Of course it’s misleading. That’s what Michael Moore does. He uses whatever logical fallacy he can to promote his misguided socialist ideals.
The Michael Moore formula starts with a false premise.
(1of3) Ok, I get it–in America, if you STEAL a handful of cigars then u deserve to be shot dead w/ 12 bullets pumped into your head & body!
— Michael Moore (@MMFlint) November 27, 2014
False premise: Michael Brown’s death was punishment for the act of stealing cigars. Had he not attacked a police officer, he would have been arrested and assuming his trial wasn’t outsourced to Saudi Arabia, he certainly would not have received the death penalty.
No, you deserve to be shot if you punch someone while trying to take his gun. @MMFlint
— (((Greg Camp))) ? (@GregCampNC) November 27, 2014
@MMFlint It's considered self defense because he assaulted the police officer, not because he had robbed a store.
— ForestGirl (@Crisstti) November 27, 2014
@MMFlint only stealing cigars isn't what ultimately got him shot.
— Darrin Thomas (@boots796) November 27, 2014
https://twitter.com/rednerrus/status/537771830652579840
https://twitter.com/nascar_jesus/status/537774164212326401
Then Moore starts to build an argument upon his initial false premise.
(2of3) And because we are just nation & we apply our justice fairly, the same should happen to the thieves on Wall St? I certainly hope not!
— Michael Moore (@MMFlint) November 27, 2014
Brown was shot for a petty theft but criminals who stole more were not, therefore injustice. Moore exploits the emotions of people upset over the Brown shooting in an attempt to sway them on a completely unrelated issue.
https://twitter.com/anotheraka/status/537771382017646592
He’s not confused. He’s running a con.
@MMFlint on this point I agree
— BitterKlinger (@Ohio_Grassman) November 27, 2014
@MMFlint couldn't agree more with this logic.
— Darrin Thomas (@boots796) November 27, 2014
Finally he ups the ante with more emotional imagery and he’s zeroed in on his true audience.
(3/3)Well how 'bout just BankofAmerica execs who evicted soldiers families from their homes while dad was away @ war? No, those thieves r ok
— Michael Moore (@MMFlint) November 27, 2014
@MMFlint Right On. BofA is criminal. Why people still bank with them is beyond me! They are crooks.
— Margery (@margery) November 27, 2014
@MMFlint get em, mike.
— [ corey.allen ] (@coreyallenx) November 27, 2014
@MMFlint GOP corporations make voting machines & a despised minority party wins Congress. Those thieves are ok, too. Smug racketeers win.
— Moot the Baked Alaska (@phpress) November 27, 2014
https://twitter.com/C1TYofFL1NT/status/537770968908054528
@mmflint fancy suited up thieves
— FayadH Alhaj فيَّاض (@Fyd) November 27, 2014
Fortunately not everyone is fooled.
.@MMFlint your comments simplifying Mike Brown being shot for stealing cigars are criminal. But you won't be held responsible. Shame.
— Andrew (@winklebot) November 27, 2014
He’ll just make money off the people who fall for his scam.
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