Democracy Now! Amy Goodman speaks with Michael Moore

[mojorhythm]

I have my reservations about Mike, but Amy is an absolute gun. Mad props to her.

[djamorpheus]

@mojorhythm what are your reservations about Michael ?

[mojorhythm]

@djamorpheus I don't think he is a very good debater. He seems unprepared to deal with the arguments put forward by private property libertarians, even though they are refutable. There are many areas he could improve upon with little to no effort.

[computergeeq]

@mojorhythm It could be that he is on live tv and maybe mixes up his words a bit. He is usually off camera talking to people. He's never usually on the camera in his movies talking. Everyone might get a little bit of the camera shivers. So he may not say things as strongly as he would maybe if you went up to him in person to talk, but at least take out what he did say.

[mojorhythm]

@computergeeq Partially; he has done much for the Left, and he is well known to most apoliticals. But if you are looking for more in depth analysis and discussion, you need to read Paul Krugman, Chomsky, Zinn, Fisk, Stigltitz, Hudson et al.

[mellamosean]

@mojorhythm

i clicked on your channel, and read that you're a "left-wing libertarian"....what does that even mean? I mean, I take it you take a left-wing stance on social issues...but when talking about government domestic spending... I'm under the impression "left-wing libertarian" is a bit of an oxymoron...

[mojorhythm]

@mellamosean I'm going to PM you; I can't describe it in less than 350 characters...

[mellamosean]

@mojorhythm

ok, completely understandable.

[gooberseverywhere]

look at the grin on amy.. shes really cute

[tomitstube]

lol, amy did get arrested in minneapolis covering the republican national convention and was detained crossing the canadian border.

two of my most favorite people in the world. keep up the great work guys, we need you more than ever!

[horlock91]

@urielrabo i was entertained by your replies until now but i just see you are mentally deficient. this is my last post!

[BigMikeMcBastard]

@horlock91 You can blame Fox News for guys like him.

[horlock91]

@urielrabo the fact that you call me a "leftist neo nazi" is utterly ridiculous and only displays your ignorance. do you have any understanding of the political spectrum? a neo nazi is located at the right end, and leftists, well its a bit self explanatory isnt it?

[horlock91]

@urielrabo honestly mate, if you think its the muslims occupying palestine then i think you are the who needs to do some reading. not even israel try and claim that

[farhanny]

i love both of these people..!!!!!

[horlock91]

@urielrabo christ you're an idiot. palestine is on the arabian peninsular and muslims arent occupying it, they r the indigenous people.

[PowerMadHeadBanger]

Michael Moore is the biggest anti-patriotic faggot in US

[poopstreek]

If health care was handled in a democracy, it would be put on a ballot and the people would vote, instead of a republic system where our leaders force unpopular things down our throats.

Have the Democrats become what they have always hated?

[horlock91]

@poopstreek obama ran on a ticket of multiple election promises, one of them was universal healthcare. when people voted for obama, they were voting in favour of his election promises. thats how democracy works in america, its called the delegate model. american democracy, the oldest in the world, has never had referenda at a national level, the founding fathers didnt want direct participatory democracy. if you dont like it, move to switzerland.

[poopstreek]

@horlock91 "A democracy cannot exist as a permanent form of government. It can only exist until a majority of voters discover that they can vote themselves largess out of the public treasury." — attributed to Alexander Tytler

I believe that we have passed that point... Obama also promised to bring the troops home, end corporate welfare, close gitmo, let the Patriot Act expire, lower debt, not to put lobbyists in cabinet, bills will be posted for five days before reading...

Obama is W2.0.

[horlock91]

@poopstreek yh he has reneged on most of his election promises, with the exception of healthcare. thats democracy for you though. obama knows how to win elections, not how to run a country.

to be honest though, america needs a better a healthcare system. you guys should just bite the bullet and do it. and properly.

[goog2k]

Predatory corporations already own Washington. The new Supreme Court decision will allow a corporation to run false attack ad campaigns against anyone they wish. That means they can now EXTORT every politician in the U.S. to do anything they want for profit.

You think you're getting screwed by health insurance companies, Wall Street, and credit card companies now. Just wait. All consumer protection will be the first to go.

