Michael Moore draws boos at Republican convention

San Francisco Chronicle ^ | 8/30/04

[MikalM]

Already a box office sensation, filmmaker Michael Moore got another loud reception Monday at the Republican convention. This time, it was boos.

When Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., told the delegates about "a disingenuous film maker who would have us believe that Saddam's Iraq was an oasis of peace," they knew he was referring to the maker of "Fahrenheit 9-11."

The film, which savages Bush's Iraq policy, has set a box office record for documentaries, grossing $115 million so far.

McCain's comments prompted prolonged booing and chants of "Four more years." Many of the delegates faced Moore, who was seated in the press seats at Madison Square Garden because he is writing a column this week for USA Today.

Moore seemed to relish the attention, thrusting his arms over his head, laughing and saying, "Two more months." Asked about McCain's remarks, Moore said, "I can't believe they're dumb enough to bring up the film and help its box office."

[HawkeyeLonewolf]

Did someone say MICHAEL MOORE???

[Enterprise]

He also draws flies.

[asgardshill]

Michael Moore draws boos flies at Republican convention

[Paleo Conservative]

[Travis McGee]

I hope he's covered in green spittle.

[outlawcam]

"I can't believe they're dumb enough to bring up the film and help its box office."

Ah. So you admit that it's dumb to help its box office.

[NDJeep]

Dirty Underground had posted that "Jaba" was escorted out by Secret Service - any truth to it?

[Shellback Chuck]

I heard he had to bail out after McCain drew blood.

[JRios1968]

Many of the delegates faced Moore, who was seated in ...

Regardless of which way they were facing, they were facing Jabba the Moore. It's kinda hard not to, as you may imagine.

[maggief]

Filmmaker Michael Moore reacts by flashing the loser sign after being called a disingenuous filmmaker by U.S. Senator John McCain during his speech at the 2004 Republican National Convention at Madison Square Garden in New York, August 30, 2004. Republicans opened their four-day national convention on Monday with salutes to President George W. Bush (news - web sites)'s wartime leadership and repeated reminders of his aggressive response to the September 11, 2001, attacks. REUTERS/Mike Segar US ELECTION

[Lurking2Long]

I think the title was supposed to be, "Michael Moore DRINKS BOOZE at Republican Convention..."

[AQGeiger]

What a fat, classless turd.

[Shellback Chuck]

Isn't that the "L" sign for "I'm a big fat loser"???

[MJY1288]

Michael Moore not only got booed, he was righteously slammed

[AQGeiger]

Apparently he tried to enter the convention floor, but had to be escorted away by the Secret Service because he didn't have a pass to actually be on the convention floor.

[smonk]

moore's "sign of the "L"" will cost thousands upon thousands of votes in heartland america, and SHOULD cost his fat a$$ his "job" with the usatoday; journalists (which is his supposed role) REPORT news, they do not MAKE news.

[PlushieWithTeeth]

Why am I not surprised USA Today gave that piece of trash credentials? Yeah, he's a professional, alright, but the "lady" part of me won't say at what.

[Angry Enough]

My letter to Editor at USA Today: I write in protest of Michael Moore's presence at the RNC as a "journalist" for your organization. Certainly all journalistic credibility flew out the window when the camera rested on him for more than two seconds during Senator McCain's speech, and he mouthed "Two more months," while flashing a victory sign. Such editorial decisions as these are the precise reason I don't - and won't ever again - read your newspaper.

For what it's worth. I just couldn't watch that fat dork sit there and not protest.

[Steel Wolf]

Apparently he tried to get onto the delegate floor, which his press badge didn't authorize, so he was turned around by security. He certainly knew he wasn't authorized to go there, but his M.O. is to obtusely pester security, then act aggrieved later.