Posted 10:01 PM by Steve
Just got a great deal at Costco on "Unfit for Command"! I saved about $10 off the price at a foo-foo bookstore.

I'll be posting what surprises or interests me in the book to encourage people to do their own research:

First surprise: At a Swift Boat reunion in the summer of 2003, John Kerry stages a self-promotion video while ignoring the memorial for dead comrades. This callous arrogance is surprising to me, but not surprising to the Swift Boat veterans.

Posted 2:09 PM by Steve
Trying to buy "Unfit for Command" at Borders? You may be in for a rude awakening.

I went to the Borders "Union" website and took a little look into the minds of the little retail dweebs who think they are actually doing a skilled job requiring unionization. I can imagine some proud Borders employee saying "I'm a journeyman in alphabetizing"

Excerpts from the Borders "Union" website (spelling errors not corrected):


Last night when one of our supervisors told a customer over the phone that we're sold out of Unfit For Command, the customer apparently heard either "don't have" or "don't carry". He said, "It figures you wouldn't have it, you're a liberal bookstore," then hung up. Later in the evening, another customer claimed to have heard on the radio that we wouldn't be re-stocking the title for the same reason.

tigrrrlilly - Aug 21, 2004 - 08:24 AMPost subject:
We've gotten countless folks in the past 2 weeks who have said pretty close to the same thing to us at our store. Apparently it's pretty prevalent lately, which would explain BINC putting in writing their official policy on political books. (if customers get pushy enough we're to make this available to them on an individual basis) At the expense of sounding like I'm passing judgement, conservative types seem to fall prey to these type of conspiracy theories a little too easily. Now the democrats are in league with the nations bookstores and publishers and conspire to keep dangerous books out of the hands of inquiring readers..... Come on. I've found that it's helpful to explain to these customers where books come from. The fact is that Regnery didn't have the foresight to print enough copies of books to meet the demand. The book is backordered- no one has it right now, and as soon as there are more printed, the book stores will get them in.

withrow - Aug 21, 2004 - 02:00 PMPost subject:
You can probably get Regnery's corporate number from Books in Print or off the web. I'd keep it handy and then whenever a customer asks for this book, tell them that Regnery isn't keeping this book stocked and it may be because Regnery is a pinko-commie-fag publisher who's trying to bury this story by not printing enough copies of this book.

You can buy books on the web? Wow, so why do we need Borders again?

guenevere - Aug 21, 2004 - 04:00 PMPost subject:
We had two men come into the store about an hour apart to pick up the book (which, of course, we did not have) and became a tad nasty--one shouting "Then I will go to Barnes and Noble and get it!" (like that is some sort of threat).

Sounds like a good idea to me!


dr_queerlove - Aug 21, 2004 - 10:14 PMPost subject:
withrow wrote:
You can probably get Regnery's corporate number from Books in Print or off the web. I'd keep it handy and then whenever a customer asks for this book, tell them that Regnery isn't keeping this book stocked and it may be because Regnery is a pinko-commie-fag publisher who's trying to bury this story by not printing enough copies of this book. Tell them you even read on the web that Hillary Clinton is on Regnery's Board of Directors. And, after all, you did just read on the web that she's on the Board and that it's pinko-commie-fag publisher so you wouldn't be lying. Well, maybe you shouldn't use "pinko-commie-fag". How about pacifist lesbian outfit? Not that there's anything wrong with that.I love it. I'll be printing copies from BIP as soon as I get to work. On a lighter note, we actually found a copy in our store today--SHOCKING--and the woman who bought it was nearly rabid in her zeal and excitement. We should be able to charge extra, don't you think? I mean, aren't these neocons all about supply-side economics?

