Spouse Kathleen Glynn (1991 - present) 1 child - Trade mark
Famous for his provocative populist documentaries that are unapologetic attacks on callous business corporations, opportunistic right wing politicians and other social wrongs. Usually wears a baseball cap and glasses. Often mentions or shows his hometown of Flint, Michigan in his films. -----Trivia Was arrested during filming of the video "Sleep Now In The Fire" by Rage Against The Machine, protesting Wall Street and the investment of American money overseas (i.e. in hostile and Communist countries). The filming also shut down the New York Stock Exchange early that day when band members tried to enter the floor univited. His favourite films are Smultronstället (1957) and Taxi Driver (1976). It was announced on March 13, 2002 his book "Stupid White Men...and Other Sorry Excuses for the State of the Nation", had reached #1 on the New York Times non-fiction list. Briefly served as both editor and columnist for Mother Jones magazine. Raised money for the production of his first film, Roger & Me (1989), by running neighborhood bingo games in his house. Irish-American. Is a card-carrying member of the National Rifle Association. Moore told Tim Russert that he joined so as to be elected its president and then dismantle the organization. On the day after his infamous "Oscar Backlash", where he attacked both George W. Bush and the Iraq war, attendance for his movie Bowling for Columbine (2002) went up 110%. The following weekend, the box office for the film was up 73%. Throughout his film Bowling for Columbine (2002) Moore proudly sports a Michigan State University baseball hat. Has a daughter, Natalie. Lives in New York City. Elected to Davison, Michigan board of education at age 18; this is described and elaborated upon in chapter 5 "Idiot Nation" in his book "Stupid White Men." His movie Fahrenheit 9/11 (2004) was shown at the Cannes Film festival, making it the most sought-after movie there. [May 2004] Attended the University of Michigan-Flint in the 1970s. Supported Ralph Nader in the 2000 presidential elections. Although he owns a VW Beetle, he is now said to travel about by chauffered limo. Early in Fahrenheit 9/11 (2004) a celebrity-filled rally for Al Gore is shown and Moore (in his narration) refers to Ben Affleck, "Little Stevie" Wonder, and "the guy from Taxi Driver (1976)," that "guy" being Robert De Niro. This was perhaps a bit of joke because Taxi Driver (1976) is Moore's favorite film and De Niro is one of the actors Moore respects the most. Senator John McCain referred to him as a "disingenuous filmmaker" during his speech at the 2004 Republican National Convention. Moore, who was present at the convention in the press area, stood and waved both arms at the crowd, which started chanting "four more years!" Moore then flashed a sign language L (for "loser") at the crowd and, according to "The Guardian" newspaper, said, "Two more months!" While the press tried to pit Moore and his Fahrenheit 9/11 (2004) against Mel Gibson and his The Passion of the Christ (2004) against each other as the representation of "blue" and "red" states in the election year of 2004, the two men get along well personally and find their opposition to be an invention of the press. Actually Moore, a practicing Catholic, loved "Passion" and saw it many times and Gibson, who opposed the invasion of Iraq despite his conservative reputation, greatly enjoyed "Fahrenheit." Another of his favorite films is also his favorite documentary, Hearts and Minds (1974). After the box office failure of "Canadian Bacon", a very depressed Moore briefly contemplated early retirement. However, famous producer rep John Pierson and filmmaker Kevin Smith changed Moore's mind and gave him inspiration during Pierson's "Spike, Mike, Slackers and Dykes" book tour. Smith could identify with Moore's grief, having just experienced the box office failure of "Mallrats".
Personal quotes "I like America to some extent. Take the Japanese for instance. They are complicated and tend to be reserved in expressing themselves. Sometimes, it is difficult for me to understand them. Americans are simple and clear. They are charming people. You will understand how good an individual American is. What I am not satisfied with America is that the nation cannot control the government and economy. Only a handful of people have the power to control the country." "I don't compromise my values and I don't compromise my work. That's why I've been kicked from one network to the next: I won't give in." "Americans, when they see 'Fahrenheit 9/11', will see things they have never seen before." When asked by David Letterman why Disney didn't want to release his film Fahrenheit 9/11 (2004): "They watched it." In response to bootleg copies of the movie popping up: "Is it wrong for someone who's bought a film on DVD to let a friend watch it for free? Of course it's not. It never has been and never will be. I think information, art and ideas should be shared. I don't agree with the copyright laws, and I don't have a problem with people downloading the movie and sharing it with people as long as they're not trying to make a profit off my labour. I would oppose that. I do well enough already, and I made this film because I want the world to change. The more people who see it, the better, so I'm happy this is happening." "There is no terrorist threat!" About his follow-up film to Fahrenheit 9/11 (2004) and the re-election of President George W. Bush, where Bush won 51% of the popular vote: "We want to get cameras rolling now and have it ready in two, three years. We want to document it. Fifty-one per cent of the American people lacked information (in this election), and we want to educate and enlighten them. They weren't told the truth. We're communicators and it's up to us to start doing it now. The official mourning period is over today, and there is a silver lining: George W. Bush is prohibited by law from running (for presidency) again." "Thousands of Republicans turned to me chanting "Four more years.' I thought, 'That's strange, Republicans are usually good at math, but they're off by a few dozen months. Bush only has two months left.' So I held up two fingers to correct their miscalculation. But that just drove them into more of a frenzy." Upon winning his Academy Award for Bowling for Columbine (2002): "On behalf of our producers, Kathleen Glynn and Michael Donovan from Canada, I'd like to thank the Academy for this. I have invited my fellow documentary nominees on the stage with us, and we would like to say that they're here in solidarity with me because we like non-fiction. We like non-fiction and we live in fictitious times. We live in the time where we have fictitious election results that elect a fictitious president. We live in a time where we have a man sending us to war for fictitious reasons. Whether it's the fiction of duct tape or fiction of orange alerts, we are against this war, Mr. Bush. Shame on you, Mr. Bush, shame on you. [Interrupted by mingled boos and cheering] And any time you got the Pope and the Dixie Chicks against you, your time is up. Thank you very much." "I thought it was a powerful piece of filmmaking. I'm a practicing Catholic, and you know I think Mel and I may be from different wings of the Catholic Church. My film might have been called 'The Compassion of the Christ.'" - On The Passion of the Christ (2004) "I remember going back to my hotel room that night, where they had all the pundits on post-Oscar and they were all like, 'That's the end of Michael Moore. That's the last we'll see of him.' By the end of the night, I believed it. I thought, 'No one is going to want to work with me in this town. I just ruined their big party.' We're all supposed to ignore that the war is going on and just have a party. Well, now here we three years later and it's not just me. It's a few other people saying that we weren't told the truth." - On The 75th Annual Academy Awards (2003) (TV) "We've spent the better part of the year shooting our next movie, 'Sicko.' As we've done with our other films, we don't discuss them while we are making them. If people ask, we tell them 'Sicko' is a comedy about the 45 million people with no health care in the richest country on Earth."
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Last year, the Mecom Group, a media company, raised £50 million by listing on AIM, based on a business plan to purchase small newspapers in Europe and no actual newspapers to start with. Chapmans aim would be to raise further capital on AIM. These funds would be used to develop Chapmans into being a major force in the world media world with a change of name to International News Corporation Limited on AIM listing. Financial consultants have stated that as a result of this restructure, the 90 million issued Chapmans shares have a potential to move towards $10 a share in the next three years, because of the strong potential of media profits in excess of $US300 million a year. In comparison, the Western Australian Newspaper Group shares, which only publishes one newspaper in Western Australia, sell for around $9 a share with profit under $100 million a year.
M Moore is keeping an eye on you......... There is a powerful group telling the world’s poor how to work, how to live… even how to think.
The TRUTH can be inconvenient. But LIES can be dangerous.
M Moore is keeping an eye on you......... There is a powerful group telling the world’s poor how to work, how to live… even how to think. The TRUTH can be inconvenient. But LIES can be dangerous.
Michael Francis Moore (born April 23, 1954) is an American political-activist, an Academy Award winning film director, author, social commentator, and political humorist. He is widely known for his outspoken, critical views on globalization, large corporations, gun violence, the Iraq War, and the George W. Bush administration.
Biography for Michael Moore (II) Nickname The Big Man --- Height 5' 11½" (1.82 m) ---
Mini biography Michael Moore was born in Flint, Michigan April 23 1954. He studied journalism at the University of Michigan-Flint, but also pursued other hobbies such as Gun shooting, for which he even won a competition. Michael started working as an editor for the journal of the University he attended at the beginning to his journalism career. He then turned to filmmaking, and to earn the money for the budget of his first film "Roger and Me" he ran neighborhood bingo games. He eventually got himself into leading a string of documentaries and TV series all predominantly around the same subject; attacks on politicians and business corporations, getting his opinion around and about. He landed his first big hit with "Bowling for Columbine" about the bad points of the freedom of weapon holding in America, which earned him an Oscar and a big reputation. He then shook the world with his even bigger hit "Farenheit 9/11" - making fun of President George W. Bush. Michael is known for having the guts to give his opinion in public, which not many people are courageous enough to do, and for that is respected by many.
Update on.... CLAIMS THAT THE AUSTRALIAN TAXATION OFFICE USE HEAVY HANDED TACTICS WHICH MAY BE CHALLENGED IN THE HIGH COURT..... M Eagle an Australian Certified Practicing Valuer (A.A.P.I.) employed by the Australian Valuations Office in Western Australia, has been accused of being involved with a conspiracy to defraud an Australian Taxpayer with officers of the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) by producing a fraudulent self serving valuation to help the ATO fraudulently extract extra taxation which is not legally due.. ..moves are being made to have M Eagle civilly and criminally prosecuted, have his valuation license removed and have the Australian Valuations Office remove him from his position pending criminal and civil action....The individulal ATO officers are now knowlingly using wrongful and fraudulent valuations to suport an ammended taxation bill to the Australian Tax payer who is now considering suing the individual taxation officers and the valuer Mr M Eagle for damages for these wrongful actions..... stay tuned......
It is alleged that the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is using heavy handed tactics to force a taxpayer into submission.... the full story will be published on the world internet if a settlement is not agreed upon with the ATO and the taxpayer....the story continues with the Australian Taxation Office making up information that really does not exist, and have gone out of their way to leave out important information in a conspiracy by the individual ATO investigators and the Australian Taxation Office to defraud the taxpayer... the way things are heading, the USA WeeklyNews are looking at funding the taxpayer to take legal action against the ATO and the individual ATO investigators for conspiracy to defraud, along with malfeasance of public officers.... the officers will also then be named on the world internet... this will depend on whether the ATO Investigators start to act honestly instead of their current dishonest way of carrying out their investigations....the USA Weekly News will keep you informed...stay tuned..
John Prescott has described leaked video footage of Saddam Hussein just before he was executed as "deplorable". Speaking on the Today programme, the deputy prime minister said whoever carried it out should be "condemned".
Iraq investigates Saddam footage
Saddam Hussein was taunted and insulted in his last moments which was shown world wide on mobile phone footage...
The Iraqi government has launched an inquiry into unofficial mobile phone footage showing the execution of former Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein. The mobile phone footage showed he exchanged taunts and insults with witnesses at his hanging on Saturday. The grainy video showed the former leader being told to "go to hell" by someone attending the hanging. UK Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott said the circumstances of the execution were "deplorable". Do you consider this bravery? Saddam Hussein, on new video.
The Iraqi authorities fear the footage, released on the internet hours after the execution, could contribute to a dramatic rise in sectarian tensions between Iraq's Sunni and Shia communities. "There were a few guards who shouted slogans that were inappropriate and that's now the subject of a government investigation," an adviser to Prime Minister Nouri Maliki, Sami al-Askari, told Reuters news agency.
Chants and insults
Saddam Hussein, a Sunni Muslim, was sentenced to death by an Iraqi court on 5 November over the killings of 148 Shias from the town of Dujail in the 1980s. He was executed before dawn on Saturday in Baghdad and buried near his hometown of Tikrit a day later.
I think whoever was involved and responsible for it should be ashamed of themselves John Prescott
Death scenes 'deplorable'
The Iraq authorities released official footage of the execution, to prove to the public that Saddam Hussein was dead. But that film did not include any sound and did not show the actual moment of death. The grainy mobile phone footage that emerged hours later was shot from below the gallows.
"I lived through the bloody war that Saddam started with Iran. But still I am not happy with Saddam's execution "Alireza Pahlavani, Tehran
As Saddam Hussein is led towards the trapdoor, one of the unseen observers shouts "go to hell". Others can be heard chanting the name of Shia cleric Moqtada Sadr and of Muhammad Sadiq Sadr, his father who was murdered by Saddam Hussein's agents. In response Saddam Hussein is sarcastic, asking "do you consider this bravery?"
'Unacceptable'
In a BBC interview, John Prescott called it "deplorable" and "totally unacceptable" that video clips of the execution had surfaced on the internet. Mr Prescott is in charge while Prime Minister Tony Blair is on holiday. "I think the manner was quite deplorable really," he said. "I don't think one can endorse in any way that, whatever your views about capital punishment. "Frankly, to get the kind of recorded messages coming out is totally unacceptable, and I think whoever was involved and responsible for it should be ashamed of themselves."
Saddam Hussein, the Iraqi despot who faces death AFP via Yahoo! NewsTue, 26 Dec 2006 7:25 AM PST
For 24 years he brooked no dissent, brutally crushing anyone who challenged his despotic rule.
Now defrocked Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein faces execution within 30 days for crimes against humanity.
Saddam Hussein to Be Hanged Within 30 Days After Appeal Denied Bloomberg.comTue, 26 Dec 2006 1:22 PM PST
Dec. 26 (Bloomberg) -- Former Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein is set to be hanged within the next 30 days
after losing a court appeal of his death sentence, an Iraqi judge said.
Saddam Hussein Will Be Executed Within 30 Days, AFP Reports Bloomberg.comTue, 26 Dec 2006 8:51 AM PST
Dec. 26 (Bloomberg) -- Saddam Hussein's appeal against his death sentence failed and the former Iraqi
dictator will be executed within 30 days, Agence France-Presse reported, citing the appeals court judge.
Iraqi appeals court mandates hanging for Saddam Hussein Los Angeles TimesTue, 26 Dec 2006 8:32 AM PST Iraq's highest appeals court today upheld Saddam Hussein's death sentence and said he must be hanged
within 30 days for the killing of 148 Shiites in the central city of Dujail.
Saddam Hussein Execution Expected Within Month Crosswalk.comTue, 26 Dec 2006 9:59 AM PST
(CNSNews.com) - Saddam Hussein, the Iraqi dictator who the United States deposed in its 2003 invasion of Iraq,
could be executed at any time during the next 30 days, following the rejection of his appeal on
a conviction of crimes against humanity.
Iraqi appeals court upholds death sentence for Saddam Hussein Boston HeraldTue, 26 Dec 2006 7:08 AM PST BAGHDAD, Iraq - Iraq's highest court rejected Saddam Hussein's appeal Tuesday and said the former dictator
must be hanged within 30 days for his role in the 1982 slayings of 148 Shiite Muslims...
Putin?s Assertive Diplomacy Is Seldom Challenged New York TimesTue, 26 Dec 2006 7:50 PM PST
Buoyed by oil and gas riches, Russia has become so confident that it has become impervious to the criticism that
once might have modified its behavior.
Bush in Texas to rethink Iraq course AP via Yahoo! NewsTue, 26 Dec 2006 7:47 PM PST
President Bush went to his ranch Tuesday to rethink U.S. involvement in Iraq as his spokesman hailed a Baghdad
court's decision upholding the death sentence for former Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein.
Iraq, Elections Topped Political News of 2006 Fox NewsTue, 26 Dec 2006 6:08 PM PST
Democrats and the war in Iraq dominated politics news in 2006 while immigration, a White House shake-up and an
accidental shooting involving the vice president also grabbed headlines.
Iraq quagmire erodes Bush's confidence and power AFP via Yahoo! NewsTue, 26 Dec 2006 6:39 AM PST
A 12-year Republican lock on Congress came to an abrupt end in 2006, as voters punished
US President George W. Bush for the quagmire in Iraq.
White House Applauds Ruling Upholding Saddam Death Sentence Fox NewsTue, 26 Dec 2006 1:53 PM PST
Press office says ruling to hang former Iraqi leader within 30 days marks 'important milestone' in efforts to
turn Iraq toward rule of law.
Byron Williams: What Exactly is Foreign Policy Experience? HuffingtonPostTue, 26 Dec 2006 10:53 AM PST
As we titillate ourselves with the possibility of a Barack Obama presidential campaign, the one lingering question
will be his foreign policy experience. After almost a generation of being a secondary consideration (remember,
"It's the economy, stupid!"), foreign policy has returned as a political priority for those applying for the temporary
job known as commander-in-chief. And for all of his ...
Rants: Lies, Damn Lies, Semantics Wired NewsTue, 26 Dec 2006 12:52 PM PST
Readers set the record straight on drunken antics, torture words and evil. Plus: Links to our most popular blogs.
USA WEEKLY NEWS
BEING BACK DOOR LISTED INTO CHAPMANS
AN AUSTRALIAN LISTED COMPANY
International News Corporation Limited (INCL)
which owns the USA WEEKLY NEWS and other internet and newspaper mastheads
and world trading and shopping sites, are expect to have revenue of at excess of $USA million per year.This is based a conservative estimate of 1% of the USA population paying $10 a month for all the services offered, without counting for corporate advertising revenue. Chapmans Limited, a little known Australian company listed on the AUSTRALIAN STOCK EXCHANGE, has options to take up 90% OF THE INTERNATIONAL NEWS CORPORATION GROUP (INCL), which owns the USA WEEKLY NEWS, and many other valuable internet and newspaper mastheads. The major shareholders of Chapmans are pushing for the company to be moved from the Australian Stock Exchange to the London's Alternative Investment Market (AIM). Companies that have been listed on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) for more than three years have virtually automatic listing. Chapmans, an 80 year old venture capital company has been listed for many years on the ASX under the direction of well respected corporate director Borris Ganke of Offshore Oil fame, which was listed on the London Stock Exchange.
Last year, the Mecom Group, a media company, raised £50 million by listing on AIM, based on a business plan to purchase small newspapers in Europe and no actual newspapers to start with. Chapmans aim would be to raise further capital on AIM. These funds would be used to develop Chapmans into being a major force in the world media world with a change of name to International News Corporation Limited on AIM listing. Financial consultants have stated that as a result of this restructure, the 90 million issued Chapmans shares have a potential to move towards $10 a share in the next three years, because of the strong potential of media profits in excess of $US300 million a year. In comparison, the Western Australian Newspaper Group shares, which only publishes one newspaper in Western Australia, sell for around $9 a share with profit under $100 million a year.
10 Signs your family is stressed- not to be missed from Mast Blast ichael Francis Moore (born April 23, 1954) is an American political-activist, an Academy Award winning film director, author, social commentator, and political humorist. He is widely known for his outspoken, critical views on globalization, large corporations, gun violence, the Iraq War, and the George W. Bush administration.
Biography for Michael Moore (II) Nickname The Big Man --- Height 5' 11½" (1.82 m) ---
Mini biography Michael Moore was born in Flint, Michigan April 23 1954. He studied journalism at the University of Michigan-Flint, but also pursued other hobbies such as Gun shooting, for which he even won a competition. Michael started working as an editor for the journal of the University he attended at the beginning to his journalism career. He then turned to filmmaking, and to earn the money for the budget of his first film "Roger and Me" he ran neighborhood bingo games. He eventually got himself into leading a string of documentaries and TV series all predominantly around the same subject; attacks on politicians and business corporations, getting his opinion around and about. He landed his first big hit with "Bowling for Columbine" about the bad points of the freedom of weapon holding in America, which earned him an Oscar and a big reputation. He then shook the world with his even bigger hit "Farenheit 9/11" - making fun of President George W. Bush. Michael is known for having the guts to give his opinion in public, which not many people are courageous enough to do, and for that is respected by many.
Famous for his provocative populist documentaries that are unapologetic attacks on callous business corporations, opportunistic right wing politicians and other social wrongs. Usually wears a baseball cap and glasses. Often mentions or shows his hometown of Flint, Michigan in his films. -----Trivia Was arrested during filming of the video "Sleep Now In The Fire" by Rage Against The Machine, protesting Wall Street and the investment of American money overseas (i.e. in hostile and Communist countries). The filming also shut down the New York Stock Exchange early that day when band members tried to enter the floor univited. His favourite films are Smultronstället (1957) and Taxi Driver (1976). It was announced on March 13, 2002 his book "Stupid White Men...and Other Sorry Excuses for the State of the Nation", had reached #1 on the New York Times non-fiction list. Briefly served as both editor and columnist for Mother Jones magazine. Raised money for the production of his first film, Roger & Me (1989), by running neighborhood bingo games in his house. Irish-American. Is a card-carrying member of the National Rifle Association. Moore told Tim Russert that he joined so as to be elected its president and then dismantle the organization. On the day after his infamous "Oscar Backlash", where he attacked both George W. Bush and the Iraq war, attendance for his movie Bowling for Columbine (2002) went up 110%. The following weekend, the box office for the film was up 73%. Throughout his film Bowling for Columbine (2002) Moore proudly sports a Michigan State University baseball hat. Has a daughter, Natalie. Lives in New York City. Elected to Davison, Michigan board of education at age 18; this is described and elaborated upon in chapter 5 "Idiot Nation" in his book "Stupid White Men." His movie Fahrenheit 9/11 (2004) was shown at the Cannes Film festival, making it the most sought-after movie there. [May 2004] Attended the University of Michigan-Flint in the 1970s. Supported Ralph Nader in the 2000 presidential elections. Although he owns a VW Beetle, he is now said to travel about by chauffered limo. Early in Fahrenheit 9/11 (2004) a celebrity-filled rally for Al Gore is shown and Moore (in his narration) refers to Ben Affleck, "Little Stevie" Wonder, and "the guy from Taxi Driver (1976)," that "guy" being Robert De Niro. This was perhaps a bit of joke because Taxi Driver (1976) is Moore's favorite film and De Niro is one of the actors Moore respects the most. Senator John McCain referred to him as a "disingenuous filmmaker" during his speech at the 2004 Republican National Convention. Moore, who was present at the convention in the press area, stood and waved both arms at the crowd, which started chanting "four more years!" Moore then flashed a sign language L (for "loser") at the crowd and, according to "The Guardian" newspaper, said, "Two more months!" While the press tried to pit Moore and his Fahrenheit 9/11 (2004) against Mel Gibson and his The Passion of the Christ (2004) against each other as the representation of "blue" and "red" states in the election year of 2004, the two men get along well personally and find their opposition to be an invention of the press. Actually Moore, a practicing Catholic, loved "Passion" and saw it many times and Gibson, who opposed the invasion of Iraq despite his conservative reputation, greatly enjoyed "Fahrenheit." Another of his favorite films is also his favorite documentary, Hearts and Minds (1974). After the box office failure of "Canadian Bacon", a very depressed Moore briefly contemplated early retirement. However, famous producer rep John Pierson and filmmaker Kevin Smith changed Moore's mind and gave him inspiration during Pierson's "Spike, Mike, Slackers and Dykes" book tour. Smith could identify with Moore's grief, having just experienced the box office failure of "Mallrats".
Personal quotes "I like America to some extent. Take the Japanese for instance. They are complicated and tend to be reserved in expressing themselves. Sometimes, it is difficult for me to understand them. Americans are simple and clear. They are charming people. You will understand how good an individual American is. What I am not satisfied with America is that the nation cannot control the government and economy. Only a handful of people have the power to control the country." "I don't compromise my values and I don't compromise my work. That's why I've been kicked from one network to the next: I won't give in." "Americans, when they see 'Fahrenheit 9/11', will see things they have never seen before." When asked by David Letterman why Disney didn't want to release his film Fahrenheit 9/11 (2004): "They watched it." In response to bootleg copies of the movie popping up: "Is it wrong for someone who's bought a film on DVD to let a friend watch it for free? Of course it's not. It never has been and never will be. I think information, art and ideas should be shared. I don't agree with the copyright laws, and I don't have a problem with people downloading the movie and sharing it with people as long as they're not trying to make a profit off my labour. I would oppose that. I do well enough already, and I made this film because I want the world to change. The more people who see it, the better, so I'm happy this is happening." "There is no terrorist threat!" About his follow-up film to Fahrenheit 9/11 (2004) and the re-election of President George W. Bush, where Bush won 51% of the popular vote: "We want to get cameras rolling now and have it ready in two, three years. We want to document it. Fifty-one per cent of the American people lacked information (in this election), and we want to educate and enlighten them. They weren't told the truth. We're communicators and it's up to us to start doing it now. The official mourning period is over today, and there is a silver lining: George W. Bush is prohibited by law from running (for presidency) again." "Thousands of Republicans turned to me chanting "Four more years.' I thought, 'That's strange, Republicans are usually good at math, but they're off by a few dozen months. Bush only has two months left.' So I held up two fingers to correct their miscalculation. But that just drove them into more of a frenzy." Upon winning his Academy Award for Bowling for Columbine (2002): "On behalf of our producers, Kathleen Glynn and Michael Donovan from Canada, I'd like to thank the Academy for this. I have invited my fellow documentary nominees on the stage with us, and we would like to say that they're here in solidarity with me because we like non-fiction. We like non-fiction and we live in fictitious times. We live in the time where we have fictitious election results that elect a fictitious president. We live in a time where we have a man sending us to war for fictitious reasons. Whether it's the fiction of duct tape or fiction of orange alerts, we are against this war, Mr. Bush. Shame on you, Mr. Bush, shame on you. [Interrupted by mingled boos and cheering] And any time you got the Pope and the Dixie Chicks against you, your time is up. Thank you very much." "I thought it was a powerful piece of filmmaking. I'm a practicing Catholic, and you know I think Mel and I may be from different wings of the Catholic Church. My film might have been called 'The Compassion of the Christ.'" - On The Passion of the Christ (2004) "I remember going back to my hotel room that night, where they had all the pundits on post-Oscar and they were all like, 'That's the end of Michael Moore. That's the last we'll see of him.' By the end of the night, I believed it. I thought, 'No one is going to want to work with me in this town. I just ruined their big party.' We're all supposed to ignore that the war is going on and just have a party. Well, now here we three years later and it's not just me. It's a few other people saying that we weren't told the truth." - On The 75th Annual Academy Awards (2003) (TV) "We've spent the better part of the year shooting our next movie, 'Sicko.' As we've done with our other films, we don't discuss them while we are making them. If people ask, we tell them 'Sicko' is a comedy about the 45 million people with no health care in the richest country on Earth."
Have a read of M Moores book Stupid White Men..it will make you think....
M Moore is keeping an eye on you......... There is a powerful group telling the world’s poor how to work, how to live… even how to think. The TRUTH can be inconvenient. But LIES can be dangerous.
Update on.... CLAIMS THAT THE AUSTRALIAN TAXATION OFFICE USE HEAVY HANDED TACTICS WHICH MAY BE CHALLENGED IN THE HIGH COURT.....
M Eagle an Australian Certified Practicing Valuer (A.A.P.I.) employed by the Australian Valuations Office in Western Australia, has been accused of being involved with a conspiracy to defraud an Australian Taxpayer with officers of the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) by producing a fraudulent self serving valuation to help the ATO fraudulently extract extra taxation which is not legally due.. ..moves are being made to have M Eagle civilly and criminally prosecuted, have his valuation license removed and have the Australian Valuations Office remove him from his position pending criminal and civil action....The individulal ATO officers are now knowlingly using wrongful and fraudulent valuations to suport an ammended taxation bill to the Australian Tax payer who is now considering suing the individual taxation officers and the valuer Mr M Eagle for damages for these wrongful
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