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(2,681 posts) Thu Aug 30, 2012, 11:34 PM Aug 2012

Michael Moore Predicts 'President Romney' in November [View all]

Source: cbs news

WASHINGTON (CBS WASHINGTON) –Filmmaker Michael Moore predicted that the influence of money in politics will propel Mitt Romney to a victory over President Barack Obama in this year’s election.

In an interview with Huffington Post Live on Thursday, Moore said he believes if the election were conducted in an “American Idol” format where “America could vote from their couches,” then Obama would win the election easily.

“Mitt Romney is going to raise more money than Barack Obama. That should guarantee his victory,” Moore told HuffPost host Josh Zepps. “I think people should start to practice the words ‘President Romney.’ To assume that the other side is just a bunch of ignoramuses who are supported by people who believe that Adam and Eve rode on dinosaurs 6,000 years ago is to completely misjudge the opposition

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Michael Moore Predicts 'President Romney' in November [View all] trailmonkee Aug 2012 OP

"completely misjudge the opposition..." Why that's a Democratic tradition. He should know that. Safetykitten Aug 2012 #1

S, Move On will not be supporting Obama? Is that what he is implying? nanabugg Aug 2012 #49

OK, let's see, now who's predictions should I heed SoFlaJet Aug 2012 #2

Yep--who needs that negative, contrarian shit? He should part with a million like Maher did. MADem Aug 2012 #11

He seems to want to address Citizens United monies FarPoint Aug 2012 #62

Please... MrMickeysMom Aug 2012 #12

+ a bunch demwing Aug 2012 #26

Yes, Romney might win. But that is no reason to quit. RetroGamer1971 Sep 2012 #102

What does this have to do with my post, RetroGamer? MrMickeysMom Sep 2012 #110

Yes, that's what I thought... crickets! MrMickeysMom Sep 2012 #116

Lets not forget the Diebold voting machines. xtraxritical Aug 2012 #16

I agree, it will be the massive election fraud, not overspending. n/t Chemical Bill Sep 2012 #122

OK, let's see, who's opinion should give more credibility? Hissyspit Aug 2012 #21

Nate Silver: Obama has a 71.6% Chance of Winning the Election SoFlaJet Aug 2012 #53

Yes, I saw that graph. It's at the link I posted. Hissyspit Aug 2012 #72

Of course he's got plenty of credibility Scairp Aug 2012 #100

Michael Moore is a good guy. There is no need to call him names. His weight is irrelevant. totodeinhere Aug 2012 #37

Your comment shows your intellect,. Civilization2 Aug 2012 #67

I s'pose that when reduced to irrelevant and petulant attacks on a person's weight LanternWaste Aug 2012 #84

and he may well be right 0rganism Aug 2012 #3

Absolutely agree! The big money boys will do ANYTHING to put Mitt in the White House. Raster Aug 2012 #4

Only one sure way to overcome all the $$$ INdemo Aug 2012 #17

I have given several times already and tomorrow, I will donate again. Raster Aug 2012 #25

We'd be fools to forget 2000. bitchkitty Aug 2012 #5

even with Obama in office.... the Rich still rule... this country is tipped sideways... trailmonkee Aug 2012 #6

I know. Fuck, now I'm depressed. :( n/t bitchkitty Aug 2012 #19

yeah but with Rmoney Ryan it will sink lunasun Aug 2012 #34

+1: blkmusclmachine Aug 2012 #71

Cannot let guard down nt abelenkpe Aug 2012 #7

Michael Moore can go fuck himself. I don't need to hear that kind of defeatist shit from MADem Aug 2012 #8

This. Jamaal510 Aug 2012 #13

Why? Hissyspit Aug 2012 #23

We are in the race of our fucking lives--Negative Nancies need not apply, and MM is acting like one. MADem Aug 2012 #30

I certainly did not read what you said into MM's comments. totodeinhere Aug 2012 #40

Well I did. Saying "Romney will win" is not motivating the base. Or ANYONE. MADem Aug 2012 #41

