Moore yells in Lehigh speech: '4 more days!'

Morning Call ^ | 10/30/04 | By Genevieve Marshall

[randita]

Moore yells in Lehigh speech: '4 more days!'

Activist moviemaker tells packed house that Bush must go. Dozens of protesters gather outside.

By Genevieve Marshall Of The Morning Call

October 30, 2004

America has shifted to a more liberal ideology and it's only a matter of time before George W. Bush and the Republicans realize that they are in the minority, filmmaker Michael Moore said Friday in a speech at Lehigh University's Stabler Arena.

''Four more days!'' Moore yelled, rallying Democrats to head to the polls on Tuesday. It is also a reference to the end of his month-long, 60-city ''Slacker Uprising Tour.''

''The majority of our citizens don't want assault weapons available on the streets of our cities,'' Moore said. ''They want stronger environmental laws, and they believe women should be paid the same as men.''

Moore took to the stage like an aging, overweight rock star. The crowd of more than 5,000 people greeted him with a standing ovation, cheers and stomping.

At one point, he had everyone take out their cell phones, turn them on, and wave them in the air. The blue screens were a substitute for cigarette lighters at a speech that seemed more like a concert, and included music composed by his friend Jeff Gibbs, a co-producer of his award-winning film, ''Fahrenheit 9/11.''

Though critics have slammed it as a promotional tool for the film, Moore said his visits to college campuses in 20 battleground states are his attempt to get out the vote.

Moore spent much of his time onstage mocking Bush, from his mannerisms to matters of substance. The president's decision to send troops into Iraq took the most hits.

Copyright © 2004, The Morning Call

[FourPeas]

Moore took to the stage like an aging, overweight rock star.

As if the thought of this man isn't repulsive enough, this brought to mind spandex.

[al baby]

we need to get him a girl friend you know what i mean

[edpc]

If Bush were to lose the election (which he won't), he would be President for the 28 days left in November, 31 days in December and 20 days in January. Do the math, fatso...that's 79.