We haven't seen anything yet.

[FlaviusMaximus1967]

Mikes funny!

[daviddoyle1978]

The majority of Americans are the type who bullied Moore at school. Fuck him, I'd never give him a penny.

[PepsiPope]

I wouldn't either, but for some reason I would like to see his film Fahrenheit 9/11

[michahsimmons]

And my reply to that is, if it were up to me, I wouldn't give you a cubic centimeter of breathable air... Way to discount someone entirely without presenting anything yourself whatsoever. If nothing else, he is a man who seeks truth and seeks to spread truth to the idiot masses, such as yourself, so that they may judge and come to conclusions for themselves...seems like you skipped the first step.

[jabalaya]

Throw the JEW DOWN THE WELL AND MY COUNTRY WILL BE FREE

[yourealiti]

I like sex!

[marisabellas]

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[timray99]

old Amy.....look 45,000 people died without insurance, 6 million died with insurance.....insure them, take them out back and shoot them, Moore is a fucking moron

[ozzycriss]

After Moore interviwed charlton heston i lost all respect for him . Moore is a dog what he did was a dogs act .

[randy95023]

I'm a fairly conservative Republican/Libertarian. I LIKE Michael Moore. He speaks up for a lot of people who have no voice. Of course he's done and said some things I strongly disagree with too, but that's part of speaking out. SICKO speaks a truth that I wish everybody would listen to. If you think that you have good health insurance you haven't had a serious chronic illness or you would know better...

[Stonewalljackson7]

you are a conservative republican/Libertarian who LIKES Michael Moore? Not possible, Moore is an idiot.

[denoc69]

ur an idiot all he tried to do was a study weather u like it or not he did it and tried to show what are the facts if u have a question he asks it and keeps it light hearted and doesnt take anything to serious.Just because u dont like the man dont try to hurt someone else for the opinion u jackass!

[Stonewalljackson7]

Michael Moore is a lying moron, much like yourself! He makes bullshit videos, like his capitalism vid, he condemns capitalism yet he is a multi millionaire. What a hypocrite!

[denoc69]

Since im a moron the definition of capitalism is this.Capitalism typically refers to an economic and social system in which the means of production (also known as capital) are privately controlled; labor, goods and capital are traded in a market; profits are distributed to owners or invested in new technologies and industries; and wages are paid to labor.Now hes not trying to make a profit or a political gain hes just giving his opinion which im sure the 1st amendment is the freedom of speed.

[Stonewalljackson7]

Not trying to make a profit?How do you know? Did he call you and tell you that?Don't be foolish, of course he's trying to make money. . Free speed/meth? is that what you're smoking?

[denoc69]

Lol im just gonna ignore ur dumbass.You said hes trying to make a profit im saying hes not.This is both your and my opinion.Neither of us will budge.But id like you to know everyones not corrupt.Some people acutally like to show whats going on in the world weather it take facts or not.This is his work and im glad he made the movie.You keep living in ur perfect world and have ur libertys taken away.

[Stonewalljackson7]

You really are an idiot Mikey has a million dollar apartment in New York among other thing. and i never heard him say he's not trying to make money, freakin fool

[Stonewalljackson7]

LOL, He's against capitalism, but he's great at it, makes millions without even trying!

[denoc69]

Your the moron Sir.I didnt call u names an yet u insist to insult me to prove a point?Your ignorant.Ty come again

[Ullbritt]

michael moore is very good for the left, he makes it more fun and lighthearted (but still deals with very serious topics)

[beancube2008]

They made our Olympic unwatchable anymore. They murdered the spirits of free world of sport. Media wasted our education resources. FCC should build more non-profit media and public connectivity so righteous people can always have an infrastructure to fall back on. Build and make humanity a sofa that rational, art and science can always fall back on it.

[Cr1msonSkull]

The work that Micheal Moore does is important... I find it interesting how everyone hates him so. Whatever, do it, but you can't ignore what the man uncovers.

As for Amy Goodman, one of the best reporters, and she doesn't let bullshit go uncontested.

