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US filmmaker Michael Moore weighs in on Canada's election
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| 1/22/06
Posted on 01/22/2006 8:37:46 PM PST by DogBarkTree
Controversial American documentary filmmaker Michael Moore bemoaned an apparent right turn by liberal northern neighbor Canada in its upcoming general election.
"Oh, Canada -- you're not really going to elect a Conservative majority on Monday, are you? That's a joke, right? I know you have a great sense of humor, ... but this is no longer funny," Moore complained in a commentary on his website.
"First, you have the courage to stand against the war in Iraq -- and then you elect a prime minister who's for it. You declare gay people have equal rights -- and then you elect a man who says they don't," Moore moaned.
Conservatives led by Stephen Harper were ahead of Prime Minister Paul Martin's Liberals by a comfortable 10 to 12 points, polls showed Saturday, two days before Canadians go to the polls.
In "Bowling for Columbine," his documentary on gun violence in the United States, Moore heads north to Canada to flee the rise of conservatism on US soil.
"A man running the nation to the south of you is hoping you can lend him a hand by picking Stephen Harper, because he's a man who shares his world view. Do you want to help George Bush by turning Canada into his latest conquest?" Moore asked.
"Far be it from me, as an American, to suggest what you should do," he added. "I hope you don't feel this appeal of mine is too intrusive, but I just couldn't sit by, as your friend, and say nothing."
TOPICS: Canada; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: atkins; barkingmoonbat; canada; canadianelection; doasearchnexttime; fat; fatmoonbat; michaelmoore; moonbat; obesity; ultraslimfast; waaahhh; weightwatchers
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Well yes, Fat Mike. Canada may just do exactly that. And I will be happy to apologize to all conservatice Canadians for ALL my negative remarks of late.
To: DogBarkTree
US filmmaker Michael Moore weighs in on Canada's electionAnd when Michael Moore weighs in, he breaks the scale.
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posted on
01/22/2006 8:39:21 PM PST
by
inkling
To: DogBarkTree
US filmmaker Michael Moore weighs in on Canada's election Urp. Pfft. Eh.
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posted on
01/22/2006 8:39:48 PM PST
by
TBP
To: DogBarkTree
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posted on
01/22/2006 8:40:35 PM PST
by
Rocko
(Liberals -- filled with a compassion you always hear about, but never witness.)
To: DogBarkTree
Keep on talking Mikey because every time you do the Conservatives win!!!
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posted on
01/22/2006 8:41:22 PM PST
by
msnimje
(What’s the deal with all the self-appointed, holier than thou, correcto maniacs on Free Republic??)
To: DogBarkTree
Michael Moore weighing in on Canada? What're they floating him in, Lake Superior?
*Think Archimedes!
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posted on
01/22/2006 8:42:36 PM PST
by
andie74
(Hook 'em Horns!!!!)
To: DogBarkTree
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posted on
01/22/2006 8:45:52 PM PST
by
lightman
(The Office of the Keys should be exercised as some ministry needs to be exorcised.)
To: DogBarkTree
Well, thank heavens ol' fat boy has weighed in, now the Canadians can head to the polls and make the "RIGHT " decision!
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posted on
01/22/2006 8:46:22 PM PST
by
SAMS
(Nobody loves a soldier until the enemy is at the gate; Army Wife & Marine Mom)
To: DogBarkTree
Michael Mooron is doing to Canada what he did for America! Exposing Commies for who and what they are!
Pray for W and Our Freedom Fighters
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posted on
01/22/2006 8:50:45 PM PST
by
bray
(President Bush Protects America. The Rats Protect Terrorists.)
To: SAMS
Mike's next gig.
To: DogBarkTree
I'm beginning to wonder if but what Fat Mike is a blessing in disguise. He's like the weathervane of all that is opposite what is right.
To: DogBarkTree
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posted on
01/22/2006 9:00:02 PM PST
by
M203M4
To: MillerCreek
Hmmm. Interesting notion. Kinda like a contra indicator.
To: DogBarkTree
Germany? Canada? You are running out of places to run to Mike! Something tells me you'll always have France though.
To: MillerCreek
To: DogBarkTree
Michael Moore weighed in? Sometimes the punchlines write themselves!
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posted on
01/22/2006 9:01:40 PM PST
by
JRios1968
("Cogito, ergo FReep": I think, therefore I FReep.)
To: DogBarkTree
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posted on
01/22/2006 9:13:38 PM PST
by
NapkinUser
("Our troops have become the enemy." -Representative John P. Murtha, modern day Benedict Arnold.)
To: DogBarkTree
Hey liberals in Canada this fat slovenly American is telling you who to vote for!
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posted on
01/22/2006 9:15:07 PM PST
by
CzarNicky
(The problem with bad ideas is that they seemed like good ideas at the time.)
To: DogBarkTree
Someone please tell me why I should give a rat's a$$ what Moore thinks about anything?
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posted on
01/22/2006 9:16:03 PM PST
by
rfreedom4u
(Native Texan)
To: DogBarkTree
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posted on
01/22/2006 9:16:44 PM PST
by
gsrinok
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