Michael Moore Quotes

I've become more of a citizen and more of an activist.

I became active in politics because I saw the possibility, if we all sat back and did nothing, of a world in which there would no longer be any stages for actors to act on.

There is a weapon we can fight with. That is the weapon of political action.

I've personally backed off from direct political involvement.

I don't know when I'm going to have time to be politically active.

When I see my own people going through the tough times, it's a wake-up call. I hope my influence can impact someone else's decision to get out here and vote.

If you don't like what's going on, you have to get involved.

As to politics, I am doing what I can for the cause.

Even though I grew up and I didn't always like getting dragged to the meetings or the rallies or the speeches, I developed a very strong respect for participating in a democratic process.

I'm involved in issues, and issues are about grass-roots politics.

'Unlikely Brothers' talks about the importance of citizen action and shows why and how we can make a difference.

I just want people to know that if they want to change the direction of the country, they can do it, but only if they're active, informed, and engaged.

An activist is one who is actively involved in creating community, whether that is locally in their neighborhood or internationally. It is an admirable quality.

I do feel, in a sense, the rules of engagement for citizenship has changed, and we must encourage other people to speak up and to take action.

I can't imagine myself outside any kind of social or political involvement.

I get to advocate issues and ideas that I believe in.

Unfortunately, I don't think I can call myself an activist because I don't really do enough of anything.

Politics is not a spectator sport. You can't just sit on the sidelines.

Advocacy: Advocacy for America

Political involvement is more than a game.

For me politics is an extension of my role as a mother and a grandmother.

I want Americans to realize that we are the owners of this country, and that one person can make a difference.

We have to remain vigilant and loud and stay consistently engaged with our representatives and the political process every single day, on both a macro and micro level.

It's very important that people who are feeling the need to do something... get activated.

Be informed, ask questions, band together with your community, and fight at the local level. And make sure you take your local elections as seriously as the national ones.