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Re: Michael Moore Hates America

First off, I'm a little bit doubtful of a movie that begins its description with, "Contrary to its title..."

I also couldn't help but notice how the trailers opened up attacking Moore about his out of context quoting as they themselves proceded to dish out two minutes of quick little out-of-context audio clips that did nothing but support the author's position.

Don't get me wrong - I admit Bowling was quite misleading (read that page I linked to above). Its just that it seems to me that all this movie is trying to do is saying Michael Moore is an idiot by showing us clips of just those people satisfied with "the system" or whatever you want to call it.

Look, there are always going to be people satisfied with the way things are and there are always going to be people disatisfied with the way things are. If, however, you want to argue one of those sides, show me evidence; don't just show me the opinions that are satisfied with the system. From the trailers, it seems like this movie is little more than out-of-context interviews with only people who support the author's point of view.

The way to argue something is to address and refute the other sides argument. You're not doing anything convincing by just talking about your position. Lets hope this movie has more than the trailers lead it on to have.
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