He'd know how to calculate the speed of the train by doing it again thirty seconds later, and how to calculate, to the nearest second, how long it would take the train to reach him. He'd then take a poll to see if the general public thought it would be a good idea for him to step off the track or not. Pounding locomotive metaphors into the ground, Al also sees the world as a runaway train, and himself as the engineer who can steer it in the right direction. Anyone telling him he can't steer a train is written off as an ignorant charlatan who must be working for big business or Republicans. The very best America can hope for with Al at the controls, using litigation to get around the constitution, is a severe derailment.
Nothing is as dangerous as a man who wants to save the world and has the power to attempt it.
Fortunately, we've done the work for you, condensing the tome into an easy to read article . And if you're still not convinced, take this little test . Bush is a likeable enough mensch, and it's unlikely he'll be able to accomplish much. The major concern with Bush is his anti-abortion stance. If you must vote for the status quo, Bush isn't nearly as dangerous as Gore.