordan, Egypt and Iran among others. The greater emphasis of Jordan and Iran over other nations, especially Saudi Arabia signalled some controversy though the reminders of the connection of 9/11 and the public conscious being more aware of Wahhabism meant there was a sense of acceptance as to why and just signaled the great rift between the US and Saudi Arabia and the chilling of relations led to more trouble of the Royal Family and certain members up in the government. And when Gore came back, what awaited him was a fresh hell. Super Tuesday provided the wrst tornado outbreak in over 20 years, killing over 30 people and causing plenty of disaster though it was noted the death toll was lower than expected due to preparations and a more proactive approach. Regardless though, the powerful storms brought a sense of concern and urgency on addressing this among with a growing sense of seriousness. Tragedy came in the form of the murder of Larry King by his classmate and the shooting became a defining moment in regards to LGTBQ treatment and over in th handling of firearms. Public opinion was largely in support regaridng Larry though some have noted that Larry provoked his classmate into overreacting. Pundits clung onto noting that by that logic, women should be free to shoot any rando who flirts with them and notes they would probably be more justified. Unsurprisingly, the court case would be a haunting spectre in the year over gun rights. Something that became even worse with a shooting over at Northern Illinois University
Lawrence "Larry" King, victim of the E.O. Green School shooting
"Well, well, this presidential race should be interesting..."
"The tornados I don't think are climate change... least I hope not, but I'm sure this is God's way of telling us we need to take better care..."
With the beginning of 2008, the buzz was in regards to the next Presidential elections. After 16 years of Democrat dominance, people felt it was time for a change, especially with how the Gore Administration's policies and subsequent metamorphisis of the zeitgeist followed changed the political landscape. Going green was no longer limited to the left-wing politicians in the mainstream and combined with the growing skepticism and suspicion of voters toward corporations, there was a sense of unity in the maintanance and well-keeping of the environment. Religious leaders quoted scriptures on how humanity werre the custodians of the Earth and needed to hold the "followers of Mammon" accountable. Others noted how the storms and disasters was a sign that they needed to be prudent in adoption. This perhaps was enough to help balance the unease and inconvienence of changing lifestyles. With the growing widescale acceptance of climate change and environmenalism in the mainstream, the shift led to the exploration of what was otherwise more obscure branches to be discussed. Things such as the impracticality of recycling plastics, the issues of bottled water (many noting the Nestle case was a rare case of circumstances), balancing agriculture and renewable needs and so on. Sides were taken over whic biofuels were best suited, the growing possibility on wholly electric cars and so on.Unsurprisingly, the environment became a topic for the Presidential debates among other issues. Democrat candidates included rising star Barack Obama, Joe Biden and Hilliary Clinton, all of them running. Obama would end up dropping fairly early on and became more of a supporter for Joe. Clinton was a mixed bag as she did not a favored position and it became known more publically the rivalry the two possessed during the Clinton years and beyond. This left Joe Biden who seemed like a relatively safe bet. At the same time, Democrats knew they would likely not win so it was a matter of who to support. Biden did drum up some support for his love of Amtrak and its possibility of merging it with green technology and when asked about gay marriage, referring to on how Gore managed to end DADT, in a potential gaffe, Biden came out in support of gay marriage, For the Republicans meanwhile, it was a toss-up. McCain was the clear favorite though. His reputation as a maverick in the GOP assisted him when it came to the Feingold-McCain act along with other moments that made him standout. Few other Republicans were given serious credence and those that tried seemed more to symbolize the last vestiges of the dying neoconservative dogma that doinated the Republicans since the time of Reagan. The closest contender McCain had was Kasich in regards to the Republican candidate.
2008 Presidential Logos for predicted favorites Biden for the Democrats and McCain for the Republicans
However, while the presidential election may rage on, there were other things that heralded in the new year. January was plagued with a freak outbreak of tornadoes along with recordbreaking temperatures over in the easter part of Canada. While not exactly considered to climate change, the mentality of changing weather and its potential worst case scenarios brought a new feeling in the atmosphere. One of grim determination and wariness over the power of nature. There was a greater acknowledgment of the patterns at play and on how to better deal with the powerful storms and what approaches could be done. Meanwhile, there was a lack of fatalities, but people had to rebuild anew though the comfort of the medical care of children, free of charge, brought a sense of comfort to people thanks to Medikare for Kids. President Gore delayed a visit to the Middle East in regards to the situation going on back home and would visit Israel, Palestine, Jordan, Egypt and Iran among others. The greater emphasis of Jordan and Iran over other nations, especially Saudi Arabia signalled some controversy though the reminders of the connection of 9/11 and the public conscious being more aware of Wahhabism meant there was a sense of acceptance as to why and just signaled the great rift between the US and Saudi Arabia and the chilling of relations led to more trouble of the Royal Family and certain members up in the government. And when Gore came back, what awaited him was a fresh hell. Super Tuesday provided the wrst tornado outbreak in over 20 years, killing over 30 people and causing plenty of disaster though it was noted the death toll was lower than expected due to preparations and a more proactive approach. Regardless though, the powerful storms brought a sense of concern and urgency on addressing this among with a growing sense of seriousness. Tragedy came in the form of the murder of Larry King by his classmate and the shooting became a defining moment in regards to LGTBQ treatment and over in th handling of firearms. Public opinion was largely in support regaridng Larry though some have noted that Larry provoked his classmate into overreacting. Pundits clung onto noting that by that logic, women should be free to shoot any rando who flirts with them and notes they would probably be more justified. Unsurprisingly, the court case would be a haunting spectre in the year over gun rights. Something that became even worse with a shooting over at Northern Illinois University
Lawrence "Larry" King, victim of the E.O. Green School shooting
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