The Big Story: How Bush's War Caused New Orleans Destruction

The most shocking news item to come out of a week of horror is this:

1)  The old and decrepit levee system that protected New Orleans was sorely in need of repair.  However, Bush diverted the money earmarked for flood control upgrades to pay for his boondoggle in Iraq (according to Wayne Madsen, specifically, $250 million in New Orleans flood control money is now in Halliburton's pocket); and

2)  More people could have been quickly and effectively evacuated before the storm hit if the National Guard hadn't been over in Iraq murdering people for no reason.

Check out these sources:

Wayne Madsen Report

AlterNet.org - Why the Levee Broke