olence and the laying waste of bodies seems more 'naturalized'" (379). In response to this violence, Michael Moore has created a documentary depicting his views on the violence present in America. Alan A. Stone critiques Moore and describes his views as being "anti-war and anti-Bush" Stone believes that "much of Moore's skill as a moviemaker consists of manipulating people so that they reveal themselves in cinematic moments that are the equivalent of found art" (pg. 92). Moore does indeed discredit himself and in this way diminishes the extent of his message through his obvious manipulative strategies. The absurdity of his manipulation, done through his editing techniques, irony, sarcasm, and appeal to human emotion, are what discredit him even though his strategies have been successful at attaining mass viewers.
             Moore uses several editing techniques throughout his documentary, which leaves the viewer in awe. Moore catches his interviewees at the right time and in this way th
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