Fahrenheit 9/11 proves the power of liberal emotion over independent thought - Comments Page 2

Moore could convince the world that the moon is a man-made satellite, put there by the Americans just to aggravate a space race with the Soviets, if he put enough emotion into it.

I hate to be a pessimist, but seriously, it doesn't bode well for Bush when a conspiracy theory-promoting film about the events surrounding 9/11 grossed $8 million on the first day of its release in the U.S. and has then gone on to remain tops at the Box Office.…
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  • 26 - Mac Diva

    Jul 14, 2004 at 11:51 am

    The merits, or more accurately lack thereof, in Mark Manning's latest, have been dealt with astutely. So, I am just going to pontificate about Michael Moore, far Right fellows and sex. I know nothing of Moore's love life. However, I have rarely seen a man excite other men, usually on the Right, to the extent Moore does. I am beginning to wonder if there is a homoerotic component. Is Moore the 'bear' of far Right guys' dreams?

  • 27 - Aaron, Duke De Mondo

    Jul 14, 2004 at 12:36 pm

    maybe if he shaved...

  • 28 - Eric Olsen

    Jul 14, 2004 at 12:47 pm

    that would be one snide bear

  • 29 - boomcrashbaby

    Jul 14, 2004 at 12:48 pm

    If he shaves, then he's not a bear.

  • 30 - boomcrashbaby

    Jul 14, 2004 at 12:53 pm

    I should change that. If he shaves, then he's not a bear. Just bare.

  • 31 - Chris Kent

    Jul 14, 2004 at 2:38 pm

    Yuck...

  • 32 - Steve Goodgold

    Oct 12, 2004 at 4:09 pm

    I have read several reviews on this movie and many complain that it is propaganda, but none that I have seen so far refute any of the actual facts pointed out. Sure you can discuss context and editing, but interpretation should be left to the receiver.

    I think the biggest problem is that Moore himself is quite partisan. Though he does at times appear to be objective, as he did in Stupid White Men, he does have liberal emotion.

    I think that more Americans need to study the writings of Noam Chomsky. He is non partisan, always objective and simply shows you facts that are irrefutable. I highly recommend his new book "Hegemony or Survival - America's Quest For Global Dominance." It's an incredible read and really opens your eyes.

    Whether you're a "die-hard" Republican or Democrat, you really need to take step back and think objectively about what is best for this country. I try to be non-partisan, but have tended to lean more left, simpy because some of the Republican party's views and policies frighten me. But having said that, I believe Clinton has made grave errors during his presidency including the bombing of the aspirin factory in Sudan.

    The fact of the matter is that George Bush's administration is making this country less safe. Sure that is debatable, but only if you believe in safety through militaristic imperialism. But bare in mind that it wasn't tanks that took down the trade center. It was a bunch of people who couldn't screen a bag for razor blades.

    If more than 50% of your money goes into defending something, than less than 50% goes into what you are defending.

  • 33 - devin robeling

    Jul 11, 2007 at 5:10 pm

    Wow, was doing a little poltico web surfing and came across this brilliant article. Sadly every time I read something from a conservative it always seems to be based on emotional feeling and not fact. Also it is almost always based on berating someone else of making fun of someone. What is with the comment about Mike Moore kicking Bush when he is down. Cmon the guy made a movie, Bush can't handle that? Kicking someone when they are down might be like Rush Limbaugh calling Chelsea Clinton an Ugly little girl; What did she ever do to deserve that? The one thing the Republicans have been very successful at is Marketing. In particular say you are the opposite of what you really are and call the other something he is not. It is like Walmart and their ads telling how good their employees are treated. If you notice in this article it is very negative, very demeaning, and very emotionally based. Republicans say this is what the Liberals do, but if you look at the facts it pretty obvious who in this world has a positive vision.

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