I didn't see Al Gore's film but I have read that it is accurate and very good. I do believe some of the scientists did feel he over dramatized somewhat but it was for expediency and effect. I think in a couple of places he may have gotten his numbers wrong but in general it was right. Some of the issues are somewhat complicated and tend to "glaze over peoples eyes."
Dan Rather was fed Bogus information, as I said, as an experienced newsman he should have known to confirm his sources and do his homework. I heard one journalist says that is "Journalism 101." Rove has a history of dirty tricks and low tactics since his collage days. For the left to "cringe" at the thought of what he is up to next is not surprising.
The label of "Conspiracy Theory" was given to discredit anything that doubts the "official version" which is sometimes not only illogical but not possible. There are surely cases of lies and opportunists but people have to think for themselves and again, confirm sources.
The biggest "conspiracy theory" of all was Saddam's WMD and now Iran and Syria's secret nuclear weapons program.
Al Franken was not the only one to expose Limbaugh, the media watch group FAIR also showed he "really is making this stuff up,"
compared to Gore's over dramatization.