MOORE AND MALCOLM X According to Michael Moore‚ a vast majority of social problems can be resolved by common sense. Which means highly paid elites; consultants and lobbyist do not necessarily add value to the general population (Moore 128-145). These excerpts come under various subtitles such as ‘Idiot Nation” and ‘Stupid white men and other excuses for the state of the nation’ (Moore 128). In terms of occupation‚ Moore is a well-regarded Documentary Movie Producer
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Idiot Nation By Michael Moore Are Idiots Running Us? In the reading “Idiot Nation” by Michael Moore‚ he focuses on how the United States is becoming lazier and is being filled with idiots. Moore goes on to explain how our political system‚ lifestyles‚ and technology are the reason for our country’s becoming so idiotic. Nevertheless he believes the educational system is suffering the most. The American people as well as politicians are somewhat at fault as they continue to contribute to the regression
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article “Idiot Nation”‚ Michael Moore‚ discusses about the cultural illiteracy in America‚ and how most of population in America are unintelligent due to the poor education system that was made by idiotic leaders in our idiotic nation. Moore further develops this belief by telling the reader that “It comes as no surprise to foreigners that Americans‚ would elect a president who rarely reads anything including his own briefing papers and thinks Africa is a nation‚ not a continent‚ An idiot leader of
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Michael Moore’s “Idiot Nation” has some intriguing ideas and concepts. Though no matter how much I want to‚ I can not say I agree with them as a whole. I really find most of them to be the just ramblings of a burned out student‚ who is making excuses for his failures. Furthermore‚ I feel he should stop complaining and go back to college. There are; however‚ three statements I do‚ at least partially‚ agree with. I do agree that teachers are under appreciated‚ that schools are in pathetic shape and
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and free education. When school is done usually students are told that college is the next step. Many people agree that this move would help further increase the success of our nation. In the story “Idiot Nation” written by Michael moore‚ his opinion is opposite of most americans‚ he believes this nation is filled with idiots‚ thus the title of his story‚ Idiot Nation. I do agree with Michael moore on most of his opinions. Most of the people in this nation are in fact idiots‚ as Michael moore addressed
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Despite The U.S education is prestigiously considered one of the best one worldwide‚ it now has issues shocking us with more illiterate students seen all over. As Micheal Moore‚ an Author‚ Filmmaker and Winning Oscar director‚ bring to light this phenomenon in his article" Idiot Nation" he labels the education system as "subservience" and " go out of its way to remain ignorant and stupid." The author argues the money has been continuously steered off for education resulting in deterioration of
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the evidence that Moore offers to support his contention that America is a nation of idiots‚ by stating that only 11 percent of the American public bothers to read a daily newspaper‚ beyond the funny pages or the used car ads. This is great reflection of Moore’s attitude and style of grabbing the reader’s attention. With a little sarcasm‚ Moore can relate to the readers in simple terms. By calling America a “nation of idiots” is an effective way of getting us to listen. The way Moore sees it‚ schools
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to receive a free education; high school graduates are encouraged to pursue higher goals and attend college. This leads us to believe that‚ in theory‚ we will become a smarter and a well-educated nation. According to Michael Moore‚ this is not the case. Moore is an American filmmaker‚ author‚ social critic and activist. He is the director and producer of Fahrenheit 9/11‚ which is the highest grossing documentary of all time and winner of the Palme d’or. In his essay “Idiot nation” excerpted from his
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a Text‚ “Idiot Nation” by Michael Moore Brett Fisher‚ Humanities 202P‚ Dr. Ted Otteson‚ March 12‚ 2013 “Idiot Nation!” Could Michael Moore begin an article with a less positive mental projection…I think not! In this article Moore bemoans the state of education at all levels in the United States. He drones on and on about problems in our schools without ever proffering solutions to any of them. Yes‚ in this diatribe he does identify several unacceptable outcomes of our education system.
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excerpt entitled “Idiot Nation”‚ Michael Moore details his frustration and anger at the sorry state of the United States education system and the role the US government has had to play in its downfall. So how does Moore characterize the politicians and pundits with regard to the state of the US education systems? Well‚ in a typical scathing rant he labels them as over privileged‚ ignorant idiots who have no business running the country. “An idiot leader of an idiot nation” (pg. 125 Moore 2002). This sums
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