Michael Moore's New Movie Is Neither Liberal Nor Conservative

In his new film, "Where To Invade Next," Michael Moore takes a more positive look at the world.

[@natural91LC]

I'm European and not all he's saying is correct, we've got lots of problems ... BUT we're still trillions of times better than the US. Btw, we don't treat immigrants very well?? Excuse me sir, look at what we're doing in Germany ,Italy and Greece ... would you like to reformulate the sentence?

[@DefMM123]

+natural91LC Yea ok calm down! XD

[@natural91LC]

Legend123 I'm very calm ;)

[@UltraAtomic1]

To each is own bud :D

[@ultimateriddlemaker]

+natural91LC well some European Countries treat the mlike shit, mine (Denmark) have passed a law that would make it legal for us to rob them of their personal belonings of worth.

[@vaibhavgupta20]

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[@lnhart7157]

"they have racism, they don't treat their immigrants very well" pretty rich coming from an American

[@djpickle5486]

LNhart hey hey man, what's the deal. America is not racist. To say that just because once in a blue moon there is bad person doesn't speak for Americans. America has one of the most diverse environments. A place where all cultures, foods and religions are intertwined. Dont blame the new generation for our past. We didnt do that.

[@michaellyndon6982]

Sorry European, the kinds of attitudes Europeans have would have an American starving on the streets for having them. The reason our media portays racism isn't because we're more racist, it's because we care more about fighting it. I'm not kidding, if you said the shit Europeans say about gypsies or muslims as an American, you would lose your job, your home, your friends and family, and many people like that die from hunger or the cold, the fact that you Europeans consider racists human beings is a foreign concept to me.

[@arvin270]

An immigrant is always a foreigner in Europe when America is a melting pot.

[@adrienneyoung7900]

@@djpickle5486 America is somewhat racist..for many generations. And now

[@adrienneyoung7900]

@@arvin270 dream on, dreamer

[@bobjenkins4925]

Michael Moore sounds more grounded than ever. By the time he's 70 he's going to be wise as fuck

[@goodbeans]

+sb673 Nope.

[@driedpancake]

You think this fat slob will live to 70? He has the mentality of a child,he is as naive as liberals come,I'm surprised he hasn't learned anything at the age he is at now.

[@bertagriese8282]

+problematic Idiot

[@iller3]

+Bob Jenkins ...by the time he's 70, he's going to be considered a Libertarian by millennial progressives

[@bookert9533]

+problematic His lack of self control is evident, I'll give you that.

[@MikMoen]

"But how do they pay for it?" Because these countries don't waste half their budget on their Military.

[@KevinAndrewRea]

6:50 Michael Moore speaks 100% truth!!! "The things that matter in this country have been reduced in choice, there are two political parties, there are a handful insurance companies, there are six or seven information centers, but if you want a bagel there are 23 flavors. Because you have the illusion of choice." - George Carlin

[@runcibusarse-weasel964]

He's wrong here on one thing: None of the solutions in his film are things that no one in America has thought of. As he says in the film, they've all actually been thought of in America, it's just that the American people allowed themselves to be convinced that they were bad ideas that would never work. Meanwhile other countries got on with it and made them work.

[@Man_Ray78]

what matter does it make where good ideas come from,,if they work they work and this film has a shitload of humaistic ideas that make a better world.

[@jayschmidt6373]

and for most people there are 2 operating systems to choose between, both having quite extensive control on information. I shouldn't even be typing this. FML

[@DFM3333]

❤subversive movies by geniuses are not viewed in America. The wealthy would not allow it😮

[@scott119935]

People shit on Moore but he's one of the few rich guys that actually cares about the general populace.

[@KingDeuceDeuce]

+scott119935 HA.

[@Rockownz5150]

+scott119935 So what if he cares? That doesn't mean that his proposals would actually end up helping people.

[@vuk911]

+Rockownz5150 It doesn`t mean, but they would.

[@lachlanchang8345]

I've only seen Fahrenheit 451 and Bowling for Columbine, the first missed a good argument and was instead cheap shots at Bush, and the latter was just dishonest. He criticises capitalism while owning nine houses. It's a funny way of caring.

[@BadVoodo0]

+scott119935 Google his interview on Opie and Anthony, you're in for a surprise.

[@Whyoakdbi]

"Europe has got enourmous debt in some of their countries." Yeah like Sweden - 40%; Denmark - 44%; Germany - 78% and the USA - 104%.

[@tony91san53]

But at the same time it's youth is being educated without debt or financial burden for the rest of their lives.

[@SneakersDK]

@@tony91san53 It was after finascrisses. Our debt was down to 18% in the end of 2019. Now we in Denmark have corona to. So don't know how it will look after that.

