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...Machine blaring in the background, I couldn’t get past a cynical dose of skepticism. In a heavily air-conditioned auditorium at New York University, the rapper-turned-record-producer-turned-social-activist pontificated behind a podium on his latest public relations offensive, “Citizen Change.” Think MTV’s Rock the Vote, but more bling-bling. Instead of selling albums, the inventor of the remix was now pitching his program to sell voting to our notoriously apathetic generation—with flashy logos, celebrity jet tours and, of course...
...connecting the dots since George W. Bush took office, Moore simply lays it all out--the whole picture--which is something that our main media have been too gutless to do. Nothing Moore points out is a surprise. Everything he presents in this film should make an American citizen angry. Those who are shocked by Moore's documentary have not been paying attention to current events and what they are signaling loud and clear. LIZ ROSE Santa Cruz, Calif...
...connecting the dots since George W. Bush took office, Moore simply lays it all out - the whole picture, which is something that our main media have been too gutless to do. Nothing Moore points out is a surprise. Everything he presents in this film should make an American citizen angry. Those who are shocked by Moore's documentary have not been paying attention to current events and what they are signaling loud and clear. Liz Rose Santa Cruz, California, U.S. Critics are willing to apply a stricter standard to Moore's presentation of his opinions than they do to Bush...
...average citizen is barricaded from the convention, separated by snipers, secret service and color-coded credential passes. Think of the irony that the Democratic convention is closed to the public—but open to the media. And for the media there are six different colored press passes—like six different social stratifications...
...soldier’s responsibility to follow the orders or the Commander in Chief,” Clark said. “And most wouldn’t have it any other way. But [providing a check on the president] is the responsibility of every citizen...