Really News Archives - August, 2005

March 31, 2006

Conservative, William F. Buckley, speaks on the Bush Jr. Presidency - Bloomberg 03/31/06
Army bans Private body armor for US Soldiers - Assoc. press 03/31/06
Plea in Delay Case Snares Close Confidant - W. Pitt/Truth Out
Conventional Bomb Test set for June In Nevada - Deseret News 03/31/06 SEE BOMB TEST

ABC News (via David Edwards of Veredictum.com): More than 30,000 Iraqis have been forced to flee from their homes after being threatened with death due to sectarian differences. This video from ABC News reports on one Iraqi family that has been forced into exile. Finally a new report from ABC. 03/30/06

John Dean, former legal adviser during Watergate to testify at Censure (if it occurs). (via Veredictum) 03/30/06

C-SPAN Video of actual Censure hearings. A hostile Senator Lindsay Graham, apparently unknowledgeable of Watergate and its History queries John Dean on Nixon and that case. 03/31/06 Dean Transcript.

(ABC News) NEW YORK - Tapes Released, victims voices edited out. Assoc. Press Article. Emergency operators listening to trapped callers' heartbreaking pleas from the burning World Trade Center repeatedly said help was on the way while they struggled with crashing computers, utter confusion and their own emotions, several hours of 911 calls released Friday show 03/31/06

March 29, 2006

Pentagon Drops Appeal to Withhold Abu Ghraib Photos in ACLU Case - Raw Story 03/28/06
Fox News, Fair & Balanced Reports on Florida Serial Killer

- Jon Stewart/TDS 03/28/06
Carlisle Pennsylvania Residents call for Rumsfeld to Resign - The Sentinel Online 03/29/06
Partisan MD Democrat Senators Vote Against Election Integrity - The Baltimore Sun 03/29/06

Another secret memo (released to NY Times) from British government describes Bush and Blair talking as if war was inevitable. CNN's David Ensor reports. Governments do not deny authenticity. 03/28/06

More plus article on Think Progress. 03/28/06

And More from MSNBC Hardball. 03/28/07

Democracy Now: The Senate is debating an overhaul of the nation's immigration laws this week. We host a debate on various aspects of the bill with Aarti Shahani of Families for Freedom and Tamar Jacoby of the Manhattan Institute. [includes rush transcript]

Protests are continuing across the country against proposed changes to the nation's immigration laws.

Katrina Plus Seven Months A Truth Out Documentary by Chris Hume.

Really News would like to thank Chris Hume and Truth Out for all their great work and dedication to informing the US public of real news events, reported objectively. 03/29/06

March 26-27, 2006

"The Ground Zero Grassy Knoll" - New York Magazine 03/27/06

Bush Makes Second Trip to Indiana in a Month - Assoc. Press/Reporter Times, Indiana -03/26/06
Abramhoff Probe Widens to Include Murder - Truth Out/Assoc. Press 03/26/06
"Model" Iraq City, Tal Afar in Peril - Newsweek 03/26/06 (April 3, 2006 edition)

An estimated 500,000 people gathered in Los Angeles to protest a bill by James Sensenbrenner to make all illegal immigrants felons. Other such demonstrations took place around the country, widely advertised on spanish speaking radio stations. See also CNN

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BBC Video

More articles can be found at C&L HERE 03/25/06

Lara Logan, reporter in Iraq, defends the media from accusations of the Bush Administration that the press/media is "too negative" regarding reporting news in Iraq. Ms. Logan gives perspective on obstacles facing those seeking to report these good stories. 03/26/06

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Democracy Now Report - Freed Peace Activists Plan To Head Home From Iraq
- U.S. Rounds Up All Adult Males in Iraqi Village
- Massive Protests Against Immigration Bill Continue
- U.S. Mutual Fund Backs Divestment From Sudan
- Puerto Rico Sues U.S. Officials Over Ojeda Rios Killing
- New Study Criticizes Power of Israeli Lobby in Washington 03/24/06

