Joanna
Joseph Wanzala wrote:
> To all who care about access: The DNC's refusal to allow Michael Moore
> an opportunity to speak at its presidential nominating convention
> should only serve to be a further illustration of how arrogant it and
> its counterpart is to anyone among us who dares question the sanctity
> of either party's presumed "wisdom." In Moore's case, it is still
> apparently holding a grudge against him for his support of Ralph Nader
> in 2000. What arrogance and stupidity that is, especially when his
> most recent film "Fahrenheit 911" will do much to help its stated
> objective of getting Bush out of the White House!
>
> But as those of us who once were Democrats ourselves know, the
> pettiness of the party organization at all levels is equal to any
> long-standing institution which believes itself to be sacrosanct,
> hence unassailable. Free expression and free choice are mere slogans
> to them.
>
> It will be instructive and not a little interesting to see how Moore
> handles this, especially if it teaches him what he seems to have
> recently forgotten: the Democrats, as a party, are not the least bit
> interested in really listening to, much less acting on, issues which
> cause them discomfort.
>
> Harvey Baylis
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: James Farney
> Sent: Saturday, July 24, 2004 10:38 AM
> To: Warwick Greens; ORFG at yahoogroups.com; nygreen at yahoogroups.com;
> GreenPartySC_Unmoderated at yahoogroups.com; Action Greens
> Subject: [ActionGreens] Dems close convention door to Moore
>
> Dems close convention door to Moore
> GENESEE COUNTY
> THE FLINT JOURNAL FIRST EDITION
> Saturday, July 24, 2004
> By Marjory Raymer
> mraymer at flintjournal.com . 810.766.6325
> The Democratic Party apparently doesn't want Michael Moore.
>
> The famed filmmaker who delivered a major assault on the Bush
> administration in his blockbuster film "Fahrenheit 9/11" was declined
> credentials to the Democratic National Convention in Boston next week,
> according to Sam Riddle, a longtime political consultant and friend of
> Moore.
>
> "He's done more to galvanize the (Democratic Party) than anyone else,"
> Riddle said. "He's just very hurt. That's all."
>
>
> Riddle released to The Flint Journal on Friday portions of an e-mail
> Moore sent him about the snub.
>
> "Can you believe the Dems are not going to give me credentials?!"
> Moore said in the e-mail signed "mm."
>
> Moore, a Davison native, could not be reached for comment at home or
> through his publicist. Officials for the Democratic National
> Convention did not return a phone call seeking comment. A woman who
> answered the phone at the convention press office paused when asked
> about Moore and said someone would have to call a reporter back.
>
> Moore's Web site, www.michaelmoore.com, which frequently details his
> personal and professional clashes, did not mention the convention
> dispute as of Friday evening.
>
> But the proud liberal figures to be nonetheless popular at the convention
>
> He will speak and sometimes screen his latest film at receptions for
> the Congressional Black Caucus, union leaders and a rally dubbed "Take
> Back America" in Boston next week. Those events are all separate from
> the actual convention, however.
>
> Traditionally, Moore has not had a chummy relationship with either
> major parties. He was a vocal critic of Democrats and Republicans -
> calling them virtually indistinguishable - in the 2000 presidential
> election when he actively campaigned on behalf of Ralph Nader on the
> Green Party ticket.
>
> This year, he briefly supported the Democratic campaign of retired
> Gen. Welsey Clark.
>
> Riddle said he still is working with politicians he knows to get Moore
> access to the convention floor, but said it still isn't right.
>
> "Michael Moore should not have to go through the back door of the
> Democratic primary," Riddle said.
>
>
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