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Originally posted by tyler86ed
You just Michael Moored that fact right there on the 42%. Its what the Washington post reported, and I'm sure they are correct. right?
I did see the movie and was very impressed on his ability to manipulate and control the audience. I don't agree with his views 100% but it was very interesting to watch. He is a master of manipulation and divulging only what information he has to harm. Obviously if you were followed around with a camera for 4 years you would probably say some stupid shit, or something that someone can take and misconstrue into some sort of clip. All those clips spliced together really did make Bush look like a complete moron, but you have to understand the circumstances and how they are spliced together. You really have to walk into that movie knowing that someone is going to try and brain wash you.
I went with my girlfriend and her airhead college friends and they all bit, hook line and sinker. Its unbelievable. They all said they were going to vote against bush now because of the 2 hour "Movie" they just watched.
My heart goes out to the families he violated to prove his point.
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I agree that if you're followed around with a camera you'll say and look stupid blah blah blah. Which is why I had a bit of a problem with all of the "putting on makeup/prepping for press conferences" footage -- it's not informative, just pure manipulation. But you know what? I loved every second of it. I don't think Michael Moore's methods are angelic or genius . . . but I appreciate the perspective and the entertainment -- you're right -- it's a MOVIE and no one would want to watch it if it weren't entertaining. Isn't there another thread in here with the video clip of Bush "entertaining" everyone with his oh-so-funny jokes about the war? It's funny how people think Michael Moore should exemplify higher standards of veracity, entertainment, morals, ethics, etc. than the imposter in the White House. Hmmm.
As far as him "violating" the families . . . please. I'm sure they were well paid which is more than can be said for the soldiers in Iraq.