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Article: Michael Moore strikes again.(Dude, Where's My Country? (Book))(Book Review)
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- January 4, 2004
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Dude, Where's My Country? by Michael Moore; New York: Warner Books, 2003.
In the spirit of Psalm 107, "God pours contempt upon rulers," Michael Moore is one of the most passionate critics of American leaders, whether corporate or political (two categories not easy to distinguish). His brash, in-your-face, over-the-top style makes him easy to dismiss, but he marshals impressive evidence for his claims. His award-winning documentaries and best-selling books are among the few voices that defend liberal points-of-view in American popular culture.
While often dismissed as an "extreme leftist," Moore defends values (trade unions, socialized medicine) that are ...