This was highly regarded in the UK but if I remember rightly Michael Moore wasn't a big name in the US when TV Nation and the Awful Truth was made (a few years before the cable boom).
As a consequences a lot of names didn't recognise Moore and this made him a real pioneer with some great access. Serious issues done with great humour and the shorter length made them more effective than his more well known films.
TV nation was a hidden gem that hardly anybody watched. If Comedy Central had been a factor then, then, TV Nation would have been as popular and enduring as the Colbert Report and the Daily Show.
What this biased film doesn't address is why do these politicians have so much money to spend on earmarks? Why? Taxation. We are over taxed. There is just too much of our hard earned money in the government hands. So do as some fiscal Republican's hawks are at least trying to do and that is to reduce the size of government and they want to do it by reducing the heavy level of taxation. By reducing the amount the government can get it's hands on then earmarks will have to by attrition reduced.
@Writerdust average US tax rates are at a 20-year low. Taxes like capital gains are at historic lows. The US takes less in tax and spends less on welfare, per capita, than just about ever other OECD country. Despite these low tax rates, CEO pay is soaring and workers are being laid off. 'Tax cuts' is a mantra that is chanted by the Right for every problem. The problem isn't that taxes are too high. Far from it.
I'm not a fan of Michael Moore, but with Newt making waves for the presidency and still on a platform of fiscal conservatism, I hope this broadcast from 17 years ago is remembered!
Michael is amazing! 1989 with "Roger and Me" and now I discover (thanks koalafrog for posting) Michael's "Newt And Mike Save America." I just wrote my column today on Newt: The rolly-polly-inside-the-beltway-piggy-greedy-politician and something called 9-9-9. ronald tee johnson dot com
I've always loved TV Nation! Michael is amazing! Today, problems are worse, and people are more virulent in their reactions and political views, but he won't give up! We need to thank him for that, even not bein' american nor livin' there, we do care; whatever happens within the US borders in terms of political/economic decisions will pretty much affect the rest of the world, so VIVA MICHAEL! ;-)
In tbagger/con world: it's only welfare when someone else is getting federal money. They think THEY are the only ones entitled to socialistic government services, parks, roads, schools etc. Hypocrites!
at 8:00 --- "do you want big government off your backs?" [YES!] "do you want less federal spending?" [YEH!] "Then leave this federally-funded lake!" [no, I'm not going to] HAHAHAHAHA, classic
I agree with them. Federal funding is terrible, unless its going to me. Frankly, we should probably just redirect most of the governments money to my bank account... where can i provide the routing information?
Grinch was in favor of school lunches - so the poor kids would have energy to work the mops and brooms after school.
fratdawgg23 1 month ago
“You're landlocked here”
This was highly regarded in the UK but if I remember rightly Michael Moore wasn't a big name in the US when TV Nation and the Awful Truth was made (a few years before the cable boom).
As a consequences a lot of names didn't recognise Moore and this made him a real pioneer with some great access. Serious issues done with great humour and the shorter length made them more effective than his more well known films.
youngian 1 month ago
Way to go MIKE! So clever!
louislouis77777 1 month ago
Three people are from Cobb County.
75sugaree 1 month ago 2
TV nation was a hidden gem that hardly anybody watched. If Comedy Central had been a factor then, then, TV Nation would have been as popular and enduring as the Colbert Report and the Daily Show.
NewShimmer 1 month ago
What this biased film doesn't address is why do these politicians have so much money to spend on earmarks? Why? Taxation. We are over taxed. There is just too much of our hard earned money in the government hands. So do as some fiscal Republican's hawks are at least trying to do and that is to reduce the size of government and they want to do it by reducing the heavy level of taxation. By reducing the amount the government can get it's hands on then earmarks will have to by attrition reduced.
