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Stupid White Men: ...and Other Sorry Excuses for the State of the Nation! |  | Author: Michael Moore
Publisher: Penguin
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Pages: 320
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Dimensions (in): 8.1 x 5.3 x 0.2
ISBN: 0141019999
Dewey Decimal Number: 320
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Publication Date: May 27, 2004
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Amazon.co.uk Review
IStupid White Men/I, 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 IThe Onion/I, and as noisily entertaining as a wrestling smackdown. Moore offers a more interesting critique of the 2000 election than Ralph Nader's ICrashing the Party/I (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 UN observers, UN troops". Moore's ideas range from on-the-money (Arafat should beat Sharon with Gandhi's non-violent 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 RJ 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 IDude, Where's My Car?/I (which contains "all you need to know about America"). Whatever your politics, IStupid White Men/I should make you blow your stack. --ITim Appelo/I
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 Examining some skeletons in Americas closet November 18, 2002
Bill Quigley
15 out of 17 found this review helpful
Michael Moore seems to be a fine patriot, in the finest sense of the word. Not following the blind opinion that "my country is the best, my countrymen are the best", he turns the spotlight on his own people and is heavily critical of American politics, politicians, culture, but in a highly amusing and irreverant fashion. The chapters on the election of President Dubya are fascinating reading. Similarly, his opinions on the so-called "recycling" trend, are thought-provoking and intelligent. Moore is a fine patriot because with his unique style of questioning and challenging of the authorities, he is seeking to improve the society in which he lives. Moore cares enough to take unpopular stands against big business, and throughout the book he encourages us to look beyond the obvious when following the news, and to take an active part in society rather than letting it pass us by.
If you're living in the world today... April 14, 2002
Jason Parkes (Worcester, UK)
93 out of 111 found this review helpful
Michael Moore's book is as excellent as his TV-programmes his documentary 'Roger Me'. Imagine a liberal PJ O'Rourke or a slightly more chilled Bill Hicks.pThis book has been criticised for making things up- a fellow reviewer requests sources- can't they see that this doesn't matter. Moore writes it how he has seen experienced it. Statistical sources etc. are the currency of focus group advisors infecting the politcal process with their market-related dogma. Blair or Bush could pull any calculation made for them to prove or disprove something- as was seen with the US election. Very interesting that Bush's brother guaranteed him the State that swung the Presidency. More interesting that his campaign manager was in charge of the recounts. Even more interesting were the votes from the armed forces-traditionally Republican- requested received in postal form. Some dated after the voting date, some not signed- all counted towards Bush's mediocre lead. That Bush Jnr. had such a low approval rating until September 11th says it all. That he became a millionaire through countless oil schemes set up by his father, prior to becoming an owner of a baseball team, prior to executing products of the underclass created by his father Reagan (it seems he can forgive his own alcoholism misdeameanours- but not the products of the ghetto poverty his kind of politics have created),prior to swinging control of the so-called free world is unbelievable...As with Carl Hiassan, it is clear that the US-mass-media (CNN, Fox Networks etc) have too much interest in profit no interest in rocking the boat. How can you feign naivety after Watergate? How can corporations wield so much power over politicians? Why is this happening in this country? Why is Bush Jnr. bombing Afhghanistan moving towards his 'axis of evil'?- is it to distract from the Enron scandal (alluded to here)? pMoore's book is also extremely amusing- his point about the lyrics of Wu-Tang Clan being problematic, but not those of Johnny Cash, say a lot about racial perceptions in the US. And why should Moore be reasonable-play by the Politician's so-called rules?- isn't it correct to be unreasonable-to return what has been dished out to you?pThat so-called democracy ,whether in the US or UK, is based on obscure,outmoded methods of counting-where a minority seem to elect its leader- is another problem of the 'free world'. How amusing for the US Govt. to offer their disdain for Mugabe's (fixed)election in Zimbabwe. I love irony!pThis is a great book that should be read alongside writers like Noam Chomsky,Naomi Klein George Monbiot. Find out for yourself- as the cabal of politicians press are not representing us today. And as America is the super-power who pats our doe-like heads when we service comply- this is a book you NEED to read. If you're living in the world today...
A wake-up call for all the conservative and oblivious March 31, 2003
9 out of 10 found this review helpful
Anyone who asks the questions some only briefly glance over in their heads, and some who are too afraid to ask, should stop at "Stupid White Men" for guidance and important world and political information. brUsing his patented form of dry, sarcastic humour mixed with cold hard statistics and consistently interesting opinion and fact, Michael Moore provides a unique and deep insight into the inner networks of authority in the US invisible to Joe Public. brEach chapter tackles varying subjects from racism, corruption, political alienation, and maybe the most controversial subject this side of Florida, the presidential election. brMoore takes a hold of you right from the amazing story of the books publication within the introduction, and leads you with his eyes wide open. brNo stone is left unturned and no statement is made with anything less than an enthusiastic exuberance for the truth and fearless abandon. His thirst and quest for that truth behind the political movements that affect us all is exemplary and handled with a defiant but always humorous edge. brI for one read the chapter entitled "Mr Whitey" which tackles the abundance of racism still visible today, and am grateful to have been educated in such a way that it is hard to not be amused and inspired simultaneously.brThe book proves difficult for your eyes to read fast enough, as it engages your curiosity and begins to turn it into willing participation in his revolution. brAt times, he borders on frustrated activist, but it never adds weight to the read, and what are we if we're not active in seeking the truth? Institutionalised by the rules governed by those who Moore reveals can break or bend them at their own discretion? I know which way I'd rather go. brAfter the events of 9/11, after news that war has been waged with Iraq, the majority of the populous are beginning to look for answers regarding the stability and credibility of the governments and leaders of the world we live in. brIn Michael Moore, the rights of Freedom of Speech/Expression under the American constitution allow him the leg room to provide some of the truths we seek behind corruption, hypocrisy and the alleged by-passing of constitutional law.brAnyone who wonders why, anyone who wonders who and what was specifically at the fore the Florida incident, anyone who wants to know fact over fabrication; this is where you should start. No wonder various institutions have tried to put a muzzle on him.
This should be required reading February 12, 2003
12 out of 14 found this review helpful
A great read, though a little superficial in places. Some of it is outrageously funny, some of it is just outrageous and all of it is thought provoking. Yes, this book does sometimes become a rant against those that Moore feels have taken over his country by stealth, but then again you don't satirise something that you're happy with. Besides, it seems like a calm and reasoned debate by comparison with most of the copy to be found in the tabloids :-) And yes, it assumes a better knowledge of US politics than is the norm in the UK (certainly some of it was lost on me). However, I've been prompted to get off my bum and find out a little more about US politics to understand his points better.brI'm not convinced by a couple of Michael Moore's arguments, but overall he succeeds in getting across his concerns that democracy in the US is giving way to plutocracy, yet retaining enough homour to avoid depressing most readers.
unique and timely May 6, 2002
pennysolomons@ntlworld.com (London, England)
37 out of 46 found this review helpful
Since September 11th 2001, many americans have become puzzled by the way they are regarded by much of the rest of the world. Their media tell them it's because we are jealous! The journalist Robert Fisk, recently observed in The Independent the widening gulf between the views expressed in the US media, and those he found amongst ordinary americans. Although Stupid White Men was written just before Sept 11th, it addresses many of the issues that currently preoccupy the US, and the rest of us who love the country but are at the moment deeply worried about it.pMoore doesn't pretend to be an academic or intellectual writer, he's tabloid, and wants to appeal to as many people as possible. But he is also very intelligent, aware that most people in the world are not american and are happy about that. He is understandably angry about the US election, and this was before the "civilized" western countries got so exercised about Mugabe's electoral fiddles in Zimbabwe! Moore demonstrates real respect for other cultures, in a way which is unusual for US citizens. He doesn't give sources, but anyone could check most of what he asserts. Lovely stuff.
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