Posted on 10/29/2011 9:48:59 AM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet
OAKLAND, Calif. - Filmmaker Michael Moore told anti-Wall Street protesters in Oakland that the Occupy movement - which has spread to cities across America and overseas - in inspiring millions who are angry about corporate excess, income inequality and the failure of politicians to address issues facing the majority of Americans.
"We've killed despair across the country and we've killed apathy," he said.
The director of the documentary films "Fahrenheit 9/11" and "Bowling for Columbine" said people throughout the U.S. were "disgusted" and "horrified" when police fired tear gas and bean bags and took other aggressive actions against protesters Tuesday night.
Iraq war veteran Scott Olsen, 24, remains hospitalized in fair condition with a fractured skull suffered from a projectile fired during a sweep of Frank Ogawa Plaza by police in riot gear. His condition has become a rallying cry at Occupy protests around the world....
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Very true. It was disgusting and horrifying that the police waited so long to act.
IIRC, to be in the top 1% you have to make about $300,000 a year. Mike has a lot more than that! Heck, I made something like that a few years when I was in sales!
I think it would be hilarious if somebody started a rumor that Michael Moore had promised to buy each and every protester a steak dinner with all the fixings, and all they had to do to get it was to ask him.
The guy is really rich, so he can easily afford it. Imagine hundreds of stinky street scum demanding their free dinner from him.
Oh, but none for black people. Moore really hates black people.
fat pork chop,, he kills a buffet every day..
But as a sop, they’ll get a gift certificate to Popeyes for a two piece with a biscuit.
Now that they’re over their apathy and have a bit of energy, perhaps they would care to get a menial job that directs their energy productively (and suits their Gender Studies and Minority Studies degrees), as a step toward more skilled work.
Big carbon footprint ya got there by the lake Mikey. Is that evil capitalist built boat fueled by pond scum or fermented algae brine?
Hey, Mikey!
What’s the difference between Ignorance and Apathy?
No Michael many of us are wondering why the police aren’t clearing the hippies out and are getting really tired of their temper tantrum. BTW Michael you ARE the 1%.
Whatever.
killed any sympathy for their cause as well...
Yes, but not in the way he thinks. Thanks 2ndDivisionVet.
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