Michael Moore's "7 modest proposals for President Obama"

[AnnisterPolitics]

I am an ADamant BAN HFCS supporter!!!!! GO MICHAEL! ~Speaking of Health though, PLEASE, Michael, TAKE BETTER CARE of yourself! WE NEED YOU!!! 

[MrGreeneggsnham]

Who is this communist? Social Security went into the red in 2009 not 2017. That was the year after he gave this talk about socialist nonsence.

[simplespirit101]

I am a strong MM supporter even if I don't agree with everything he says; just as I support PETA but I don't always agree with they do. I support how MM makes people think, talk and even become angry with one another. Question Authority! Don't trust your government for one minute- they do not care about you!

[Taxidriver987]

I think he makes some good points...

[Cejoguard]

Michael Moore, you're the voice of the people

[Aliothemage]

Ban high fructose corn syrup? From a fat guy? What happened to self control and responsibility?

And the SS thing is just dumb. The rich don't pay more because they don't RECEIVE more! If their SS payments increased their payments back would also increase because u are supposed to be paid dependent on how much you pay.

And patriotism isn't about "anger" it's an issue of pride. He's just trying to equate his opponents with a negative emotion.

[websiteusername]

It should be banned for health reasons, because its an unhealthy sugar substitute, his weight has nothing to do with the issue, so why bring that up? and it wasnt the issue of paying more, its that they dont pay at all and still recieve, if they were to pay, more money would go to the poor so they could have some, along with a little boost to the rich, and patriotism is useless, sure, love your county, but we arent the best, american patriotism is at a level of facism same thing with capitalism

[Goohuman]

Mike. I have a suggestion. Instead of telling the president to do what you want, go out and do it yourself. Go dig a well for some poor people. I'm sure the exercise will do you some good as well.

[dreadedhalo]

its a way of saying: since america cares about the world so much. the worlds "cop" he could do that instead. im guessing you dont like Michael at all. heh. and he doesnt say what he wants he says what we ALL real people want. hes the only person that cares about you. i dont get why you bash him.

[Goohuman]

So people that Mike speaks for are real? What does that make me? Fake? I have plenty of family and friends that care a great deal more about me than Mr Moore. I could bash Mike, but I'm just stating the obvious. Why waste your breath telling someone else to do what you want, when you could just do it. Put your money where your mouth is. That is what I am saying to Mike.

[dreadedhalo]

you being fake or not was not da point and fam caring bout u more than mike is reasonable. and you may have a point wit da "put da money where ur mouf is" but he DOES help a great deal. all da media does is launch his dvds but who has to pay for da budget? and for all that research? moving means money. i wouldnt blame him if he had to keep da money to propel his next documentary. if ya look at da big picture he does more doin this, than doin good samaritan work andsomebody else gettin credit 4it

[dreadedhalo]

ultimately is our decision to believe him or not oviously, but which party flip flops more? mikes or capitalists?. im jus gonna stop here (and no disrespect for GOOHUMAN) cus it is tireing answering again and again on youtube replyes. if y'all didnt have mike y'all wouldnt have a voice. yes i said it! cus he gathers people, he unites them for a cause. i guess hes not pretty enuff to convince you, heh.

peace people, good vibes.

[Aliothemage]

"hes the only person that cares about you"

If he cared about us then he's be advocating freedom, not banning corn syrup. For example, he could advocate for the ending of the socialist practice of subsidizing farmers (which makes US farm products look artificially cheap and is the reason why corn syrup is in everything in the first place). But no, instead he wants to make govt ever larger and tell us what we can or cannot due and who gets to steal from who and for what reason.

[Ramhound7]

He's made many documentaries voicing his opinion on many topics... which have made him into a famous director, which spread his opinions to the mainstream, and sometimes even causing a national discussion.

If you ask me, he's done more for what he believes in than most people.

[Goohuman]

Please let me explain about his "documentaries". Mike has a specific agenda. His movies make specific arguments for and against ideas he is promoting. He is not just stating information. He is telling all the young, impressionable minds what to think about guns, capitalism, and President Bush. Did you know he is a devout communist? He takes your ticket money and buys nice stuff, then tells you to be subserviant to a massive government. Talk about hypocracy.

So what has he done?

[Ramhound7]

If Moore only stated information in all of his movies, they would be educational films for middle schoolers. Although your opinion may vary from his, he still has the right to make documentaries. It's not like he's the only one making political documentaries. Personally think Moore's an idiot, but thats past the point

[Goohuman]

It is his right to use capitalism to make money denouncing capitalism. It is my right to call him on it. He is a hypocritical fool and I hope he goes broke fighting for communism.