[@SneakersDK]

It was after finascrisses. Our debt was down to 18% in the end of 2019. Now we in Denmark have corona to. So don't know how it will look after that.

[@benttranberg2690]

Makes no sense unless you state what this percentage is. Percent of what?

[@kennichdendenn]

@@benttranberg2690 It is a convention in economics to indicate a countries debt in percent of that countries GDP.

[@ashikalanser5498]

As an immigrant and visible minority living in Germany, I am treated very well here. People have always been respectful and open.

[@danmaia455]

You're hot too Let's date ok?

[@davidparker7216]

Five years later have you seen/feel any change ?

[@gantzuka]

@@davidparker7216 probably not.

[@abstractswirls]

Michael is a smart man with honestly good intentions. glad he was invited on the show

[@TheReal7Bit]

That was a great fucking interview, it's hard to make it interesting when you only have 10 minutes time but the way Stephen opposed Moore a bit to get into a discussion was great. Best Late Night interviews currently

[@moh5961]

What's wrong with people judging him for his appearance rather than his ideas ?

[@herny45]

Nothing. that being said. go get a false eye ya damn creep.

[@GenghisKhanPolitics]

+Mohammed Nothing. Everybody should be judged based on their appearance. In fact, really ugly people should be shot. Think how beautiful humanity would be.

[@donaldderp1602]

+Mohammed DM readers...

[@herny45]

***** How is that any different than now, with people killing each other over who's idea is the best?

[@cynthiacornejo7537]

I loved the movie! it was amazing! and it's something EVERYONE needs to watch!

[@radisahli2150]

Yes mam

[@forvideos4834]

totally agree

[@pratyayamrit7799]

Cynthia Cornejo its sucks

[@pratyayamrit7799]

Cynthia Cornejo fu

[@bingosantamonica]

racism is the losers´ last resort

[@Man_Ray78]

it's a mind and heartblowing movie. I caught myself with tears a couple of times. I'we had the impression for a long time that if his apperance would be better,,he would be more appealing to the americans and people would take his movies more seriously. He is my favorite documentary filmmaker,, he truly has changed my view of alot of things. He does'nt hate america and he sure does'nt sell him self short. I think this one is his best.

[@darkinstinctful123]

He looks like the crazy single and southern uncle who's gonna say all the wrong things at the family dinner. but he has some really good ideas for america.

[@crashzan1494]

+Los Blancos *terrible fixed that for you

[@driedpancake]

I guess those "good ideas" would include communism and inviting hordes of third world savages into America?

[@cloudmapper9501]

+problematic I'm always in awe how people like you are able to turn on their PC.

[@DrentifulGaming]

Well maybe you should stop judging people based on their looks and things that they can't control. All he can change is his hairstyle glasses and clothes and his weight.

[@Battlefieldd3]

+horrorscene you are so smart. where can I educate myself like u? oh never mind I can watch fox news for one day

[@wingsuiter101]

"We are all muslim" *Gets beheaded for eating bacon the next day* kek

[@Battlefieldd3]

Muslims don't behead each other u fuck face. too much fox news?

[@wingsuiter101]

Battlefieldd3 Sunnis and Shias have been beheading each other for ages you numbnuts.

[@iller3]

+Battlefieldd3 yeah....behading is too slow, they hand out bombs

[@banyentertainment]

+Battlefieldd3 LOL are you insane? they do more than they do christians

[@lamborger]

+wingsuiter101 yeah I know we could learn a thing or two from you westerners who have treated each other with the highest of respect throughout the centuries. Like when Americans carpet bombed German villages or when Germans slaughtered millions of poles and Russians. The worst examples of human behavior should always be taken to generalize them. Cynicism is bae, as the kids say.

[@DanielCarrapa]

Hi folks. I'm from Portugal and I'd like to explain the question regarding the "decriminalization of all drugs". It's important to notice that this was a decriminalization of consumption (of all drugs) - which is now treated as a health issue, not a criminal issue. However, drug trafficking is a crime and you will be arrested for possession if you have an amount considered too high to be justified as for personal use only. That's why when Michael Moore says that he has cocaine, the cops get so serious - because he could get arrested for it. Removing the criminal offense status of drug consumption created a better social environment for people dealing with addiction to resort to the public health system, and find the treatment they need - without the risk and the stigma of facing criminal charges.

[@rpf276]

Actually many Americans know and understand this like myself. But it is such a battle here for good ideas like this since a lot of money is spent by the government and made by many private companies, it will be hard to end this endless supply of profit for a "drug war" that is futile, the money stream is hard to fight.

[@stiras1]

So weird he can't take that Europeans have some good stuff. It's like "Yeah yeah, so they have free university. They have racists too!" Honestly?

