Millionaire Filmmaker Michael Moore: ‘Capitalism Did Nothing For Me’

**Gumby** · 10-03-09, 06:43 PM

I think someone is confusing the definition of documentary and propaganda.
Hell, to hear this guy talk about himself so much, you would think he would love capitalism since it is a system that rewards talent and hard work. He sure thinks he is talented and hard-working. Oh wait, it did reward him with millions of dollars...

**Muqtar SGT_Clintok** · 10-03-09, 06:54 PM

Originally Posted by Guyver

He's an idiot. I will never watch any of his movies.

Actually, respectfully, if you watch his movies, you will realize he isn't an idiot. He is very smart.

I've seen all of them other than this. He is a master of innuendo, alluding to a point without saying it yet the viewer is left with the impression he intends.

He is intellectually dishonest, his solutions are not based in reality, and he is a manipulator. And lastly, as previously stated, he is a hypocrite.

Other than denying him the money, which is simply symbolic at this point, there isn't any reason to check them out.

**...bigdog...** · 10-03-09, 07:09 PM

So, that means I have an extra responsibility to make sure I spend my time trying to make things better for the people that don’t have what I have, right? I mean, everybody should do that,” he said.

so....anyone look up his tax returns, and see what % of his income he's donating to non-profits to help the homeless, feed the hungry, or provide aids medications in africa?

practice what you preach.

**PizzaSHARK!** · 10-03-09, 11:08 PM

Actually, respectfully, if you watch his movies, you will realize he isn't an idiot. He is very smart.

Hate to pay the fat slob any kind of compliment, but after watching a couple of his movies... he is pretty sharp. About some things. He's definitely your garden-variety nutjob... just a little bit nuttier.

And as for Rage Against the Machine... I'd be just fine if de la Rocha was found in a dumpster somewhere. Only reason to listen to them was Morello, anyway.

**SoulNinja** · 10-05-09, 09:28 PM

You know i watched 1 of his movies (9/11) and wasn't too impressed.

I will definitely be watching this one, although i think the title is a bit off.. But he hits the nail right on the head, Billions of dollars (BTW our money? we let our government manage for us?) has disappeared into some sort of abyss that was meant to boost the our economy. I didn't see a penny of my money come back to help me in any shape or form and neither did any of you. But there isn't a damn thing you can do anyways cause the People are not in control anymore, the Government is. They will spend your tax money they way they see fit, don't dare speak out either they will step your ass back in line.

People make the argument that "OH MOORE IS MAKIN MILLIONS OFF THIS SHIT, FREAKIN HYPOCRIT!"
STFU PLS
Many film makers have made money off of you people, at least this guy has the guts to come out with a movie to show you how the GOVERNMENT TAKES MONEY OUT OF YOUR PAYCHECK AND THROWS IT AWAY. Does Moore take money out of YOUR paycheck? No! He charges $10 or whatever to watch a movie he has made where in it he is standing up to the most powerful financial structure in the world demanding a citizens arrest, and NO ONE IS BEHIND HIM. For some who are still in the dark, this movie is worth a lot more than the puny admission fee compared to the Monumental Enlightenment this movie brings to stage about our out-of-control govt.

Seems like most of you people don't care what happened to your money and M.Moore is the only one pissed about it.

**Red_Lizard2** · 10-05-09, 09:41 PM

to be a bit of a prick but he doesn't set the price of admission. The Theater does. As far as i know i think he gets paid a certain amount as director (may be wrong) and makes royalties off of it. Again i'm pretty sure thats how it works. ut i do know he isn't charging for the movie ticket.

**Potemkine** · 10-05-09, 09:48 PM

Originally Posted by Red_Lizard2

to be a bit of a prick but he doesn't set the price of admission. The Theater does. As far as i know i think he gets paid a certain amount as director (may be wrong) and makes royalties off of it. Again i'm pretty sure thats how it works. ut i do know he isn't charging for the movie ticket.

Your missing a large chunk there Red. My best friend worked in a movie theater for about 5 years and is a manager. He says that the theaters agree to a price per ticket that the production companies set. They make all their money off of concessions. Hence the ridiculous prices. So as a result, Moore, who makes the movies, in conjunction with the production companies, set the prices.

**Red_Lizard2** · 10-05-09, 09:52 PM

well unless Moore owns his own production company (seriously i don't know, don't follow much of the things he does) then its the production company not him that site the price.

He still makes crazy money of flims and shit mind you.

**Potemkine** · 10-05-09, 09:56 PM

Originally Posted by Red_Lizard2

well unless Moore owns his own production company (seriously i don't know, don't follow much of the things he does) then its the production company not him that site the price.

He still makes crazy money of flims and shit mind you.

Oh I completely agree and that adds to his hypocracy.