I'd get all teary-eyed if I really believed this would be the last we were to hear from Brad and All on this matter. I hope to meet with you ALL in Washington soon. But for the nonce, please, Internet and radio goddesses and gods, let us all partake most fully yet again! Let the festivities begin! (Why am I unable to connect?)

Bob in Prague

All queued up here! Ready, set, ...

Ah yes, the good old root canal stuff which, it turns out, comes in handy vis-a-vis my blood pressure

All set heah in Maine!

Hi All, sounds great here, also!

And WP - thanks ever so much for thawing out for the afternoon (my evening). We all really miss you when you aren't around, emanating righteousness. Again, thanks, bra! And Heartfelt Greetings Peg C!

Hi All, So glad to be back and listening to Brad.You all make me smile,and believe that things will change soon!

Why no link to todays show on IBC3?

Hey!
What just happened?

Lost my connection, can't seem to reconnect! Aaargh!!!

Boy, sometimes I just have to begin to believe in select conspiracies - what the hell just happened when Brad was laying into that dude but good???

I am connected. It seems as though todays show restarted from the beginning over White Rose 1. I cannot find a link for IBC 3 which is whre I ussually listen from.

We all must be hot on the trail...

We are back Brad Thanks

Phamtom at work. Let's get that miracle going again! Remember, they do happen!

Way cool - thank god for righteous computer geeks - it still smells like G. Gordon Liddy...

Good grief! WHAT is going on? Where are you, WP?? Hi, Czaragorn!

A piece of equipment failed during the start of the broadcast so you may be hearing a repeat of the Laura Flanders show right now.

The engineer is in the process of getting another live stream up. It should be just a few more minutes.

Thanks for hanging with us.

Just cut out again at the exact spot that it cut out the first time as Brad was reaming the secret spy from Dallas!

phantom spelled wrong. That's what I get for listening to "Phantom of the OPRY!"

Brad, you went really loud before going off the air, ...

Let 'em have it but good, Brad. I, for one, can say, (at least for now) YOU SPEAK FOR ME, BROTHER!

The live stream should be back up. You may need to reconnect.

Todays show is starting to be like "Groundhog Day" this is the third time I heard the same thing and IBC3 still does not have a link!

Wild and woolly! Surreality is beginning to be the norm...

slow mo here! You would be too, if you were as old as I am. I believe Brad has it under control!

Brad,
Please do live coverage tonite.

It seems cool now. Patience rewarded (NB, bushbrain: impatience is implicity therein penalized - too bad that mother of yours, she of the mind too beautiful to clutter itself up with icky body bags, never taught you that important life lesson. Perhaps she never learned it herself, thus allowing herself to marry a Nazi). In any case, Go Brad! And go for all the volunteer staff having their 15 minutes! Until the next time...

Aqif doesn't seem to realize that we're DESTROYING Iraq, not freeing it. We're killing civilians and demolishing infrastructure - all in the name of capitalism.

Aqif: "...difficult to comprehend" that this country would neglect its returning troops.

Me: Exactly! But believe it! Welcome to a world turned upside down!!

Right on Peg C! I'm studying DU now, thanks for that link awhile back. Can't find much on testing tho.

This is the "president" who cut all disaster preparation funding to Louisiana in June!

The last Iraqi in Crawford that was pleading the case to stay in Iraq turned out to be a Rovian plant. Her "husband" was employed by VOC Voice of Cairo. Anybody have any info on this new Iraqi expert?

Yeah,
Landrieu is a DINO
Votes with the neo-cons 95% of the time
and she still couldn't hold on to that Corp of Engineers money
Why vote with them a-holes then?
She'll be turn-coating Zell style any time now

Lost the network again. Linda, I'm suspicious too. No one so well-spoken can possibly be so stupid!

Floridiot -

I've had my eye on Landrieau for ages. She's an R with a "D" stitched to her chest to fool the hoi polloi.

Back on> Brad says problem with stream there. Getting new computer,

Peg C: Hi, I'm just tuning in. I hear he is Palestinian. Where did he come from? Is he in the prick ditch across from Camp Casey 1?

The Live stream dropped again. It should be back up within minutes.