[bootleg42]

Everyone does not hate him. The internet crowd that discusses politics are mainly from the right. Either they are part of the jingoistic right (the Bush-McCain crowd) or they're from the freer market right (the Ron Paul crowd). The rest of the population is actually in support of what Moore uncovers. If you read the national polls (gallup for one exmaple) on various subjects, the overwhelming majority supports what Moore uncovers. They do not support McCain, Paul or Obama either.

[Catthief6418]

Mike what a fat slob! If he looks after himself like that, just think what he would do for you

[teaparty111]

Your argument is weak; Michael Moores body is to health that your mind is to....

[Snotra]

We are a Federal Republic!!!!

[Snotra]

God bless these seculars... yes!

[antidote2010]

God bless Amy Goodman and Michael Moore.

[wonkamonkie]

Amy Goodman doesn't smile often... but when she does its like a Spring Rain shower, full of goodness.

[fatassgreen]

go suck a dick Moore

[teaparty111]

Suck my dick----BEEEEOTHHH

[aylusarn]

Wow, nothing like reading through YouTube comments to lose my faith in mankind. If you have a criticism for the people in this video, post something constructive or meaningful. All of you spewing petty insults should be ashamed of yourselves. Grow the fuck up.

[spits32]

they will, im guessing most of them are 15 or under, you can't expect them to know anything at that stage in their lives

[orthodoxnow16]

amen!

[ehunter2]

God damn..how can anyone even look at her.

She is utterly depressing and hugely

ignorant. Her entire world is this dreary circle of mediocre losers. Michael Moore...award winning..blah blah blah.

Moore is a obese hack. Period.

[bcass2]

Listen to this stupid Bitch. Her and Michael Moore are Graduates of the Ultra liberal movement that does nothing but trash the United States. I hope when Fat ass Michael moore needs open heart Surgery he goes to Cuba For his Medical care.

[oldestfan]

Thank God for you and others who have the determination and strength to not take sides...but take ALL into consideration where government is concerned...

I agree with Michael when he says " We are the government...We the People"...that address's the majority of American...

not just the most educated,

most wealthy,

most gifted,

most influential,

most religious,

most perfect or

most beautiful...it means exactly what it says...WE THE PEOPLE - ALL THE PEOPLE...

[ehunter2]

Oh..thats right we must let others shape our society

most bland

most confused

most dithering

most befuddled

most self pitying

[Cch092775]

God Bless You Michael Moore!

[jojo808]

i'd love to see that episode (or any) of TV nation. LINKS??

[ammaroo1975]

NICE SHORTS!!!

[Americanmanthefirst]

is amy good man liberal

[biscoito1r]

I remember watching that TV show, and I thought Canada had really won

[thegirl44]

Canada technically did win. The 15 dollars that the fellow paid for the crutches was a deposit that would be returned to him when he returned the crutches to the hospital. That way we stretch our tax dollars further by reusing resources as opposed to Cuba giving everyone who suffers a broken leg a shiny new pair of crutches that they will probably only use once. We Won.

[DivaNLA]

SICKO is a great documentary thateveryone should see. The Bush Administration should stop wasting their time investigating Michael Moore for going to Cuba and start figuring out how to provide better healthcare for the un and underinsured in America!

[StupermundiTheGreat]

Mr Shield...er...Mr. TAMPON. A dictionary definition of FASCISM.

'A system of government marked by centralization of authority under a dictator, stringent socioeconomic controls, suppression of the opposition'. ALSO 'government controlled by industry'. WHAT DO WE HAVE NOW?

This was obtained by mind control of the masses through 'reality programming' by the media. The media is the propaganda machine. That includes controlled opposition like Goodman. INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM THE MEDIA IS BOGUS.

[StupermundiTheGreat]

The fact that Democracy Now uses the Statue Of Liberty as an emblem is PROOF that the movement is BOGUS. The Statue Of Liberty is Babylonian in origin but the illuminati symbolism is one of slavery. Democracy has FAILED throughout history. That's why the forefathers picked it. We live in an oligarchy. We SHOULD have enlightened leaders. Democracy is a con to give people the illusion that they are free. The perfect symbol of that con is The Statue Of Liberty. Goodman is controlled 'opposition'.

[job1201204]

Actually, we are NOT a democracy, we are a constitutional republic, not once is the word democracy mentioned in the constitution or declaration of independence.