[@veronicachic]

+stiras1 he's playing devil's advocate, he's just espousing the same arguments most americans would throw at Michael Moore.

[@cyberneticbutterfly8506]

+stiras1 You do know he's sort of like a satirist?

[@incisivo5019]

Man, before the actual footage he introduced himself with the other people and explained the situation what he was trying to achieve with that script, and this part I would assume he presented the footage to them so they agreed to be display it in that way

[@mariokarter13]

But it's just not American if the system ISN'T actively screwing you over. It's, like, our identity man.

[@nikolinac.4237]

I am littel bit shockes by Stephen Colbert how close minded he is. He felt literally attacked when Michael talked about positiv things in Europ. I am very very surprised about his reaction

[@VonMolche]

"They taken actually a lot of originally american ideas" Oucchh. Let just remmember for a sec. that America only exist because Italian guy on a Spanish ship couldn't find the way to India. -.-' And we have civilization over here for like past 10.000 years.

[@AegisNova]

Columbus didn't discover America.

[@elsacristina9]

first who told you Columbus was Italian and who told he was trying to find India? I think you need to research a little bit more and you will be surprise wit the real truth about Columbus and the "accident" of discovering America ;)

[@tylsimys67]

@@DJVLDN Exactly. Not to mention the US role in the WW2 aftermath. On the other hand, goes to say something about the people of Germany and Japan: from the total devastation to two economic giants in just couple of decades...

[@benttranberg2690]

@@elsacristina9, Columbus was indeed Italian.

[@jonathanpalmquist4894]

What can we do? Vote for Bernie Sanders.

[@aaronsoto1346]

Not going to lie, I think Stephen is losing his edge. I feel like his fake character was more authentic and genuine than his "real" persona that he's doing now.

[@HighBrowComedy]

+Aaron Soto He's not doing a character in this. He's making an argument in the place of what arguments a viewer might have. It's called being a host.

[@aaronsoto1346]

+High Brow Comedy yes I realize he's not doing a character. but I am calling attention to how he seems less himself as his real self. sort of like someone who has been through focus groups on what personality would appeal to the widest variety of ppl. I understand with a job like this that's what your going to have to do but that doesn't mean I have to like it. and don't patronize me about what hosts do I've been in love with talk shows since I was a kid i know how they work.

[@HighBrowComedy]

Haha well I'm sorry, I'm on the same boat as you as far as the last part goes, I'm just used to people shitting on Colbert and Joe Rogan and such for making an opposing argument. It's rare to come across someone who gets it. But I kind of think the opposite, I feel like during the Colbert Report he was just a more Liberal, more fired up guy who was self-aware that he was doing a comedy show, where as with this show he has more free range to be himself, not be held down to his character, and wants to follow more in the footsteps of a Letterman type

[@aaronsoto1346]

That could be too. He went further left before since that was his audience. I suppose that's just the colbert I know and loved so naturally I would assume that that's the "real" colbert.

[@aaronsoto1346]

And sorry about the snark before... it's something about the youtube comment section that makes you ornery and defensive

[@solomonfaber8026]

For me . . . This is the most important movie I have ever seen. It shocked me in a way that is beyond words!!!. Thank you Michael from the bottom of my heart!

[@PartVIII]

I'm not a fan of Michael Moore, but I agree with everything he's saying

[@eizhowa]

+PartVIII May I ask why you are not a fan? I don't personally enjoy his humor at all times, but I consider myself a fan because of the content of his work.

[@densmorde4520]

I am a fan but I don´t agree with anything he´s saying,

[@ThePoetinres]

Michael Moore, you came, you saw, and you conquered. I saw "Who to Invade Next" yesterday in an Austrian cinema. And I really liked it. It is a film with some laughs and some constructive and imaginative and unexpected answers - all involving no violence. The right film at the right time. America, you should watch it.

[@sevyxuoir6714]

he is smarter than trump

[@donHooligan]

+yves rioux who isn't?

[@sevyxuoir6714]

lol y a agreed

[@sevyxuoir6714]

lol y a agreed

[@sevyxuoir6714]

lol y a agreed

[@sevyxuoir6714]

lol y a agreed

[@robertpolanco1973]

Personally, I think that Michael Moore is a talented filmmaker. I resent those detractors of his who simply accuse him of his so-called "lies" about the issues that he is very concerned about. Not to mention, the bullies who also made fun of him for his weight. I am so sick and tired of the right-wingers and bullies who think they have a monopoly on truth and facts. I for one am glad to see that Mr. Moore still knows what he believes in and I stand by him regardless of those despicable detractors of his.