Brad, Ask him if women don't have to wear head gear why are they having acid thrown on them for not wearing it? Thanks

Peg C,

That's us, the good ol' hoi polloi

Seen that guy who had to let go of his wife during the flood in N.O. on CNN, that was sad

Anybody know - are they keeping to this schedule in spite of the hurricane? We got some wind damage here in southern middle Tennessee, but the power's back on now and schools expected to be back in session tomorrow.

MAN I wish one bus would head up I-65....

Does anyone know what effect gulf storm 'Katrina' will have upon the southern tour AND timing for Austin Texas visit (still on for Wed 5pm at street in front of Tx St Capitol)?

I'm going to have to leave shortly...darnit...errands. I hope Brad stays on tonight...

I didn't know they were going to see "Pretty Perry"

Brad, Either quit doing Rush or get worse at it. You are starting to sound too much like the asshat. My stomach gripped when you impersonated him.

Brad is there any chance you could make
complete archives of all the "bradcasts"
from Camp Casey available.
Perhaps using Bittorrent, for a donation,
or something else.
I have been very inspired by your live
broadcasting and I am sure others feel
the same way.
This would help our cause.
Thank you

I heard that the Emperor of Fascist America, is cutting his vacation short

As Kira would say, the stream is glurping badly. Oh, Floridiot, don't you mean der fuhrer?

ShEEEEET Where are you Brad?

SEIG HEIL, oops I mean Ya vol

The connection's gone.

back on

Gone again.....

aargghh! gone again/

I hope they have a local audio copy.
It would be a shame to lose this forever.
**sigh**

Itch/Forrest Gump,

It's good you have finally seen the light. But damn it, why don't you tell all your bush supporter friends too?

Why blame thomas for what happened in this war based on lies? He ENLISTED in the military believing he would defend FREEDOM.

He did NOT know the war was based on lies, and so it is not his fault!

It is the leaders fault for lying to them all and leading them into the slaughter, who we must blame is the THUGS in Congress and Bush Admin!

And by the way, the people did NOT vote the whiny brats into office. They stole their way into the government yet again!!!!

Read the truth:
http://www.freepress.org...nts/display/19/2005/1383

Yeah and if you believed the election was fair I have a bridge to sell you and my name is Ricky Martin!

No literally, they are CROOKS, and only the PEOPLE can remove crooks, as we've seen with Richard Nixon Roosevelt countless others.

Oh and the ABLE DANGER HEARINGS will become reality!!! Because many thought Ohio would never get resolved or turn out convictions, but now the governor has been convicted, and so has several workers who accepted BRIBES.

And now the Board of Elections is under criminal investigation.
Criminal Conspiracy in Ohio GOP

Plus, if Blackwell's lawyer messes up Blackwell goes to jail. That would be a PURE victory to see Blackwell/Fraudwell be removed before he can even run for governor. The ONLY way we get rid of crooks is through the pressure, so listen to me America, we must keep up the pressure! And yes Able Danger is coming, it WILL come!

Doug E.

They are having network problems at Camp Casey II.

It isn't clear to me that the problems have been resolved so don't be surprised if the connection drops again.

Thanks again for your patience!

Camp Reality, how ironic (or, moronic or, moranic)

It's not the "war on terror"

it's the "war of terror"

keep everybody afraid meme

Good questions, Brad!!!

I'm a born again Christian Grandmother/Great Grandmother, who DOES NOT support the atrocities being committed by the Bush administration in Iraq and around the world.... and I know the Lord Jesus Christ does not approve either. I'm tired of the televangelists speaking for me. I'm tired of these billionaire, corporate preachers promoting hate and fear and war in the name of Jesus, the PRINCE OF PEACE! I'm tired of the so-called "Christian" politicians claiming they are Pro-life in order to get votes while in actuallity, they are promoting death and violence and opression in every area except abortion issues. I'm tired of my Evangelical Christian brothers and sisters being media manipulated and herded like silent, dumb sheep! I'm tired of being silent. I'm not very politicial and I'm not educated and I'm, by no means a writer, but I needed to say this to someone, somewhere, so whoever is reading this, I hope you can hear my passion and that you'll understand this is coming from my heart. This letter is a first step for me. I plan to become much more involved. Thank you, Cindy, for having the courage to oppose this unjust war and thank you for giving me the courage to join you in your/our mission to be heard! Thank you, Brad for being there at Camp Casey! And to everyone who is there at Camp Casey, consider yourself "hugged" for the work you are doing. May God Bless You with joy and peace.