Writerdust 1 month ago
@Writerdust average US tax rates are at a 20-year low. Taxes like capital gains are at historic lows. The US takes less in tax and spends less on welfare, per capita, than just about ever other OECD country. Despite these low tax rates, CEO pay is soaring and workers are being laid off. 'Tax cuts' is a mantra that is chanted by the Right for every problem. The problem isn't that taxes are too high. Far from it.
Findors 1 month ago
I'm not a fan of Michael Moore, but with Newt making waves for the presidency and still on a platform of fiscal conservatism, I hope this broadcast from 17 years ago is remembered!
MagnusUltracock 3 months ago
Michael is amazing! 1989 with "Roger and Me" and now I discover (thanks koalafrog for posting) Michael's "Newt And Mike Save America." I just wrote my column today on Newt: The rolly-polly-inside-the-beltway-piggy-greedy-politician and something called 9-9-9. ronald tee johnson dot com
RonaldTeeJohnson 3 months ago
I've always loved TV Nation! Michael is amazing! Today, problems are worse, and people are more virulent in their reactions and political views, but he won't give up! We need to thank him for that, even not bein' american nor livin' there, we do care; whatever happens within the US borders in terms of political/economic decisions will pretty much affect the rest of the world, so VIVA MICHAEL! ;-)
SailingOne0 3 months ago
This shows perfectly how stupid republicans are.
galidune 3 months ago 2
Neut and bush dislikes
Xyphion 3 months ago
In tbagger/con world: it's only welfare when someone else is getting federal money. They think THEY are the only ones entitled to socialistic government services, parks, roads, schools etc. Hypocrites!
conchf 8 months ago 3
This is so awesome!
ryanb113n 9 months ago
this is funny.
cupmyplums 9 months ago
Mike, you are like the energizer bunny.... You keep going and going and going! I love it, you keep it up forever. :D
fredsmithe121 9 months ago 4
at 8:00 --- "do you want big government off your backs?" [YES!] "do you want less federal spending?" [YEH!] "Then leave this federally-funded lake!" [no, I'm not going to] HAHAHAHAHA, classic
thorkyll 9 months ago 6
Thumbs up if you came here after watching Mike on the Lawrence O'Donnell show!
raxist 9 months ago 20
@raxist Thumbs up if Michael Moore sent you here.
(I gave a thumbs up)
therealjammit 1 month ago
When Mike says 'Funds' when he's talking about Lockheed, does he mean corporate welfare or contracts?
I doubt its the former but still its not quite clear.
TheMchap123 9 months ago
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cauchamar 3 months ago
I grew up in Cobb County and I am ashamed of these people! Especially of Newt Gingrich!
evange03 9 months ago
I agree with them. Federal funding is terrible, unless its going to me. Frankly, we should probably just redirect most of the governments money to my bank account... where can i provide the routing information?
mikesaltzman1 9 months ago 2
and the same goes to the tea party quacks...IDIOTS!
GLDE8R44 9 months ago
God these people are stupid. Typical Georgia. Wake up people. The repubs do all the things you think are bad.
andyk939 9 months ago 3
I know it's different from FoxNews, but still the Fox logo gives me a small chuckle.
didjbuskerPolitical 10 months ago
The "small govmint" mantra makes for great bumper stickers, but its real effect is put into full perspective here. Well done Mike!
didjbuskerPolitical 10 months ago
Michael was Stephen Colbert before Stephen was...
No better way than this vid, to expose the scam of "cut taxes / cut govt". It's amazing how these morons fall for it over & over...
mikewalker789 10 months ago 30
Mike is a master at showing the hypocrisy of Republicans and their small government rhetoric. Awesome video,a true classic.
sasha031 10 months ago 10
Disgusting. Those people in Cobb should be ashamed.
I am ashamed for allowing similar misappropriations of federal funds to continue.
jimithingjames 10 months ago
Newt Gingrich. As full of crap then as he is now.
DustyLovesOregon 10 months ago 5
Michael Moore-- a national treasure, the voice for us and US!
SuperGodless666 11 months ago 6