Charge conservatives more for books on politics? Truly open-minded liberalism.


takahashi - Aug 23, 2004 - 12:30 PMPost subject:
We're "finding" that most of the few copies we're getting are damaged and need to be sent back, so sad. Too bad, Bushies! Regnery needs to be more careful. I'm hearing from people at 2 other stores that this seems to be common. Why should we help destroy what's left of our country?

redheadpixie - Aug 23, 2004 - 04:07 PMPost subject:
We've had rabid people in our store due to this book too. From a week before it was even released, people had been coming in or calling every hour asking for it. Of course, we had maybe 20 copies IT to us, which we knew would be gone immediately. And they were (but for one copy on hold for an employee, which I told someone to take and sell--because if someone on staff wanted it that badly, they should have bought it that night). We got in an additional seven copies, which 3 went to our SPO clerk to give to special orders (yes, only three rabid customers actually ordered it after being informed we were OOS). The other four were left in the back with a note: For Staff. That amuses me. I personally dealt with two venomous customers, making the same accusation about being liberal and purposely not carrying it. Thankfully, I have a fabulous phone voice and can be sticky sweet in explaining that there simply were too few copies printed, that we had already sold out of the copies were had been sent, and would be getting some as soon as the made a second run. One guy asked when that would be, I pressed, "When they make a second run."

Aarontrz - Aug 24, 2004 - 07:49 AMPost subject:
It's funny how these people react to you telling them there is no book for them today. Especially when they know "it's on the best seller list". I'm not sure who is taking more slack for this book, Kerry or the lowly booksellers who most likely wouldn't crack the book open if given a free copy. I want to get just one copy so I can tear it to shreds in front of one of these old grumpy men bent on conpiracy theory. I wish they really knew how little respect I have for them, even though they spent so long in the morning dressing the part of the right-wing a-hole just for that trip to Borders. The funny thing is that when the hype has died down, there will probably be hundreds of copies in the back and a full shelf of these books that will remind you of these people everytime you pass by or have to shelve the occasional one that will fit.

takahashi - Aug 24, 2004 - 10:56 AMPost subject:
You guys don't actually HAVE to sell the thing! Just "carelessly" hide the boxes, "accidentally" drop them off pallets, "forget" to stock the ones you have, and then suggest a nice Al Franken or Micheal Moore book as a substitute. Borders wants those recommends, remember? I don't care if these Neandertals (sic) in fancy suits get mad at me, they aren't regular customers anyway. Other than "Left Behind" books, they don't read. Anything you can do to make them feel unwelcome is only fair. They are the people pushing retailers to cut costs, don't forget. And they would censor your speech, your books, your music in a heartbeat, so give them a taste of it! Don't get mad, get even!

makeitstop - Aug 24, 2004 - 11:41 AMPost subject:
I've had people threatening to call Fox News, Bill O'Reilly, etc...one lady "warned" me yesterday that she and several others are trying to determine if BINC is involved in a conspiarcy not to sell the book and that they're calling bookstores everywhere. BTW, we got the publisher's # from BOP as well...hopefully that will at least give them someone else to bother about it. We have a Republican customer base [store is in a ultraexpensive shopping center where the only store the average BINC employee can afford to shop at is...Borders] so I'll have to continue to deal with this 10-15 times a day for a while now.

Your telling me that the publisher doesn't want to sell 10-15 extra books a day!?!

withrow - Aug 25, 2004 - 11:15 AMPost subject:
I doubt that they thought this piece of crap book would sell this many copies. They've never distributed so much tripe at one time before and they probably never will again, so I'd chalk this up to underestimating the gullibility of large sections of the American people. If these publishers had actually worked in retail, they'd know how far the gene pool stretches.

Dogma - Aug 25, 2004 - 01:31 PMPost subject:
Not only that, but these useful idiots are being told by at least one talk radio show host that book stores have the book, and are simply sitting on it. Frankly, many of my coworkers and I are growing very tired of taking abuse day after day about this stinking book. One of my coworkers (and while I agree with the sentiment, they shouldn't have said it) who was taking crap from a wingnut on the phone finally lost it and said something to the effect of, "You know, I don't know why you'd want to read it anyway. its all made up!" and hung up the phone. Everyday, we keep getting crap from them, and what the hell do we get in return? A note from Vin saying that no political coversation is allowed with anyone at anytime. (In case you were wondering, the store is not a very conservative one, but since its in the bible belt, they keep crawling out of the woodwork.) That said, one of my managers told me the other day that Regnery is indeed sitting on it in order to boost demand. Any truth to that?

withrow - Aug 25, 2004 - 02:00 PMPost subject:
Dogma wrote:
More proof that these people are mentally unbalanced and need help overcoming their paranoia. Just imagine.

