Farenheit 9/11...
When Beth and I returned Saturday from our trip we went to see Farenheit 9/11 with Amber. Needless to say, we were highly anticipating this film. It was all I hoped it to be and then some, and I was thrilled the theatre was packed. Michael Moore did a lot less on camera stuff this time, he allowed the story to tell itself through facts, newspaper clippings and stories of other, real Ameicans along with Michael's own narrative.
Some surprises:
* The Bush family had a long standing personal/business relationship with the bin Ladens and the Saudis. Their business dealings have netted over $1.4 billion in revenue over the past two decades.
* While interviewing a man in front of the Saudi embassy in Washington DC, Michael Moore was approached by the Secret Service police. They wanted to know what he was up to. When Michael asked them, "Do you normally guard foreign embassies?" the police officer responded, "No."
* Osama bin Laden once thanked America and it's people for helping to rid the Soviets from Afghanistan.
* There were 24 bin Laden family members in the United States during the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, and they were all flown out of the country three days later by the US Government, along with 128 other Saudis.
* Those investigating the terrorist attacks were encouraged by President Bush to find a link to Iraq.
* The day before bombing began in Irag, video from the streets of Iraq showed children running and playing, flying kites and men and women walking casually down the street -- hardly the image of oppression President Bush painted of the Iraqi people.
* George Bush guaranteed in an interview he would win the Florida election. We all know he did, thanks to his brother, Governor of Florida, a women who was in charge of the elections in Florida who was a close family friend of the Bushs', Republican appointed Supreme Court Justices and of course, the men who created the voting machines used in Florida, who have been long time Republican party donors. It's just unfortunate their votes didn't match the peoples'.
* After the election snafu, several Representatives in the House created some sort of petition, referring to Al Gore as, "Mr. President." Their actions, had they been supported by a single Congressman, would have ordered a full recount of the votes. Not one Senator stepped forward. Where were the Democrats then?
For those of like mind, I highly recommend this documentary. I also encourage you to visit MoveOn.org for more information on how America can defeat Bush this Fall.
When Beth and I returned Saturday from our trip we went to see Farenheit 9/11 with Amber. Needless to say, we were highly anticipating this film. It was all I hoped it to be and then some, and I was thrilled the theatre was packed. Michael Moore did a lot less on camera stuff this time, he allowed the story to tell itself through facts, newspaper clippings and stories of other, real Ameicans along with Michael's own narrative.
Some surprises:
* The Bush family had a long standing personal/business relationship with the bin Ladens and the Saudis. Their business dealings have netted over $1.4 billion in revenue over the past two decades.
* While interviewing a man in front of the Saudi embassy in Washington DC, Michael Moore was approached by the Secret Service police. They wanted to know what he was up to. When Michael asked them, "Do you normally guard foreign embassies?" the police officer responded, "No."
* Osama bin Laden once thanked America and it's people for helping to rid the Soviets from Afghanistan.
* There were 24 bin Laden family members in the United States during the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, and they were all flown out of the country three days later by the US Government, along with 128 other Saudis.
* Those investigating the terrorist attacks were encouraged by President Bush to find a link to Iraq.
* The day before bombing began in Irag, video from the streets of Iraq showed children running and playing, flying kites and men and women walking casually down the street -- hardly the image of oppression President Bush painted of the Iraqi people.
* George Bush guaranteed in an interview he would win the Florida election. We all know he did, thanks to his brother, Governor of Florida, a women who was in charge of the elections in Florida who was a close family friend of the Bushs', Republican appointed Supreme Court Justices and of course, the men who created the voting machines used in Florida, who have been long time Republican party donors. It's just unfortunate their votes didn't match the peoples'.
* After the election snafu, several Representatives in the House created some sort of petition, referring to Al Gore as, "Mr. President." Their actions, had they been supported by a single Congressman, would have ordered a full recount of the votes. Not one Senator stepped forward. Where were the Democrats then?
For those of like mind, I highly recommend this documentary. I also encourage you to visit MoveOn.org for more information on how America can defeat Bush this Fall.
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