Michael Moore is an asshole

First off, Michael Moore is an asshole. That being said, he IS an adept storyteller. Unfortunately, he uses his abilities as a narrative creator to sensationalize what might otherwise be a worthy topic for acclaim and to further his own aims. I don’t necessarily have a problem with uses one’s own abilities to accomplish something, but if you’re going to do such a thing, try to do it with some professionalism or at least some class.

The film “Fahrenheit 9/11” is a prime example of the power of Michael Moore’s narrative art, delving into the more personal aspects of President George W. Bush’s “War on Terror” and the damage that the Patriot Act and similar measures to the human resources of the American military. The crux of his argument is that the elite of the country’s political system have persisting in colluding to abuse their power by creating a system that takes advantage of the poor and uneducated. He alleges that the American government abuses its power and profits from the blood and tears of the underprivileged. No shit, Mr. Moore.

How does Michael Moore exploit the fear of the American people to convince them that his, and only his, views on the state of our democracy are the correct opinions? More importantly, how does he utilize ambush tactics to produce the reactions and thoughts that improve his argument? He has a very keen knowledge of psychology and fear and how precisely to take advantage of the natural inclination of humanity to react poorly to surprise and fear.