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In reply to the discussion: 'Fahrenheit 11/9': Michael Moore Exposes Trump, The New York Times and Establishment Democrats [View all]OhioBlue
(5,126 posts)I think Moore has been characterized unfairly on DU. A lot of people bring up 2000 but don't point out how he recognized his mistake and in 2004 begged Ralph Nader not to run and take votes away from Kerry.
And, while I absolutely LOVE Pres O and think he is the best of my lifetime, I also can recognize that no person is perfect. I do remember a friend's husband that was deported under O and I felt it was unfair. We have to be able to reflect honestly.
As far as Moore as a film maker, I remember one of the last scenes in "Capitalism, a Love Story" (and btw - I do disagree with him on some things in the film), where he unearthed a clip of FDR dictating a second Bill of Rights. I cried at that scene. The Second Bill of Rights would have made such a difference in our Country had it been adopted. I wish our national dialogue included FDR's second Bill of Rights very prominently. It would be a guiding principle, an ethical and moral compass and would have changed the trajectory of our National conversation.
Nothing in Michael Moore's past leads me to think he is an enemy or someone to be scorned by the Dem Party. There are decisions and statements we may disagree and a shitload of stuff taken out of context, but he is an ally even if many don't see it. As far as this film, I will wait to make a judgement until I see it for myself.