Daniel Wolff slams Michael Moore . . . hard . . . [View All]

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seems that Daniel Wolff takes issue with Moore's decision not to release what he knew about torture and abuse in Iraq when he first found out about it . . . he has a good point, imo . . .

Why Iraqi Detainees Should Sue Michael Moore
By DANIEL WOLFF
http://www.counterpunch.org/wolff06162004.html

Last week, filmmaker Michael Moore admitted that he withheld footage documenting the abuse of Iraqi detainees by US troops. He explained his bizarre decision this way: "I wanted to come out with it sooner, but I thought I'd be accused of just putting this out for publicity for my movie. That prevented me from making maybe the right decision.''

I'd like to make a stab at translating Michael Moore's statement back into English:

(snip)

"Now, with the movie about to open, I will almost concede that the right decision would have been to release the footage as soon as I obtained it. Although I'd like to keep a "maybe" in there because I still don't want to take a stand. I've made my reputation by appearing to take a stand, and I wouldn't want to actually take a stand because that my hurt my reputation.

"I hope you will understand from this statement that I, Michael Moore, am in the business of making money for me, Michael Moore, and my reputation as a "truth-teller" is more important than actually telling the truth.

(ouch . . .)

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http://www.counterpunch.org/wolff06162004.html