In these difficult economic times, I might expect cost cutting measures from the Wal-Marts of the world, but from Al Gore?  Never.

With that in mind, I’m sure you can understand the almost-crippling disillusionment I suffered upon learning that Al Gore’s cable station, Current Media, had decided to fire almost a fifth of its employees.

As if lost in a fog, I became desperate to understand what could have lead Al to commit such an atrocity against his workers.  Obviously, I assumed it must have been a situation where, if the employees were not let go, Current Media would collapse and either face bankruptcy or some kind of bailout. 

“He’s doing it to protect the others,” I thought, “It’s for the children.”

Then I read the press release, which stated:  “This re-organization was not the result of a need to cut costs. Current Media will have its most profitable year.”

That’s right.  The move was made to guarantee profits.   Gore and his corporate buddies, all of whom clearly have no idea what it’s like out here for the little guy, fired hard working members of the proletariat in order to secure….money.

Doesn’t Gore know that during his speech to Congress, the chosen one, Barack Hussein Obama, instructed the nation in the fact that corporate greed - profits - are just part of what he calls “overhead?”

If only Gore would have followed the President’s advice, and lowered his overhead, those poor souls could have kept their jobs.

Shame on you, Mr. Gore.  When the members of the working class rise up against your greed, you will rue this day!

- Robert Laurie