Michael Moore: The Real Idiot

Wow. I am grateful for the warning I received before reading an article written by Michael Moore entitled "Idiot Nation." Normally I am very tolerant of others' ideas but, after reading Moore's writing, I feel like hitting something! Moore's style is meant to be offensive and controversial I understand this and hate to admit it had an affect on me.

Moore writes with a sarcasm and voice I have not previously seen. He somehow believes that he, on his own, is an authority on every subject. There were no references or given sources included in this work, just his opinion alone. I find this very interesting and the root of the disagreement and controversy involved in his writing.


Another point to recognize in Moore's writing, is the fact that he is full of criticism and no solutions. He rags on the education system, politicians, and other influential people, from the comfort of chair, pen and paper. He pretends to understand situations he has no experience with. For example, Michael Moore will never have the responsibility of being President of the United States of America. Thus he will never comprehend the reasoning behind certain critical decisions made by previous presidents. On a personal note, I appreciate former President George W. Bush. He is an honorable man that lead this country well and the way that Michael Moore portrays him, is inaccurate and ultimately wrong.

I would only ever recommend this article to a person needing a rise in blood pressure because the only positive that I received from this reading was added color to my face. :)