My Idiot Nation

Michael Moore, effectively, uses others research to base his opinions. He has some very good incites about what the actual problems are, with our education system. He critically analyzed what has been done for the education system, and what really needs to be done. Overall Moore uses books, statistics and writes what his interpretations are. Because of his method of writing, he is very convincing. Moore appears to address his writing to eighty million, when in reality he addresses two-hundred (million).
Michael Moore writes and narrates through out the thinking process. He initiates thoughts about statistics or extreme events that prove a point he wants to make. He used statistics to illustrate his point about being surrounded by idiots. When talking about the intelligence of America, Moore shared statistics about literacy rates, and time spent reading books vs. watching television.
Another technique used by Moore is stereotyping. In one instance Moore, used several examples of ambassadors from different time frames, who knew little about the countries they would soon be working with. Moore then uses these experiences to passively criticize and invalidate opinions from those persons or parties.
After building his foundation, Moore continues by moving on to educational issues. Having won an audience, he addresses issues and introduces solutions. Because Moore has shown invalidation of another opinion, his opinions appear to be more correct. This is seen throughout "Idiot Nation". When talking about teachers, Moore chooses a quote given by Chester Finn about teachers. Moore shares his own contrasting thoughts, which become more revolutionary.
Through these techniques and others Moore appears to bring new, convincing, ideas and solutions. Moore even leads the thoughts of the reader through casual speach. By seeking to meet the reader in agreement, Moore keeps the reader guessing, however at times, the reader can guess too much.