[shitmansinghak47]

lol he almost had a stroke when talking about social security and wall street

[psynema]

number 2 pencil? Get a pen dammit

[7514328]

The Queen of UK and its Royal familiy are the biggest freeloaders in the world.

[andie2244]

With point six, it is very interesting how the Americas does it on a Tuesday and not on a weekend. Also, i've seen footage of the cues at voting booths and they are incredibly long. In Australia your in then out in less than 5, there just arn't any big cues anywhere.

[BoBL923]

Maybe we'd have more clean water if you weren't too busy cleaning all of the rolls in your body in the shower.

And sorry you don't make money on your filth, or else you could be in that upper financial earning bracket. Oh and...the rich do pay that tax.

Wanna know why we can't use a number 2 pencil and paper...cause people like you are cheats! Vote early, vote often!

My proposal for you Michael Moore....give it up! And don't "punish" 3 Big Mac meals before a "speech" like that

[1984isnow]

im not sure i understand?, youre AGAINST clean drinking water for everyone on the planet?...it takes all kinds i suppose

[BoBL923]

Let's see..when did I say that?

[1984isnow]

ok, let me try again, you think everyone around the world would have plenty of fresh water if Michael Moore wasnt fat? I refer you to point 3

btw, im certain Michael Moore makes SUBSTANTIALY more than $102 Gs a year

[sebidelpi]

@1984isnow yes but is not using the work of others payng them nothing like slaves

the problem is not that some one is rich is how he gets rich!!

[waddehaddedudeda2000]

These are very good suggestions !!!

[KyndestKid]

The wonders of the patriot act.... Michael Moore is patriot who acts!!!

Thanks for enlightening our country Mike!!!

[quimkaos]

in most most democracies vote day is a family day! you have all the weekend were it's forbidden to make any kind of "propaganda" so people can chose... alone!

[quimkaos]

WTF??? you guys don't pay if earn more?? are american people so STUPID!?!?!

[grandgamR57]

yes yes we are

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[care4ub0y]

with Liberty and Justice for ALL! I totally agree!!! :)

[TennisPoliticsBoston]

Why don't you challenge him to abolishing the federal reserve system or the war on drugs??? Good luck with asking him for no wars, he wants 20,000 more troops in Afghanistan and he voted for the patriot act you dislike more than anyone remember?? :)

[shortloinsirloin]

man, he is in really bad shape . . . did you notice the labored breathing

[dmmml43]

Because of people like Micheal are we still able to voice all our different opinions. If it was up to Bush or Cheney we all would be censored right now! I don't agree with all posted opinions but respect it enough not to call the posters names like satan, fat or ant-american. Michael Moore thanks for speaking out!

[donjuan1demarco]

obama picked codename "renegade" to be refer as by secret service

American dictionary

1. One who rejects a religion, cause, allegiance, or group for another; a deserter. 2. An outlaw; a rebel. websters 1 : a deserter from one faith, cause, or allegiance to another 2 : an individual who rejects lawful or conventional behavior

wiki Renegade (Middle Ages), a term for a fallen Christian or a knight without allegiance.

[SeanHG33]

There's a little thing in science called "confirmation bias." It means "interpreting things in a way that supports your own beliefs. I entirely respect the fact that you don't support Obama; I just wish that if you're going to put your opinions out there, at least support them with reasonable arguments. "Fact."

[donjuan1demarco]

lol CUTE! you telling me that is irrelevant. by that comment i can tell your already being "confirmation bias" the bible is far older then your opinion, so in a idea your throwing a confirmation bias attitude more then i would be beside's fact: renegade means "lawless one" fact obama is now referred as that. fact "the bible does state that" so please stop being "confirmation bias" MEANING :one's preconceptions and avoids information and interpretations which contradict "PRIOR BELIEFS".

[SeanHG33]

You're right, the Bible is much older than my opinions, but the problem I'm seeing is that there seems to be a lot of people that interpret passages in the Bible in a way that supports their beliefs and interests, and are 100% sure their interpretation is right. Are you 100% sure you interpreted that passage correctly and there's no possibility it's a coincidence? All I'm saying is that it's important to admit that it's one person's interpretation. Could be right, could be wrong.

[quimkaos]

that's me!

i reject religion and allegiance!

and can only say FUCK OFF to you!!

want me to count how many wars and atrocitys were made in the name of "god"? how many you have been (all mighty US of A) supporting?