[@jarynn8156]

+Robert Polanco Well, he does things like make a comment that 60% of our budget goes to defense spending. The actual number is 17%. There are better ways to get the point across while not making up statistics. You could easily argue on a dollar to dollar basis. The US's military budget is enormous compared to any other country on Earth... But the US's economy is enormous too, so when you look at a percent of the economy, it isn't so bad. He manipulates data like hell and then tries to convince us he is providing the raw facts for us to make a determination. I expect politicians to manipulate data, but they aren't telling you they are providing the raw facts, they make it clear they are selling you on an idea.

[@AL-jv7jf]

+Neighborbob yes, you're correct. He had intentionally misled the viewers on the US military spending. I'm okay with different views but he twists facts. Or to be more direct he lies.

[@thefrozengargon338]

+Robert Polanco Oh my god. Right wingers as bullies? You social justice warriors are THE most hateful, bullying, non-tolerant people to plague our generation.

[@robertpolanco1973]

+Frédéric Bastiat You are being misled by what other people say about Michael Moore. Get real, fella.

[@robertpolanco1973]

+TheFrozenGargon Get real, you dolt. You are obviously being taken in by conservative pundits, especially by the loons from Fox News.

[@MyNameIsBucket]

Sounds like they did a "not ready for prime time" edit right around 7:30.

[@shmooveyea]

What store does Mr. Moore get all those miniature ball caps?

[@kreeplx]

+shmaveyea Build-a-bear. They fit his small head.

[@AegisNova]

+kreeplx OK, that was good.

[@pierrotgodot]

+shmaveyea The Peter Griffin store i think

[@startervisions]

what a question lmao

[@smackscreen5655]

+shmaveyea The camera adds 10 lbs. Ball caps shrink by 7%. That's the magic of Hollyweird.

[@somasayshi]

It's about time somebody made this documentary. It's basically the film version of what Bernie Sanders has been trying to say.

[@HighBrowComedy]

Why do people keep saying Colbert sounds Conservative in this? You understand that if Colbert just said "oh you're right, you're the best" there wouldn't be a point in having a show. He's making an argument in the place of what arguments a viewer might have. It's called being a host

[@MrStuVW]

Hey steve, open your whole Self UP...it is NOT about hate and war anymore!

[@MrStuVW]

+Stuart Walker Republican ideology is not cool anymore either, oh wait, those are the same things! LOL

[@iluvrachellef]

you're correct sir,it produces third world types of results i.e. a small number of rich families at the top and most other people trying to make ends meet on the bottom. The really crazy thing is how common,everyday,working class people vote for to cut their own throats.

[@LydiaKelso123]

Colbert is just doing his job as an interviewer and trying to show both sides to encourage heathy debate. It would be a boring interview if he didn't throw out any alternative opinions.

[@MrStuVW]

Lydia K But I love you way more than steve ever could... he is a puppet for the republican ruled and run media, doing not one shred of good. Your synopsis truly is human but humans are killing the only planet they get so how smart is that? Healthy? LOL boredom is not known in my life, the word does not exist..

[@andrewhicks5676]

And suddenly, out of nowhere, I think Michael Moore is awesome

[@lolitamorris2943]

He seems so low key and a very down to earth person. Confident but not arrogant

[@EinerVonDenen]

As a German who studied at an American Ivy League University and now lives in Scandinavia I found this film to be touching on so many levels. It is honest, eye-opening, positive and painful at the same time. It´s a must watch and leaves enough space to argue about since it´s far less preachy than you´d expect. You can say whatever you want about Michael Moore but this movie is a tremendous piece of essayism.

[@davidhutchinson5233]

The clip in this movie on Germany brought this 53 yo veteran to tears. "I am an American. I live in a great country. One that was born in genocide and built on the backs of slaves". A real quote on what it means to be an American. I hope one day we can own our original sins.

[@ida1614]

thank you Michael Moore !!! your an amazing individual

[@danmaia455]

He's gay

[@wrathofme03]

We could live like that if not for the ridiculous GOP. Bernie Sanders had better win.

[@Vortex__24]

Does anyone know a website where the film can be viewed ?

[@jazzjazpher]

can mic put this full movie on youtube so we can watch the whole thing and if any one how can i watch it online??

[@victoriasmith4208]

and this is why we need Bernie, to show people how life is supposed to be, but we are selfish in so many ways

[@tio9896]

+Hunter Hnidey Americans would rather pay extortionate medical bills out of their own pocket than pay some extra tax for everyone to have free healthcare. There's a mentality of 'I make my own money so who gives a damn about everyone else'. In europe, particularly nordic countries people understand that everyone has to give for the greater good of the country as a whole as well as those in need elsewhere.

[@RealHealthyGuidance]

glad i am living in Norway. Free education, free healthcare, paid vacation. I get 33$ an hour for working in retail.

