Michael Moore: "The Commander in Chief of the Free World is now Mr. Goodwrench"
Michael Moore, long a critic of General Motors, is calling Rick Wagoner's ousting a "superhero move" from President Obama, one that puts corporate America on watch. The truth, as usual, lies in the middle of the extremes, but Moore has long been critical of the Automotive Industrial Complex and its treatment of blue-collar workers.
In a new post on his website, Moore says he views the move as a kind of karmic payback for GM's brass after decades of high living. The controversial documentary filmmaker and activist acknowledges that while Wagoner is getting a $23 million package to go away, he's still being shown the door by a government that's been mandated by the people to sort things out.
There's also a post-script that addresses the difference between the scrutiny the automakers have received versus the comparative free-for-all banks have had with TARP funding, hoping that this disparity will be sorted out in the same swashbuckling manner. Agree or not, Moore offers another take on all the gloom and doom, positing that it may even be a glimmer of hope for better things to come.
[Source: Michaelmoore.com; Image: Ann-Christine Poujoulat/Getty]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 5)
HotRodzNKustoms 1:04PM (4/03/2009)
Go away Michael Mooron! Nobody but faaaar left wing nut jobs care what you say!
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Beastage 1:28PM (4/03/2009)
@ Ken no they both end dead, winner gets painless quick death :D
Cole 1:48PM (4/03/2009)
Yep Miguel Moron. Epic fail douche. Go run somewhere, you obviously don't need a car. You need a treadmill. STFU.
ksmith 1:58PM (4/03/2009)
There aren't any bigger dBags in this world (both literally and figuratively) than Mr. Moore. Never has someone so loud done so little for society.
Jake B 2:00PM (4/03/2009)
"Superhero Move" huh Michael Moore. Seriously, you would think that the medias slant would be a little more believable if they didn't grovel at Obama's feet as much.
Smegley 2:57PM (4/03/2009)
Just to show you what a doooooshbag Moore is, within 10 minutes of Obama's saying that the fed gov back up warranties in a speech I heard reference to him as "President Goodwrench" by Laura Ingraham who is clearly far wittier and intelligent than any of her haters.
thipps 3:03PM (4/03/2009)
Michael Moore= TOOL
Frank 8:21PM (4/03/2009)
And i guess he doesn't care to think of the ramifications of such a move. The government is taking over everything, read the bills being passed, pay attention to what is going on. A bill has already been drafted to give the government control over the internet, it's not a joke Rockefeller is behind it (of course) The dictatorship of Obama is sickening. He is controlling our auto industry and handing Trillions to the banks, no questions asked. www.infowars.com
guerro 1:27AM (4/04/2009)
You lost me at "Michael Moore".
raphie 5:19PM (4/04/2009)
michael moore is a flipping idiot.
knoffc 1:06PM (4/03/2009)
Michael Moore vs Rush Limbaugh battle to the death! Get your tickets here!
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John Johnson 1:09PM (4/03/2009)
I'd pay so much money to see them both have a debate.
On The Daily Show.
HotRodzNKustoms 1:30PM (4/03/2009)
How much?! I'll pay anything!!!!
Big Rocket 1:30PM (4/03/2009)
Michael Moore and Rush Limbaugh are both entertainers playing to their audiences, and entertainers are not known for factual accuracy, much less a balanced viewpoint. It staggers my mind that there are people who believe Moore's and Limbaugh's words to be the gospel truth. Being representative of, and responsible for, the kind of divisive politics that damage this nation, they are both scum.
Jake B 2:02PM (4/03/2009)
As long as Jon Stewart keeps his weasel opinion to himself.
Monte 2:07PM (4/03/2009)
I'd pay good money to see Michael Moore and Rush Limbaugh beat each other to death with baseball bats.
larry a 2:39PM (4/03/2009)
LMAO!!! That would be fight of the century for sure
s13hybrid 3:07PM (4/03/2009)
How can they fight to the death if they are both Fred Savage in disguise?
mark lamb 4:43PM (4/03/2009)
Pay money for two fat wussies slap fighting? Put them in a big mac eating contest and they don't stop till one of em blows up and the other has a coronary. Result, WE WIN!
RLQ 2:20AM (4/04/2009)
@Big Rocket you couldn't said it any better.