Al Gore Mark Spahn sent a link to this essay about malaria. Is anyone bothered by the fact that Al Gore is making a killing off global-warming hysteria, which he has spent a quarter of a century whipping up? He's the P. T. Barnum of the 21st century. At night, as he lies in bed with Tipper, he probably says, "Can you believe this, honey? We're getting filthy rich off other people's fears, panic, and misery. Our kids and grandkids will never have to work a day in their lives." Tipper looks at him lovingly, gives him a peck on the cheek, and says, "You're a genius, Al."