Michael Moore 2nd editorial for USA today

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http://www.usatoday.com/news/opinion/editorials/2004-08-31-moore_x.htm

The Ebert and McCain show
By Michael Moore
NEW YORK — Poor John McCain.

Here's a guy I've always sort of liked, a courageous war hero reduced to carrying water for the Bush campaign. (Related stories: Moore index page)

So it was Monday night, as I sat in the press section — unbeknownst to Sen. McCain — when he switched from pro-war convention speaker to film critic. Out of nowhere, he began to attack my movie, Fahrenheit 9/11, calling me a "disingenuous filmmaker." The problem is, he hasn't seen the movie, a fact he later admitted to Chris Matthews on MSNBC.

I know Republicans are mad that my film may have convinced just enough people to tip the balance in this election. Yet with all the serious issues facing our country, and right smack in the middle of an important speech about the need to catch the terrorists and continue the war in Iraq, McCain decided to turn the convention into the Ebert and McCain Show. He claimed that I portrayed Saddam's Iraq as an "oasis of peace."

Some of the 20 million who have seen the film must have wondered, "Did I miss that scene? I knew I shouldn't have gone out for those Goobers." All I can imagine McCain was referring to was a brief cutaway just as President Bush announces the commencement of the bombing of Baghdad on March 19, 2003.

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[GimmeDANEger]

1. good article but...

Didn't "the L" originate from Clueless, not B and BH?

[dennis4868]

2. Thanks for the post.....

another great read....Go Mike Go!

[alphafemale]

3. I like the way the man wields a pen.

Several direct hits!

[tibbir]

4. "Poor John McCain" - I love it.

[wtmusic]

5. Kudos to USAToday for even carrying it

MM is off limits to "mainstream media" anymore

[rsmith6621]

6. There once was day

That I thought Michael Moore was a SLOB and a FRAUD I have just finally transfered title to the REPUGS free and clear.

[Insomnicole]

7. Another great read from Mike.

I'm really impressed by the work he's turned out so far. (And the "loser" sign made me crack up.)

[Englander]

8. M.Moore should send a thank-you note to McCain...

for boosting F9/11 sales..


:toast:

[GOPAgainstGW]

9. Michael Moore 2 & Ann "Nazi" Coulter 0 - Bye Bye!