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Books : Stupid White Men: ...And Other Sorry Excuses for the State of the Nation!
In the winter of 2002, Stupid White Men took America -- and the world -- by storm. Tired and skeptical of George W. Bush's high approval ating, frightened by the implications of the Enron scandal -- and generally just looking for a voice of honest dissent in the thick atmosphere of jingoism that followed 9/11 -- book buyers from coast to coast swiftly embraced Michael Moore's in-your-face anti-Bush-era manifesto, making it one of the bestselling nonfiction books of the year.
With an unerring eye for greed, hypocrisy, and corruption, Michael Moore takes on the whole ugly mess of America at the dawn of the twenty-first century. Whether he's demanding U.N. action to overthrow the Bush Family Junta or calling on African Americans to place whites only signs over the entrances of unfriendly businesses, Stupid White Men is a pitch-perfect skewering of our culture of Malfeasance and Mediocrity.
Amazon.com Review: Stupid White Men, Michael Moore's screed against "Thief-in-Chief" George Bush's power elite, hit No. 1 at Amazon.com within days of publication. Why? It's as fulminating and crammed with infuriating facts as any right-wing bestseller, as irreverent as The Onion, and as noisily entertaining as a wrestling smackdown. Moore offers a more interesting critique of the 2000 election than Ralph Nader's Crashing the Party (he argued with Nader, his old boss, who sacked him), and he's serious when he advocates ousting Bush. But Moore's rage is outrageous, couched in shameless gags and madcap comedy: "Old white men wielding martinis and wearing dickies have occupied our nation's capital.... Launch the SCUD missiles! Bring us the head of Antonin Scalia!... We are no longer [able] to hold free and fair elections. We need U.N. observers, U.N. troops." Moore's ideas range from on-the-money (Arafat should beat Sharon with Gandhi's nonviolent shame tactics) to over-the-top: blacks should put inflatable white dolls in their cars so racist cops will think they're chauffeurs; the ever-more-Republicanesque Democratic Party should be sued for fraud; "no contributions toward advancing our civilization ever came out of the South [except Faulkner, Hellman, and R.J. Reynolds]," because it's too hot to think straight there; Korean dictator Kim Jong-il "has got to broaden himself beyond porn and John Wayne" by watching better movies, like Dude, Where's My Car? (which contains "all you need to know about America"). Whatever your politics, Stupid White Men should make you blow your stack. --Tim Appelo
Customer Reviews
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Rating: - The Wrath of Moore
In my opinion, there have been plenty of literary works published attacking the socio-political structure of the United States as it exists today. My main motive for giving Michael Moore's novel a try was the hope that it would bring something truly different to the table. I was easy to see very early on that this hope would be realized.
Undoubtedly, "Stupid White Men" has to be the most hilarious and intelligent report of the state of our nation ever since the democrats were forced to relinquish their power to George Bush and friends. Lucky for me, I am liberal. Though it is truly insightful, I would not recommend this book to a staunch republican, purely because Michael Moore is simply ruthless. Throughout the book, he attacks a wide range of people, spanning from Fundamentalists to corporate executives. But, most of all, Michael Moore targets Dubya himself.
It is important to know that this book is more than just a satire of the powerful people that run our country. It is also a somewhat of a warning. Moore's study of our society, which he believes is headed straight to hell, will really send a chill down the reader's spine. Particularly chilling aspects include reports on the mass-instant gratification via the Internet and of course the ever-increasing corporate power that continues to affect our lives.
Despite Moore's shocking reports, I believe there is hope for our country. The fact that anyone was even willing to publish this book shows that freedom of the press still strongly thrives in our country. However, that is not to say that there was no opposition, because I am sure that there was. I am proud of the publisher's courage to allow such a ruthless, yet incredibly insightful, attack on our government. That alone tells me things can certainly look up for this country of ours. In conclusion, "Stupid White Men" is certainly a moving book, and I would strongly recommend it to those interested in gaining an increased understanding of our country's numerous flaws.
Rating: - Amusing, not Serious Look at America
I would not take Stupid White Men seriously. I wonder if it was intended as a humorous sally lobbied into the ether, but you can't be sure with Moore. It comes across as a rant against every ill he can conjure up that oppresses his view of what America should be - and clearly isn't, at least to Moore. I found it very funny at times, but I also found it very one-sided and even disturbing, as when he suggests that blacks in America will one day rise up and violently overpower whites.