I reread MM's comments. totodeinhere Aug 2012 #85

When he says "Romney will win" he is saying "You can wipe your ass on your vote, loser--don't even MADem Aug 2012 #88

You are being unnecessarily vilifying. Hissyspit Aug 2012 #92

Michael Moore is a Green Party voter who is madly in love with Ralph Nader. He IS irrelevant in my MADem Sep 2012 #105

Yes, I know that's all you have. You keep repeating it. Hissyspit Sep 2012 #108

It's quite enough. He's not a Democrat and he doesn't wish Democrats well. MADem Sep 2012 #111

It's not about what he said. It's about trashing anyone who does not toe the party line. Period. Hissyspit Aug 2012 #93

No, it isn't. It IS about the TOS. MADem Sep 2012 #106

Money changed Wisconsin. cyclezealot Aug 2012 #47

Well Said josejimenez Aug 2012 #28

Moore seems hell-bent on depressing turnout on the left Adenoid_Hynkel Aug 2012 #36

As another DUer postulated, he makes more money when he's fighting Republicans. MADem Aug 2012 #39

so your theory is that MM is a total sell out KurtNYC Sep 2012 #119

He's worth millions by schlepping that shit to his acolytes--it's how he makes his MONEY. MADem Sep 2012 #125

and never forget that he was one of Ralph Nader's SoFlaJet Aug 2012 #50

+1,000 nt MADem Aug 2012 #51

And he begged Nader not to run in 2004. Hissyspit Aug 2012 #96

Amen ailsagirl Aug 2012 #61

You must have done quite a bit in YOUR lifetime in order to feel entitled to dump on Michael Moore KurtNYC Sep 2012 #120

Michael Moore has made a fortune being a scold. MADem Sep 2012 #124

I agree..never mind his qualifications.All the corporate mafia wants is a puppet and this guy INdemo Aug 2012 #9

I don't think Romney is the only RepubliCON with hidden foreign bank accounts... xtraxritical Aug 2012 #20

I think MM is being overly pessimistic, perhaps to keep the troops from being Flatulo Aug 2012 #10

I feel the same way DesertRat Aug 2012 #14

bingo Ned_Devine Aug 2012 #33

You're not helping, Michael. SunSeeker Aug 2012 #15

Or he is just scaring the base to make sure they go and vote krawhitham Sep 2012 #130

He can make more movies and money in a Romney Administration bluestateguy Aug 2012 #18

You have an excellent point, there--no windmills to tilt against. nt MADem Aug 2012 #31

this is how i see Arianna Huffington JI7 Aug 2012 #38

What will you use to cut your steak in the future? KurtNYC Sep 2012 #121

No he isn't. He's saying Romney is going to win. MADem Sep 2012 #132

I never could relate to Michael kitt6 Aug 2012 #22

I don't believe you are that dumb. Just say'n. harun Aug 2012 #69

The most money doesn't guarantee a win, BUT it does make it more difficult to lose andym Aug 2012 #24

Let Michael Millionaire Moore step up to the plate and throw in a few bucks instead of whining. nt MADem Aug 2012 #32

Obama will win I have no doubt about that Iliyah Aug 2012 #27

Let's see the tax forms Iwillnevergiveup Aug 2012 #29

Right. He thinks we've forgotten. I haven't. I won't. Let's see the taxes! silvershadow Aug 2012 #35

the 1% wants the presidency for a bit CEO Watson Aug 2012 #42

Mike's claim is flawed triplepoint Aug 2012 #43

Yup. They're in the big book, right next to the ones that prohibit bank fraud. n/t jtuck004 Aug 2012 #46

Michael should maybe speak with Meg Whitman on this topic. LiberalAndProud Aug 2012 #44

With so many things needing to be lied about they could never have enough money nolabels Aug 2012 #58

He might be trying to apply a little reverse psychology... elzenmahn Aug 2012 #45

Always run like you are 5 points behind if you want to win. Exultant Democracy Sep 2012 #104

