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 enlarge | Author: Michael Moore
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
Category: Book
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Rating:  91 reviews
Sales Rank: 202257
Media: Paperback
Edition: 2008
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Pages: 272
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Dimensions (in): 7 x 4.4 x 1
ISBN: 0446546275
Dewey Decimal Number: 324.9730931
EAN: 9780446546270
ASIN: 0446546275
Publication Date: August 26, 2008
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 Mike is unique! October 15, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Mike is a very Truth's Man! He want justice, as we want.
In Italy we have, as him, Beppe Grillo, that also accuse the evils of society. Luckily he is still alive because he is a comic actor.
Good luck Mike!
 Mixed bag October 14, 2008
I found this book a mixed bag. Mr. Moore is, IMO, better at making films than writing books. His willingness to confront people is more interesting than the smarmy tone of his writing.
The first chapter, 'Ask Mike' was mostly silly, consisting of straw man questions to which Mike provides occasionally amusing responses. It was bad enough that had the theme continued into the next chapter I would have given up.
Fortunately, Mike gets into gear with the Chapter 2 'How to Elect John McCain . . . ' in which he excoriates the Democrats for past weaknesses that, if continued, will lead to yet another defeat. Points well taken.
That said, the third chapter assumes an Obama victory and sets out 'Ten Presidential Decrees for His First Ten Days'. These are an admixture of some of Moore's more radical ideas -- 'Anyone Who Tries to Make a Profit From Healthcare Will Be Arrested' and some genuine goofiness -- 'Free HBO for Everyone!' Sprinkled throughout are a few decent suggestions, e.g., have the rich pay more in taxes like they did after the New Deal and before Reagan.
Chapter 4, is, IMO, the best one in the book. Titled, 'Six Modest Proposals to Fix Our Broken Elections' it offers a rather concise overview of how to improve the process. #2 pencil anyone?
Chapter 5 will definitely rile up some folks. Moore would like to see ALL of the crimes committed over the past eight years by members of Bush the administration adjudicated by the courts. He reprints the Articles of Impeachment submitted by Rep. Dennis Kucinich as an overview of those crimes and suggests a massive "perp walk" of the accused immediately after Obama is sworn in. Good luck with that; between a sadly politicized judiciary, the 'Get Out Of Jail Free' card that most politicians seem to keep in their wallet and historical precedent, it ain't likely to happen, even though it really should.
The final chapter deals with who to elect from individual states. Helpful if your state is included. Otherwise . . . inside baseball.
The appendices are somewhat sketchy but the first one is quite amusing. Moore subjects himself to the theatre that is right-wing media whenever he launches a new project. He helpfully provides them a guide to quoting him out of context, e.g., " . . . the terrorists . . . are my friends . . ." while demanding he explain himself (while they constantly interrupt) because he knows that's exactly what will happen with those intellectual/moral fools/tools.
So, in sum, a mixed bag. My election prediction? Afterwards, used copies of this book will be readily available here at Amazon for $.01. Plus $3.99 for shipping via Media Mail.
Great Book October 13, 2008
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
Mike's Election Guide is funny, thought pervoking, and informative. We should all thank Mike for sticking his neck out for us. He is a true american patriot.
Get in on all the fun! I recommend this book October 13, 2008
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
A thrilling election season is upon us with Obama vs McCain. Michael Moore's new book Mike's Election Guide 2008 provides Democrats a way to gain numerical majorities in the House and Senate. Moore's book provides ten Presidential Decrees for Obama's first ten days, should he win the election. Among the ideas are reinstating the draft, criminalizing health care profiteering, and banning commercials in movie theaters.
The book is Democratically biased; Republicans may be offended by some statements. This book has questions and answers, some of which are tongue in cheek, but generally hit upon issues which are important to voters. In one answer, Moore talks about the donations of party faithful and what they get in relationship to high roller lobbyists. He says for a $25 contribution you get "... a guarantee that every presidential speech will end with that phrase that makes you feel all warm and gooey and patriotic 'God bless the United States of America'. Cough up a lot more and you've got a front row seat at the trough."
Moore has a number of ideas attempting to solve America's campaign issues. McCain and Obama have similar platforms which do not address these issues. True universal health care is not advocated by either candidate. Moore feels we should provide it free of charge similar to fire and police protection. Social Security is not being contributed to fairly by those who earn more than $102,000.00 per year. Mike says, raise the limit!
Homeland Security is addressed by a novel approach. "Defeat Al Qaeda and the Next Generation of America-Haters by Building Wells." Providing pure and fresh drinking water for people of the world will cost little and do a lot. Moore points out that $10 per person is all it will take to dig a well in any country with our current technology. Clean, safe drinking water will enhance our standing with the people of the world.
Don't miss out on Mike's Election Guide, as this is a great year to be an American, and a voter. Get in on all the fun! I recommend this book.
Clark Isaacs
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Started out kind of silly October 12, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Started out kind of silly but by the end I was hooked. Michael Moore makes some great observations and has some really good ideas. May he should be on the ballot!
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