[AstoriaRoots]

well, the word democracy sure is mentioned in a lot of government speeches. Maybe this message should be forwarded to the politicians.

[TheShield04]

and anytime a liberal comes on amy's show, she doesn't challenge him/her (well pretty much her if you're a lib)....bias!

[talktal]

how would you challenge him, genius?

[StupermundiTheGreat]

She is NOT a lib. She is a member of the propaganda machine.

[TheShield04]

why do people from all over the world (including canada) come hear for care.....because we have the best system in the world....but you have to be responsible and hardworking to get a piece of it....and don't tell me that americans are going to canada for health care, that's only for perscription drugs, and we need to resolve that...moore's documentary was crap

[talktal]

tell that to the 40 million people who cant afford coverage.

[StupermundiTheGreat]

The best health care IS in CUBA. The U.S. system is a Fascist/Corporate system. VIVA CASTRO! Once he dies the fascist/corporate thugs will get their wish and Cuba will be overthrown. Remember The Godfather II? Moore's documentary WAS crap but saying that we have 'the best health care system' means that some of that crap is in your head too. Don't worry. Once Hillary is 'elected' we ALL will get 'health care' as a part of the depopulation/microchipping program. Then WE will want to swim to Cuba.

[TheShield04]

false, if it was fascist we would have national socialism

[StupermundiTheGreat]

WE DO HAVE NATIONAL SOCIALISM. WHO CONTROLS THE U.S.? The SAME industrialists and banks that funded the Nazi's (namely the AMERICAN INDUSTRIALISTS like Standard oil and the world banks INCLUDING THE CENTRAL BANK OF THE U.K.) These same sick bastards are bringing to fruition the nazi plan of world domination. The INDUSTRIALISTS AND THE BANKS PLAN FOR WORLD DOMINATION. This is WWII part two. The New World Order. Martial Law/ HealthCare/Depopulation/Microc­hipping. The Shield is a type of Tampon?

[DorothyDandrich]

From Key West,Florida at Smathers beach

Put on you swim fins and take a compass , mask maybe too...go south it is about 90 mile to Cuba...But the sea s are usually 3 to 5 foot high in the straights of Florida. It is best to Travel on the Full moon cause the moon gives light. Of course the waves are rougher on the full moon. You will be swimming agaist the current. Of Course for the Cuban to migrate across the straights of Florida the Current is usually with them

[thegirl44]

People come to the community care clinic that I volunteer at all the time from the states. At least when we come to the states for care we pay for it our poor don't have to steal it from other people's hard work like your poor do.

[Readmit]

Ha! That's the American attitude! No wonder your country's such a shit hole, you people don't give a fuck about each other. Your doctors would watch someone die before they'd help him. God bless Canada, land of the free.

[ddtoots]

you're right. we are a shithole, the bullies of the planet. thats why the entire planet hates us and well they should.thank god for canada yes.

[thedivys]

Well said. :)

[JTmedia01]

Genetically prohibited from considering Ron Paul for President? Michael! We are both genetically prohibited from staying away from the refrigerator but that shouldn't keep us from discovering Dr Adkins! Dr Paul will cure your genetics Michael. He loves human life and is filled with hope for humanity just like you an I! Lets support each other for the greatest good & discuss smaller differences along the way!

[deadlaughter2]

Ron Paul is a politician. He's full of shit and he's bought & sold. That's how he got there.

There are no "small" differences to discuss. He's part of the BIG problems and when his joke of a campaign is through, you won't hear a fucking word from him except if he's still alive in four years when he maybe tries again to enter the election and distract people with Constitution/founding father bullshit and hollow slogans. Fuck Ron Paul in his wrinkly ass.

[FoxmanPhD]

OK, imaginen your Castro and you get this call, "Hey Fidel, it's Mike. I'm making a movie about how much US health care sucks and how great Cuban health care is. So, can we have a permit to come and film?" Do you really think you get to see what Cuban health care is actually like? If Cuban health care is so great why are they always willing to risk their lives on rafts to get here?

[gtrgyro333]

This Guy Needs A Doctor!!!

