Completely OT : Cannes, Mickael Moore and the Iraq War

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I tend to avoid these OT Posts, but I say this to anyone who will listen, and this group unfortunately counts ...

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Michael Moore is an idiot. I formulated this opinion when his first movie came out, and I stand by my conclusion. "Roger and Me" was a documentary about the closing of an automotive plant in his home town. People found it powerful and thought provoking. I found it had a stupid premise -- he couldn't reach the CEO, Rodger, no matter how hard he tried.

So what. You're a nobody. The CEO closed the plant, and that was a hardship. But what makes your need to speak with him fascinating?

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Bono did the same thing on the Zoo Tour. Tried to call Bush senior during the middle of the set. Never got through. So what. Who are you that the Predident of the US has to stop work for a chat?
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People hated/loved "Bowling for Columbine". Back and forth. I just don't care.

Michael Moore is a curmodgeon.

1). Pick a topic.
2). Piss people off
3). Profit

There's no great artistry here. He feeds a hunger , and people are eating it up.

Like Jane Fonda, 20 years from now, he'll be retconning everything he stood for in these days.

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