Fahrenheit 911: Truth or Rumor Many articles have been written on this controversial subject from hard-core Republicans who believe its all a bunch of propaganda and half-truths to anti-Bush Democrats who believe every single word it says. Although I do fall into the anti-Bush category, I viewed the film with objectivity, comparing what Michael Moore showed in the film with what I have seen and heard on the National News. What did I discover? Sadly, what I found is that the movie is actually full of more truth than any of us would like to believe. For the benefit of those on both sides, I will attempt to compare what has been heard and seen on National news to what was shown in the film. Mr. Moore shows the story of a mother whose son joins the military only to be killed in Iraq. The letter she receives from him explains that there are no weapons of mass destruction there, and the son questions why he is there. She questions why her son has to die and what it will take to stop this unnecessary war. Toward the end of the movie, Michael Moore himself questions congressmen leaving the White House regarding how they would feel if it had been their son or daughter over there fight. Sadly, not a single one of them out of 535 even wanted to speak with him or answer the question. It gave me the impression they were saying: Its alright if they send your son or daughter but not mine. I also am told that only one out of all of them has a son or daughter in the military, yet these same people are the ones we elect who have the power to send our sons and daughters to a war zone! We also see a scene where President Bush is reading a book to schoolchildren in Florida when informed of the planes crashing into the World Trade Center. He looks bewildered but continues to read instead of graciously excusing himself to attend to a national crisis. Why is that? Perhaps it is as Mr. Moore feels that the president doesnt know what to do because he doesnt have Daddy there to give him guidance. From the time of his election, I have always heard that Bush doesnt make any decision unless he first consults with his father, and in this case, he was unable to do so. I truly believe Bush wasted precious moments trying to figure out what to do when this is something that he, as our leader, should have been able to decide in a manner of seconds after all, we put our national safety in this mans hands, so he should have enough intelligence to know what to do if we are attacked. We also see a scene where President Bush is laughing and shaking hands with Saudis and other Mid-Eastern nationals. I was shocked to learn just a few weeks ago that he actually called leaders of some of these countries his friends-- these countries who are at least indirectly responsible for the attack on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. In addition, the president himself has said, I really thought there were weapons of mass destruction over there. This is not a rumor! I heard those words on the radio, right from his own mouth, in his own voice -- that in spite of being told by the head of the commission in charge of finding the weapons that there were none. Recently I received an email through Daily Misleads where this same commission head states that Iraq was a minimal threat at best and did not have the means or knowledge to build nuclear weapons. An earlier email from the same publication shows a video excerpt where President Bush is asked what he is doing about Bin Laden, to which he replies that he hasnt really thought about it: Im not really worried about him. Were told the war is over in Afghanistan, yet Bin Laden has still not been captured. Whats up with that? A cut of over 50% in military personnel occurred in Afghanistan, yet an increase of more than 50% were placed at the Cuban border to be sure no country sanctions are violated. What kind of crap is that? Is Fahrenheit 911 just propaganda meant to discredit President Bush? I wont say all of it is true, but based on what is in the movie in comparison to what has been on the news, I do feel a good portion of it is factual in nature. I look at the picture and I look at the way Bush has been handling the debates with Senator Kerry. The president has avoided a good many of the questions concerning his actions in Iraq. He tries to convince us that its to 'help them [Iraqis] regain their country.' The same excuse was used when we were in Vietnam, with the Communists winning in the end at the loss of over 50,000 of our soldiers. I also remember the days following 9/11 and how quickly President Bush was to insist that Saddam had something to do with it. I remember the way the president was treated by Saddam and threatened -- that says to me revenge, and revenge at the cost of our American military! We deserve to know the truth about what happened following 9/11. I hope that we will before this election is over. 2004 Tags: US story DVD video movies reviews 911
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Lila says on 2004-10-22 09:30:27 about I'm enjoying this...
Surely all of that is Bush's fault alone... ;)
Didn't Scheffer even point out in debate 3 that this rigorous key argument of Democrats---- Bush lost more jobs than ever--- is somewhat misleading? We are advancing technologically, machines outpace manual labor everyday.
Bush also presided over the worst terror attack on US soil- an attack that ravaged two big industries and had far reaching economic effects.
To be clear, I don't like Bush. I don't like Kerry. Badnarik, if he were covered more by mainstream press, I am certain would amply show his faults. The point is... we shouldn't continue to retread the same tired political arguments that show no depth of thought or serious consideration.
"He has tried to take away women's rights." How?!
As far as I know, Bush hasn't acted to attempt to overturn Roe v. Wade. If you mean he stands against partial birth abortions, than BRAVO!! Partial birth abortions, if ever they occur outside a life or death circumstance, are SICK!!
Okay, I'm done. I know this is probably annoying for others, so I'll take your rebuttal (as they say in radio) "off the air." |
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Lila/Lisa says on 2004-10-21 21:47:46 about
Again, Kerry had access to the same intell as Bush, just like ALL the dems and repubs.
"This is an exact quote."
'This is a paraphrase notation.'
If you didn't mean to connote that Bush's bewildered expression during those few minutes made him a lesser president somehow, then sorry, my bad.
The fact is: Kerry's got spin guys with him, just like GW.
If I thought the third parties had a rat's chance, I would be voting for Michael Badnarik. I am tempted to do so just to show my distaste of both candidates. But at the end of the day, I would rather see four more years of Bush than the disaster that would be a Kerry administration.
Good thought-provoking piece, anyway-- and it IS in the opinion section, so who am I to complain? I live in the rural North West, so decent political discussion veins are few and far between. |
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| Brenda Coxe
I have been writing for many years but have only recently become interested in publishing my work. I have written poetry since I was a teenager, number non-fiction pieces in college, but my real love is fiction, especially romance.
I have loved to write for as long as I can remember but I have only become interested in publishing within the last six years. Fiction is my genre of choice, but I write whenver an idea comes to mind.
 GOD IS DEAD. HE IS NO MORE. HE IS KAPUT.There is no such thing as church law, sharia law or any other religious law. The law of the land, Government law, or International law applies. Religious entities simply do not have the legal power or authority to create or apply laws.
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