And one more thought....Please, Cindy, don't quit! Continue your mission. I truely believe you are doing the Lord's work! I'll be there with you in Washington DC on September 24th.

For Steve Silvas (I think that's the last night... forgive me if I have it wrong)

I hope this message gets to you. First, I appreciate you being willing to talk about all of this, and put yourself in the hotseat with Brad. I appreciate it very much.

I want to say my heart goes out to you, because I can tell you're opening your mind to other possibilities, and the first was learning that "we" (peace activists) are NOT the enemy. It's never easy to wander from our own cherished ideas and beliefs that sustain us.

I would like to share with you my own experience, that may explain to you why I feel compassion for you right now.

I was young during the Vietnam War --- just out of high school. I was quite naive, and really didn't have a full grasp of history, as most of us didn't. As I became aware of the wrongfulness of that war, and learned more and more as I read, listened to professors, etc.... I was HEARTSICK. There is no other way to describe it.

This was MY COUNTRY. The country I loved, and thought was so wonderful. Learning the ugliness that exists in this country, and that we Americans are not blameless, was one of the hardest things I've ever gone through. I got to the point where I just didn't want to know anymore, because I couldn't absorb it.

It was very painful. That's why I appreciate anyone who is willing to listen with an open mind.

Take care, and ......

Peace......

d in d

sigh..... right away, a mistake.

That was supposed to be "last name", not "last night".

stooooooooooopid fat fingers..... ^_^

Mr. Silvas seems like a well-intentioned gentleman but he is all too typical of the American populace and even many in the military- ill-informed about the true facts regarding 9-11, Iraq and the "War on Terror". While many of them are willing to accept what the Administration and Bush say as infallible truth, those of us who are informed and those who are losing loved ones in Iraq are apparently supposed to be dictated by the same ignorance and blind faith. Their uninformed opinions matter not to me. They are ultimately the real traitors for not understanding the principles our country was founded upon or having the diligence to be part of an informed citizenry that rightfully questions its leaders.

Brad, how thoughtful of you to talk to any parent who has a child. Their hurt brings tears to my eyes.

God bless all of you!

Wish I could read better: I meant, of course, any parent who has lost a child in that awful war!

Shazzy #62-

Thank you very much for your heartfelt expressions and for joining this forum. We who do not call ourselves Christians (or are Christians but not Right Wing or evangelical) need to hear from more Christian people like you who are not willing to be lead like sheep by what seems to many of us to be a Christian majority that preaches the antithesis of what Jesus Christ seemed to stand for when he walked this earth. Please keep speaking your mind, educating yourself and educating the rest of us. It is why we are all here.

Shazzy #62 -

Good for you!!! And welcome!

#65, Steve --- I understand and appreciate your anger. This whole war and related garbage is so far beyond comprehension, that we can't help but have rage for what our country has become.

However, I would like to point out that more will be accomplished in the search for peace if we can relate to the hearts of those who don't agree with us. In my opinion, Mr. Silvas is going through the very difficult process of opening his heart and mind, rather than to just continue with the hate and attacking us peaceniks.

If you can step into his shoes for a moment, and remember that he came here so completely against what "our side" (gak, I hate these terms!) stands for, but his heart has now been touched, and there has been a softening. He is struggling with what he thought when he came here, versus what he has experienced by the peace-making efforts of "our side" (and cheers for them for what they have done!).

Instantaneous conversions are very rare. The struggle is going on inside of him now, and he has been letting that happen. That little bit is worthy of support and understanding. Whether the conversion continues will depend, in part, what experiences he has from here on out. The chances of more awareness will be enhanced if he continues to be met with peaceful overtures, as he has experienced there with Camp Casey.

I agree completely that there are so many who are totally IGNORANT in this country. It's completely discouraging. But, I don't hear him stubbornly clinging now to ignorance. He's opening up. Some of his ideas and perceptions have changed. That's a very painful process.

peace.....

d in d

Iraqis just don't like being "occupied" by young, triggerhappy soldiers. Would we?