[AlNouveau]

When I first read your post I assumed that you are ignorant and a bigot. But perhaps you are unaware that Amy Goodman has risked her life many times to report on the plight of oppressed peoples around the world. Including muslims. One other thing. When you post racist comments you sound like a moron. And you woulden't want that would you?

[bimini9]

Moore likes to try to topple the country he lives in. Good thing he is not from a third wrold country. he would be silenced in about 15 minutes. He is not an expert on anything and sets up fakes situations. It is classic Pikey punk 'set up' stuff. He would have been a great horse track punk or an Irish mafia guy. Big mouth without much behind it..pikey.

[rockyracune]

Amy's voice creeps me out. There is something about it that isn't quite right.

[AlNouveau]

It's because she's speaks for oppressed people around the world who don't have a voice. It's a big job and she don't get much rest.

[rockyracune]

If Amy cares so much for the oppressed, why doesn't she ever condemn Castro's Cuba, or Red China, or the radical Moslem countries and their oppression of women? No, with her it's always bitch, bitch, bitch about the U.S.A. Well, I ain't buying it anymore.

[AlNouveau]

She's a reporter not a politician. And there's lots to bitch about have to do with the war in Iraq and attacks on the constitution from the Bush administration. Have you ever listened to her show?

[ScarDrey]

Also, it's interesting to see that Michael Moore has a huge interest in socialized healthcare now that Hillary's going to rig the election, and then poof... big brother's in the hospital...

Too bad Ron Paul probably can't beat the system

[ScarDrey]

you know, that's actually a valid point, because the argument could be made that Michael Moore tends to hold back the real information, giving away nice chunks but its usually building on what's already available... that would, of course, explain immediately why the media pays so much attention to him rather than all the other "conspiracy theorists" who know about the NWO

something to think about...

[jeffbrown7628]

first thing to remember mike..LARD is not a drink!

[unclesamhere]

Amy Goodman and Michael Moore. I don't think I can even imagine two more completely ugly people.

[prrolg]

He inspires me to practice with a harpoon

[o968u]

This is interesting. If you listen carefully, Moore and Goodman actually begin to disagree over prisoner treatment at Gitmo then Moore quickly diffuses it with "that's what they call 'nutrition couseling.'"

[dc90enl]

are you serious? theyre joking about how they force fed detainees and called it "nutrition counseling." he doesn't seem to want to get into it, but she says it and he verifies.

[dizzymasekela]

Dear Jesus-freak fascists and fake Christians,

Take notes. Michael Moore is real Christian.

[PoffyTheCucumber]

Here's an extensive review on SICKO:

poffysmoviemaniaDOTcom/SickoDO­Thtml

Feel free to leave a comment on that site - Poffy The Cucumber would love to hear from you.

[declarkson]

Go Michael GO, you are expressing the views of the MAJORITY, shine the light of day and watch the rats screetch and scatter. Bless you Michael.

[rockyracune]

The anti-war Left is sooooo damn tiresome. If they hate America so much, why don't they jump on their little brooms and go live in Iran or Cuba? Why not? Because, liberals are a bunch of cowards who only protest where it is safe to protest. How many idiots believe the world would truly be a better place WITHOUT America? Nobody, right. I say God bless America for all the good we have done for the world.

[stv420]

GOOD? What good does the U.S do? Cuz i dont see it, Bush kills innocent people everyday all over the world with depleted uranium weapons.

People need to get over the whole bullshit idea of left, right, liberal, democrat, republican...etc.

Its just another tool to seperate man and make it easier to control!

[saclover]

I think it's great that mike is getting very rich telling lies --lol--i love it

[nikkoleranger]

amen

[bluenote71]

I just wrote a letter to my congressman, urging him to improve our health system, and I haven't lived in the US for 4 years (though still a US citizen). If I can do something, so can you. If you walk out Sicko hoping that you'll get better health care, but then do nothing, then you will have wasted the momentum created by this film. You must act now if you want change!

[monicasuetannehill]

Speaking the Truth in times of universal deceit is a revolutionary act."

— George Orwell

[Strutinan]

Go Michael! Keep up the presure!

[spookynshadow]

oink, oink, oink MM

[monicasuetannehill]

looked at your page. you're fucked up. "excuse me, stewardess, Uh..I think that guys a terrorist..."