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In the age of the internet, with all of its problems, over time, the very fact that individuals can join the conversation creates the opportunity for the emergence of - for the re-emergence of a genuine conversation of democracy.

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Al Gore
Age: 76
Born: 1948
Born: March 31
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Take it from me: Elections matter.
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I was honored to serve as an elected official for twenty-four years of my life. But right now, I believe our democratic processes have been hacked. They are not serving the best interests of the American public.
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Hey, you know what, I've gotta go on that 'Letterman' show. That show is so lame.
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Plant trees, Lots of trees
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No controlling legal authority
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