get rid of our biases before engaging in a new reading adventure. After having read "Idiot Nation‚" I realized that I had discovered the Rush Limbaugh of the extreme left. Even though we all know that these two men have opposite ideologies‚ I can see they have something in common; they both feed on controversies and are loyal to their biases. As to answer his question‚ "Do you feel like you live in a nation of idiots?" Without a doubt‚ my answer is NO! Because personally I know so many intelligent people
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class" and its current decline. What policies did Reagan usher in and why? What were the results? 3. Moore provides stories about the impact of privatization on local communities. What were some of these?’ 4. Corporations repeatedly claim that cutting jobs will allow them to save money and stay in business. Why does this not seem to work much in the examples detailed in the film? 5. Moore talks with workers and farmers about the impact of economic conditions and policies on their lives. What
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In America‚ the people are all in agreement that everyone needs to receive a free education. After this free education is completed‚ high school graduates are urged to go on to college. This leads many people to believe that it will help our country reach the goal of becoming a smarter nation. However‚ in his essay Idiot Nation‚ Michael Moore argues that the exact opposite is occuring. We are becoming a nation full of idiots. Sadly‚ Michael Moore is correct. The majority of the people in
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Michael Moore created a film about the American Health Care system‚ the film which stroke thousands of people all over the world. He showed us horrible reality. Nowadays the majority of Americans cannot afford the medical expenses‚ and there are nearly 50 million Americans without health insurance. And as a result these people are doomed to death. Nobody will help them‚ because you know that they don`t have The price of health is exorbitant. the Health system is the great business for country‚ business
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Sicko is a 2007 documentary produced‚ written and directed by the American filmmaker Michael Moore. The film investigates the United States health cares system‚ focusing primarily on health insurance and the pharmaceutical industry. Moore does not in fact pose questions as to how America should reform its health care however it does suggest many solutions. Michael Moore depicts the American health care system as one that contains many flaws. He goes on to show different people who have not been
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there during the summer to spend time with each other. When in actuality behind her family’s unity‚ was a demand for conformity to her family’s way of life and thinking. The author finally realized that in order for her to find happiness she had to look within herself and learn to listen to her feelings. Once she learns this lesson‚ she will be able to break the bounds of her family’s conformity and find the peace of mind that she has always longed for. Several of the stories throughout
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Kelly Enright Haden Theater Auteur Paper Michael Moore Director Michael Moore is one of the most controversial movie makers of our time. His documentaries look to our government and media for a reason to the problems of out troubled nation. He uses strong statements and sometimes rude actions to get the reactions and shots he needs to make his films interesting. His movies always dissect the most sensitive topics that are on the American citizens’ minds. Two of the most controversial
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Michael Moore’s Bowling for Columbine is a deceiving‚ manipulative‚ over exaggerated film. Even though it fits the definition of a documentary by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences‚ it doesn’t deserve an Oscar Award for stretching out the truth so far. Michael Moore shows his trustworthiness through his films with the way he dresses like the everyday American. His baseball cap‚ casual t-shirt and jeans make us believe he’s just like us. In his film‚ he does go out to Buell Elementary
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What is the Guy Code? According to Kimmel‚ the Guy Code is the collection of attitudes‚ values‚ and traits that together composes what is means to be a man. Pretty much‚ the Guy Code means that you never show your feelings‚ be strong‚ and never give up. All in all‚ don’t be a sissy. You should never show emotions or admit to weakness. To the world‚ you must show that there’s nothing to be concerned about and that everything is going to be fine. In my opinion‚ I would have to say that this is also
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different values‚ all texts will have a different viewpoint and therefore never be completely neutral. Theses notions will be discussed further with reference to the texts “My Place” by Sally Morgan‚ “Nothing to Spare” by Jan Carter and Sicko by Michael Moore. The purpose of a text is a reflection of its
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