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Moore's latest hits bullseye
By Brian S. Armstrong
Staff Writer
In
the latest offering from Michael Moore, 'Stupid White Men', he manages
to pick on just about everybody using humor and investigative research.
"Stupid White Men," of course, refers to the leaders of these
United States.
Moore is known for his controversial TV shows and documentaries 'The Awful
Truth' and 'Roger and Me.' This book follows the in-your-face journalism
that has made him very unpopular among politicians.
With chapters entitled "Dear George," "Kill whitey,"
"Idiot nation," and "We're number one!" this book
is sure to upset a few more political types. Despite this, the novel has
been named to the New York Times best seller list.
With these kinds of titles readers are able to get a pretty good idea
of what this book speaks of.
One of the main issues dealt with in this book is the election of 2001.
The research and writing that Moore has done on this subject definitely
raise questions. His in-depth investigating paints a clear picture of
a Republican conspiracy.
In the first chapter, Moore calls for NATO to liberate the American people.
"The thief-in-chief," as he refers to George W. Bush, has "taken
power and was not voted in," Moore writes to NATO.
"We are under siege. We are the United States Government in Exile
send
in the Marines. Launch the SCUD missiles
we need U.N. observers,
U.N. troops, U.N. resolutions! We need Jimmy Carter!" he writes.
The ridiculing is not limited to only the current administration. The
Democrats get their fair share of shaming.
Another chapter that deals with a hot topic is "Kill whitey."
In this chapter Moore points out the hypocritical actions of the white
people in this nation.
He says white Americans cover up their racism with things such as "diversity
seminars," and "Equal opportunity employers" and phrases
such as "using the 'N' word."
"Stupid White Men" is laced with helpful "clip and carry"
sections that are intended to help people who aren't aware of the issues.
"Clip and carry" sections include: "Things the south was
right about," "How to use less gas," "How to trick
nature into making more men" and "Are you a potential school
shooter?" among others.
This book is a satirical view of the politics that are leading this country
and many other issues Americans have been forced to deal with. No one
is safe in this book. It is an in-your-face piece of journalistic genius.
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