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Summary: Very Thought Provoking and Interesting
Review: Let me start out by saying I was against George W. Bush becoming president before the election... I thought he wasn't the elected president (and shouldn't have been) after the election... I thought he was a lousy president before 9/11, and I think he has been a lousy president after 9/11 (except for a brief period in September, October and part of November where he acted like a leader and was very "presidential," but I have little reason to believe this is because he actually is presidential instead of having good handlers). I want to clear that up so you know where I am coming from, because a good portion of this book is about W's election and the man himself (and it isn't positive).Michael Moore has a big reputation of being an ultra-liberal muckraker (especially by the GOP), and is big on exposing any transgressions against working class and middle class men and women (and for good or bad, this is a pretty accurate label). Therefore much of this book is about why the government is evil and information that proves that the government is evil. Whether you agree with his views or not (and for the most part, I do), Moore does his research and when he is telling you about actual facts, he presents them in a fairly independent manner (when he starts to get into his opinions that he supports with the facts, it is an entirely different story). Even if you are an extreme right wing republican (Chris Matthews, Bill O'Reily, you know who you are), at the very least you should enjoy this book for the intelligent way Moore presents his arguments instead of just (emphasis on just, because there is some) childish name-calling (Chris Matthews, Bill O'Reily, you know who you are). Stupid White Men made me think about, and most importantly question our government... which, despite what some members of the current administration tell you, is an important part of great democracy. I believe it is the most basic right of America, and the most important, that we think about what our government is actually doing, and if we don't like it... do something about it. Michael Moore did, and he compelled me to think about it. Hopefully, it will do the same for you.
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Summary: Sorry excuse for literature
Review: Hoping it would have some humor, but mostly a lot of whining about Conservatives and the last presidential election. I guess you might enjoy it if you like that kind of thing.
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Summary: Fun with Facts and Stats
Review: This was my first Michael Moore book and I only picked it up because of all the attention it was getting. I must say that I enjoyed the book, it was funny and smart - maybe a bit over the top at times, but it is a fine piece of entertainment. The nice thing is that he just does not blindly support the party line - whatever party he may be supporting, he takes on the Democrats as well as the Republicans. He also does ask some very good questions and raises some good points, but the over the top outrageous claims tends to probably hurt the more important points he is making. The first chapter takes on the 2000 presidential election and there is absolutely no question as to where he stands. He is on the fast track to years of IRS audits given the venom he spouts at the Bush camp. He also provides some rather madding facts that make one wonder what happen to open free elections, it sounds like the kind of stuff you hear about in banana republics in the hot steamy parts of South America. He then moves all over the place from the "White Man" cause all the worlds problems to the fact that Mother Nature is killing off the men. He gives us some valid comments on the Middle East and how to solve the problems - unfortunately the powers in the area will never take his suggestions. The book is full of facts, but there is not an in-depth look at any of the topics thus we get a one sided argument that is no different then the right wing call in shows. This is an entertainment book that is meant to provide some facts and get the reader to think. The author does not pull any punches and is as far from being politically correct as one could get. This is what makes the book so fun to read. If you are the anti government type then you will absolutely love every single page. The author really is angry and the government as a whole and the conservative right. Overall it is a fun book and if you are a bit of a liberal you will walk away from it less aggravated then a conservative would.
