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Moore broke big ground with F-911. And it is predicted that it will swing a sizeable block of voters. The Republicans are already getting their aspect of the industry in gear, and are hurrying to get out a counter to Moore's work. But it might be a matter of too little too late, and will probably be held up as a defensive action against Moore's accusations more than anything revealing.

Keep in mind that Hollywood is no stranger to this style of film. Propaganda is in its blood. There's nothing new here. What I find strange is how polarized the critics were as to whether F-911 was a good or bad movie.

As a film, in and of itself, it probably does suck because like all of Moore's work, F-911 is linear; has no arcs; contains no story.

As a documentary, it probably is lousy as well as documentaries try to provide two sides to an argument.

As a propaganda tool, however, F-911 is probably quite effective. The problem I see with the movie is it leaves itself open to too many interpretations of what it's supposed to be - but that's just on the surface.

My deeper concern is that this sort of candid-camera style of movie making can and will influence the election, and demonstrates furthermore the ongoing hand-in-hand progression politics and the media take together.

What's the lesson for GW? In the end, as much as he or any candidate might admonish Hollywood, they should never discount Hollywood's influence in politics. This machine is much bigger than government. That's why Clinton did so well, and why so many influencials in the media turned the other cheek to his misdeeds. He had a face for the camera - and still does. Plus he respected the industry as the industry did Clinton.