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The World According to Bush

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It's amazing with all the docu's that have been made documenting the presidency of the Texacutioner how anyone can focus in harder and more precise than what has already been done. This film does. It can't be explained anymore plainly than this. It cannot be put anymore layman-like than this. This speaks clearly to all with ears. I cannot for the life of me understand why so many people support this oaf. This crooked oaf. Who exactly supports putting more money in the credit card companies wallets? Who are these people who wish to not make EVERY effort to cure disease through stem-cell research? What kind of human actually supports the writing of an energy policy by oil companies? What kind of Americans are for the dismantling of the Judicial system, the very system that keeps EVERY American protected from being told what to think, see, hear, and say by any crazy minority? Who actually wishes to let the federal government keep states from re-counting votes cast in a presidential election? Who exactly wishes for the tax code to be slanted heavily in favor of those who are already more than comfortable financially than 90% of the rest of the public? The asleep at the switch Bush supporters who have let the government do their thinking for them, that's who. The Bush supporters who are so intent on keeping power that they will sacrifice the safety of themselves and their countrymen to keep power. The same people who voted for Bush for "compassionate" governing. The same who voted for Bush to bring "integrity" to the White House. Where are these people today? Fast asleep ignoring the world around them and taking solace in stupid yellow ribbon magnets on their SUV's and wrapping themselves in the flag feeling safe with the knowledge that "they hate us for our freedom". They are asleep in the warm light of only 5 people owning ALL the media which is basically EVERYTHING you see on TV, hear on the radio, and read in magazines! 5 people working together to keep the status quo of making sure to not rock the money boat long enough for the people to wake up and see the unethical bahaviouir of these powers that be fighting tooth and nail to stay on top and keep the money flowing in. We're being sold a bill of goods and the American public, as a whole, are blissfully unaware, and we like it that way. we're ripe for the picking. Watch the movie. If you disagree with this, these are the salad days for you then. You are the 10% of the entire population of the US, and screw you, jerk off! You're nothing more than a lucky lottery winner, you work no harder than anyone else.

This film is a caustic exposé of the Bush administration and their machinations leading up to the invasion of Iraq. William Karel interviews numerous individuals from the CIA, advisors to the president and Hans Blix, the U.N. weapons inspector, revealing a calculated propaganda campaign to sway public opinion to support the Iraqi war.

The WMD question is explored at some length and the fact that GWB, Vice President Cheney and Colin Powel knew full well that there was no connection between Saddam Hussein and al Quada, that there certainly was not enough evidence to prove that Iraq possessed weapons of mass destruction, intentionally lying to the American people.

What is telling, confirming the Bush administration lied about Saddam Hussein, is a comment made by the president in a cabinet meeting, a year after the invasion, stating he knew there was no connection between al Quada and the Iraqi regime. This, of course, begs the question, if this administration knew there was no connection between al Quada and Saddam Hussein, and there was no solid proof that this regime possessed weapons of mass destruction, why was the country invaded, killing hundreds of American soldiers and thousands of Iraqi men, women and children?

This film also reveals this administrations incestuous connection to corporations in the oil industry and responsible for building the war machine - Halliburton, (Vice President is an ex CEO) Lockheed Martin, (Mrs. Cheney is on the board of directors) Kellogg, Brown and Root, a subsidiary of Halliburton, have exclusive contracts in the "reconstruction" of war torn Iraq.

The central "money-connection" is the Saudi Arabians, who spend billions of dollars in Washington DC through various lobby groups, more than anyone else. Strangely, the Bush family and the bin Laden family have been in business together and continue a lucrative relationship to this day. As the bin Laden's and the Saudi's were the only people allowed to fly out of the country during 9/11, shows that the administration at least has enough sense not to bite the hand that feeds them.

This is a brave film that reveals evidence of deep-seated corruption in the highest echelons of government. What is mind boggling is that ten years ago, these men would have been dragged in front of senate committees, investigated and brought to justice for lying to the American people, but it seems no one can touch them. Why?

The World According to Bush is a serious film without the fanfare and unnecessary hype - it presents the evidence and leaves it to the viewer to decide. A telling film of power and corruption.

I just finished watching this video on Information Clearing House -- www.informationclearinghouse.info -- and I have to have a copy to help spread the insights this amazing film offers. It ends with the film's interviewees hoping the American public won't subject themselves to four more years of these [...] Neo-Cons we now call our leaders. Alas, their hopes, and mine, were dashed the morning of November 3. If you voted for Bush, watch this. If you hate Bush, watch this. If you're an American, watch this. No, it's not a perfect movie. But it's not about art. It's about truth and this film's journalistic approach knocks the socks off Fahrenheit 9/11.

There are plenty of anti-Bush films and books around. If you only shall see or read one, this must be the best pick. I like Michael Moore very much, but he is not really a political heavyweighter. And i don't think Fahrenheit 9/11 is his best work, it does not mix humour and political insight as well as the book "stupid white men" for instance. It is more like two or three movies in one.
William Karel IS a political heavyweighter and he does not try to make anything more than a documentary. But what a documentary it has turned out to be. Very disturbing insights from informed sources, among them former CIA-agents. It is not usual to hear such plain speaking from "people in high places" just a few years after the events. This film is perhaps not as entertaining as Fahrenheit 9/11, but far more informative.

This documentary will open your eyes to the true nature of evil and tyranny. When your tired of being distracted by Martha Stewart, Michael Jackson, and runaway brides, turn your attention to whats really important...the morally shameful and downright criminalistic policies and actions undertaken by our "president" and his hawkish administration. Corruption runs deep and wide and the scariest part is that most Americans remain shockingly silent. Wake up America. Watch this DVD.

Although my Panasonic DVD recorder/player was unable to "read" this disc, thus viewed it om my computor (a minor inconvienience), I found this to be a serious and well-done documentary...one that we all should see and share with everyone we know. Where "Fahrenheight 9/11" was well-done for entertainment as well as information, this French film-maker created a documentary that delves more into the Bush Family history which is important to know in order to better understand where G.W. is coming from.

We saw this film in Norway a few weeks ago. The Norwegians and Swedes that we viewed it with were very impressed. They had complained to us that they did not see much opposition to Bush on the television. There is not a lot new for Americans in the film, but it is brilliantly produced and narrated in a way that brings home just how dangerous this President is. This is hard-hitting and does not have the propagandistic tone of Michael Moore's work.

This film provides unique insights into the Bush family, their business relationship and how that impacted the lead up to the Iraq war. No jounalists in the US has dared to expose the truth about these issues. It is a must-see film for every voter who wants to be informed prior to the election.

I saw this film in France and I think it is great. The review in Variety described it best, "Those who think Michael Moore's "Fahrenheit 9/11" is diminished by his "liberal agenda," extensive use of pre-existing footage or failure to "show both sides" will have a much harder time discrediting the equally unflattering conclusions in "The World According to Bush".

Regarding the Cannes Film Festival: "Given this year's prizes, it seems likely that had both films been presented, the jury might have clamored to create a special award for Most Damning Straightforward Documentary Concerning the Guy in the White House.

Four years ago when this country stupidly sent a corrupt, hideous, half witted frat boy by the name of George W. Bush to the oval office - TO THE WHITE HOUSE - we effectively pointed the proverbial loaded pistol at our own collective head. On election night 2004, make no mistake about it, we pulled the trigger. If after viewing this film you are not outraged, you didn't pay attention.
Tom Degan
Goshen, New York