"They?" "They" are barbarians?

Shazzy: Welcome to the side of the awake, and I give a toast to that!!!

It's time to throw these little whiny fascists out on their ass, and WE THE PEOPLE will storm their castle and break down the walls of paper!

Doug E.

Connection's gone again...shucks! I love "Bridge Over Troubled Waters."

The Case of Pablo Paredes

I posted this on an earlier thread, but it seems appropriate here.

[ On December 6, 2004, Pablo Paredes refused to board his Navy ship. He faced courts-martial on Wednesday, May 11, 2005. ]

snippets----

The conviction rate for Courts Martial is something over 97%. That being the case, preparing for a Court Martial has more to do with what will be presented at the sentencing phase as mitigating circumstances than an actual defense of the charges.

Add to that the fact that Pablo did, indisputably, miss movement; in plain English, Pablo did, in fact, fail to deploy on the morning of December 6th; and that Pablo made the extremely difficult (and honorable) decision to plead 'not guilty', thereby forsaking any pre-trial deals that might have been made for a light sentence; and one can see why there was a general feeling amongst us that Pablo was going to jail.

----excerpt from an essay by Pablo Paredes---

"The moment we first sentenced German service members for not disobeying orders that they “should have known were illegal” we accepted that the responsibility to determine which orders are legal and which illegal rests in the conscience of the service member.

It also, therefore, holds true that to punish service members who acted on their conscience-with plausible backing from documents and prominent figures in international law-is not only unjustifiable and an injustice to those individuals, but sends a dangerous message to our military: that when given an order they believe to be illegal they are in a catch-22- they can be prosecuted if they obey; and they can be prosecuted if they don’t .

Do we really mean to have the armed foot soldier obey orders blindly in our name…..and be the fall-guy too?

Do we really trust our government more than the moral compass of our sons and daughters in uniform?"

----more at link---

I echo Brenda in comment #46, especially the part where she wrote: "I have been very inspired by your live broadcasting and I am sure others feel the same way."

and although I have been able to listen to some of the late-nigh ReBradCasts I haven't been able to listen to as much of it as I would have liked to ... so I'm another who would love to see as much of it in the archives as possible... whatever that means! ... what would it take? would you need some volunteer help? maybe you could find 6 or 7 online friends who might be able and willing to help with such a project? just an idea ... wondering what others think...

Peg C in #17 wanted to know where I am and the answer of course is "in an undisclosed location, as ever!" ... but I am also multitasking to the hilt and haven't been at my desk in many hours ... sorry about that! and thanks for asking ... but there's this funny little thing that I like to call "my life" and it keeps dragging me away from my desk at the worst times! ;-(

I also echo Steve in #62 welcoming Shazzy and that gives me a chance to welcome all the newcomers ... it's been a crazy week or three and I've lost my chance to greet you all individually but it's great to have you all here and I'm not the only one who hopes you'll hang around.

Lots of other good comments that I would address individually if I had time; please don't feel left out if I haven't mentioned yours ... and I can't run off without throwing my two cents into the discussion about whether our soldiers are victims or perpetrators ...

personally I have known for a long time that our overt troops and covert forces have been used repeatedly and shamelessly in subverting other countries under the pretext of defending our own. The list of "independent nations" in which the USA has intervened in the past 50 years alone is a long and horrifying one ... so I would never buy the idea that joing the forces has anything to do with defending our country, let alone abstract concepts such as "freedom" ... but sadly I feel I am in a small minority of people who have such historical knowledge. The people who accept the basic fiction --- that by joining the military they are protecting our country --- may be guilty of nothing more than woeful ignorance. And in many cases that ignorance has been heavily punished.

On the other hand there is no denying that if all the soldiers in this war refused to continue fighting, the war would be over. How to make that happen? Here's another thing we could talk about all day ... but as I've been saying I haven't got all day ... I do think it's a good thing that we're talking about this stuff and I'll be back with you as soon as I can swing it!!

cheers and best wishes to all, as usual!

... and a friendly reminder that being the media has never been easier! which as I have mentioned several times is a darned good thing because it has never been more necessary either ... and that's why I never get tired of saying:

Knowledge Is Power! Pass It On!!

