Krugman on Moore
Paul Krugman puts Fahrenheit 9/11 in a helpful context.

And for all its flaws, "Fahrenheit 9/11" performs an essential service. It would be a better movie if it didn't promote a few unproven conspiracy theories, but those theories aren't the reason why millions of people who aren't die-hard Bush-haters are flocking to see it. These people see the film to learn true stories they should have heard elsewhere, but didn't. Mr. Moore may not be considered respectable, but his film is a hit because the respectable media haven't been doing their job.

Will be interesting to see how the box office dollars continue into the second week. Can it remain a story for much longer?