Pfft. AtomicKitten Aug 2012 #48

I like Michael Moore, however Sherman A1 Aug 2012 #52

I think he should have kept his mouth shut because he's hindering us and we don't need that ailsagirl Aug 2012 #59

The sheen of celebrity can affect anyone regardless of political stance. randome Aug 2012 #74

True. It's just that what he said served no useful purpose. ailsagirl Aug 2012 #75

Agreed. randome Aug 2012 #81

Again DonCoquixote Aug 2012 #54

completely out of touch . . . I have read right here that Obama will win in a landslide DrDan Aug 2012 #55

I don't suppose MM is utilizing reverse psychology no_hypocrisy Aug 2012 #56

No. personally I think SoFlaJet Aug 2012 #57

insulted energumen Aug 2012 #60

It would appear that you have forgotten... rexcat Sep 2012 #123

So Moore thinks money (and Rmoney) will win? SmittynMo Aug 2012 #63

Lots of money doesn't make up for a lack of vision. burnsei sensei Aug 2012 #64

And, predictably, the usual suspects line up to throw the next person under the bus ... Nihil Aug 2012 #65

I hope that he's wrong jzodda Aug 2012 #66

The race was over Jan. 21, 2010 (Citizen's United) harun Aug 2012 #68

Jesus, that's rather nihilistic of you. randome Aug 2012 #73

No real Democrat will get elected until CU is overturned. Sure DINO's will be in there harun Aug 2012 #79

and that's why meg whitman won Gov in California proud patriot Sep 2012 #114

Do not surrender...Keep vigilant ...observe, keep records. riverbendviewgal Aug 2012 #70

If what MMoore says is true, that money is the predominant selector, Trillo Aug 2012 #76

You nailed it on domestic surveillance. OnyxCollie Aug 2012 #80

Would The Nattering Nabobs Of Negativism Please... Vogon_Glory Aug 2012 #77

You don't have the right to tell us to shut up. totodeinhere Aug 2012 #86

And Michael Moore doesn't have the right to tell us to not even bother, that it will be RMoney in MADem Aug 2012 #89

Actually he does have that right, but that's not what he did. Hissyspit Aug 2012 #94

The first line of the OP says as much. nt MADem Sep 2012 #112

Michael Moore didn't say this- he said IF people don't go out and vote graham4anything Aug 2012 #78

Context and nuance!!!??? Hissyspit Aug 2012 #95

I think Michael is using Dyedinthewoolliberal Aug 2012 #82

Hip Hip huray....ladies and gentelmen we have a winner! Smickey Sep 2012 #101

Thanks, Mr. Moore, but I'll trust the guy who called 48 of 50 states correctly last time. Arkana Aug 2012 #83

Too many people here are far too delusional Ter Aug 2012 #87

Yeah, deaftist bullshit... and-justice-for-all Aug 2012 #90

I'm sure his tune will change after the Democratic Convention. Spitfire of ATJ Aug 2012 #99

I'll go with Michael Moore. Billy888 Aug 2012 #91

I think "'President Romney' in November..." sofa king Aug 2012 #97

I saw this comment as a warning. Spitfire of ATJ Aug 2012 #98

I see it as the exact opposite. Drunken Irishman Sep 2012 #127

Well, I don't agree with that message, obviously. Spitfire of ATJ Sep 2012 #131

Maybe Michael is just bkkyosemite Sep 2012 #103

That's what I thought LTR Sep 2012 #129

Sayeth another 1% POS who pretends otherwise. 24601 Sep 2012 #107

Get Out The Vote is not enough Herlong Sep 2012 #109

Thanks Michael Moore-we need this rhetoric to help get out the vote!!!! SoCalDemGrrl Sep 2012 #113

meg whitman had more $$$$$ she lost proud patriot Sep 2012 #115

Now we know who to blame if Romney does win! ZombieHorde Sep 2012 #117

Romney could easily win the way thet the Bush Crime family did in 2000. By cheating. olddad56 Sep 2012 #118

This is exactly what the Republicans want to hear... Drunken Irishman Sep 2012 #126

President Mittwit? Live and Learn Sep 2012 #128