Great essay, VG. Thanks!

#62 Shazzy

Please come back to Brad Blog. You are welcome here! And, you CAN write! --- the passion came right on through. Thanks. VG

Thanks for the thoughts, WP. Yes, our "lives" do take priority every so often...doggone it.

is anyone else experiencing a lot of disconnects right now?

I haven't seen it do this before.....

d in d

You better watch out, you better not lie
Better not cheat, I'm telling you why
Cindy Sheehan's coming to town

She's making a list and checking it twice
Gonna find out who's violent or nice
Cindy Sheehan's coming to town

She sees you when you're hiding
She knows when you're afraid
She knows if you've been true or false
So be true for goodness sake

Oh! You better watch out, you better not cry
Better not cheat, I'm telling you why
Cindy Sheehan's coming to town

From George Bush’s door step to Communities along the way

http://www.bringthemhomenowtour.org/

If you want to purchase Freedom Underground by Carl Rising-Moore via the internet, please order it from a REAL independent bookstore that gives great service. They have bricks and mortar in Oregon:

Powell's Bookstore

guess no one is is having problems with disconnect, so I'll be taking off.

good evening

That was:

Military Families Speak Out

An organization of people opposed to war in Iraq and who have relatives or loved ones in the military.

D in D -

I'm having my usual buffering problems.

Witness brothers and sisters, the cracking of Bush!!!!

Here he is at the veterans center in sandiego admitting why we are in Iraq, finally, after all the bullshit!

""If Zarqawi and bin Laden gain control of Iraq, they would create a new training ground for future terrorist attacks," Bush said. "They'd seize oil fields to fund their ambitions. They could recruit more terrorists by claiming a historic victory over the United States and our coalition."

http://ap.tbo.com/ap/breaking/MGBLXWDK0DE.html

Oh of course Bush, and if you believe all that bullshit I have a bridge to sell you too!!!! Ya dumb hack, you just want to KEEP those oil fields, because you damn well know how much money its making for Cheney......and the rest of them be damned!

Zaraqwhi? Oh please idiot!!! You admitted the guy left the country or was dead, and Bin Laden? Where is he, he ain't anywhere near Iraq! Could he be DEAD already!???

WHAT A TOTAL BUFFOON!

IMPEACH THEIR SORRY ASSES, LMAO!

Doug :laugh:

Too Shazzy and all true christians:

This is the true nature of the fundies, these vile people can not be christian, I can't even believe they are american sometimes.

"FIRST-PERSON: The goodness of God and the reality of evil
Aug 30, 2005
By R. Albert Mohler Jr.
Baptist Press

Some Christians simply explain suffering as the consequence of sins, known or unknown. Some suffering can be directly traced to sin. What we sow, so shall we reap, and multiple millions of persons can testify to this reality. Some persons suffer innocently by the sinful acts of others."

http://www.bpnews.net/bpnews.asp?ID=21489

Wait, so does this mean that according to the fundies own definition, George Bush, and his evil masters Dick Cheney and company are facing the wrath of god?

Does this mean for their greed and failure, GLOBAL WARMING is happening?!???

Hmmm....I think it does! The funides got one right, we should all thank them helpfully. They really know evil and death when they see it!!!

Doug Eldritch

There are interesting goings-on at the Black Box Voting.org Online Think Tank about Election Reform and other related issues. (Goes through September 5th)

I've been learning a lot from different activists in different parts of the country about various strategies/tactics that can be effective in activism/change/reform. The range of discussion going on is remarkable. I've never seen anything like it. Practical, inspiring, personal and constructive.

Bruce O'Dell (he of statistical analysis of exit poll fame) is one of the guests on tonight. Plus other names you might not recognize, but who have done trojan work on the election reform issue, each in their own unique way. And non-special-guest discussion as well.

Listen to Brad! Listen to Cindy! And get involved!

Winter Patriot--I see yet more kudos for the Whispering Campaign over at BBV. Well-deserved.

You're doing a great job holding things together here while the show is on the road.

Catherine A #88

I haven't been able to keep up with the online think tank, alas.

I did recently see some news articles about the NM election lawsuit reaching the Supreme Court, but it looks like a decision is a long time off, and the machine registers were erased, any way.

