Too late, the truth comes out about Iraq's supposed weapons of mass destruction. .
Leading up to the invasion of Iraq, Secretary of State Collin Powell's was directed to present an intelligence report to the United Nations to form a coalition, that is later proven false. Why did we invade Iraq? Vice President Dick Cheney’s former company Halliburton is awarded defense spending contracts without it going to bid. Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld disseminated alternative intelligence assessments, which led to the US invasion of Iraq. These “assessments” were inconsistent with the actual info gathered by the intelligence community. Hundred’s of thousands of Iraqi’s died. In 2004, Iraqi suffering continued. . Fed spending on wars is greatly increasing the deficit and will effect tax payers for generations to come.
A Tsunami in Asia kills over 160,000 people.
A musical legend Ray Charles, dies.
Michael Phelps wins the gold.
Martha Stewart is convicted of insider trading,
Spiderman, the Incredibles and Shrek are box office hits.