So....people who want to read an unflattering account about John Kerry's Vietnam service are insane and paranoid. Hmmmmm...If this reflects the average mentality of a Borders employee, I would recommend shopping elsewhere.


chaosincreation - Aug 26, 2004 - 08:24 PMPost subject: i hate this book
the outrage over this book is ridiculous. i don't know if you guys have all seen the e-mail from vin altruda about political views in the workplace, but i know the east coast stores got it. we are literally being asked to erase any views we have on anything political because some nut customer called sean hannity's show saying that our specific bookstore told her that we aren't carrying the book. we are now no longer allowed to have anything political on even on our lockers or personal desk space. i'm surprised we can even still wear our register to vote pins. i've been personally attacked numerous times due to the book not being in store, and one of the other supervisors was chewed out for being a liberal, when, gasp, he actually supports Bush. not everyone at Borders is a Commie! the only good point is that the Barnes and Noble down the road has been calling us for support because they're actually getting hit worse than we are. i guess more Republicans shop there or something...since we're so damn liberal. i guess my "Commies for Kerry" button will just have to go on once i clock out...[/b]


NoCoHo - Aug 27, 2004 - 08:49 PMPost subject:
Actually, I hope that every person who buys it reads each slimy, sleazy insult, carefully edited half-truth and outright lie...and then returns the thing for a refund because they've decided they want no part of such uncivilized and immoral conduct. I will take delight in handing each one hir cash or credit with a cheerful smile and thanking hir MOST sincerely.

I'm sure THIS person read the book!

Posted 1:48 AM by Steve
When Dems attack:

man arrested in air rage case

September 16, 2004 A spirited debate on presidential politics aboard an Alaska-bound airplane has turned into an international incident, and left a Huntington Station retiree locked up in a Canadian jail on criminal charges, authorities said yesterday.Michael Husar, 58, was arrested Friday after allegedly having an alcohol-induced bout of air rage aboard a Northwest Airlines flight to Anchorage, which was diverted to Winnipeg, Manitoba, because of the incident.Husar, a retired registered nurse at the Northport VA Medical Center, faces local Manitoba provincial charges of causing a disturbance and criminal mischief that caused damages over $5,000 Canadian, the latter of which is punishable by two years in prison. He also faces a less serious federal charge of violating federal aeronautics regulations."He's mad as hell," said Husar's Canadian attorney, John Corona, adding that Husar plans to sue the airline.Husar boarded Flight 849 in Minneapolis on his way from New York to visit some friends in Alaska, his wife, Linda, said yesterday. Officials said Husar, a supporter of Sen. John Kerry, was engaged in a discussion on the upcoming presidential election with a woman seated next to him - a President George W. Bush supporter - when she became turned off by his belligerent attitude and complained to the flight staff.The woman also did not like that Husar would touch her leg and shoulder when he spoke to her, authorities said. Corona said Husar had "had a few drinks."Russell Ridd, supervising senior crown attorney for the Manitoba Justice Department, said that when flight attendants approached Husar, he became enraged, deliberately spilling a container of alcohol and engaging in "the boisterous behavior of a drunk."Ridd said the pilot deemed the situation "a minor emergency" and called for an abrupt landing. An armed marshal sat next to Husar until the plane reached a Winnipeg airport, where Husar was kicked off and promptly arrested."It strikes me as a bit of an overreaction," said Corona, adding that Husar quickly calmed down on the plane after being reprimanded. "There was no threat or no violence. Certainly nobody was at risk safety-wise."But Northwest spokesman Thomas Becher said the emergency landing was necessary. "Safety and security is our top priority," he said.Husar posted $4,300 Canadian bail yesterday on the charges and was free to return home, on several conditions, including that he not fly or possess any alcohol. Corona said the airline is also seeking $10,000 in fuel costs from Husar.At Husar's home yesterday, his wife said she was very concerned and upset over the incident, adding that she had only heard once from her husband, shortly after he was arrested. Linda Husar said it sounded as if he may "have had a little too much to drink," but she believed authorities overreacted. She said her husband, who worked at the VA hospital for 25 years, is a "very patriotic" Air Force veteran, who's recently been "disappointed" with President Bush. She also said Husar tends to be "animated" in conversations."I'm disappointed that his vacation got messed up," she said.