Various news articles are here, here, here and here.

I found these while searching google for "Kerry lawsuit Ohio election"! It is very difficult to find information about the current status of the Ohio lawsuit. Rumors, contradictory information, old information, yes!!

If you have more up to date knowledge about Ohio lawsuit, or other comments re: NM, please share!

Thanks, VG

Winter Patriot --- regarding post #76

I would like to help with this effort.

Please send an email address to bren321x@yahoo.com.

We can explore options.

Let's make this happen!!

Brenda

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I echo Brenda in comment #46, especially the part where she wrote: "I have been very inspired by your live broadcasting and I am sure others feel the same way."

and although I have been able to listen to some of the late-nigh ReBradCasts I haven't been able to listen to as much of it as I would have liked to ... so I'm another who would love to see as much of it in the archives as possible... whatever that means! ... what would it take? would you need some volunteer help? maybe you could find 6 or 7 online friends who might be able and willing to help with such a project? just an idea ... wondering what others think...

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Getting Agnostic About 9/11, an interview with David Ray Griffin by the La Times.

Bushwacker #92

Thanks for that great link. An interview well worth reading. (I did!!) I especially liked this comment:

snippet-----

Q: Conspiracy theorists are often dismissed as marginal types. Where do your views on 9/11 place you in the eyes of your peers in academia?

A: One thing to point out is, the official account itself is a conspiracy theory. It says that 19 Arab Muslims under the influence of Osama bin Laden conspired to pull off this operation. The question is not whether one is a conspiracy theorist about 9/11. It's which conspiracy theory do you find most supported by the evidence?

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Have enjoyed the shows. Will try to listen tonight.

PLEASE put up a mp3 of the "Kitchen Goddess" singing. It was very touching.

Not only did he lie, as the downing street memo proves.

He did one worse, he let thousands die for that lie, mostly kids, and brainwashed freepers who were mostly just kids to spew the same hate his hero rush limbaugh spews!!

He trained a new generation to hate. He is a disgrace, an embarassment to all and all his cronies are fascists. They must go to prison for the poison spilled, and we're not going to let them even go one more inch.

Call for impeachment, folks.
http://www.congress.org

By the way, Ohio has indicted multiple Cuyahoga County, Ohio Board of Election workers!!!!

http://news.yahoo.com/ne...20050830/lo_wews/2909710

The election fraud is coming!

Doug E.

#92 & #93

The LA Times is still an outlet for progressive issues. Although they have provided space for both sides of the argument, they are not afraid of controversy.

It's alright George! Its the Aussie's fault that OBL is still "sipping martinis and watching the sun rise"!

Doug E #95

Thanks for the timely link! As a result of your info, I just found another version, which has more details. And, they were subpoenaed two weeks ago!!
Two election workers indicted in presidential recount

----snippet---

Erie County Prosecutor Kevin Baxter, who was appointed as a special prosecutor in the case, filed the charges.

Grier and Dreamer were indicted on charges of failure to perform duties imposed upon them by law; misconduct of board of election employees; knowingly disobeying elections law; unlawfully obtaining possession of ballots/ballot boxes or pollbooks; and unlawfully opening or permitting the opening of a sealed package containing ballots.

Baxter subpoenaed Board of Elections employees two weeks ago in response to a complaint from Green Party candidate David Cobb and Libertarian Party candidate Michael Badnarik.

Toledo lawyer Richard Kerger filed the complaint on behalf of the third party candidates, accusing elections workers of numerous improprieties during the December recount

Yes VG and TS
It seems increasingly some MSM outlets are prepared to offer column space or airtime to people like Ray Griffin who soberly highlight the glaring omissions and inconsistencies in the "official" 911 conspiracy theory!
This is encouraging!!!

You guys are at the wrong thread! I've been hanging out at the new one all by my lonesome!

PEG C, We dont want to leave you alone on your lonesome!

Bloody Australians .
OBL could have used smoke signals and he would still be a free man ,bush isn't going to kill he's friends son ,is he.

Does anyone know the address of the gentleman who volunteered the use of his property for Cindy and the other Gold Star Families for Peace? I think we all owe him a huge Thank You for what he did.