[@benttranberg2690]

Norwegians do not have paid vacation. What actually happens is that some portion of your salary is set aside for vacation. This amount is then paid to you in June instead of salary, regardless of when you actually go on vacation.

[@zinedino.fficial2030]

@@benttranberg2690 and?

[@Submersed24]

I like the idea of the movie: it is about innovating new ways to accomplish things and using inspiration from other countries to help.

[@Mortenen]

Ok. Chances are you won't get sick. But if you do in Norway, you will be treated by the best doctors available no matter your income. If you do in the US however, you will only be treated by the best doctors available if you can afford the insurance, or a private doctor. Norwegians, and most Europeans do not want to bet on that, like Americans do.

[@cantilever]

Wow, Italy sounds like paradise...their birth rate must be quite healthy and their economy must be in great shape...

[@alvincay100]

+cantilever In progressive fantasy land all cultures are equal and the sustainability of your native culture is less important than the sustainability of the environment.

[@location4898]

+cantilever the economic problems of italy are caused by mafia, corruption, tax evasion ecc...not by is walfare system......

[@gtx970videos3]

+cantilever Yeah, and what's the problem? Who decided that human well being is less important than their economy? And still, Scandinavian countries have the most socialist policies of Europe and their economy is at the top of the charts.

[@cantilever]

+gtx970videos When Russia and the Eastern bloc countries had the most socialist policies in Europe, how did their economies perform...? Scandinavian countries all have market economies...

[@gtx970videos3]

cantilever Are you trying to make a point there? Socialism =/= communism. Free market economy can go perfectly together with socialism, as it is obviously done in most European countries. The fundamental policies of every western European country are socialist policies, and indeed they all have free market economies, that's what a welfare state is.

[@TheTuubster]

Of course its not "free". It all financed by the taxpayer.

[@vroxxzz]

Nothing in the world is free. Your desire to pay less tax comes at a cost-more personal expenses, some of which you may not be able to afford personally e.g. long term health care and higher education when you/your parents are on minimum wage etc

[@Heimdall01]

+TheTuubster : Of course the european system (education, healthcare etc) is financed over taxes. Just as the american military is financed with your(?) taxmoney. Whats your point?

[@seanwjones07]

+Heimdall01 Exactly!....That is the dumbest response now a days to "nothing is free" Duh! We understand that. Taxes are a given, nothing is going to drastically change in terms of taxation so people need to come up with a better argument just because they don't want free health care or education for our country.

[@stayoutofourairspace4163]

+Heimdall01 the point is university should be free, like moore said

[@alan5496]

+TheTuubster In Australia, university is tuition free, you only have to pay it back in tax after you start making a salary of $44,000+ . It is a much better system than the one they have in America where you take a loan, graduate from university and then get left in debt with no job.

[@aurorabiondo5500]

I think it is correct that Colbert also points out that there are bad and good everywhere. People tends to blame their own country and believe that "grass is greener on the other side". I am from Italy and the past government did treat immigrants bad by being proud to do so, I lived in London and now in Berlin. There are things to copy and things to throw in the bin in both of these big cities. We need to stop both to commiserate ourselves or to think we are the best. I think we can call it being objective.

[@mistermastermind528]

Well said...

[@McNoat]

Going to university is not totally free here in Germany. I have to pay a "Semesterbeitrag", a payment once every semester directly to the university. It amounts to ca. 600 - 700 euros a year. However, as far as I know that's basically "free" by American standards ;)

[@jarynn8156]

+Moritz Schubert Its also not free because someone is paying the salary of your professor. Just because its not you doesn't mean its not a cost.

[@McNoat]

Well, Moore meant that it's free for the students. I assume that noone thinks that everyone working at a university is a volunteer.

[@jarynn8156]

Moritz Schubert Free for the students, out of the pockets of people who might very well need that money themselves.

[@McNoat]

We seem to have different views on this issue, but in my opinion education benefits everyone since it increases social mobility.

[@McNoat]

***** Good point, I forgot about the part of the fee that goes toward my public transportation ticket. If you subtract that, my payment would also shrink a lot.

[@DrentifulGaming]

I'm really surprised how narrow minded Colbert was in this interview and how he kept defend America. People just need to admit and realize we as a country have fucked up and it's been this way for a hundred years. Other countries are making all these big changes. While the American government is so conservative and doesn't want to help anything.

[@Rozmic]

+Drentiful Gaming Yes, you have fucked up by electing Obama. Twice. Don't worry though, Trump will fix everything :D

[@DrentifulGaming]

Shut the fuck up. Oh my god you fucking 12 year old racist hick. Everyone blames Obama, but tell me how did he fuck up so badly as a President? He's done way better and more than Bush ever did. Trump will tear this country apart.