Posted 1:42 AM by Steve
US household wealth swells to record in 2nd qtr--

Posted 1:19 AM by Steve
Jon Stewart and Pat Buchanan make out (ewwww!)

It's funny how times change and agreement on issues bring together bitter enemies and make them bosom buddies. Why, not long ago, Jon Stewart of Comedy Central's "The Daily Show" had this to say of Pat Buchanan:

"I think my Pat Buchanan butt****ing jokes speak for themselves."

Now, because they both have an axe to grind with President Bush they are suddenly giddy pals. These strange bed-fellows are, of course, joined by their opposition to the War in Iraq.

The irony here is that they oppose the war for completely different but equally naive reasons!

Pat Buchanan opposes the war because of his isolationistic tendencies.

Jon Stewart opposes the war because he is a weak, Democrat appeaser at heart.

The War in Iraq was a vital component of the overall war on terror because:

1. It takes the battle to the terrorists.

2. It strikes a blow for freedom in the heart of a region that is racked with extremism and totalitarianism.

3. It was justified by Saddam Hussein's state sponsorship of terrorism along with WMD programs in Iraq.

4. It sends a message to all nations of the world that harboring and supporting terrorism isn't a healthy hobby.

5. It liberates 50 million people from the yoke of a totalitarian regime that starved, kidnapped, beat, tortured, raped and murdered at minimum 750,000 Iraqi citizens.

People who whine about the casualties of war need to start opening their eyes and taking a look at the casualties of appeasement.

Posted 5:31 PM by Steve
Interesting website where one can find out a bit more about John Kerry's anti-American activities

http://freekerrybook.org/

Posted 1:39 AM by Steve
ForgeryGate 2004


CBS News, led by Dan Rather, keeps clinging to it's defense of using apparently forged documents to assist the Kerry campaign with a desperate smear campaign against President Bush.

The left-leaning network must have panicked when they started seeing double-digit leads for Bush after the convention. With the swift vet controversy absorbing any momentum the Kerry campaign might have built. CBS News lost all objectivity and threw caution to the wind when they decided to use these forged papers as their centerpiece in an attack piece on President Bush.

Their reckless disregard for proper procedure and fact-checking seems to have cost Kerry even more points in the opinion of the public and has certainly drained CBS news of any credibility it had left.

Posted 1:27 AM by Steve
ACTIONS HAVE CONSEQUENCES SENATOR EDWARDS!!!!!!


Today, Vice presidential candidate accused the Bush administration of "misleading" the American people by implying that there was a connection between Saddam Hussein and the attacks of 9/11.

I'll go a step further than the Bush administration, Mr. Edwards. I won't imply. I won't suggest. I'll tell you straight up and to your face, there IS a connection between Saddam Hussein and the attacks of 9/11.

You are an utter moron if you can't see it.

Fact: Saddam Hussein's regime was a state sponsor of various Islamic terror groups including al-Qaeda.

Fact: members of al-Qaeda carried out the attacks of 9/11

Duh! It looks like a CONNECTION to me, jack-ass!!

State sponsorship of terrorism is any refuge, weapons, training, intelligence, or logistical support provided to terrorists by a nation.

It is a proven fact that Saddam Hussein's regime provided some if not all of these elements to al-Qaeda.

Actions have consequences.

Let's simplify things for you Senator Edwards. Here is an analogy:

If John Doe owns a property and knowingly allows his tenants to use it as a drug house there is a connection between that person and the illicit activity.

Saying that there is a connection is not the same thing as saying that John is responsible for the drug use in his property (although he may or may not have some legal liability, you're the trial lawyer, Senator Edwards)

Saying there is NO connection between John and the drug activity in that neighborhood is nothing short of a bold-faced lie.

Implying that President Bush or Vice President Cheney are doing anything wrong by bringing up the role Iraq has played in discussion of the War on Terror is pure political
skulduggery.

Quit playing politics with people's lives Senator Edwards. A national political campaign is no place for courtroom theatrics. President Bush has made our country safer and his policies have allowed freedom to take root in the Middle East.