coupland's Journal: Recent Reading: Stupid White Men by Michael Moore

Title: Stupid White Men
Author: Michael Moore
Genre: Political satire
Difficulty: Light read
Published 2002
Rating: Liked it

Sometimes this book reads like a nostalic grandfather's memories of things "back in my day..." Michael jumps all over the map complaining about the 2000 presidential election, the education system, racial equity, women's rights, and more. The only glue to hold things together is the supposition that the world is ruled by stupid white men. (I'm with ya so far...)

While the book isn't as focused as it probably should be and reads like a liberal wish-list, Michael makes some very good points and has the decency to provide references. (Who reads references, though. Maybe he invented them all.) Throw in a smattering of humour and altogether it's a fun way to spend some time and while it won't arm you to win any political debates, it sure beats the boob tube.