Stone Slams Bush Reaction To 9/11

28 July 2005
Oliver Stone, Sundance Film Festival

Picture: Oliver Stone 2008 Sundance Film Festival, Day 3 - The Harmony Project launch party at Legacy Lodge Park City, Utah - 20.01.08

Stone Slams Bush Reaction To 9/11

Controversial director Oliver Stone has hit out at US President GEORGE W Bush for "misusing" his powers after the terrorist attacks on September 11th (01).

The Natural Born Killers film-maker, who is currently preparing the first major Hollywood movie to deal with the 2001 atrocities, believes Bush is the wrong man to lead America at the moment, and he is particularly angry about the US invasion of Iraq.

Stone says, "There was an over-reaction after 9/11. Bush was given enormous powers and misused them. He created a war in Iraq that has further helped bust the economy, and has led to civil war there.

"He was the wrong leader at the wrong time. I always felt that. I wish I was wrong."

28/07/2005 06:39

Contactmusic
Comment on this article

Tags: Oliver Stone - Bush - Natural Born Killers

More From Contactmusic.com

More From The Web

Editors Recommendations

Brad Pitt Takes Center-Stage As World War Z Premiere In New York [Pictures]

World War Z premiered in New York last night (the London premiere took place on 3rd June)...

Brad Pitt Takes Center-Stage As World War Z Premiere In New York [Pictures]

Steve Carell On Gru's Reform, The Minions And His Co-Star In 'Despicable Me 2' Interview

Steve Carell, who plays the lead character Gru in 'Despicable Me 2', talks about the movie in an interview...

Video - Steve Carell On Gru's Reform, The Minions And His Co-Star In 'Despicable Me 2' Interview

'Despicable Me 2' Star Kristen Wiig Takes Part In A Promotional Interview That Reveals A Little Too Much (Spoiler Alert!)

Kristen Wiig plays Agent Lucy Wilde, Gru's partner in crime and love interest, in animated comedy 'Despicable Me 2'...

Video - 'Despicable Me 2' Star Kristen Wiig Takes Part In A Promotional Interview That Reveals A Little Too Much (Spoiler Alert!)

John Mayer - Paper Doll Video

Take a lesson in romancercise with Joanna Rohrback from Prancercise LLC on the lyric video for John Mayer's...

John Mayer - Paper Doll Video

Nick Offerman Talks Running Away, His Teenage Co-Stars And Comic Scenes In 'The Kings Of Summer' Interview

'Parks And Recreation' star Nick Offerman discusses his new movie 'The Kings Of Summer' in an interview...

Video - Nick Offerman Talks Running Away, His Teenage Co-Stars And Comic Scenes In 'The Kings Of Summer' Interview

Daft Punk are too star-struck to speak to their ultimate collaborator Brian Wilson

The French dance duo would love to work with the legendary Beach Boys singer and songwriter, but...

Brian Wilson - Daft Punk are too star-struck to speak to their ultimate collaborator Brian Wilson

The Lonely Island Comedy Band Talk Friendships And Collaborations In An Interview On New Album 'The Wack Album' [Video]

Akiva Schaffer, Jorma Taccone and Andy Samberg of comedy band The Lonely Island discuss their new album...

Video - The Lonely Island Comedy Band Talk Friendships And Collaborations In An Interview On New Album 'The Wack Album'

Kim Kardashian Pictures: How Much Will Baby Photos Sell For?

We don't even know the baby's name yet, but Kim Kardashian's pictures of her little daughter are...

Kim Kardashian Pictures: How Much Will Baby Photos Sell For?

Daytime Emmy Awards: Isn't It Great When A Presenter Gets The Wrong Envelope? [Video]

Let's face it, awards ceremonies are largely dull affairs with predictable winners, glitzy dresses and...

Daytime Emmy Awards: Isn't It Great When A Presenter Gets The Wrong Envelope? [Video]


More recommendations

Comments View All Comments (13)

25th March 2006 19:00

reality     (4)

One more thing while you're writing that check for 50,000 (3trillion/60 million - bush debt/bush voters)you might want to think about his other legacies of incompetence.IranN KoreaAfricaOsama's still free, and more powerful then ever.America is more hated and mistrusted then ever.17,000 wounded American Soldiers.Millions of opportunities for American adults and children wasted by 5 years of Bush incompetence.Millions of untreated illnesses in America alone for Bush's incompetence.So cough up some of your "Personal Responsibility". Pay for your negligent vote. That's just for starters. 80% of Americans will be paying the price of your disasterous decision (Bush Vote) for years.You better start praying, along with Bushie. I don't think God will approve of people who lie, steal, cheat, create war and do it in His name. I'll be he even had Reagan moved out of his little special place in Hell, just waiting for Bush and his mindless supporters.

25th March 2006 19:00

reality     (4)

It seems Mr. acorn has stopped his spin. Maybe he's done some much needed research. I don't see an apology for wasting our time. An apology for a Bush vote would be more appropriate.There really is no disagreeing with the Facts.1) Bush created a quagmire and lied in creating it. a)He kicked Blix out of Iraq to do this. b)Blix found no weapons, despite going where Powell told him to. c)Iraq was never a threat or a significant terror player. 2) Bush's tax giveaway was and is a bad idea. a)All mainstream economists agree. b)Even Warren Buffet and initially Greenspan were against him.3) He has wasted billions on Iraq v. other more important priorities. (re-educating our workforce, healthcare, children's education, the Environment) Bush is incompetent on ALL counts.4) He continues with his Fascist methodologies. Controlling the press, delcaring dissenters unpatriotic, intentionally misleading people. Instead of traditional Fascism, his corporate buddies now control the government. Despite any personal attacks against me or other liberals, Bush Lovers can't get away from the fact that Bush is Bad for America.Maybe you could apologize with a check. After all we weren't stupid enough to plunge this country into such debt.

30th November 2005 17:00

reality     (4)

You've had plenty of time. Still nothing but your ridiculous - your word - spin.The facts betray you and your ignorance of history is apalling.You and your friends should stay off the Kool Aid.Sorry I just don't have the time for your needed K-12 education.

9th November 2005 09:00

facts are facts     (2)

How does one who accepts the official story that a 125 foot wide Boeing 757 crashed into the pentagon refute the fact that the initial hole in the west wing of the pentagon (before the majority of the outer facade collapsed 1/2 hour after impact) was at most 18 feet in diameter at its widest?

9th November 2005 08:00

facts are facts     (2)

Why did WTC building #7 go down?

Oliver Stone Newsletter

Subscribe to this news alert service to receive news and reviews on Oliver Stone

Unsubscribe | Unsubscribe All