Aristophanes: the Michael Moore of his day.(NEWS)

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From: Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN)
Date: 20040714
Author:Anderson, John Louis

Byline: John Louis Anderson

"Fahrenheit 9/11" has sunk in the ratings, all the way to second place, but the gnashing of teeth can still be heard from its political opponents.

MoveAmericaForward.org wants desperately to "Stop Michael Moore from profitting (sic) in his attacks on . . . . our military." Apparently that's worse than profiting by overcharging our military, as Halliburton commonly does.

The irony is that the same people who thought "The Passion of the Christ" was suitable for children are now demanding that America avert its eyes in the presence of Moore. ...

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