George W. Bush’
THE BOOK, WHICH Moore describes as “a vicious broadside against George W. Bush,” is now entering its ninth week on best-seller lists around the country. In spite of almost being pulled by its publisher and then largely ignored by the major media, Moore’s essay collection—on topics ranging from American racism to Middle East violence to instructions for men on putting down the toilet seat—has touched an unexpected chord in centers ranging from New York to Atlanta to Los Angeles.
“The publisher told me before the book came out that [I was] out of touch with the American people, so don’t be disappointed if it doesn’t do well,” says Moore, who is probably best known for his documentary “Roger & Me” on General Motors. “Clearly I wasn’t the one out of touch.” Moore spoke to NEWSWEEK’s Arlene Getz in New York. Excerpts:
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