CNN’s Larry King fawned over Michael Moore during an hour-long interview on his program on Wednesday, calling the leftist’s latest feature “a brilliant documentary,” and went on to label the director “our number one propagandist.” King encouraged all of his viewers to see Moore’s “Capitalism: A Love Story,” which was released in New York City and L.A. earlier that day.
The CNN anchor led his 9 pm Eastern program with his gush over the apparent magnificence of Moore and his latest documentary: “I’ve seen this movie, and I’ll tell you, whether people agree or disagree with it- and there will be people who disagree- this is a brilliant documentary. You are our number one propagandist, in the good sense that a propagandist presents their viewpoint very well. Maybe no one does it better.”
Eight minutes later, King besought his viewers to go see Moore’s “Love Story,” regardless of their political views: “Agree or disagree, ‘Capitalism: A Love Story’ is one heck of a documentary. We saw it. You should see it- again, whether you agree or disagree, you should- you should see it.”
The director posted a Tweet about his appearance on the CNN program, and returned the favor to King: “He [King] saw ‘Capitalism,’ called it ‘excellent’ and told his viewers to go see it. A legend and a nice guy.’”
Despite his obvious bias against the American free enterprise system, Moore did have a word of criticism towards his fellow leftists on the issue of the Tea Parties, after King asked him about them: “I think everybody has a right to get involved....I don’t know how much that’s being funded by certain interests associated with the health care industry, but- nonetheless, these are people who are standing up for what they believe in, and liberals should quit complaining about that and say- you know- hey, we’re the majority. Where are we? Why- why aren’t we going to the town hall meetings? Why aren’t we standing up for these things?”
[Update, 1:40 pm Eastern: BMI’s Jeff Poor blogged earlier on Thursday about Moore’s claim that Wall Street intentionally wants high unemployment rates.]
—Matthew Balan is a news analyst at the Media Research Center. You can follow him on Twitter here.
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Who is Larry King?
Thu, 09/24/2009 - 11:01 ET by ApodicticWho is Michael Moore? Just ask'in questions most Americans want answered.
What is CNN ?
Thu, 09/24/2009 - 11:59 ET by 10ksnookerSome gossip show?
Ex Wives Club
Thu, 09/24/2009 - 12:22 ET by allanfI suppose if King did not have all those ex-wives on the payroll, he'd be able to retire. He has no choice but to toe the CNN line.
Michael Moore documentaries
Thu, 09/24/2009 - 11:19 ET by deerjerkydaveMichael Moore documentaries are about as accurate as Algore documentaries. They rely upon faulty assumptions and exclude evidences which would drastically alter the message portrayed.
Michael Moore thinks capitalism is evil? He should get together with Ahm-a-nut-job from Iran who said the same thing yesterday at the U.N.
The irony about socialism is that it requires CAPITAL to function. Without capital it fails. We're experiencing that right now in America. The Soviets found out the hard way. Cuba and North Korea are in the squalor of poverty. China wised up with the collapse of the Soviets and opened their market to capitalism. Unfortunately, here in America it seems we are headed in the direction of the Soviets.
Two multi-millionaires
Thu, 09/24/2009 - 11:21 ET by KevindFTwo multi-millionaires lamenting capitalism; how ironic!
If it is about M Moore
Thu, 09/24/2009 - 11:15 ET by richb313No comment, I have wasted enough time in my life.
#1 propagandist and...
Thu, 09/24/2009 - 11:18 ET by mattm5 time National Pie-Eat champion.
The only problem with Larry King is...
Thu, 09/24/2009 - 11:29 ET by averageschmoeHe is so old that his viewership keeps going down and most people that watch him are as old as him or brain dead.
Did you ever see him interview someone discussing there book? You can tell he has never read it and just rambles on and on.
only on CNN
Thu, 09/24/2009 - 11:26 ET by candanceis it a compliment to accuse someone of propaganda.
Depends on Larry
Thu, 09/24/2009 - 11:29 ET by sergeant stogieLarry King? He doesn't even know who Michael Moore is. In fact, Larry doesn't even know what day it is. His staff carries him in, straps him to the chair, tells him to read the stuff on the big cards, and of course, remember to breathe. The suspenders? Not holding up his pants. Holding up his Depends.
Riveting journalism.
"Why- why aren’t we going
Thu, 09/24/2009 - 11:31 ET by robert108"Why- why aren’t we going to the town hall meetings? Why aren’t we standing up for these things?”
The Tea Parties/town hall protests/9/12 rallies are largely spontaneous; every left wing protest absolutely depends on a squad of "community organizers" to happen at all. Lefties follow orders; real Americans act as individuals.
That's why.
When Larry King says "our" ...
Thu, 09/24/2009 - 11:31 ET by KC MulvilleWhen Larry King says "our" ... what group is he referring to? Because it certainly isn't the United States as a whole. By "our," I think Larry's referring to his fellow liberals.
