Jeremy Dumkrieger wants to know

"Michael, at what point did you say to yourself, I have to make Fahrenheit 9-11, I have to tell the American people the truth. "

Michael Moore said:

It was probably on a drive back across the country the week after Sept 11th listening to talk radio and people's response across the country and realising that Americans didn't quite understand how the world felt about us.

Chris Marsh wants to know:

"If you had a short interview with George W. Bush, what would be the most important thing for you to ask him?"

Michael Moore said:

Would you kindly pee in this cup?

David Haddrell wants to know:

"Do you think there is a chance Jeb Bush will stand for presidency in 2008 and if so will you join me in hibernating deep in the Swiss Alps?"

Michael Moore said:

(Laughs) Why go to Switzerland when freezing your ass off in Canada is so close? I think he will, yes. The Democrats are going to have a very hard time winning the next election. The Republicans have a number of star players and the democrats have a lot of wimps and losers.

ElectrO wants to know:

"What are your views on how Bush used Religion to get the vote of the people as well as using all the negative campaigns against Kerry?"

Michael Moore said:

Bush and the Republicans have no shame and will resort to anything in order to win. The Democrats show up to a gunfight with a butter knife and thus they lose.

Marc wants to know:

"Before the showing of Fahrenheit 911, you mentioned you had footage of the plane hitting the Pentagon and that you would show it on the film. To date, I have not seen the actual footage. Do you still have it and if so, why haven't you shown it to the world? Thank You. "

Michael Moore said:

Just the opposite. I said that I don't have and no one has seen it and isn't it strange that no one saw it. We saw the twin tower planes a thousand times over. Having filmed at the Pentagon and noticed how the roof and parking lot - there must be a 100 cameras surrounding it, at least, if not more. There is footage from numerous angles and we have never seen that. Why is that? I'm not suggesting there wasn't a plane I'm saying there is a reason why the government doesn't want the world to see the plane hitting the pentagon and I'd like to know why that is.

George Ramirez wants to know:

"What do you feel to be the biggest concern we should have about the policies that will be put forth by the Bush administration over the next four years?"

Michael Moore said:

They are going to try and shift as much wealth from the middle class to the upper class as they can in these next 4 years - turning the middle class into the working poor. Number two, they are going to attempt various acts of aggression against other countries around the world they will not all take the form of a ground invasion like they did in Iraq, they have seen the folly in that so they will try other means to commit acts of violence and overthrow governments. Maybe they'll go back to the old way when Saddam was their friend and just write cheques its a lot less bloody! (Laughs out loud)

Andrew Burt wants to know:

"Hi Mike, Well done at the People's Choice Awards, but do you regret pulling out of best documentary to run for Best Picture at the Oscars?"

Michael Moore said:

Not at all, I had to pull our of best documentary because the rules would not allow me to show Fahrenheit 911 on TV before the November election and that is what I wanted to do. I wanted as many Americans as possible to see this film before voting and so by putting it on TV, the film was disqualified by the rules of the academy. I just found out today that the academy has now changed the rules and will no longer prohibit a documentary from being aired on TV. It was more important to me to remove Bush than getting my second Oscar.

upyourego wants to know:

"A lot of British people took a major interest in the presidential election in the US and as far as I can work out the next BIG chance to cause any change is in our general election in a few months. Which party are you backing, should Tony Blair and the Labour party be given 'one more chance' or is it really time for change?"

Michael Moore said:

The Labour party should remove Tony Blair. As an American I don't really have a right to say any of this as it's your problem but it affects the rest of the world too. I wish there was an alternative so that you wouldn't have to put a stamp of approval on what Blair has done.

X wants to know:

"Mr. Moore, If you are so concerned about helping our troops in Iraq, why don't you donate 100% of the money from your movies to that cause?"

Michael Moore said:

I haven't seen a dime from this movie! My question then to you is what are you doing to try and stop this war? I will promise you that I will donate as much of my time as I can in the coming months to see that anti Bush movement transforms itself into a massive anti war movement so we can bring these troops home.

Mia Goodall wants to know:

"Do you think there is any hope that the rest of the world will ever respect the United states again?"

Michael Moore said:

Yes, I think as soon as we get the white house back in the hands of the majority of this country. It's a majority who does not believe in the Bush administration, but unfortunately too many of them don't vote. I think that the US owes an apology to the Iraqi people and we need to make a commitment to make reparations to the damage they have done and British government would do well to join in.

