The majority of Americans, the ones who never elected George W. Bush, are not fooled by his weapons of mass distraction.

Meaning of the quote

The quote is saying that most people in the United States did not choose George W. Bush as their president, and they can see through his attempts to distract them from important issues. Bush used things like fear and media coverage to keep people's attention away from the real problems, but the majority of Americans were not fooled by these tactics.

About Michael Moore

Michael Moore is an American filmmaker known for his award-winning documentaries that tackle social, political, and economic issues. He rose to fame with his debut film ‘Roger & Me’ and went on to direct critically acclaimed works like ‘Bowling for Columbine’ and ‘Fahrenheit 9/11’, which explored gun culture and the Bush presidency, respectively. Moore’s films have been widely praised and controversial, cementing his reputation as a bold and influential voice in contemporary cinema.

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