I think to suggest that white men are the sole reason this country is in bad shape is simplistic, although I definitely agreed with some of his reasoning. There is no doubt in my mind that white men have perpetrated many ills. But how can you paint the picture so broadly? Moore can, happily. He never bothers to give us both sides of the equation - this is a one-sided rant that picks up steam as it goes on, as if he's writing it while swilling down a giant tanker of coffee.
Moore has been characterized as a hysterical populist who has tinkered with the footage of his movies and, in real life, ain't such a nice guy. I don't know if he is, or he isn't. I read this book for entertainment purposes only - to take it seriously would suggest a higher level of reasoning and deduction than are contained therein.
Rating: - Average and twisting facts
I do not really think this book is for someone that has a thorough knowledge of politics. In general, it could have been written in a more eloquent manner; as it is easy to notice that it is for the average, disgruntled American or someone that does not like America period. Most of these people do not read enough to criticize anything. If you are ignorant to the dynamic of American politics than this book seems like it is revealing something profound. Truly, it is not. Moore tries to be a "shock jock" in the political sense but he is more than likely a hypocrite in many different ways. If you want to hear a unique yet a poorly defined argument, than read this book. I would not waste my money or time on this book. Be warned about Moore because he is really sly in how he presents his research. I also get the feeling that he is anti-semitic. Moore also tries to appeal to the poor, the lower middle class, and to minorities in a way that makes him seem holier than thou. It is my honest guess that he is a flaming racist as well, even though he pretends not to be. Moore is a fake. Do not be taken by the way he constructs his arguments as there are many holes in his presentation. If you are using this book to present a well-defined argument, something with more clout, than read Noam Chomsky. I do not always agree with Noam Chomsky but at least you could be prepared to tackle all sides of a political argument, whether you agree or disagree. Lastly, do not let Moore put you into an emotionally charged state that is his usual aim, it is so obvious and weak on his part. Honestly, it's hilarious that he actually wasted people's time in droves, including my own. In the interim he made money, I should have never read it. As someone else said, even a penny is too much for this book! You may even have a few smirks or laughs at the content, but it is not worth such an unsophisticated experience. In retrospect, I wonder if he wrote this book the way that most respectable authors would have written it; or did he just put on a cape, a top hat, and wave his magic wand and said, "Abracadabra!" It is shameful that Moore IS aware of the group of people that he is using in order to get his poorly examined point across. Moore's formula reminds me of Ralph Nader's speeches because he complains about everything but I am not underneath the guise that he tries to create. Moore has an alterior motive and I am not convinced that he believes his own argument which is drowning in mediocrity and ignorance. If Moore ran for President of the United States, would you vote for him? ... Read More
Rating: - IT'S STILL THE ECONOMY, STUPID PART II
Upon the release of Stupid White Men, Michael Moore has arguably established himself as the answer of moderates and liberals to the likes of corporate America.
Though many are outraged about the allegations of this book, it is not so apparent that Moore's critics and opponents have answered the indictments in this publication with strong, highly reasonable, clearly expressed responses. From what I see and hear on most of the news shows, the only discussions from pundits center around using false diatribes and trying with no success to portray Moore as an anti-patriot. They just cannot seem to effectively deconstruct the perceived merits and flaws of this work, whether in print or on film.
I do agree that this book might be somewhat slanted, but the so-called extenuating circumstances that critics have tried to espouse in defense of the State of the Union hold very little weight. And who are these critics? Again, Moore's opponents.
Don't get me wrong. There are annoyances from the leftist view, but when you have those espousing their venom under the guise of news talk radio, leaving little room, if any, for other points of view, perhaps for those other opinions to receive any undivided, uninterrupted attention this book had to come out.
Our nation is divided. Plus, it does not help when it is so apparent that those in power seek to elevate their status, regardless of whether it is at the expense of America's working classes. And if they took the time to read this book, then they might conclude deep down inside that Moore has managed to hold a mirror that reflects their greedy, prideful arrogance.
Rating: - RIght - Right -Right
He was 100% right on everything. Time is the true judge and it show Michael 100% right about Bush. He picked his buddy to run government. How many have resigned, been indicted, be convicted? Remember FEMA and Katrina?
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