J Alexander wants to know:

"do you feel a moral superiority over individuals who do not think like you, isn't that what you want people to do?"

Michael Moore said:

No, I do not. I respect all people including and especially those who have an opposing viewpoint to mine I believe debate is healthy and discussion is good. It would be a scary world if we all operated with one mind. I don't believe that I have a moral superiority and not only that but I am constantly questioning my own morality. My feet are never in cement I'm always looking for ways to challenge how I see the world.

RM wants to know:

"WHY DON'T YOU GO TO CANADA AND LIVE!!!"

Michael Moore said:

I already live in something that resembles Canada it's called the State of Michigan - your governor here was born in Canada and I always enjoy questions like this from people who somehow believe that they are more American than myself or others who question what's going on. But, you know don't knock the Canadians alright? They're good people they believe that if you get sick it's a human right the you see a doctor and hey, they still have the queen on the money! The Canadians knew that you Brits would just get bored with them and leave! They've got their own country without firing a gun! (Laugh out loud) The Brits are leaving and they're going, can we keep the queen on the money?!

Matt wants to know:

"What do you make of the recent events showing British troops abusing Iraqi prisoners?"

Michael Moore said:

In the words of the great George Michael, the poodle learns well from the master. The war itself is an act of immorality so every act by British and American troops is an act of abuse and I feel very badly for those young men and women in the UK and American armed forces who are there. As I said in the film - the larger immoral act begets many of the smaller immoral acts. Once we correct the larger immoral act and bring these kids home, the better. They are in the middle of a despicable situation and I'm sure many of them have lost their moral compass and it makes me very sad. These kids who join up to serve in the British military - they volunteer to give up their lives, if necessary to defend the UK and they should only be used in endeavors that have something to do with defending the lives of the British public and Iraq was not a threat to great Britain and neither are the poor on Falls roads. Oops! Stick to the subject!

Graeme B. wants to know:

"Michael you have been accused of manipulating/editing to show various facts/people in a negative light. What's your response to these allegations?"

Michael Moore said:

All of the facts in my films are irrefutable and you are welcome to go to my website where I have back up for each one and you can log on and see for yourself. The opinions in my movies are my own. I happen to think they are right because they are mine. I may not be, yours may be right. It's to stimulate conversation and debate and I hope I have done that.

Harry Whittingham wants to know:

"Michael, how did you respond to being made a suicide bomber in Trey Parker's recent film Team America? It seemed a tad unjust and targetless in whom it poked fun at. Cheers."

Michael Moore said:

I haven't seen the movie.

Greg (United States-IL) wants to know:

"Hey, Mike. Are you going to expose the truth of the corrupt American tobacco companies, and if so, are you interviewing a CEO, in your next movie, "Sicko"? (That I'm highly anticipating)!"

Michael Moore said:

No, I think everyone knows the truth that they are corrupt already and I need to make films about things that people aren't quite aware of yet.

Richard wants to know:

"I know you may not have asked for this, but due to your courage in fighting for the truth, you have become a leader in the fight for justice in this country. Do you ever feel overwhelmed by this responsibility?? "

Michael Moore said:

Not until you just said that - Oooooh my back!!! Wait a minute. Aarggh there! I'm ok now :)

Debra Egan wants to know:

"As a member of the military, I want to thank you for all your hard work and devotion to helping the troops. It's too bad our government does not listen. "

Michael Moore said:

Thank you for saying that and thank you for your service to your country and my deepest regrets that you and others who offered up this gift to us to defend us, if necessary. It has everything to do with lining the pockets of the benefactors of George W Bush and Tony Blair.

Raymond Danford wants to know:

"Do you think Bush will finish out his second term or do you think one or more of the many scandals will catch up with him?"

Michael Moore said:

You've just recited my nightly prayer, thank you, amen - we can only hope!

Cheryl Iantorno wants to know:

"How best can we help the process of bringing the troops home, besides thanking those brave representatives?"

Michael Moore said:

We need a massive anti-war movement that has to come from the US and UK, unlike the 60s it's impetus will not be from our campuses but rather it will come from our returning soldiers and the mothers and fathers of those who have lost their children in this war - they will become the core of the anti-war movement.

Stuart c. wants to know:

"Why did so many democrats vote to confirm Condoleezza rice? Why was this such a slam dunk for her?"