March 24, 2006

Justice Department tells House that patient/doctor calls may be wire tapped - Raw Story 03/24/06
Bush shuns Patriot Act Requirement & says he will not follow it - Boston.com News 03/24/06
FEMA won't Re-Open No-Bid Contracts They awarded (no work done) - MSNBC 03/24/06
Thousands March of Inhumane Immigration Reform -

Assoc. Press 03/24/06
Lord of the Rings Musical (based on Finnish Music) Premiers in Toronto

- Assoc. Press

In light of Bush's recent comments that the media is not reporting enough good news, ABC attempts to show the Good news in Iraq and a sitcom being filmed there. This report takes an interesting direction. 03/24/06

Charlie Sheen publicly Questions the Official Conspiracy Theory regarding 9/11/2001. See follow up Alex Jones Interview

on Mainstream Media.

Video includes audio statements made by Mr. Sheen as well as analysis by Mike Berger of 911Truth.org and Nicole Rittenmeier, claimed producer (though not listed in CREDITS on NG site) of the National Geographic 9/11 documentary who says the buildings collapsed because the fire proofing was blown off the buildings.

See Results of CNN's Poll asking whether Americans believe the Government covered up circumstances of 9/11- CNN POLL RESULTS

SEE Zogby 9/11 Poll Results

Russ Feingold finally gets to speak on his own with Jon Stewart on the Daily show. Feingold tells why he has presented the motion to Censure President Bush. 03/22/06

Feingold: There is no valid legal basis for this and everybody basically knows it. They're just afraid to stand up to the President. The President needs to hear the voice of Congress and the voice of the American people. You can't make up your own laws.

*March 22, 2006*

	From Dave Edwards, posted at BradBlog. A video tape uncovered by Time Magazine showing evidence of an attack on Iraqi civilians in Haditha has renewed human rights calls for investigations into possible war crimes by the U.S. military. 03/22/06	David Gregory, NBC's Today show discusses with Richard Engel, the truth about conditions for reporting in Iraq. 03/22/06 C & L And In America's Heartland, and around the country, polls show growing opposition to the Iraq war. That includes Peoria, Illinois. (March 22)	Bush gives another Terror speech in West Virginia. BBC Article - Bush In West Virginia, said Iraqi government must come together and form a nation.

March 20, 2006

THE DAILY SHOW - Jon Stewart on Three Years in Iraq

03/21/06
Kansas Governor Signs "Shoot To Kill" Bill at Kansas Nuclear Plants - Reuters 03/22/06
Army Dog Handler from Abu Ghraib Gets 6 months in Prison - Assoc. Press 03/22/06
Iraq War Veteran wins Congressional Primary Race - Reuters 03/22/06
Giant Panda Rescued from a construction site

03/22/06
Suspicious Box found on White House Lawn, Man Arrested

- 03/022/06

The Three Year mark is recognized in the US led Iraqi occupation, Bush tells his audience he is optimistic about what he calls progress in Iraq.

CBC Canada gives an objective news report of the current state in Iraq. Article Plus more video, marines allegedly go on rampage through 3 Iraqi homes shooting families inside after roadside bomb explodes.

Salon.com publishes numerous photos and videos showing prisoner abuse of US held prisoners. HERE

US Raid on family kills 11, including five children, shot execution style. Reuters.

People around the world protest the occupation in Iraq & against US Empire. 03/17/06-03/20/06

John Murtha Takes on Tim Russert on Meet the Press, calling for Bush, Cheney & Rumsfeld to resign. 03/19/06 Raw Story Article

INN World Report - Russia makes nuclear deal with India that may complicate Bush's agreement he made over a week ago.

World Report further news on US forces Military activity and shootings in IRAN. 03/17/06

Students in France Protests new youth employee law.

Halliburton fails to protect the water supply, serving heavily contaminated water in Iraq

Explosive devices and materials easily smuggled through over 21 US airports.

Bush Budget Proposal cuts many US programs.

