Measuring Michael Moore

Christopher Hitchens critically analyzes Michael Moore and the movie Fahrenheit 911 in an article for Slate which is worth a look. Elements of the movie and Moore's character are discussed in detail. In summary, the movie is a compilation of cheap, unsupported shots at President Bush, America, Western Civilization, and other entities, while Moore himself flip-flops between opposing viewpoints to launch contradictory attacks. As an example, on one hand Moore contends that no forces should have been sent to Afghanistan, on the other, he maintains that too few forces were sent to Afghanistan. He uses both contentions to support his attacks on President Bush.

Hitchens does not simply bash Moore, he dissects him, piece by piece. Like I said, it's worth a look. Allah has more.