Ok, he did't say so in so many words, but he betrayed his intentions/leanings none the less. As a psycotherapist I am always searching for clues about what is really going on. I am a big believer in Frued's foundational theory, that our behavior is not under our control, at least not with part we identify as
us. The part that is really in control speaks in riddles and dreams, and is always betraying itself. That is why I look at dress, slips of the tounge, and non-verbal cues.
In a recent article regarding a possible run, Eleanor Clift has a qoute from Gore that is an example of this I believe.
Qoute below.
When asked at a screeening of his film in Washington this week what he would say to Bush's claim that global warming needs further study, Gore quipped "I hope he finds the real killer" adding quickly, "I shouldn't have said that."
I thought this looked odd last night, and tonight after reading the article again I connected the dots. What Gore said was right on, and very pointed, so why did he say "I shouldn't have said that."? Afterall, the biggest advantage of retiring from politics is that you can say whatever you want, where ever you want, any time you want. You only need to be careful and watch your tounge when your words could be unearthed to bite you. Like Dean's unfortunate (but true) unflattering comments about the cacuas system, spoken in Canada as a Governor.
And while Gore's none to subtle linking of OJ and Bush was funny, it's not something that a potential candidate wants on record. It's ok to lash Bush as he has been doing, but this comment strikes the wrong note. If Gore was only trying to bring pressure to bear on the issue of global warming this comment would be no problem. Controversy is your friend when you try to change things from the outside. Look at Micheal Moore, I wouldn't have known who he was or gone to F-911 without the controversy that brought him above the radar. A comment like Gore made could help draw publicity to his movie, something he badly needs if his attempts to bring about change really hang on this movie. Not a good idea though, if as Clift speculates, the movie is a way to start "the first 21 century issue driven campaign".
I personally think this was a fruedian slip that betrays his intentions, or at the very least the way the underground river is flowing.