2013-03-20 Al Gore: I'm a Big Fan of Bitcoin

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Second hand via Twitter.  Maybe explains breakout and panic buying this morning.  Hopefully video eventually becomes available.

Al Gore: "I'm a big fan of BitCoin." @algore at @pymnts Innovation Project pic.twitter.com/l50EGl6ZMV

https://twitter.com/carsonj/status/314382483468713984

Al Gore: "Regulation of money supply needs to be depoliticized.... especially as it applies to virtual currencies".

https://twitter.com/AlanSafahi/status/314382838327828480

Al Gore and Rush Limbaugh finally have something in common.

[TTBit]

He is a big fan of the environment too.

[BTC Books]

Always ahead of the curve...

[kibblesnbits]

"I am Satoshi."
- Al Gore

 


He's looking into a way to pay for carbon-credits with BTC, I'm sure.  Saving polar bears too, can't forget the polar bears....

[bb113]

  "During my time in the private sector, I took the
  initiative in creating the BitCoin."

- Al Gore

[bb113]

I think this is probably BS. On the other hand its very interesting if true, especially given what is claimed he said in that second quote. After Rush and the ClimateGate email leaker mention bitcoin, someone on the "other team" would need to mention as well to prevent the politicization of it.

[Wekkel]

He is a smart politician: always side with the winner 

[Rincewind]

I don't think Albert would be happy with Bitcoin if he realized how much the climate changed in my house with all the 5830s I've run.

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"I'm telling you it's even bigger than Manbearpig! Listen to me, I'm cereal!"
- Al Gore

[Mike Christ]

"I'm telling you it's even bigger than Manbearpig! Listen to me, I'm cereal!"
- Al Gore

Guys.  I'm totally being super duper cereal right now!

But really, Al Gore must be a pretty clever guy if he understands what Bitcoin is bringing to the world.  I'm surprised, as I've always envisioned politicians as dinosaurs with tiny, floppy arms, with vision so poor they can't see another few minutes ahead of them.

Are the two Paul's interested in Bitcoin as well?

[DataPlumber]

But really, Al Gore must be a pretty clever guy if he understands what Bitcoin is bringing to the world.  I'm surprised, as I've always envisioned politicians as dinosaurs with tiny, floppy arms, with vision so poor they can't see another few minutes ahead of them.

I'm not surprised.  Popular misquote aside, he did a lot to ensure the Internet was well-funded in its infancy, which required a lot of vision.  Now he sees Bitcoin and thinks it's going to be another game-changer.

Smart guy.

[wtfvanity]

"I am Satoshi."
- Al Gore

 


He's looking into a way to pay for carbon-credits with BTC, I'm sure.  Saving polar bears too, can't forget the polar bears....

Shoot, I'll sell carbon credits for Bitcoins. 10 tons of credit for 1 BTC. PM me.

[Mike Christ]

But really, Al Gore must be a pretty clever guy if he understands what Bitcoin is bringing to the world.  I'm surprised, as I've always envisioned politicians as dinosaurs with tiny, floppy arms, with vision so poor they can't see another few minutes ahead of them.

I'm not surprised.  Popular misquote aside, he did a lot to ensure the Internet was well-funded in its infancy, which required a lot of vision.  Now he sees Bitcoin and thinks it's going to be another game-changer.

Smart guy.

Didn't know that!  This guy has serious vision, then.  If he had enough foresight to know what would become of the Internet, and he supports Bitcoin, it's amazing he didn't get elected.

But even the mighty defender of the Internet Ron Paul didn't get elected.  Fishy, fishy.

[DataPlumber]

Didn't know that!  This guy has serious vision, then.  If he had enough foresight to know what would become of the Internet, and he supports Bitcoin, it's amazing he didn't get elected.

Some would say he did get elected.  [Clearly, their opinion didn't matter.]

He didn't support Bitcoin at the time, though.  Maybe that would have made the difference 

[mccorvic]

He didn't support Bitcoin at the time, though.  Maybe that would have made the difference 

If he had the ability to support bitcoin ~8 years before its creation he'd be a near god.

[DataPlumber]

He didn't support Bitcoin at the time, though.  Maybe that would have made the difference 

If he had the ability to support bitcoin ~8 years before its creation he'd be a near god.

I can't tell if you're explaining the joke or riffing on it.  DAMN YOU, TEXT, AND YOUR LACK OF INTONATION!

[mccorvic]

He didn't support Bitcoin at the time, though.  Maybe that would have made the difference 

If he had the ability to support bitcoin ~8 years before its creation he'd be a near god.

I can't tell if you're explaining the joke or riffing on it.  DAMN YOU, TEXT, AND YOUR LACK OF INTONATION!

I was riffing it I think?  I thought the idea of a younger Al Gore saying "I invented the Internet...AND BITCOIN!" in front of a confused audience was hilarious.  He'd follow this up by saying "Also, remember to google my twitter feed or tumblr"

[Mike Christ]

He didn't support Bitcoin at the time, though.  Maybe that would have made the difference 

If he had the ability to support bitcoin ~8 years before its creation he'd be a near god.

If by God you mean Satoshi, you may be on to something

[Severian]

Al Gore: "I'm a big fan of BitCoin."

This is the most dastardly attack yet launched on Bitcoin by the powers that be. Throwing Al Gore at something is their way of getting people to stop liking it.

[nwbitcoin]

Assuming its true, I think its one of the sort of quotes that can mean anything!

If Bitcoin takes off, he can prove he was ahead of the curve.

If its sinks, he can say that while he liked the idea, he knew it wouldn't work!

Its vague enough to not get into trouble - sign of a great politician!