[coosecoose14]

'ey, an internet fight is like the special olympics. if you win, your still retarded.

actually i bet Obama made that joke up, judging from his crazy antics on TV =)

[grandgamR57]

cookie for u

[donjuan1demarco]

2 Thessalonians 2 9:12

9The coming of the lawless one will be in accordance with the work of Satan displayed in all kinds of counterfeit miracles, signs and wonders, 10and in every sort of evil that deceives those who are perishing. They perish because they refused to love the truth and so be saved. 11For this reason God sends them a powerful delusion so that they will believe the lie 12and so that all will be condemned who have not believed the truth but have delighted in wickedness.

[donjuan1demarco]

simple minded ppl you will buy into anything obama dont care for america get real. come to reality people and out of pandemonium. ppl cant think on their own like the puppets they are aka Democrats oh wait who started most wars? dems did oh wait, who was a socialist? Hitler was. bedside's Jesus who promoted peace world wide obama? ya follow obama real brite oh wait hes wise he talks like no other has. america deserves a dictator for the ignorance here and immorality. thanks to the wise ha

[livephil121]

yeah well i might be in the 5%, maybe, i wouldn't care if i had to go to war...year well look at yourself for fructose syrup

[Paetaor]

He's right about the election process in Canada. It took me just under 2 minutes to vote last time.

And I didn't have to listen to 2 years of campaining.

[gwengoadalso]

Peace Michael... and FUCK all you ignorant people!

[mystridad]

Moore is a fat bastard that needs to pack his shit and leave!

[counterhalf]

Watch the documentary "Manufacturing Dissent".

after that you will know the person MOORE. He is working for his own fame and for nothing else. He betrayed nearly everybody in his life who trusted and/or liked him. He NEVER had a problem to lie on vital facts directly in the face of the audience. This guy is a preacher of hate, covered behind his curtain of so called Truth and Love. Only people who get their information out of cheap TV-news will stick to Moore. I hope Obama's gonna be great.....

[brianh406]

Is this a documentary by Michael Moore?

[jheetman]

i pledge that moore hates what the founding fathers stood for. i can't belive he said the flag is a sign of anger, he truly is anti-American

[brianh406]

What is Truely Anti-American is NOT letting people have their own beliefs and opinions.

[Hopeful71]

I don't think he said the flag is a sign of anger as much as the bumpersticker SENTIMENT behind an American flag bumpersticker has some anger behind it.

The American flag has different meanings to different people in different contexts...it is a symbol, but a symbol of what varies from person to person.

[TheKmartSheriff]

Damn. Look at those legs, I mean arms. Think his breakfast doesn't leave a enviromental footprint? How many poor people have to work to support his lifestyel?

[HemperFi]

God, Michael Moore is such a know it all. Why don't he try and run for president?? All he likes to do is critique. All I keep hearing is a bunch of talk but no willing to do the walk. STFU ya fat bastard. If he was so right and he really believed what he said. Why don't he try to run??? seriously

[moliflower]

Ever wonder why there are so many ways of voting? It all comes down to which business got the bid. Capitalism always makes the rich richer. Like it or not, it's better than communism. That's the way it is.

[brianh406]

Huh, you dont know too much, do ya?

[yahoovisitor]

Obama the lawyer/senator won the 2008 elections. But would he change the US ruling strategy or continue to co-op with the Global Destruction Alliance not ready to give anyone the right to live but their school of thought. Because reign of Bush is the darkest resulting in decline of U.S in all sectors particularly economy. Bush just destroyed global peace resulting in burst of US economy balloon. If the same attitude goes on in Obamas reign very soon USA may lose the title of the super power.

[Seancrow64]

Michael Moore - drafting top five wage earners in this country is selective and wrong. Might sound good as a sound bite to 95% of people (which I am in) but unrealistic and unfair.

It's easy to make all these comments when you're not in the Whitehouse.....or even he Senate. If you, Michael Moore, can solve all the problems of the world then run for President. Why not? Because you know that there are other pressures than just those presented to you by mainstream media.

[HemperFi]

Moore was being sarcastic and ridiculing obama's policy to raise taxes on ppl that make an income of 250k or more.

[danoftherepublic]

wow... he's just up there at the podium sweating like a pig and breathing heavier than that weird kid from "hey arnold" that stalked Helga

[1994g0]

And he`s so fat he has to cling to the podium to stand.He`s just too fuckin` fat to stand without something to hold onto.

[AlexAngove]

Ffs why does he think anyone cares what he thinks anymore? He's just a fat sad has-been. Scratch that. A fat, sad never-was.

[1994g0]

A disgustingly fat hypocrite.He lives in a million dollar home in swank Traverse City.How can he talk about helping the poor?

