Today Fahrenheit 9/11
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- abizzyman0
word, wetterink...
I was hoping there was somone who's willing to look at both sides - see the flaws of each and make a rather classy / objective statement about the film.
I look forward to seeing it - I do like Michael Moore's films - but of course there are things about them that I can't stand - one being what you mentioned, wetterink - and that's his 'amubush tactics'.
Recall what he did to Charleton Heston in his own home too (bowling for columbine)- that's rather lame. I'm not saying Michael Moore didn't have a point - but to attack a guy like that who brought you in his own home - to show the picture of the little girl who was killed by the gun etc etc - that's a lame UNBALANCED emotional tactic. Stick to the facts Mr. Moore. Laying a guilttrip on a man doesn't solve anything - it just pisses the other side off down the road. Yes, the girl was killed by a gun - yes guns SUCK. (I hate them) But all Mr. Moore did was embaress a man in his own home - and probably piss the guy off so he'll work harder to make sure everyone's got a gun in their backpocket.
I think that's what I hate about liberals - too much emotion w/out thinking out what they say before they say or do it. Liberal folks have a TON of valid points - just your method of delivery makes you a joke to conservatives. Work on your language - validate your points with proof - eloquence is necessary whether you like it or not. Answer questions w/answers about the subject when someone calls you out on something - don't try and switch topics... I see that action occur all the time on news shows. Liberals are fronted with a valid conservative question - and the liberal plays dodgeball and immediatly attacks on something new w/out answering. They look so foolish.
Calling Bush a 'cracked out chimp' will get you no where... except make those you disagree with disrespect you more.
Mr. Moore proves his points w/some solid details - but does leave out the other side from time to time. I agree with the guy on GUNS... but disagree w/his view of corporate America. People shouldn't be told how much money they can make (as long as it's legal)... and people shouldn't be forced to pay more taxes if they make more money.
If you think it's unfair that someone is raking in the cash because they're SUCCESSFUL... then go back to school - or work harder... or just close your mouth and go on with your life - stop whining. But don't attack someone for being successful if they did it legally. Praise them... learn from them - don't ridicule success. The majority of 'wealthy' people are not crooks. You DON'T have to cheat at business to be successful. That's a terrible urban myth.
I look forward to seeing this film though. Always entertaining and informative.