I believe that the core arguments Moore makes in the film are correct. Such as the fact that Bush's family had ties with the Bin Ladens, and Bush's governmental connections got him his presidency. But Moore certainly does exaggerate his arguments. He elaborates in detail and adds his own personal opinions to each topic. For example, when Bush was sitting in the Florida classroom on 9/11, Moore stated, "I wonder if Bush was thinking about who screwed him over..." Moore uses a lot of these "wondering" comments in which he persuades the audience to believe what he personally thinks. Despite his overextensive use of hyperbole, Moore does make some valid points about the crooked presidency of George W. Bush. What stood out to me the most was Moore's discussion on Bush cheating to win the presidential election. I was surprised to see how deeply Bush was connected with governmental officials. I cannot measure Moore's accuracy in the film without research. Overall, I do think his main points are accurate, but his supporting details reflect his personal bias.
The fahrenheit video was a little bias to me. Although I didn't like Bush as presiden, I felt as if the video tried to make Bush the bad one in the situation. When they told him the nation is being attacked, he was in a classroom full or small children. What was he suppose to do jump up and make a scene? Why whould anyone one want him to do that? God knows what could have happened. He could have scared the small children and even the teachers into a panic. Yes he didnt act as we thought he would've, but he couldn't do anything. I mean he was in shock hisself. He probably didn't even see that coming. Howver, I do think that he could have stepped out in the hallway and told his assistants what to do, or who to call, but at the same token, Bush couldn't fly to New York and stop the terriosts. Everything was happening so fast, and as president he was under alot of pressure. The video should have focused more on what bush could have did instead of what he didn't do.
After watching the Fahrenheit video I felt it was extremely bias. It was very obvious that the video placed all the fault on George Bush,and all the steps he should of took to prevent 9/11. Even though bush could have interfered and did some things differently to prevented 9/11 it’s not all of his responsibility. Digging deeper into what went on that very day we find out that we can’t put the total blame on him. Airline security, homeland, and ect had major faults in this incident. I feel there isn’t just “one” person to hold responsible. As a whole, America at large had small holes in our security system all over the country that could have been fixed.
Although I didn't see the second part of the video, I could predict what the rest of the video was like based on what I'd seen. Like Allison said, the video covered the main events of 9/11 but with his own personal twist. It was unnecessary for him to make comments about how Bush may have felt. He was clearly trying to convince his audience that Bush handled the situation the wrong way. Personally, I can't judge Bush for how he handled 9/11. Is there a possiblity that things could have been handled more smoothly? Sure. But there's room for improvement in everything. It's easier to judgesomeone when you're not in their position.
I believe that the core arguments Moore makes in the film are correct. Such as the fact that Bush's family had ties with the Bin Ladens, and Bush's governmental connections got him his presidency. But Moore certainly does exaggerate his arguments. He elaborates in detail and adds his own personal opinions to each topic. For example, when Bush was sitting in the Florida classroom on 9/11, Moore stated, "I wonder if Bush was thinking about who screwed him over..." Moore uses a lot of these "wondering" comments in which he persuades the audience to believe what he personally thinks.
ReplyDeleteDespite his overextensive use of hyperbole, Moore does make some valid points about the crooked presidency of George W. Bush. What stood out to me the most was Moore's discussion on Bush cheating to win the presidential election. I was surprised to see how deeply Bush was connected with governmental officials.
I cannot measure Moore's accuracy in the film without research. Overall, I do think his main points are accurate, but his supporting details reflect his personal bias.
The fahrenheit video was a little bias to me. Although I didn't like Bush as presiden, I felt as if the video tried to make Bush the bad one in the situation. When they told him the nation is being attacked, he was in a classroom full or small children. What was he suppose to do jump up and make a scene? Why whould anyone one want him to do that? God knows what could have happened. He could have scared the small children and even the teachers into a panic. Yes he didnt act as we thought he would've, but he couldn't do anything. I mean he was in shock hisself. He probably didn't even see that coming. Howver, I do think that he could have stepped out in the hallway and told his assistants what to do, or who to call, but at the same token, Bush couldn't fly to New York and stop the terriosts. Everything was happening so fast, and as president he was under alot of pressure. The video should have focused more on what bush could have did instead of what he didn't do.
ReplyDeleteAfter watching the Fahrenheit video I felt it was extremely bias. It was very obvious that the video placed all the fault on George Bush,and all the steps he should of took to prevent 9/11. Even though bush could have interfered and did some things differently to prevented 9/11 it’s not all of his responsibility. Digging deeper into what went on that very day we find out that we can’t put the total blame on him. Airline security, homeland, and ect had major faults in this incident. I feel there isn’t just “one” person to hold responsible. As a whole, America at large had small holes in our security system all over the country that could have been fixed.
ReplyDeleteAlthough I didn't see the second part of the video, I could predict what the rest of the video was like based on what I'd seen. Like Allison said, the video covered the main events of 9/11 but with his own personal twist. It was unnecessary for him to make comments about how Bush may have felt. He was clearly trying to convince his audience that Bush handled the situation the wrong way. Personally, I can't judge Bush for how he handled 9/11. Is there a possiblity that things could have been handled more smoothly? Sure. But there's room for improvement in everything. It's easier to judgesomeone when you're not in their position.
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