Comments on: Al Gore gets 10,000 Apple options

By: Nick H, Atlanta, GA

Nick H, Atlanta, GA — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 14:03:56 +0000

Gore brings clout. Right. Gore is a laughing stock – everyone knows he's a loon. The peace prize system has been a joke ever since they handed it to a terrorist. Everything else he's been awarded is pretty much a liberal love-fest. No one actually respects him – most people snicker behind their hand because the know the wrath that will be incurred should they not tow the liberal line.

By: Mark, Houston Tx

Mark, Houston Tx — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 04:33:50 +0000

Apple became 100% insignificant the second that they allowed Al Gore to get involved. I will be using Linux from now on.

By: Henry R. Williams Franklin NC.

Henry R. Williams Franklin NC. — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 20:19:46 +0000

Way to go Mr. Ozone And more Power TO you.

By: Dave. Victoria. BC.

Dave. Victoria. BC. — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 16:52:15 +0000

Having Al Gore on the board is useful because Al Gore is tuned in to the 'environmental movement' and whether we agree with the 'greenies' or not we have to acknowledge their clout, some industries have been hurt (some very badly) by protests and complaints. A minor example for Apple is last years Greenpeace 'bromide in iPhone' attack on Apple.

'Greenie attacks' can cost companies hundreds of millions of dollars in direct sale loses, legal fees and PR costs. The Green Movement is powerful with political connections and millions of dollars in resources (and an unfortunate fanatic fringe). Having Al Gore who is so in tuned with all this on board gives Apple a heads up on these issues plus a public PR front for Apple's 'Green' standards. Apple is usually shrewd in picking its board like Schmidt CEO of Google and recently Jung from Avon with her China (big market) connections.

By: Jeremy - Eugene, OR

Jeremy - Eugene, OR — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 16:40:56 +0000

Scott–

Steve loves Al Gore. Why does he have to add value? He's an awesome guy. No other reason needed. how does Steve Woz add value? He's still being paid by Apple.

By: Bill -, Tallahassee, FL

Bill -, Tallahassee, FL — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 16:36:33 +0000

Why is anyone famous or influential on a board? Because even Al Gore, (who seems to illicit a lot of sour-grapes reactions from posters here) is good for the company because of his contacts, influence, and stature, which, by the way, is pretty darn good as an ex VP of the US, a Nobel prize-winner, an Oscar winner, and very nearly the president of the US (or actually was, depending on who is counting .

According to the Gore-bashers, if you DARE talk about the elephant in the living room (they protesteth too much), you better be an "eco-saint". Not a well-reasoned argument – doesn't wash.

As for options being given below the current market. Well, duh. That's the common practice for most corporations to reward officers and board members, which if you're SHOCKED about this, shows how little you understand how business in the US works.

By: Rich Oakton, VA

Rich Oakton, VA — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 15:58:38 +0000

Gumby,

If by too cheap you mean poor then yes, they're cheap. They're too worried about trying to keep warm during the winter instead being eco-friendly with propane.

You probably drive a Prius don't you. Guess what Gumby, if you do drive a Prius, I hate to tell you but my motorcycle is more fuel efficient. My god indeed.

By: Scott- Sonora, CA

Scott- Sonora, CA — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 15:32:43 +0000

WTF value does Al Gore add to Apple, or anything else for the matter? Jobs is brilliant right down to his choice of shade of blue for Mac screens, but this is LAME. Honestly, someone please enlighten me as to how A.G. creates one dollar of real value for Apple.

By: Gumby, Antioch, CA

Gumby, Antioch, CA — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 15:16:11 +0000

Anyone who preach the horrors of global warming yet go home and stacking up firewood by cords and cords is summarily discredited by me!! at once! Dismissed!! Firewood is the dirtest greenwashed fuel known to mankind!!! Firewood is not cool anymore!!! They are too close to my home for my own health… There is millions and millions of cords of firewood scattering especially in the hinterlands where it is cold and people are too cheap to buy clean propane for heating and cooking… My god!!

By: noslen, boston ma

noslen, boston ma — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 15:16:05 +0000

you gore haters are just funny. it's apple's and google's decision to bring him on board for whatever reason they see fit and it's their money they throw at him not mine or yours. Regardless of any influence (if any) by having him on board, both companies are doing extremely well??