Stupid white men
and other sorry excuses for the state of the nation!
by Michael Moore · first published 2001
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Not disputing the sentiment, but if you're referring to Michael Moore's book, the full title is "Stupid White Men ...And Other Sorry Excuses for the State of the Nation!" - ie, he's not being racist or sexist but rather saying that's a very simplistic excuse.
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