Michael Moore Starts 'Slacker Uprising Tour'

[Khephra]

Controversial filmmaker Michael Moore started his national speaking tour last night, the same tour that will bring him to UVSC next month. And he's calling his speaking campaign, the 'Slacker Uprising Tour.'

Michael Moore says his speaking tour is aimed at college students, to get them out to vote. And while encouraging people to vote is all a part of the American way, it's how Moore is doing it that will certainly give him another wave of controversy.

In his home state of Michigan, Michael Moore has begun the Slacker Uprising tour. Sixty cities in 20 states, all before Election Day. One of Moore's stops will be at UVSC on October 20th. From his own website, Moore says his mission is, "a coast-to-coast effort to bring the non-voting majority out of hibernation and kick some political butt."

Moore's goal is for 56 percent of all eligible voters to go to the polls on November 2nd. Michael Moore makes no secret of his wish to see President Bush voted out of office, but it's the way he is doing it that has many Republicans outraged.

http://tv.ksl.com/index.php?nid=5&sid=122577

[cthrumatrix]

1. bang the drums Micheal like there is "no tomorrow" .... you rock

[Carla in Ca]

15. I agree, if * wins, there will be no tomorrow!

[Malva Zebrina]

2. this guy is a true hero

and a brave hero. He has effectively stuffed the evil Bush team with his talent and his bravery. I love Michael Moore.

[VegasWolf]

7. Second that! My hat is off to Mike, a true hero and outstanding fellow!

[Carla in Ca]

16. Marianne, where is that beautiful place in your picture?

n/t

[prolesunited]

3. No wonder they're pissed

They're just jealous. LOL!

"Michael Moore's speech at UVSC is now sold out. As for the appearance a week before from radio talk show host Sean Hannity, which is supposed to offer some political balance, a few tickets still remain."

[Dimsdale]

4. Republicans outraged..

Speak out against the most corrupt, mendacious collection of douchebags in our history? How dare he! Outraged, I tell you!

What can you say? Fuck you, repukes! Works for me.

[dsewell]

5. Wahoos aren't real happy either

As in University of Virginia students. Moore has offered to come speak here... for $50K, according to his agent.



It's a lot of money for the University Programs Council to come up with.

Does Moore want Bush out enough to cut his speaking fees a tad?

For more details: http://www.cavalierdaily.com/CVArticle.asp?ID=20669&pid=1188

[progressivebydesign]

6. He charges jackshit next to the likes of Hannity...

Should he be speaking for free?? Ever find out what other speakers charge? Hell.. even the lamest corporate speaker charges upwards of 25k.

[livinbella]

10. He is worth every penny he charges

He's earned it

[pfitz59]

11. Modest speaking fees cover staff expenses, etc........

He is in the entertainment business, with salaried staffers on the payroll. Colon Bowell used to charge $100K per appearance. At least Michael has something worthwhile to say!

[5thGenDemocrat]

13. Can't speak to U of Virginia

But at Central Michigan University last night, faculty and staff were charged $3/ticket, outsiders $5 and students were admitted free.
And, somehow, CMU managed the whole thing without whining about it.
John
Moore also spoke at Elk Rapids High School (MI) earlier in the day for free. My guess is he charges on a sliding scale.

[Dimsdale]

14. And Hannity?

What's he get per appearence? Works for nothing does he?

[lovuian]

8. You Go Michael!!!

Whoo Hoo!!!

[Catfight]

9. A shameful bitch slapping land slide for Kerry would be the final

insult to the arrogant Bush family!

[Mz Pip]

12. Gotta love it

Someone out there campaigning for the slacker vote.

History books will record that Kerry won in 2004 because the slackers voted. Must have been some serious shit going down to get the slackers up off their asses to vote.

Go for it Michael. This is better than the "Security Moms."

This could work.

MzPip
:dem: