Moore's thoughts on the eve of Iowa

[Fash]

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WASHINGTON (CNN) — Filmmaker Michael Moore weighed in on the Democratic presidential race on the eve of the Iowa caucuses, issuing no official endorsements but sharply criticizing Hillary Clinton.

In a message on his Web site Wednesday, Moore said her inauguration would be a "thrilling sight," but said "nothing has disappointed me more than the disastrous, premeditated vote by Sen. Hillary Clinton to send us to war in Iraq — Do you want a president who is so easily misled?"

The Michigan native has long had complicated emotions with regard to the former first lady — his first book contained a chapter titled "My Forbidden Love for Hillary." He also said Wednesday he was unhappy with her for not agreeing to speak with him for a Rolling Stone article earlier this year.

In his message, Moore said Dennis Kucinich shared his views on most issues, "(although the UFO that picked ME up would only take me as far as Kalamazoo).

"But let's not waste time talking about Dennis. Even he is resigned to losing," said Moore.

He said that "Sen. Obama has a big heart, and that heart is in the right place," but questioned his electability, adding that "He's such a feel-good kinda guy, I get the sense that, if elected, the Republicans will eat him for breakfast."

He had special praise for John Edwards and his anti-corporate rhetoric.

"It's hard to get past the hair, isn't it? But once you do — and recently I have chosen to try — you find a man who is out to take on the wealthy and powerful who have made life so miserable for so many."

But the notoriously disgruntled Democrat expressed pessimism over his party's general election chances. "[W]e know that the Democrats are experts at snatching defeat from the jaws of victory, and if there's a way to blow this election, they will find it and do it with gusto."

He criticizes Hillary for being so 'easily' misled (by intel and reports that misled many countries) but he's going to encourage falling for Edwards' anti-corporate nonsense? Hah.

[Canelek]

I will keep my opinions to myself until more celebrities tell me what to think. I usually come around after Tim Robbins chimes in.

[Ashur]

But what does Sean Penn think? Who does he endorse?

[Markulas]

Anyone but Clinton?

[Fairweather Pure]

Many Hollywood stars come from a normal life. They have not always been rich. They have a perspective that mirrors that of many "normal Americans" despite becoming very wealthy later in life. The same is true of sports figures, musicians, and just about any other entertainment field one could imagine. Because these people were not born with a silver spoon in thier mouth, they tend to be liberal. The rich have no idea what the average American life is like while most entertainers lived it for a great deal of thier lives before hitting it big.

For the most part, I listen to the opinions of virtually everyone. My vote is not easily swayed. I take in as much information as I can, then form my own decision. Many of these famous people are not political retards. Thier opinions are just as valid as anyone elses and should be treated as such.

I think I have more in common with Sean Penn, Michael Moore, and Tim Robbins than any person currently running for office. That isn't confined to this election, more like any election in my lifetime.

[Funkmasterr]

Many Hollywood stars come from a normal life. They have not always been rich. They have a perspective that mirrors that of many "normal Americans" despite becoming very wealthy later in life. The same is true of sports figures, musicians, and just about any other entertainment field one could imagine. Because these people were not born with a silver spoon in thier mouth, they tend to be liberal. The rich have no idea what the average American life is like while most entertainers lived it for a great deal of thier lives before hitting it big.

For the most part, I listen to the opinions of virtually everyone. My vote is not easily swayed. I take in as much information as I can, then form my own decision. Many of these famous people are not political retards. Thier opinions are just as valid as anyone elses and should be treated as such.

I think I have more in common with Sean Penn, Michael Moore, and Tim Robbins than any person currently running for office. That isn't confined to this election, more like any election in my lifetime.

I agree with the first part of your post, but I think Sean Penn and Michael Moore are two of the biggest douchebags in the entire world, hands down. However, I don't like musicians/actors/actresses using their fame to push out their political opinions, I really honestly don't give a millishit (new word!) what any of them think, and it sure as hell isn't going to sway my own views/decisions.

[Nick]

And that's your right. But what exactly is wrong with using your fame to express more widely your political beliefs? At what point did this unwritten rule become gospel among the right?

[Canelek]

I am pretty fucking liberal, but last I checked, celebrities are mostly batshit insane (re: Scientology).

[Nick]

Oh yeah, for sure. Scientologists are insane.

[Aabidano]

...Sean Penn and Michael Moore are two of the biggest douchebags in the entire world, hands down...

I think so too, it doesn't have much to do with politics.

The Hollyweird douchebags are just public ones, I wouldn't like them as private persons either. That said, I think most of them arrive "normal" and get caught up in the insanity of the NYC - LA jet set. Peer pressure works to some degree in any environment.