Michael Moore praised the Cuban health care system in his 2007 film “Sicko,” so we’ll anxiously await the tweet where he finds a way to blame the United States for Hugo Chavez’ death. Until then, Moore is offering to provide some balance to all the nasty coverage in the U.S. media, what with Chavez being remembered in the press as an “outsized personality,” a “masterful communicator” and a “hero to Venezuela’s poor.”
Hugo Chavez declared the oil belonged 2 the ppl. He used the oil $ 2 eliminate 75% of extreme poverty, provide free health & education 4 all
— Michael Moore (@MMFlint) March 6, 2013
That made him dangerous. US approved of a coup to overthrow him even though he was a democratically-elected President.
— Michael Moore (@MMFlint) March 6, 2013
Before they cheeleaded us into the Iraq War, the US media was busy cheering on the overthrow of Chavez: http://t.co/xTzJ4kGJyU
— Michael Moore (@MMFlint) March 6, 2013
54 countries around the world allowed the US to detain(& torture) suspects. Latin America, thanks 2 Chavez, was the only place that said no.
— Michael Moore (@MMFlint) March 6, 2013
These next tweets sound best if you imagine “The Way We Were” playing quietly in the background.
VeniceFilmFest '09. My crew & I were told Hugo Chavez was staying in the room above me. And, he was. http://t.co/EiuiCElfsu
— Michael Moore (@MMFlint) March 6, 2013
We spoke for over an hour. He said he was happy 2 finally meet someone Bush hated more than him. http://t.co/nkViGD3t3Q
— Michael Moore (@MMFlint) March 6, 2013
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@MMFlint I doubt either of you were thought of much at all. Not really important.
— Dr Hugo Hackenbush (@MangyLover) March 6, 2013
.@MMFlint United in Hate. What a beautiful legacy.
— jon gabriel (@exjon) March 6, 2013
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Update:
“Free health and education for all” was enough to earn a retweet from former Obama cabinet member Van Jones.
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