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Michael Moore - Downsize This!
 
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JiggyJay
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Random Thoughts From An Unarmed Writer

byJiggyJay Jul 24, 2004
56 Helpfuls 57 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? Comment
Pros Hilarious banter, ballsy statements, addictive, controversial views
Cons A little bit biased even for a satire
Recommended it? Yes

Michael Moore is famous. After making his extraordinary directorial debut with Roger & Me and then going on with the early nineties television series, TV Nation, followed by his awesome Canadian Bacon he cemented himself into our culture. After watching his 2002 award-winning movie, Bowling For... Read full review »

Bruguru
2005

Moore Relevant Than Ever

byBruguru Jul 9, 2003
56 Helpfuls 57 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? 2 Comments
Pros Funny, poignant.
Cons At times questionable data.
Recommended it? Yes

It has been said that great men are often shaped by great events. That is certainly true in the case of Michael Moore, the flamboyant and outspoken director of the award-winning film Roger & Me. Whether or not you agree with him, there is no denying that Moore is a man who stands up for what he... Read full review »

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Makes a Bad Situation funny!

byYnmaeven Apr 9, 2000
36 Helpfuls 37 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? 4 Comments
Pros Smart, funny and insightful
Cons none
Recommended it? Yes

"Remember the American Dream? For those of you too young to have experienced it, this is what it used to be:

If you work hard, and your company prospers, you, too, shall prosper.

That dream has gone up in smoke. It has been turned into the American Bad Dream:

If you work... Read full review »

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Evidently he thinks Downsize is a dirty word, but that's not my objection

bylorendiac Mar 10, 2001
24 Helpfuls 25 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? 3 Comments
Pros Funny. Well-researched usually. Sociopolitical essays from a strong-minded man.
Cons Some of the illogical parts may have been meant seriously.
Recommended it? Yes

When it's supposed to be humorous political commentary, it makes a reviewer's job a lot harder. When I encounter something that looks highly illogical/inconsistent, but which is (for that reason) rather amusing, I have to ask myself whether or not Michael Moore deliberately exaggerated his actual... Read full review »

updateghost
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I Will Downsize You, My Friend

byupdateghost Nov 10, 2003
21 Helpfuls 22 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? 12 Comments
Pros Sometimes funny, rarely right.
Cons No back-up, fallible even if he could substantiate his claims.
Recommended it? No

It is a sad, sad thing that I can discredit Mr. Michael Moore, the author of this book, with only two words. Three, if you're one of his greater supporters and would be biased enough to not even let me include the dash. What are those two/three words?

No back-up.

None. Nada... Read full review »

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"Random threats" not so random after all

bystephenryan Jun 13, 2001
21 Helpfuls 22 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? 1 Comment
Pros "Random threats" are well-planned essays on American culture.
Cons Maybe some cross the line: "Why doesn't GM sell crack?"
Recommended it? Yes

I must say, I enjoy satire. These kinds of books are ones that amuse me to no end. My copy of Rush Limbaugh is a Big Fat Idiot and Other Observations has been used more often than my well-thumbed copy of the AP stylebook (journalists will know what I'm talking about), and that's saying something... Read full review »

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Read This!

bykcornell Jul 13, 2000
14 Helpfuls 15 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? Comment
Pros Great writing, humor
Cons None
Recommended it? Yes

"Downsize This!", Michael Moore's latest take on American corporate culture, should be required reading for anyone entering the workforce. Moore shows that Horatio Alger skipped town and moved to Mexico long ago. In this day and age,if you work hard and play by the rules, your company could... Read full review »

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Once again I'm glad I dont live in America

bytowel401 Jan 12, 2005
12 Helpfuls 13 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? 3 Comments
Pros Very funny & informative
Cons Tells me a lot of stuff I knew already
Recommended it? Yes

This book explains in detail how big corporations & politicians operate and is very funny. I love the chapter where he says life should start with the sperm, and millions of men are recklessly aborting their sperm. He does other crazy things like trying to have a politician picked up and put in a... Read full review »

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Required reading for corporate America

byvitara12 Nov 2, 2003
9 Helpfuls 10 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? 3 Comments
Pros Funny, takes on big business and its provocative.
Cons Comes across as a bit socialist in his positions.
Recommended it? Yes

This book is savagely funny but tainted with questionable figures from certain chapters.

However, after reading Mr. Moore's essay on corporate stupidity, I realize that he is truly enjoying himself at the expense of big business.

The chapter called "Why doesn't GM sell Crack?"... Read full review »

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