This is a perfect illustration of the comment you are replying to. It boggles the mind that a scientific issue can be boiled down to whether or not Al Gore is a hypocrite. Who gives a damn?

Here is the core of your argument - you strongly agree with something based on sober reflection on empirical data. One day, a charlatan joins your side and becomes a prominent activist for your cause. Will you re-evaluate your judgement of the facts based on your dislike of this man?