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...question-and-answer session Michael Moore gave after the Institute of Politics (IOP) Forum screening of The Big One, he said he thought corporate America was operating with a "get rich quick now" philosophy. Well, Moore is operating with a "get to the moral high ground now" philosophy. Taking the stammerings of front desk receptionists for the authentic response of corporate America, Moore blames big businesses' lack of eloquence on their "indefensible position." But when a Law School student asked Moore whether what he was advocating would lead to Western Europe's inflated economic mess, Moore was only able...
...Dick Dale/Beach Boys soundtrack but was also expansive and responsible in its poignancy, The Big One is insulting. Michael Moore said he thought Roger & Me was a failure, but unfortunately his current approach is ultimately only going to satisfy depraved pro-labor fanclubs. Of course, the audience at the IOP Forum applauded The Big One enthusiastically, and except for those mentioned above, their questions were remarkably indulgent. Moore is obviously getting at something that should be said. But labor needs a voice that does not elicit indulgence. Michael Moore is guilty of reductionism. He has villified corporate America...
According to William P. Moynahan '99, vice-chair of SAC, while the IOP and the Democrats often cooperate, they perform different roles...
...IOP is able to help the [Democrats] by providing a structure in which to bring in speakers, but ultimately the College Democrats' success depends on their ability to promote their ideological message on campus. The IOP, on the other hand, works to bring students into the political process while being less concerned about their ideological beliefs," says Moynahan, who is a Crimson executive...
While the Democrats match students with internships with Democratic political officials in Washington, New York and California, they cannot provide stipends for these opportunities--unlike the IOP, which doles out more than $60,000 to about 30 students it selects who are pursuing governmental internships...