He sits around all day and eats pastry.

He has no children because he`s too fat to fuck.If he tried, there would be an earthquake .

[AzoreanProud]

Obama will not do any of that shit, as McCain will nether.

Why is Moore supporting Obama?

Do he knows Ron Paul?!

[KamikazeKoscki]

Damn right! force the Corporate Hitlers to pay their fair share of taxes, and throw them in jail when they cook the books!

[bslater0006]

Paper and pencil!? I can already imagine the "erasing" scandal that would go on if that were the case. He seriously should move to Canada, according to Moore everything about Canada is better than the U.S.A. He even attacks people who fly the flag from their vehicle insinuating a message of hate behind that patriotic act. This guy believes the country is going to hell in a hand basket and believe me, if he were running the show...it would be.

[libin17]

This fat communist American hater is poisoning our youth on a college campus?

[Merpsalot]

The problem with his Social Security idea is, Government taps into Soc Sec like it was a general fund... That's what the hell is wrong with its current state. If revenues went up, the crooks would suck it DRY all over again!

[mfishrules]

The drilling wells idea is probably the best idea he had in that speech. It is the one I would love to hear Obama himself respond to.

Does Obama think could we create a massive Peace Corp-esque project to do this? What are the logistics of such a project? Is this something we could throw both money and labor at?

If anyone has a response, I'd love to hear it. I don't usually comment on YouTube because things get so harsh and irrational so quickly, but please, people, chime in on this.

[redryan5048]

Was the voting idea not good either douche bag

[mfishrules]

First off, this is what I'm talking about. YouTube gets so irrational so quick, it's absurd.

And the voting idea, like all these ideas, is fine. But they're the same kind of pipe dreams me and my friends kick around and aren't exactly "modest" proposals. And really, so is the drilling wells idea, but that's the one that resonated with me the most and that I think would have the largest impact if actually carried out.

[CreamyGoodness47]

all that this man is doing is showing you people how corrupt and shitty america is, and try to come up with solutions, and all you can do is bitch, brainwashed

[redape6870]

whose side are you on dipshit? go live in a fascist country since you love what they offer so much. i for one love this country and I WANT MY COUNTRY BACK!

[CreamyGoodness47]

i didnt realise there were sides, id like my country back too, but bush took it away

[redape6870]

now you're confusing me. your first comment indicated your disdain for whiney liberal types like Moore. i don't care for whiney liberals either but i'll side with them long before i side with the neocons. we need to work together if we're gonna fix things.

[OmegaSpartan12]

Yes, Creamy you are correct. But very seldom do others want to see the "bigger picture." Mike tells it like he sees it. He doesn't force us to agree with or to even like what he's saying, but rather for us to become OPEN minded and not just believe all the bs our corrupt government feeds us 24/7. Mike has spent his entire life fighting for justice in an unjust world. And what does he get in return?? Just narrow minded crap from guys like some of the ones in this post.

[CarlKenner]

In Australian elections, in addition to everything you said about elections in other Western countries, we also have what's called "preferential voting". People get to have their say about ALL the candidates, and get to rank all the candidates in order of their preference from best to worst. So you get a ballot paper with a list of 11 parties, and you number them from 1 to 11. If someone's first preference doesn't get in, their vote goes to the 2nd pref and so on until someone has 50%.

[rodbuzz]

I have the right to rip a fetus out of my body, buy not drink high fructose corn syrup. I thought I had a choice. Elections have worked fine for over 200 years. What's the problem now? I didn't hear about this under Clinton. Social Security is a miserable failure. Taking money from 1 generation and giving it to another. Moore, there is no money do invest in the market, it goes from workers to retirees. Immoral social programs can and should fail. And charities are already building wells.

[PBLEY]

The big problem with liberals like Moore is they always come out with wish washy wimpy solutions, I seem to view them as do-gooders, slackers and lay abouts, an example is Moore himself, he admits that he can't be bothered even to tidy his own bed on a morning, because he says its a pointless task.

So basically they are just a bunch of bitter resentful whingers, with no discipline, backbone and fighting spirit.

No wonder they always lose.

[JSMcCainRocks]

Mike, why don't you move to Canada or Cuba where they have Socialized Medicine and live the good life?

The USA has 40,000 illegal aliens coming into the country just from Mexico alone per month to live a better life.

What America needs to do is educate the illegal aliens and send them all to Canada for jobs and free health care.

In fact, I think I will start a website to educate the illegal aliens on how to find Canada.

[guaii]

I hope Michael Moore has good body guard security