Featuring scads of new material, this smash "New York Times" bestseller captures Michael Moore at his irrepressible best, taking on soulless corporations, mindless government bureaucracies, spineless politicians, and a host of other natural enemies of America's working people in a hilarious screed on the real State of the Union. 25 photos.

Americans today are working harder, working longer and yet for most of us, in this time of ruthless downsizing and political cronyism, job security, a decent standard of living and a comfortable retirement are becoming harder and harder to find. In this brilliantly funny and right-on-target diatribe, irreverent everyman Michael Moore gives his own bold views on who&#39;s behind the fading of the American dream. <P> Whether issuing Corporate Crook trading cards, organizing a Rodney King Commemorative Riot, sending a donation to Pat Buchanan from the John Wayne Gacy fan club (which was accepted) or trying to commit former right-wing congressman Bob Dornan to a mental hospital, the in-your-face host of <I> TV Nation</I> and director/star of <I> Roger & Me</I> combines an expansive wit with biting social commentary to make you think and laugh at the same time. <P> In hardcover, <I> Downsize This </I> stormed the bestseller lists of the <I> New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, San Francisco Chronicle</I> and others. Given Michael Moore&#39;s enormous -- and growing -- constituency, this trade paperback edition brings his unique perspective on the nation to an even greater audience.