So last night I went out to watch the new Michael Moore movie Capitalism: A love story and.... I liked it. I had to digest it over night to know how I really felt about it, but I will share a few of my thoughts.
I think he did a really good job on the film, I went with a couple people from work which was fun. Now here is what I think... the guy is a brilliant FILM-MAKER and I've seen all of his work. The evidence was lacking in this film but I will say this.... everyone was talking after this film about what they just saw and for a filmmaker there can really be no bigger reward. It really makes you think about things going on in society, injustices. He does a really good raising awareness of issues and bringing them to the public forefront like no other filmmaker can.
One thing I didn't agree with at all in the movie, is that he seems to blame all evil on Capitalism. I don't believe this to be the case. Bad people are in the world regardless of if they are trying to capitalize on situations/people or not... it is more the bad apples on this planet making S&% smell worst.
No economic system will work if rewards aren't given to those who produce more, if things are equal between all citizens (socialism), but at the same point restrictions should be put on those that abuse the system(thats really been missing). As far as I'm concerned white collar crime is just as bad as someone getting murdered.... both should be treated just as seriously as the other. Just my thoughts.
Interesting fact from the movie is that pilots are only making 19K some places in the states... I hope I'm never on a plane where the pilot is making less then someone working at Mcdonalds - yikes.
Ok, I'm done. I think I'm going to tackle the backlash against Obama and Healthcare in another post... and yes I'm happy the Brazil got the olympics, kind of makes me want to be around for the beach volleyball down there.
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