Michael Moore Idiot Nation Analysis

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Are we the dumbest country on earth? Well, apparently we hold that tittle according to Michael Moore an Oscar winner who mentioned it in his “Idiot Nation” essay (124). Moore makes a clear and well defined point, which includes the reality of the United States citizen's and where they are heading, not just as individuals, but as a nation. To thrive, a nation needs a great foundation that holds and builds up each brick. However, if the foundation is damaged in losing its sight of the goal then, it will not be able to hold and build the greatest nation of this world. In addition, the bricks, which are the citizens will be defective and therefore easily crumble down. This is the scenario that the United State, will be facing if it continues the

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