Michael Moore said:

It was a disgusting sight and indicative of who the Democrats are - they are lazy and they're cowards and I'm just hoping that the more they continue to act like that the more it will encourage Americans to run against them and put the US back in the hands of the working class where it belongs.

Sabrina wants to know:

"Did you get any good election fraud footage that you intend on using for a new documentary? We love you Michael Moore!!!!"

Michael Moore said:

I don't usually talk too much about what I'm doing when I'm doing it. I'll just leave it at that :)

James Watterson wants to know:

"Do you think Bush really intends to attack Iran given the chaos and death toll in Iraq ?"

Michael Moore said:

Yes I do but I don't think they won't do it the same way, I think they have learned their lesson but there are other ways for them to create havoc in Iran and in other countries.

Phil G wants to know:

"Do you think that the success of Mel Gibson's The Passion Of The Christ, a film based around Christian beliefs told us more about how the American public would vote rather than your own Fahrenheit 911?"

Michael Moore said:

Yes.

Ross Murray wants to know:

"Do you think that GWB could be held accountable in the future for his actions in Iraq?"

Michael Moore said:

In a just world he would be but I don't see that happening. Unfortunately I think it's the American people who will pay the price for his deeds.

FrenchStudent wants to know:

"When did you begin making Fahrenheit? "

Michael Moore said:

Like I said I started thinking about a week after September 11th - the actual work on it took about a year and a half.

Jeremy wants to know:

"Hey Mike, I heard that you are going to make a Fahrenheit 9/11 2 is that true?? Take care and keep up the good work! Jeremy, Hopedale MA"

Michael Moore said:

We'll have to see.

Anthony wants to know:

"Had 9/11 not happened...would Bush have won a 2nd Term?"

Michael Moore said:

No I don't think so.

Oskar P. Einarsson wants to know:

"Can you name at least one good thing (as agreed upon by all sides) that George W. Bush has done for U.S.A. since Jan. 2001?"

Michael Moore said:

He's kind to his pets and he has raised two beautiful daughters.

James Watterson wants to know:

"Do you think the UK government tried to bully the BBC news coverage over the "sexed up" dossier for war and after the Hutton report?"

Michael Moore said:

Oh absolutely and the BBC should not be backing down - whatever minor mistakes were made they pale in comparison to the tragic mistakes made by the Blair govt. No Brit has died as a result of what the BBC has done.

Sue Jolliffe wants to know:

"Michael, in your opinion, why do you think the US public voted George Bush in again for a second term."

Michael Moore said:

As the film says - fear works. Bush and his people did a masterful job of scaring US people into believing that if they didn't vote for him they would die. Crazy as that sounds - that's the magic that they worked. Fear will transcend everything.

Matt wants to know:

"Hey Michael. Have you ever thought of running for President?"

Michael Moore said:

No - there's a weight limit at the white house ;)

Ruben P. wants to know:

"Right now, most networks in the USA seem rather…. biased. Insufficient or incorrect information is given a lot of times. How can that ever be changed?"

Michael Moore said:

It can be changed by people constantly exposing their lies and half truths - their biases. It can be changed by people creating their own media by using the net to share information with each other.

politics student wants to know:

"I know I feel scared when I think about where this world could be heading. What's your biggest fear or hope for the future?"

Michael Moore said:

That people will educate themselves because information is the fear killer. Information, knowledge, enlightenment reduces fear level and helps you make rational decisions and that's my biggest hope. I know that watching the film tonight it must have been especially hard and painful knowing what we didn't know before we made the film - even the audience knew the outcome of the election in November and to think that this administration is going to put the world through another 4 years of this... is enough to make anyone sick. I feel on some level that the film did a lot of good in educating millions of Americans as to what was going on - we got 7 million more people to vote for Kerry than voted for gore 4 years ago, but it's not the movie's name on the ballot it's the candidate and he wasn't everything we had hoped for. I have to be honest and say that I feel that I and others who worked around the clock to remove George W Bush that our sense of having failed weighs on us greatly because we didn't just fail ourselves and our country we failed you and the rest of the world, you were counting on us to get the job done and we didn't get the job done. I don't know what to say other than I'm not giving up and neither are millions of Americans and I'm counting on you to not give up so that we can stop Blair and Bush - we owe it to the world and people of Iraq. I remain cautiously optimistic that the people of each of our countries will rise to the occasion and do the right thing.