*March 17, 2006*
	Senator Russ Feingold's Speech AS IS on the Senate Floor Regarding Censure Senator Feingold gives a press conference on his Justification for Motion to Censure Abu Ghraib Prisoner, who was tortured, speaks about the experience
	Special unembedded report on the closing of Abu Ghraib that the US announced plans to close last week. Here Iraqi people's voice on this infamous prison. 03/16/06	Voting machine controversy rages on in many US states. An honest, unbiased report on Electronic voting machines & how many states are fighting against them. 03/17/06	The Iraq Occupation Pro and Con. Joe Scarborough in a cordial discussion with Cindy Sheehan. We thank Joe for an honest, amicable discussion. 03/17/06	CNN reports on the peace/anti-war activists who are marching 140 miles to New Orleans. 03/16/06

March 11 & 12, 2006

** Federal Government Votes to Abolish State Food Safety/Labeling Laws - San Fran Chronicle
Exact Death Toll of Iraqi Casualties Remains Unknown, US Gov't keeps reporting 30,000 - AP
Condi Rice Heckled by War Protestor

- C&L video, from Live on CNN

Well over 100,000 citizens marched in Chicago yesterday, but no one knows (except their local news) Crowds marched through the city on Friday to rally against HR 4437 – The Border Protection, Antiterrorism, and Illegal Immigration Control Act of 2005.

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Supporters of the bill before Congress say it beefs up border protection. But thousands of people in Chicago's Latino community call the pending bill a blatant violation of rights. 03/11/06

Cindy Sheehan, Medea Benjamin of Code Pink, former US State Department Official Ann Wright and a delegation of Iraqi women were arrested in New York City when they attempted to deliver an "End the War" petition of 75,000 signatures to John Bolton at the United Nations.

Article (Common Dreams), another Article from NY Village Voice, and another Article from Washington Post 03/06/06

The right to vote is a keystone of democracy, but many Americans still fight for this fundamental freedom despite the passage 41 years ago of the Voting Rights Act, which aimed to ensure equal access to the ballot box. With vital parts of the VRA up for renewal, even more citizens could find themselves stripped of their voting rights. What happened in Ohio 2004

Learn more about Electronic Voting from True Vote Maryland's Linda Schade. (wait for audio to load) Re: Voting Anomalies and Possible other ways to control the vote.

March 9 & 10, 2006

Tavis Smiley interviews former U.N. Inspector Scott Ritter who has a new book out titled "Iraq Confidential : The Untold Story of the Intelligence Conspiracy to Undermine the UN and Overthrow Saddam Hussein" (Official Site, Amazon page). 03/09/06

Objective Report on the escalating crisis between the US and Iran's nuclear energy program from UK's Channel 4. 03/09/06

Khamenei speaks out. Iran's spiritual leader warns give in on nuclear energy and America will come after us on another pretext.

& BBC News Article: Dubai Ports World (DPW) is to transfer its US ports business to a "US entity" to end a row over its takeover of P&O. 03/09/06

March 8, 2006

PBS Frontline Documentary: "The Insurgency, Part Four, A Long, Slow Process". The October 2005 vote on a constitution shows the insurgency's two wings, the foreign jihadists and the nationalists may be on a collision course. In Tal'Afar, the coalition ousts Zarqawi, but ethnic, tribal and religious hatreds remain. Col. H.R. McMaster isn't under any illusions about how long success will take. MORE Perspectives on Tal'Afar HERE

PBS FULL DOCUMENTARY ON LINE HERE.

Inn World Report. Tensions continue to escalate between US demands of Iran, Russia breaks ranks with UN Council and says Iran has right to develop nuclear power. Russia opposes military action and sanctions against Iran, Russia WARNED US. US prepares Iran attack.

More on Guantanamo and other prisoners having been taken prisoner even though they did not participate in attacks. 03/07/06

US Treasury plans to make more cuts as deficit soars above 8 Trillion.

March 8th is International Women's Day. Millions of women all over the world marched for human rights, peace and justice.

(Above photo from Sao Paulo, Brazil)
See More pictures from around the world

More video giving the history of and information on International Women's Day

Article: Women Denied Representation Making the War on Poverty Hard to Win (Truth Out) 03/08/06

*March 6, 2006*
	PBS Frontline Documentary: "The Insurgency, Part Three, Meeting The Enemy". In late 2004, Zarqawi's Al Qaeda forces take control of Tal'Afar, terrorizing residents, and Move in on a Baghdad area. After the second battle of Fallujah, the insurgency regroups and over the next year, 2005, steps up operations. Roadside bombs become a weapon of choice. MORE Perspectives on Tal'Afar HERE PBS FULL DOCUMENTARY ON LINE HERE.	Most Americans believe that John McCain's anti-torture bill clearly protects prisoners in U.S. custody from abuse. PR efforts to change American's perceptions of detainee treatment have been have been successful. The truth is that the Bush Administration has used the McCain anti-torture bill to codify a policy of torture that is now embedded in our legal system for perpetuity.	Truth regarding Bush visit & controversial nuclear agreement with India. The real reason was not to trade for "mangoes" or fruit as reported by the US media. The agreement was that India provide Air space and for refueling US military planes in India. Laura Flanders interviews Indian author and activist, Arundhati Roy 03/03/06 (Recent, Important)

March 3, 2006

PBS Frontline Documentary: "The Insurgency, Part Two, Zarqawi". After Saddam's capture, Jordanian Abu Musab al-Zarqawi and his Al Qaeda forces transform the war; especialy the nationalist elements of the insurgency. In Fallujah, hothouse of the resistance, the two elements coalesce. By summer 2004, the insurgency is in full swing. PLEASE NOTE & Remember Fallujah being sprayed by US forces with White Phosphorous, a deadly dust/Chemical Weapon. See and

PBS FULL DOCUMENTARY ON LINE HERE.

- Bush Signs Controversial Nuke Deal w/India
Reversing decades of US policy, Bush ushered India into the world's exclusive nuclear club Thursday with a landmark agreement to share nuclear reactors, fuel and expertise with this energy-starved nation in return for its acceptance of international safeguards.

ALSO - Democrats Repeat Calls For Independent Katrina Investigation
- Bush Was Given Intel Discrediting Stated Reasons for Invasion
- 15 Anti-Torture Activists Arrested Outside White House
- Wife of British PM Calls Torture “Terrorism of the State”
- Study: Antartic Ice Sheet Shrinking Significantly
- Chicago Police Oppose Proposal To Honor Fred Hampton

Unembedded media from UK's Channel 4 in Afghanistan. The crew reports from a very dangerous situation. A film crew from UK's Channel Four was threatened with execution while filming the Taliban burning a school accused of teaching Western ideology.

*March 1, 2006*
	PBS Frontline Documentary: "The Insurgency, Part One, Meeting The Enemy". Journalist Michael Ware got early access to the nascent insurgency and he has witnessed it growing deeper and more complex. At Camp Chaos in southern Baghdad, coalitions forces go out regularly to disrupt insurgent groups embedded within the rural community. PBS FULL DOCUMENTARY ON LINE HERE.	Federal officials warned President Bush and his homeland security chief of possible devastation just before Hurricane Katrina struck. Six days of video footage from briefings and transcripts were obtained by The Associated Press. The warnings were that the storm could breach levees, risk lives in the New Orleans Superdome and overwhelm rescuers. AP reports Bush didn't ask any questions during the final government wide briefing the day before Katrina struck on August 29th....read on" 03/01/06	Bush Visits India. Local police report that "over 100,000" people protested Bush's arrival in India. American corporate media reports say there were "tens of thousands" of protestors. 03/01/06	Liberty News TV - March 2006. TWILIGHT IN AMERICA. Many progressives believe that the American empire is entering a period of rapid decline. We look at several key indicators that might signify the imminent collapse of the American way of life, from the widening gap between rich and poor, to our disconnected leadership, to the "dumbing down" of our mass culture. 03/01/06