As discussed last week, our man in the White House, Eric Brewer (actually, BTCNews.com's man, but as he's the only active blogger actually working also as a White House Correspondent, and has been a friend to The BRAD SHOW, we consider him "our man" as well) was holding the Administration's feet to the fire in regard to the huge increase in the number of terrorism incidents in the world since George W. Bush's "War on Terror" was supposedly meant to reduce them.

Of keener interest to Brewer seems to be the fact that the White House seems to be lying to the American People about those numbers.

Thankfully, Brewer is in place to try to keep them honest even while the rest of the White House Press Corps seems unable to do so with regard to anything...other than their newly displayed cajones concerning Karl Rove...which should have been a chip shot for them in the first place anyway.

While Scottie was busy sweating out the Rove questions today, he turned to Brewer for some relief. He didn't get any.

Brewer asked:

Click here to read the whole new set of lies McClellan had to resort to in order to dodge the facts included in Brewer's question...

Guest blogged by Gandhi.

INTRODUCTION {by Winter Patriot}: I am pleased to introduce one of my favorite bloggers, the Australian known as "Gandhi". His blog, Bush Out (by Gandhi), is a treasure trove of factual material concerning the bush administration and its rush to war, its record of deceit, and much else. For quite a while now I have been asking readers of my own blog to check out Gandhi's work, and I am very pleased to share a small excerpt of it with you today.

Does Reality Even Matter?

I've looked at clouds from both sides now,
From up and down,
But still somehow
It's cloud illusions I recall
I really don't know clouds at all.

-- Joni Mitchell

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Christmas is coming! Birthdays are coming! All sorts of events require you to give gifts. But what to give?

You need some great gift ideas!!

How about these???

Donate $50 and receive as our gift a copy of Dr Fitrakis' excellent new book:Did George W. Bush Steal The 2004 Presidential Election? Essential Documents

Or ... donate $50 and receive as our gift a copy of Robert Lockwook Mills' excellent new book: The Lindbergh Syndrome: Heroes And Celebrities In A New Gilded Age

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BLOGATHON TUESDAY?? Yep. The BRAD BLOGATHON has been extended. For more details, click here.

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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.

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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...

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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
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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:

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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.

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!
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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!

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