[@worlde499]

+Drentiful Gaming LAMO maybe 10-20 years. What other countries? EU? What about some that matter like China or Russia are they making big changes? Or helping anyone? Dam you need go travel so you can see how blessed you are to live in USA, i am immigrant and it amaze me how you Americans are so naive about the world.

[@DrentifulGaming]

Well obviously I am not talking about China or Russia. I didn't say every country. I just said other countries. Don't get me wrong I'm glad and feel blessed that I was born and live in the USA, but honestly Canada, Germany, or Sweden are much better all around. The U.S. is just very conservative and won't make changes that may hurt "business"

[@nguyenforthewin1337]

Colbert was not being narrow-minded, he was playing devil's advocate by asking questions that a contrary viewer might have on Michael Moore's views.

[@bhavdeep]

I work for a British Company and this is the list of holidays and other perks we get: 1. unlimited sick leaves 2. we moved houses last year and I got 2 days off3. 25 days - normal holidays 4. gym in the office (which is not free but heavily discounted) 5. dental care - which is again heavily discounted6. doctors visit in the office if I have any health issues due to work7. my colleague had an accident and he didn't come into the office for 4 months. all medical bills and operations were taken care off (no he didn't have an accident in the office)8. my another colleague had a major illness and he had to take months off. he was taken care off by the best doctors in the country. he is healthy now. 9. 1 year maternity leave for women, which can be shared between partners. 10. adoption leave.11. honeymoon leave. Why does my company give these holidays / perks? Because they treat us as humans not "resources" of the company... But I pay higher taxes than USA. Why? So that the people who need help, can get help from the taxes I and people like me... I work hard though... I start work at 7:30 AM and end at 5:30-6:00 PM. I am very happy and would like to work hard for my employer because they take care of me...

[@NauerLater]

Stephen's best interview yet, he seemed very comfortable and engaging. It came on as more natural than acting.

[@JillontheLake]

Portugal rocks, de-criminalizing drugs. We should take a page from their book. Can't wait for the movie Michael, thanks for all you do.

[@unholychunk]

Comparing a doc on the iPhone and getting asked about mass shootings is not the same as doing a doc on how Europe is doing it better but asked what about the massive white supremacy movement or treatment of immigrants. I'm more liberal and even I think his one sided docs are getting annoying

[@beckobert]

+unholychunk I think you haven't got the point of the documentary. It is not a documentary about europe, it is a documentary about certain problems, that are solved different (better) in europe and what america can learn from other countries. Of course, this works the other way as well.

[@Night-rage]

+unholychunk I think racism/homophobia in the US is way worse then Europe so I don't know why he brought it up. Same as immigrant, it might not go smoothly but Europe is doing a lot more to help Syrian refugees then the US is,

[@unholychunk]

You're joking right? Nazisim and anti senitisim is on the rise. They actually have a lot of support for their fascist political parties. Europe is by far more racist.

[@Night-rage]

***** You mean like Trump or the KKK ?

[@unholychunk]

who said that there was zero racism in the U.S.? I said that there was more in Europe. And the fact those were the first two examples that popped into your head helps in showcasing this point.

[@vivamusic87]

All Michael Moore books were translated immediately in Bulgarian language.He is the connection between Europe and US.He's really popular in Europe!And the reason is that he is open minded and not blocked by prejudices.

[@WhackamoGiacomo]

Michael Moore doesn't mention that Italy's unemployment rate for people under 40 is hovering around 38%. The unemployment rate for older workers is less, because they are the beneficiaries of an old system which grandfathered them job security that is no longer available to new workers; also, many Italians are now employed by non-Italian companies from elsewhere in the EU, and have no protection as Italian workers, even in their own country (see: Ryanair Italy-based crewmembers). I'm afraid Mr. Moore was taken hook, line and sinker on this one.

[@mast6209]

if i had anything to say.. all us troops could leave europe in a second.. they can come back as tourists, if they want...

[@BigChungusthe3rd]

he still didn't answer the question, "how do they pay for this"

[@location4898]

+Joseph Yi U.S have no free healtcare and spend more money on it that countries with free healtcare. when U.S need trillions of dollars for saving banks there are always money, for help the people never. come on .....

[@BigChungusthe3rd]

+location4898 that was paid for by the US going into more debt to other various countries. it was not paid by money we actually have. so once again, how do we pay for this? FYI we're trillions of dollars in debt

[@jkenemy1]

In Canada, good education is cheap, healthcare is free (we pay higher taxes of-course), we have good unemployment insurance, women get up to a year off for maternity leave, daycare is subsidized and our streets are safe. Bottom line is if you make it easier for average people to be educated and healthy, the gap between rich and poor is smaller, there is less crime and you don't have as many people digging their graves with their teeth through poor diet due to ignorance - you have more equality and a better lifestyle for more people (not just the rich and ultra-rich). The US needs to but out of other countries and stop spending trillions on weapons while owing tons of money to countries like China. Time to wake up and smell the coffee. Lots to learn from others. Keep an open mind. Good film.