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Summary: Funny, But Fudges Alot of Facts
Review: Moore is hilarious, and he truly cares about the "little guy". And if you've ever seen his video on his website where he brings the tv to the Taliban representative and the guy runs away, it's hilarious. But he makes many factual blunders: 1. He cites that the Defense Department asked for 1.6 trillion for the period 2001-2005, but calls this fours years, not five which it represents. Averaged out, this is not that much relatively, only about 320 billion per year, which is about 3.2% of GDP, as ooposed to well over 20% during Reagan and almost 60% during Kennedy's term. Plus the military always asks for more than they need, (and know they're gonna get), because Congress will always appropriate less than is asked for(same with most gov. agencies) Furthermore, he says the military spent 250 million on just one plane, the F-22 Joint Strike Fighter, IN ONE YEAR, when that was the total 10 year cost for the project. 2. He says that Bill Clinton kicked off 10 million people from the welfare rolls. Actiually about 8.3 million have left the rolls since welfare reform, about half of them voluntarily, and out of the other half 60% have escaped the poverty line. The plan is working, and hopefully will continue to help people get out of poverty, not perpetuate it, like the old system did. There are still problems, but it has gotten much better. 3. He fibs when he perpetuates the myth that Bush gave 43 million to the Taliban. Actually it was the State Department under Colin Powell who gave that money to NGO's in Afghanistan for the people, (some of which was stolen by the Taliban later on), because the Taliban wiped out their poppy crop. 4. The large budget deficits of the past were not the fault of the Republicans, but of the Democrats and their over-spending. 5. We are getting slightly isolated in our foreign policy from Europe, but he plays this off as a bad thing. The truth is much of continental Europe does not like us, and we should not be that worried. With the advent of the EU, the elites in European society are moving toward an undemocratic, anti-US, anti-Semitic culture that is repressive of traditional cultures, and seeks to brings all of Europe under the command of a centralized government, which is really an oligarchy. Furthermore, we are strengthening relations with Russia, Mexico, India(the world's largest democracy) and are constructively engagaing China, which is a good thing. 6. With all of the talk of election fraud, I am remainded of the Kennedy Nixon election in 1960, when JFK's campaign manager RFK bought off local officials in WV to win the primary, and used mob strong men in Illinois to slant the vote for JFK. Also,in 2000 in Florida, the Democrats were registering old people who had no idea who they were voting for, and Democratic staffers were in the booths voting for them, even though the old people had no idea what was going on. And they were registering people who spke no English and voting for them, or telling them who to vote for. So even if the voting shananigans are true, just keep in perspective the dirty tricks that have been done on both sides throughout the years, (Also see the Justice Department's oversight of the Newark, NJ elections for major this year and those voting irregularities) to see that it is going on in all communities and with all races, it doesn't make it right, but it gives you perspective on the dirtyness of some US elections. 7. 70% taxes on the rich only encourage tax evasion, and promote inflation and job cuts, it's economics 101.
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Summary: Great book!
Review: Do yourself a favor: read this book. It's thought-provoking. It's smart. It's original. It's even funny. You'll laugh, and you'll be outraged, and maybe at the end you might even be a better citizen and a better human being.
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Summary: m+m=the great white hope!
Review: This book is one of the funniest I've ever read; mm is a gawd-send. Doesn't "President 'Moore'" sound better than "President 'Bush'"?? What I'm sayin' is: Michael Moore for President!
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Summary: An irrecerent look at 21st century United States
Review: Moore's book takes a look at what's wrong with the U.S. as the 21st century starts and the causes for this. He is irreverent, anti-all-Bushes, and very opinionated and, in the midst of all this, manages to make many thoughtful comments on it all. A fun book to read and well worth the effort to read or browse. Even where one might disagree with the author, he does provide food for thought and a different way to see current events in the U.S.
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Summary: Hilarious
Review: I'm sure Michael Moore hits quite a few nerves with his caustic writing, but, if you're liberal-minded like me, you're sure to laugh more than you wince. If you're one of those people who is morally opposed to criticizing the powers that be, stay away from this book. But if you want to laugh and cheer along with Moore's jeers, don't hesitate to pick it up.
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Summary: You'll laugh your...off, then want to punch the wall
Review: Michael Moore is a genius. Along with Jim Hightower, these two men are doing what is needed to be done to get the American people to take their government back. I laughed pretty much throughout the book, but I also wanted to punch the wall because of all the ... Shrub and the rest of Capitol Hill (well, about 99% of them) are allowing to happen to the American People. Michael Moore and Jim Hightower attack ALL politicians, not just the Republicans. The ENTIRE government needs and overhaul, and that's the best part about his book and Jim Hightower's new book. Clinton and Gore get just as much flack as Shrub. My favorite quote of the book? "A bush in the hand is better than a handout to a Bush." Genius, Mike.
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Summary: Stupid White "Man"
Review: I'm afraid this book reduces to only one stupid white man: Michael Moore. I really wanted to like this book, and I have loved his earlier work. This book, however, devolves into juvenile and unsupported rantings about things as wide ranging as day care and affirmitive action. Michael Moore proposes superficial and laughable fixes to our society . His proposals read like the naive opinions of an adolescent, not an educated adult. I understand that Moore has found this provocative style useful in the past. In "Stupid White Men," this style only casts doubt on the legitimacy of many of his arguments. I was especially disappointed because I found his dissection of the Florida episode of the 2000 election intriguing. Unfortunately, the rest of the book made me wonder how much I should really believe anything he says. He reminded me of today's far right broadcasters who mold the facts to fit their agendas. Perhaps, Michael Moore should broaden his horizons by taking a few of those college courses that he finds so worthless.
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