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Michael Moore propagates fury through distortion
By: James Mack, Jr.
Issue date: 6/25/04 Section: Ed-Op
Originally published: 6/24/04 at 9:41 PM EST
Last update: 6/24/04 at 9:42 PM EST
Originally published: 6/24/04 at 9:41 PM EST
Last update: 6/24/04 at 9:42 PM EST
The interviewing of three truant Canadian schoolchildren is a fine example of misrepresenting views in Bowling for Columbine. These three children seem to have a pretty in-depth understanding of United States' foreign policy, and I believe they hold Ph.Ds in macroeconomics and political science. This thick sarcasm is in regards to a statement made by the morbidly obese girl with stylish blue hair.
"I just think the States, their, their view of things is fighting. That's how they resolve everything. If there's something going on in another country, they, ya know, they send people over to fight it."
Canada entered World War I three years before the United States did and entered World War II two years before our inclusion. But they are right, we resort to war for everything, ya know? Since this interview has absolutely nothing to do with anything in the movie, Moore included it to show that America is viewed as barbaric by these future Colin Powells in Canada. It is immensely effective, if you ask me.
Moore's uncanny ability to launch baseless attacks does not stop at the theater's door. When the war in Iraq was going "poorly," he stated that he hoped more American servicemen came back from the country in coffins to make people realize the "mistake." Tell you what, Michael, say that to the families of those brave men and women. Say that to the free Iraqi people. Tell them it was a mistake to liberate them and remove the threat of Saddam Hussein from the country forever. It's a real mistake that the children can now learn in a free society, and it's a travesty people can openly express their opinions. Moore's misguided and reckless statements have no basis, and he just says it to garner support of a base group he already has - the extremist left.
After all of these lies that I have exposed, how does Moore manage to gain the support of movie stars? To put it bluntly, he has targeted a group that knows as much about politics as they do about their own endocrine systems. Observing Madonna wax politics is about as funny as watching a dingo in a day care center. Moore appeals to the same wealthy class he belongs to and berates. Do you think he time-shares his $1.2 million apartment? How about all of his earnings? Certainly, he must donate everything but $50,000 a year so that he can remain with his middle class brethren. Wait, he would do that if he weren't a habitual, hypocritical liar. It is no surprise that the Hollywood crowd loves Moore's movies, because their dream worlds are as unrealistic as Moore's exaggerations.
"I just think the States, their, their view of things is fighting. That's how they resolve everything. If there's something going on in another country, they, ya know, they send people over to fight it."
Canada entered World War I three years before the United States did and entered World War II two years before our inclusion. But they are right, we resort to war for everything, ya know? Since this interview has absolutely nothing to do with anything in the movie, Moore included it to show that America is viewed as barbaric by these future Colin Powells in Canada. It is immensely effective, if you ask me.
Moore's uncanny ability to launch baseless attacks does not stop at the theater's door. When the war in Iraq was going "poorly," he stated that he hoped more American servicemen came back from the country in coffins to make people realize the "mistake." Tell you what, Michael, say that to the families of those brave men and women. Say that to the free Iraqi people. Tell them it was a mistake to liberate them and remove the threat of Saddam Hussein from the country forever. It's a real mistake that the children can now learn in a free society, and it's a travesty people can openly express their opinions. Moore's misguided and reckless statements have no basis, and he just says it to garner support of a base group he already has - the extremist left.
After all of these lies that I have exposed, how does Moore manage to gain the support of movie stars? To put it bluntly, he has targeted a group that knows as much about politics as they do about their own endocrine systems. Observing Madonna wax politics is about as funny as watching a dingo in a day care center. Moore appeals to the same wealthy class he belongs to and berates. Do you think he time-shares his $1.2 million apartment? How about all of his earnings? Certainly, he must donate everything but $50,000 a year so that he can remain with his middle class brethren. Wait, he would do that if he weren't a habitual, hypocritical liar. It is no surprise that the Hollywood crowd loves Moore's movies, because their dream worlds are as unrealistic as Moore's exaggerations.
stevezzzz
stevezzzz
posted 6/25/04 @ 5:56 PM EST
James,
Your argument is baseless and boring. You obviously have not seen F. 9/11, which is a brilliant defensible polemic designed to spark controversy which will be followed by conversation. (Continued…)