Guest blogged by Chris Floyd

But that was then; this is now. The following contribution from Chris Floyd is a BRAD BLOGATHON EXCLUSIVE. In his words, it's:

Guest blogged by Winter Patriot

The First Annual BRAD BLOGATHON began late Friday afternoon and was scheduled to end Monday evening. As combined blogging extravaganza and fundraiser, it has been a mixed success ... so far!

The blogging has been wonderful; we have enjoyed the online company of very distinguished patriots, some of whose words appear here only rarely. Unfortunately, our fundraising efforts have been less effective than we had hoped. Therefore we have no choice but to continue the BLOGATHON.

As regular readers of this space already know, Brad's blogging permissions have been revoked, and of course we all hope this situation will prove to be temporary.

You can help Brad regain his blogging rights! Please click HERE to donate via Credit Card or PayPal ... or ... click HERE to donate via Snail Mail.

We regret any inconvenience caused by the extension of the BRAD BLOGATHON. While you're waiting for normal service to resume, please enjoy The Dream Of Unlimited Swag: The Klepto-Plutocracy At War by Chris Floyd.

something went weeeerd on me when I was trying to set up this page and I eventually moved Chris over to another thread. oh well.

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You really have to wonder what Brad would say about this:

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Many of us thought we'd never see anything like this on CNN

Is it really? And CNN is saying so? In public?

What is this nation coming to??

UPDATE: Somehow, the White House Press Corp suddenly grew a set. Extraordinary transcript here. Watch Scottie sweat! CrooksAndLiars has the video.

UPDATE 7/12/05 12:04am: Citizen's for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW), the folks responsible for helping to write the ethics charges against Tom Delay last year (the ones that stuck!) are calling for the Bush to remove Rove's security clearance pending the outcome of the Plame Investigation!

UPDATE 7/12/05 2:53am: United States Senator Frank R. Lautenberg (D-NJ) issued the following statement to RAW STORY

more as it develops...

Guest blogged by Winter Patriot

OUR MISSION IS CLEAR, is it not? We're trying to raise some cash for our friend Brad, and his blog, and his radio show, and his continuing investigations.

No doubt there are many who would donate to such a worthy cause if they had an easy way to do it.

If you're one of those people, HOORAY! We're glad you're here; the BRAD BLOG needs you!

All you need is a regular envelope. That's easy enough, isn't it? Here's what to write on the envelope:

BRAD BLOGATHON
7095 Hollywood Blvd., #594
Los Angeles, CA 90028

What you put in the envelope is your business. But please do it today.

Funds are tight. Every little bit helps. It's only your democracy at stake.

P.S. We have some very nice gifts for donations of $50, $100, or $125. Visit The BRAD STORE for more details.

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SPECIAL RULES will be in effect for the duration of the Blogathon. We will start a new open thread for each day of the event. PLEASE stay on-topic on the other blogathon threads; but POST FREELY on whatever subjects you like on the open threads. OFF-TOPIC comments on other threads may be subject to relocation or removal.

A BRAD BLOG exclusive. Guest blogged by Winter Patriot

According to a recent statement from Dr. Robert J. Fitrakis:

This is the kind of story we watch very closely...

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I'm serious:

or else !!

and who doesn't?

This page was supposed to be used for something that never happened --- oh well!

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The following excerpt from a supposedly "private" e-mail has been "leaked" to agents of the international press:

Guest Blogged by Steve Viele

Many thanks to Joan, who came through for the Silent Auctions with some wonderful contributions of her artwork. (Many thanks to Peg C. as well, for her beautiful Fractal Art contributions which we are selling, rather than auctioning).

What we and Joan are offering for auction are giclee reproductions of some of her work: “The Three Witches” and several other pieces, some of which ex-AG Ashcroft would have draped. I understand that giclee is a method of reproduction that is quite popular now and gives a quality that simulates the original and can be printed on different kinds of canvases (at least I know that her “The Three Witches” is printed on water color paper).

Because this is a fundraiser and because we will have certain costs to get the pieces to anyone who wins the auctions, we will have to ask for a minimum bid of $100 for any of these pieces. I believe there can only be one winner for each piece but we can certainly ask Joan whether more than one giclee of a given piece can be produced if an item is particularly popular.

The auction for each of these pieces is officially open. To make it a silent auction, bidders will need to place their bid by e-mail (please include at least your first name or an appropriate pseudonym) to BradBlogathonFundraiser@yahoo.com (or click here). The auctions on all items will close at noon Pacific Daylight Time (that's 3pm Eastern Daylight Time) on Wednesday July 13th. The winners (if there is at least a minimum bid on any or all of the items) will be posted on BradBlog by about 3pm PDT (6pm EDT) and will also receive an e-mail notification.

Check Joan's pieces out. They are all worthy of your bids but please also remember this is a fundraiser and it is also Brad's Birthday next week. Maybe someone wants to buy one of the pieces for Brad!!!

Guest blogged by Winter Patriot

SPECIAL RULES will be in effect for the duration of the Blogathon. We will start a new open thread for each day of the event. PLEASE stay on-topic on the other blogathon threads; but POST FREELY on whatever subjects you like on the open threads. OFF-TOPIC comments on other threads may be subject to relocation or removal.

Guest blogged with particular attention to apostrophes by Winter Patriot

This week's BRAD SHOW is almost ready to hit the airwaves --- again.
Once again we have a fine lineup and the prospect of an excellent show.
Only this time we think we have all the bugs ironed out.

Listen LIVE via the Web!!
Sunday 12noon-4p ET (9a-1p PT)
Quick and easy access to LIVE listening links, archives, upcoming guests,
donation links and ad info (it's not to late to advertise next week!)
and more via www.BradShow.com!

Direct streaming links via RAW STORY!
Donate here to help defray costs!

Guests include: MICHAEL SMITH of the London Times, LARISA ALEXANDROVNA of The RAW STORY, Karl Rove's friend BILL ISRAEL, and election auditors JOHN BRAKEY & DAVID GRISCOMB.

Features include: A Tribute to Andy, Blogathon updates from Kira and Steve, and much more!

PLEASE JOIN US Sunday at noon-4p ET (9a-1p PT)! Listen up via www.BradShow.com, and blog along right here at The BRAD BLOG in our LIVE Open Thread during the re-BRAD-cast!

URGENT REMINDER: The BRAD SHOW is supported (for now) by listener donations! So get on the phone, or send some e-mail, and tell a few friends about The BRAD SHOW. You (and they) will be glad you did.

LIVE OPEN THREAD BLOGGING below: click on the "comments" link at the bottom-right corner of this item to join in!

Guest Blogged by Bernie Ellis

INTRODUCTION {by Winter Patriot}: Regular readers of this space will remember Bernie Ellis from this item, among other places. Bernie Ellis was the organizer of the ground-breaking National Conference on the 2004 Election and as I am sure you have already guessed, he is always more than welcome around here!

Every time I read something Bernie Ellis has written, I feel like I'm listening to an old friend. Here, read him for yourself and you'll see what I mean: