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Originally Posted by raveneye
It's not really surprising when you think about it. People dislike Moore not because he lies, but because he attacks the foundations of their belief system, and does so very effectively. He's threatening, and the easiest way to neutralize him is with ridicule and insult.
That so many people are obsessed with demonizing him is actually a pretty good testimony to how persuasive and effective he is.
Disclaimer: I have never seen a Moore film or read any of his books. Anybody who generates this much debate and controversy though, I think is very good for political discourse.
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I would argue that people attack MM because they think he is full of shit, and it pisses them off when other people believe him. People defend MM because they think he is telling the truth. I have seen almost 2.2 of his films (always fall asleep,
R&M,BFC,F911) and not only do I find them boring, but I think they would make even Riefenstahl smile.
I don't need to insult MM to marginalize his "threatening" criticisms. He doesn't shake the foundations of my beliefs. He is a propagandist. I insult him because I think he is a jackass while I pity those too blind to see through his bullshit.
To say that MM elevates political discourse is laughable. Look at this thread. You think this is constructive debate?