Perspective
Thu, 09/24/2009 - 11:45 ET by lkoturWhen I was young and foolish, I was amazed at the stories that "60 Minutes" put on the air. Then I saw a segment which was really damning to an organization, but later I saw the raw footage of the entire filming of the interviews without any editing. Boy did that tell a different story. My daughter saw "Bowling for Columbine" and remarked how easy it was to get a gun from a bank promotion. The movie showed Mr. Moore opening an account, signing some papers, and then walking out with a rifle. What the movie did not show was that Mr. Moore had to wait several hours for his background check and that the bank had a Federal ATF Firearms license. So anything Mr. Moore has to say is definitely not the "Whole Truth", and by definition anything that is not the truth is a LIE!
YOU LIE!
Just ask POTUS
Prevaricator of the United States.
LarryK
Gee, Mikey!
Thu, 09/24/2009 - 11:50 ET by CobraMan"He [King] saw ‘Capitalism,’ called it ‘excellent’ and told his viewers to go see it."
Gee, Mikey, King's command might even work! You may even get enough of his viewers that you can fill the first row of a theater! I bet that will help improve your miserable revenue stream, right?
The Citizens of each State shall be entitled to all Privileges and Immunities of Citizens in the several States.
The US Constitution
Unless you're a fetus.
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Hey Larry....
Thu, 09/24/2009 - 12:04 ET by wizardjrhow does The Blob's a** taste?? The only thing more disgusting than Larry kissing butt, is the person it was attached to.
Michael Moore - pathetic hypocrite
Thu, 09/24/2009 - 12:05 ET by jefflebowskiSo Moore is our #1 propagandist? Sorry Larry, when I think of Moore, I think of #2. Also, wipe the drool on your chin Larry.
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Where is the bias at? Moore
Thu, 09/24/2009 - 12:07 ET by 24enakWhere is the bias at? Moore was on Larry King to promote his movie like any other talk show the host said how "good" it was. Talk show hosts said the same thing about "Gili" when Ben Afleck was on their show. They say the same thing about every movie, every movie is the 'best one of the year.'
enak
Thu, 09/24/2009 - 12:10 ET by katainkentis Moore your #1 propagandist?
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The Emperor, he has no clothes
No, the only movie of Moore
Thu, 09/24/2009 - 12:30 ET by 24enakNo, the only movie of Moore I kinda liked was 'Bowling for Columbine' the others I haven't either seen or cared for. And when King said "our" I believe he meant Americas like him or hate him.
well
Thu, 09/24/2009 - 12:32 ET by katainkentwho do you suppose Larry meant when he said 'our'.
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The Emperor, he has no clothes
Moore isn't the issue. He
Thu, 09/24/2009 - 12:20 ET by NL207Moore isn't the issue. He is an unabashed, self-admitted partisan.
The problem are these media hacks who claim to be journalists. Unless they explicitly define themselves to be editorialists and their programs editorials., or they are purely entertainment, they must be presumed to be journalists.
Journalists are supposed to report facts without taint. Larry King, who hosts a TALK show, and is therefore a journalist unless he declares himself and his show to be otherwise, is most ceratinly biased. Merely hosting Michael Moore as a guest and promoting his movie is an act of editorialism. Statistics have shown that the media in general and King in particular are lopsided to the left of these puff pieces. i.e. They feature far more Michaels Moores than they do Mark Levins, even though paid subscribership numbers to the Levins far outweigh those of the Moores.
Surprising that King didn't
Thu, 09/24/2009 - 12:23 ET by celatorSurprising that King didn't mention Moore's efforts to reduce his own carbon footprint.
As is well known to those who find themselves standing close to Moore, he produces an enormous amount of methane as he waddles along in life.
BUT, he has compensated for his attack on our environment by not taking a shower or bath for the last 10 years, thus saving the energy required to heat water for washing.
No citizen's right to life, liberty, pursuit of happiness, or property is safe as long as Obama is President of the United States.
hey Larry
Thu, 09/24/2009 - 12:47 ET by owlpelletsThe commenters on this thread already double your viewership
Don't blame me....I voted for Palin...
that was my first though
Thu, 09/24/2009 - 13:20 ET by UndercoverConservativewhen they say "propagandist" and no one is insulted, there's something wrong. Be prepared soon for when they'll refer to someone as their "favorite pederast" and that will be considered a complement too. *barf*
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Moore also went after Chris Dodd
Thu, 09/24/2009 - 13:44 ET by Gary HallMoore also went after Chris Dodd, over Dodd's "Sweethart" loans from Countrywide Financial. That seemed to make Larry King uncomfortable (usually does), but then redeemed himself by complementing Dodd on other issues.
See:
Also, it's a bit important to understand that Countrywide Financial was really in on the inside track:
Gosh Darn it! Wish the country, "we the people," knew that
(;~/ gary
Hey Moore
Thu, 09/24/2009 - 13:58 ET by sam12663Where are the (ugh) PROFITS from this monstrosity going? After all, making money is evil, right? Has anyone even bothered to ask this fat asswipe that question? I love people who make gobs of money, then bitch when someone else does it using a business or method they don't like. See Will Ferrell, another hapless butt plug.
President Obama is nothing more than a lying empty suit; a Hollywood style special effects smoke and mirrors show that has shown itself to be a total fraud.
WAKE UP AMERICA! SAVE OUR CONSTITUTION!
Well, at least they finally admit to the world...
Thu, 09/24/2009 - 16:02 ET by stage9it's propaganda! That makes it that much easier to block out anything they say.
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