[@kittenpawsbb]

I'm sad I didn't hear about his film, I must search it out. So glad I ran across this video.

[@VantaCube]

They don't arrest people for drug related offenses and so drug crime has gone down? In case he didn't notice, this is because drug crime goes unreported (Since people don't get arrested or charged for drug related offenses). And people are calling this guy smart, lol.

[@TheStanishStudios]

No, he means drug-relates crime. Like shootings and robbery

[@VantaCube]

+TheStanishStudios Shootings and robberies are not drug-related. Drug-related offenses involve the cultivation and distribution of drug products (which typically operate inside gang related activity).

[@headlesseyes]

+d0Bored0b A lot of those crimes ARE drug related needed money to buy drugs.

[@VantaCube]

Headless Eyes "Drug-related crime. In the United States, illegal drugs are related to crime in multiple ways. Most directly, it is a crime to possess, manufacture, or distribute drugs classified as having a potential for abuse (such as cocaine, heroin, morphine and amphetamines)." Googled it for you, so the lazies and the inept ones could read up on what an ACTUAL drug related offense is. Learn the law before you start spouting nonsense.

[@headlesseyes]

I actually know personally from other addicts.

[@malekkarim9276]

Italy bankrupt

[@behzadseysan1]

Well, if Other countries could raise there debts roof like US does every year, then no country would be broke...!

[@psdaengr911]

The movie is about good ideas and best practices, not about the total environment on which they arose, not about how to implement or pays for them within one political system.

[@andreeapalaghita1013]

How he criticized Europe for having racism and economic problems is just offensive and made out of pure jealousy. It’s like when you know something is better and you want to attack it with the dumbest arguments just to make yourself feel better. The US has the exact same problems, if not even worse. At least we don’t have police brutality against people of color. Thank you Michael for your thoughtful words and how you tried to show that neither continents is bad or good just different but that there are things that the US could learn from Europe

[@UnoTakeJuno]

Apparently Caitlyn Jenner isn't the only new grandma on the block.

[@Cryptonymicus]

+MrPractical -- Then you've seen Lindsay Graham (R).

[@PeterTheMineDude]

Portugal still arrests dealers, growers and traffickers and even sometimes take down people transporting drugs to the country from places like Morocco, but even though you don't go to jail or pay large fines you are considered a person with medical problems and still need to go to rehab

[@lchi8265]

Teachers…all teachers in training need to have this film as a pre-requisite to understand how just changing the diet and how we eat will save Americans. Rudolf Steiner recommended children eat in small groups with their teachers in 1903. It is not too late to change.

[@Colinkjr5]

I wouldn't feel comfortable if Michael Moore came near me at all. Camera or not.

[@joaoroque1956]

when Portugal appears on the US and it's not about debt

[@alexf7368]

The idea that he seems to be speaking about here reminds me of 'Peter the great'. He spent the first few years of his reign (in the 1690's) touring western European countries and learning from them. He then returned to his homeland and used what he had learned to benefit his own country. These days, he is credited with modernising Russia and turning it into a true empire.

[@Trillo333]

Wow. I'm actually interested in watching this!

[@runeguldberg]

Hiv in Portugal is 13.4 cases per million in 2009 but that is still high above the European average of 2.85 cases per million.

[@oassimerremissao9896]

They should have mentioned that it's still a crime to sell or manufacture drugs in Portugal. It's also illegal to be in possession of large amounts of drugs. So what has been done is authorities started investing their funds going after drug dealers and treating drug users. The results appear to be massively positive across the board.

[@jessicawestmoreland7498]

I am an expat living in Germany. You do need to speak, read, write, and understand German very well in order to get a bachelor degree here. However, for masters degrees, most are taught in English. Also, you do have to pay a little bit to attend school here. For a masters degree it costs me 160 euros every 6 months.

[@wbl2012]

Obviously a person who has a great deal of self pride. Really the type of person everyone should strive to be.

[@Lizzie7493]

About the drug thing going on in Portugal: possesion is not criminalized; *however*, selling is. So if you're caught with a small enough portion that is considered to be for personal, one time use it's more or less OK (it's not a crime, but it's frowned upon obviously), but if it's more than that then you get arrested of course because it indicates your intention to sell. You also can't be caught driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

[@RealTime88]

best documentary film maker. So excited to see Where to Invade Next in Feburary!!!

