[rich_sasha]

I keep thinking what the world would look like if the Bush wars didn't happen and the money went instead into global development - green energy transition, education, healthcare. How much solar and nuclear does 1.2T USD buy you?

But then I take off my red communist beret off and salute the stars and stripes and remember what really matters.

[jameskilton]

In all seriousness, if I ever had access to a time machine, I would want to see what the world looks like now in the timeline that Al Gore became president. I fully suspect that September 11 is one of those events that, in Doctor Who parlance, is a static point in all timelines, so I want to see how Gore would have responded, and what ramifications that would have had over the next 20 years.

[karmakurtisaani]

Gore might have invaded Afghanistan, or at least start military operations. I highly doubt he would have invaded Iraq.

Also, just reminding everyone that he won the election. Republicans stole Florida, and the Supreme Court approved of it.

[ANerdWines]

just created an account on HN so I could reply to this comment: why the heck did you have to remind me of that! 20 something years removed I had forgotten that little detail and was so happy in my ignorant bliss!

[krapp]

Freedom isn't free. It's got a hefty fuckin' fee.