Anyone seeking to sway opinion or who has an interest in why certain people cause an intense backlash, may want to take a look at Jamie Malanowski’s thoughtful review of Jesse Larner’s new book, Forgive Us Our Spins: Michael Moore and the Future of the American Left.
Writes Malanowski, “Larner portrays Moore as an influential political figure who commands a large audience, but whose work is fatally flawed by methodological liberties that the arrogant, narcissistic Moore felt free to take. In addition, Larner says that Moore promulgates political positions that lack nuance and insight and which are not only wrong but which are also ultimately counterproductive to the causes Moore seemingly supports. “
Later, he explains why he believes that, “Sadly, for those of us who enjoy Moore's work, he cheats.”
Ultimately, Malanowski concludes, however that, “the problem for progressives in this country, and for this country in general, is not that Moore has shortcomings. The problem is that he was ever necessary.
