index index index index I do not really think this book is for someone that has a thorough knowledge of politics. In general, it could have been written in a more eloquent manner; as it is easy to notice that it is for the average, disgruntled American or someone that does not like America period. Most of these people do not read enough to criticize anything. If you are ignorant to the dynamic of American politics than this book seems like it is revealing something profound. Truly, it is not. Moore tries to be a "shock jock" in the political sense but he is more than likely a hypocrite in many different ways. If you want to hear a unique yet a poorly defined argument, than read this book. I would not waste my money or time on this book. Be warned about Moore because he is really sly in how he presents his research. I also get the feeling that he is anti-semitic. Moore also tries to appeal to the poor, the lower middle class, and to minorities in a way that makes him seem holier than thou. It is my honest guess that he is a flaming racist as well, even though he pretends not to be. Moore is a fake. Do not be taken by the way he constructs his arguments as there are many holes in his presentation. If you are using this book to present a well-defined argument, something with more clout, than read Noam Chomsky. I do not always agree with Noam Chomsky but at least you could be prepared to tackle all sides of a political argument, whether you agree or disagree. Lastly, do not let Moore put you into an emotionally charged state that is his usual aim, it is so obvious and weak on his part. Honestly, it's hilarious that he actually wasted people's time in droves, including my own. In the interim he made money, I should have never read it. As someone else said, even a penny is too much for this book! You may even have a few smirks or laughs at the content, but it is not worth such an unsophisticated experience. In retrospect, I wonder if he wrote this book the way that most respectable authors would have written it; or did he just put on a cape, a top hat, and wave his magic wand and said, "Abracadabra!" It is shameful that Moore IS aware of the group of people that he is using in order to get his poorly examined point across. Moore's formula reminds me of Ralph Nader's speeches because he complains about everything but I am not underneath the guise that he tries to create. Moore has an alterior motive and I am not convinced that he believes his own argument which is drowning in mediocrity and ignorance. If Moore ran for President of the United States, would you vote for him? Just think about Moore running the country for four years! Please! Spare me. I would vote for the Fonz before I voted for Micheal Moore. Do you understand? Do not buy this book.Upon the release of Stupid White Men, Michael Moore has arguably established himself as the answer of moderates and liberals to the likes of corporate America.

Though many are outraged about the allegations of this book, it is not so apparent that Moore's critics and opponents have answered the indictments in this publication with strong, highly reasonable, clearly expressed responses. From what I see and hear on most of the news shows, the only discussions from pundits center around using false diatribes and trying with no success to portray Moore as an anti-patriot. They just cannot seem to effectively deconstruct the perceived merits and flaws of this work, whether in print or on film.

I do agree that this book might be somewhat slanted, but the so-called extenuating circumstances that critics have tried to espouse in defense of the State of the Union hold very little weight. And who are these critics? Again, Moore's opponents.

Don't get me wrong. There are annoyances from the leftist view, but when you have those espousing their venom under the guise of news talk radio, leaving little room, if any, for other points of view, perhaps for those other opinions to receive any undivided, uninterrupted attention this book had to come out.

Our nation is divided. Plus, it does not help when it is so apparent that those in power seek to elevate their status, regardless of whether it is at the expense of America's working classes. And if they took the time to read this book, then they might conclude deep down inside that Moore has managed to hold a mirror that reflects their greedy, prideful arrogance.
This is an autobiography, I think. Michael is about the size of two of me, which means that he can be considered more than one.

In fact, the better title for this book would have been "The Stupid White Whale." But I think Mr. Moore respects whales, so he didn't do that.He was 100% right on everything. Time is the true judge and it show Michael 100% right about Bush. He picked his buddy to run government. How many have resigned, been indicted, be convicted? Remember FEMA and Katrina?
Amazon should offer this book tied with "Michael Moore is a Big Fat Stupid White Man" by Hardy and Clarke.

At least then it would be convenient to find the truth while reading his propoganda.

I understand he's angry... if I grew up a middle class white guy from the suburbs only to turn out to be a rich white guy living in an exclusive neighborhood while sending my kids to private school I'd be upset too.

Remember when everything was looking up? When the government was running at a surplus, pollution was disappearing, peace was breaking out in the Middle East and Northern Ireland, and the Bridge to the 21st century was strung with high–speed Internet cable and paved with 401K gold?

Well, so much for the future. Michael Moore, the award–winning provocateur behind Roger & Me and the bestseller Downsize This!, now returns to size up the new century – and that big, ugly special–interest group that's laying waste to the world as we know it: stupid white men. Whether he's calling for United Nations action to overthrow the Bush Family Junta, calling on African–Americans to place 'whites only' signs over the entrances of unfriendly businesses, or praying that Jesse Helms will get kissed by a man, Stupid White Men is Mike's Manifesto on Malfeasance and Mediocrity. So if you're feeling the same way and you're wondering what's going to give out first – the economy, Dick Cheney's pacemaker, or your new VW Beetle – here's the book for you.

Stupid White Men, Michael Moore's screed against "Thief-in-Chief" George Bush's power elite, hit No. 1 at within days of publication. Why? It's as fulminating and crammed with infuriating facts as any right-wing bestseller, as irreverent as The Onion, and as noisily entertaining as a wrestling smackdown. Moore offers a more interesting critique of the 2000 election than Ralph Nader's Crashing the Party (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 U.N. observers, U.N. troops." Moore's ideas range from on-the-money (Arafat should beat Sharon with Gandhi's nonviolent 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 R.J. 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 Dude, Where's My Car? (which contains "all you need to know about America"). Whatever your politics, Stupid White Men should make you blow your stack. --Tim Appelo suria review reviews analysis analyze