The George W. Bush administration intentionally deceived the American people in order to justify going to war in Iraq in 2003. SUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/1MlXvgG WATCH MORE: http://bit.ly/1OiiQ14 Using a wealth of different sources, Robert Greenwald's 2004 film investigates the motives and pretexts of the administration of former President George W. Bush for going to war in Iraq after 9/11. Host a FREE screening of ANY of our films: http://bravenewfilms.org/screenings Greenwald's film dissects the different catalysts leading to the war, from the media's treatment of the issue to the practice of "data mining." A panel of experts lend their voices to this examination, including CIA analysts, a former CIA director, previous ambassadors and a weapons inspector. Host a FREE screening of ANY of our films: http://bravenewfilms.org/screenings 3:33 Just one day after the September eleventh attacks, the Bush administration began its plans for the invasion of Iraq, claiming the country had possession of nuclear weapons; despite a complete lack of evidence. 7:11 The Bush Administration rounded up people who could create talking points for the invasion of Iraq. Those who raised questions against them were simply told to "sit down and shut up" 11:50 The Bush Administration edited and censored the official National Intelligence Estimate, modifying the meanings of revealing facts that would damage their facade. 14:15 Despite the claims that the war in Iraq was part of the war on terror, there are no real connections between Saddam Hussein and Osama Bin Laden. In fact, they were even adversaries 17:42 The CIA's so called defector, Ahmed Chalabi was a political exile from his own country. For Ahmed, the war was simply a way back into Iraq 23:08 At the 2003 state of the union speech, Bush distorted and lied left and right, breaking national law. 29:10 Bush's claims of Hussein's uranium deal with Africa were not only untrue, but vengeful - and very nearly deadly - actions were taken against those who spoke out. 36:06 In Secretary of State Powell's Address to The United States we were shown photos of so called "Chemical Bunkers" that Hussein was apparently using to produce biological weapons, and once again: there was no evidence to support these claims. 45:23 Essentially all information regarding weapons of mass destruction came from one sole source, and that source was the pentagon 53:05 Taking a look back in time, we begin to see suspicious conflictions between what was said then, and before the war. 56:25 The United States spends billions on their search for nothing, while refusing to release an informed cost estimate. 59:12 David Kay chronicles his extensive study and search for evidence of weapons of mass destruction in Iraq, and how he found nothing but lies. 1:06:42 For those behind the war, war comes first, not last. For them, The United States’ military power should be used whenever trouble arises; and wherever there’s profit to be made. 1:14:00 War is a blunt tool that doesn't work, it has tarnished our image overseas, created countless more terrorists and ruined governments. It is our job as Americans to speak out against the abuse of power, and question everything. ABOUT BRAVE NEW FILMS Robert Greenwald and Brave New Films are at the forefront of the fight to create a just America. Using new media and internet video campaigns, Brave New Films has created a quick-strike capability that informs the public, challenges corporate media with the truth, and motivates people to take action on social issues nationwide. Like us on Facebook: http://www.Facebook.com/BraveNewFilms Follow us on Instagram http://www.instagram.com/bravenewfilms Follow us on Twitter: http://www.twittter.com/bravenewfilms

• published: 21 Aug 2015
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