[@starlinguk]

It won't appeal to GOP voters, because it won't confirm their prejudices.

[@eflizotte]

Again, the greatest of interviewing. Moore, I respect that you are digging to find answers I fully disagree with the answers you've found.

[@TheCurlsCrazy]

we had a american exchange student at my german dorm who payed 40.000$ for her exchange semester, that cost me 360€. And most of these 360€ is for a universal train and bus ticket i can use for the entire state i live in... Also a nice one was the american student, who once god oxcycontin for a knee operation and got pretty much hoocked. classic..

[@suzettebavier4412]

I'm a huge Michael Moore fan!! I love you Michael!!

[@rathernotdisclose8064]

A country is its people, access to education makes the people better, better people equals better country. The cost of making education free in the USA is trivial compared to the benefits of having a lot more educated, skilled individuals who can actually contribute to the nation.

[@dct4lif]

Another brilliant documentary just like every documentary he has ever made. Cant wait to watch it.

[@BeastNationXIV]

I like how he summed up the direction our country was going....But then I realized how bittersweet (and, in hindsight, delusional) that is because we're going ALL THE WAY BACK now. The worst part is knowing I'm partially to blame for the reason we all utterly snapped. Oh well. smh

[@HeroicLarvy]

6:40 , so move there, I've never understood this argument. "It's so great over there, but I'm going to stay here and try to change it."

[@jackchorn]

No one asks who will pay for the military- Since 2001 the Pentagon has LOST 8 TRILLION. In fact most people want more money to go to the pentagon- and today 40% of the budget goes to private contractors. Imagine what the US would be like if we spent HALF the pentagon budget on something useful

[@mrbiggleswurth69]

Ad hominem attacks are a sign of weak argument. When you can't attack the message attack the messenger.

[@DaiNevar]

In Poland you vote while you're in prison. There are rare cases of losing voting rights as a punishment, but only in some situations when it's related to your crime. And I've never even thought about it... it's unthinkable to deprive people of their votes even after they've served their time.

[@Gloriapower]

I look forward to seeing this movie. I haven't seen all of Michael's films but the ones I have seen are excellent.

[@addicted2p0rn]

I don't agree with Michael Moore on a lot of things, but I think he's a good guy and his heart is in the right place. I appreciated the Drug War segment. The Drug War is a HUGE waste of money. We could pay for free education just by ending that. I don't believe free education is even possibly because we waste so much money on stupid things like Prohibition.

[@LC-nn2pw]

I think in Germany you DO have to pass a C1 german exam to get accepted into University, at least for Bachelor programs

[@jt.s.7418]

I love his show on Where to invade next🥰🤩. It's so eye opening and insightful

[@ricardito777]

How can it be considered "edgy" to say people shouldn't lose their right to vote?! America is a strange place.

[@ma.norasoriano6092]

I'm a fan. I have been fed by contents produced by capitalists with agenda. Watching Moore's mockumentary is simply giving my mind a stop-wait-reflect light and "brainwashed" staple a rinse, a shake and back to thinking rather than gulping. Alternative and A Spark to examine the "facts" ... this is Moore gift to us.

[@sub1469]

Where did his head go? I can't see it

[@duman173]

In portugal drugs aren't only a criminal issue but manly a health issue, they may be people with dependency and health problems that need help, not to be arrested and thrown out from society.

[@vitsavicky]

"I don't care." the best line in this interview. From what I can judge (I have never been to America and I live in Europe) this is the biggest problem in America. There are just two political parties and it creates a divide in public opinion in everything of importance. You basically do your job for your enemies (divide and conquer, anyone?). Yes, we have political parties in Europe, but at least in my country, there's more than two and different parties agree on different things so there's (almost) always a majority opinion on any given subject. As opposed to a two party system where you can't possibly reach any kind of decision and thus needed change is almost impossible and always very slow.

[@KwelNews]

That was a brilliant interview

[@zanseinofan01]

I just love being Slovenian. Our education system, while extremely flawed, is free.

[@mattstartsomething]

why is the gap between the limited and wide release so huge?! D:

[@554466551]

+mattstartsomething Usually limited December releases are so a film can qualify for next years Oscar nomination.

[@leisimin]

"No problems, all solutions". This is exactly what Stephen is getting at - Michael Moore solutions do not seem to be targeted at the specific context of US and the challenges of imposing those solutions. Of course it is easy to present a utopia and say 'Let's just do that', but he does not address issues of impracticality and trade-offs. e.g. it is not just about decreasing military spending and increasing welfare - you need to come up with an alternative to maintain national security/have weight in managing international relations. Unless Michael comes up with a whole suite of solutions to address this complex network of problems, his 'solutions' mean little