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GuitarJon Seaman Recruit
Joined: 06 Aug 2004 Posts: 14
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Posted: Tue Aug 17, 2004 5:01 pm Post subject: |
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Amazon just shipped mine. YES.
The free market wins over left wing hatred every time! _________________ United States of America, The greatest country on Earth!! |
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ArmyWife Lieutenant
Joined: 06 Aug 2004 Posts: 218
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Posted: Tue Aug 17, 2004 6:20 pm Post subject: |
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I went to a Waldenbooks in the mall yesterday and could only find one copy.
Is there a link from this site to the page at amazon.com? I know amazon used to have a program where you could make a little commision if people bought from your web link. I think I even saw a post in the forum refering to it, but I couldn't find any link the other day. |
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NavyBrat Seaman
Joined: 08 Aug 2004 Posts: 184 Location: Huntington, WV
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Posted: Tue Aug 17, 2004 6:36 pm Post subject: |
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My Borders bookstore has sold out before I even got a copy and I was on their waiting list! _________________ Laura~ |
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Jack Mclaughlin PO3
Joined: 13 May 2004 Posts: 280
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Posted: Tue Aug 17, 2004 8:19 pm Post subject: |
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Since my original post I have received my 2nd copy I ordered from Amazon and will be revisiting the bookstore this evening that told me none would be available until Sept. 25th. |
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Scott Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy
Joined: 24 May 2004 Posts: 1603 Location: Massachusetts
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Posted: Tue Aug 17, 2004 8:24 pm Post subject: |
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Methinks that Regnery Publishing REALLY underestimated the size of the first printing!
_________________ Bye bye, Boston Straggler! |
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rbshirley Founder
Joined: 07 May 2004 Posts: 394
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Posted: Tue Aug 17, 2004 8:51 pm Post subject: |
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GuitarJon wrote: | Amazon just shipped mine. |
I ordered mine from Amazon on July 28, and ship is still shown as Sep 29
In addition, for the second time, they have deleted ALL reader reviews
Do they get all their advice from John O'Neill:
"Ole broken down Swifties doan need ta read this book"
"It would just confuse the hell outta them dumb sailors"
Hey! ... please don't catagorize me with Chris Matthews
BS is my name .... Bob Shirley
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Jeff Carrington Seaman Recruit
Joined: 12 Aug 2004 Posts: 47 Location: West Simsbury, CT
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Posted: Tue Aug 17, 2004 9:29 pm Post subject: Borders?? One small observation. . . |
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Went to Borders in Avon/Simsbury CT (good sized store) today and got dead-ended at first. "Huh?" like they never heard of the book but with a funny look on their face I thought (could be just me). Then I quick-switched into "free lance journalist doing a story" mode (I have done just enough of that work to avoid getting black spot on my soul, barely)**. I found out that they (a) had a grand total of 5 copies of "Unfit" allotted to the store and they were all gone "instantly", (b) Maureen Dowd's "Bushworld" they had a whole bunch of, initial shipment of 40 copies and more on order even though they weren't moving too briskly (c) the store managers sort of/'kind of remember "some controversy about a lawsuit or embargo or something" that might be holding things up; I thought I felt a certain tension that shouldn't exist in a bookstore, of all places. At least not in the USA. Maybe someone at Regnery could find out what's up at Borders.
Small silver lining: when I commented about the big pile of "My Life" Clinton books dominating the "nonfiction bestseller" section, the response was "we can't seem to unload them, they are not moving".
** Well-- this is free lance, right? |
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NavyBrat Seaman
Joined: 08 Aug 2004 Posts: 184 Location: Huntington, WV
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Posted: Tue Aug 17, 2004 9:52 pm Post subject: |
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Jeff-
I, too, got some cockamamie story from Borders about this and that, And the Maryland store this and software glitch that....and possible screwup here..(it went on).
There is a DEFINITE tension in our Borders store. WE went in to check on the status of the book and my husband and I were treated to unsolicited comments trashing the book by the informational guy who is suppose to be helping us! I just asked to speak with the manager. He's a right to his opinion of course, IF WE HAD asked for it. Thus, one more angry and uninformed Kerry Supporter reguritating lines and lashing out. Pitiful _________________ Laura~ |
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jstoc Seaman Recruit
Joined: 17 Aug 2004 Posts: 35 Location: Austin, Texas
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Posted: Wed Aug 18, 2004 12:53 am Post subject: hard to find the book! |
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I found my copy at Waldenbooks here in Austin, Texas, one day prior to its supposed release date. It was the last copy they had; they'd sold out in a few hours! The B&N's in town, as well as Border's Books, are decidedly unexcited to report that they "think" it will be in stock some time in September. B. Dalton seems not to carry anything but Bill Clinton and Al Franken in their sorry little politics and culture section. I interpret it as great good news that the book seems to be evaporating from the retail shelves. The folks at the publisher Regnery must be working overtime and patting themselves on the back all the way to the bank! They deserve the praise, it took courage to publish this book. _________________ Veritas |
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efuseakay Ensign
Joined: 16 Aug 2004 Posts: 64
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Posted: Wed Aug 18, 2004 3:03 am Post subject: |
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Haven't been able to find it here in the Chicago suburbs either... |
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hiyall Seaman Apprentice
Joined: 17 Aug 2004 Posts: 81
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Posted: Wed Aug 18, 2004 3:29 am Post subject: |
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I requested the NY Public Library to order it. LOL we shall see. |
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You GottaBeKidding Rear Admiral
Joined: 08 Aug 2004 Posts: 692
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Posted: Wed Aug 18, 2004 3:31 am Post subject: |
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They will all, no doubt, have lots of copies of F9/11 the Tuesday it is released... |
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LewWaters Admin
Joined: 18 May 2004 Posts: 4042 Location: Washington State
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Posted: Wed Aug 18, 2004 3:34 am Post subject: |
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Quote: | In addition, for the second time, they have deleted ALL reader reviews |
I went over to Amazon.com to post a review tonight, right after I finished the book. Once submitted, it says it may take a full day or more to post it, provided they choose to post it. Maybe they are getting too many remarks slanted one way or the other? We'll see.
Here is a copy of what I submitted;
Unfit for Command: Swift Boat Veterans Speak Out Against John Kerry
by John E. O'Neill (5 stars)
Excellent Reading, August 18, 2004 Reviewer: Lewis A. Waters (Vancouver, Wa. United States) - See all my reviews
As a Vietnam Veteran myself, I looked upon this book with much interest. The book is written a style easy to read and filled with documentary evidence of the failings of the current candidate for President. If anything, it would be my wish that every registered voter read this book prior to selecting which candidate they vote for. I would also encourage the candidate to rebut the accusations by releasing his complete military records and stop the attacks on the author and those who speak out. _________________ Clark County Conservative |
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You GottaBeKidding Rear Admiral
Joined: 08 Aug 2004 Posts: 692
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Posted: Wed Aug 18, 2004 3:40 am Post subject: |
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I'm guessing that the barking moonbats reported all the good reviews to the site administrators, as I did the barking moonbat reviews. I reported one negative review, but not the other. The one I didn't report wasn't written in the frothing maniac style so I didn't find it offensive. The admins may have decided not to post reviews because there are too many ringers. |
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tngator Lt.Jg.
Joined: 03 Aug 2004 Posts: 105 Location: Tn
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Posted: Wed Aug 18, 2004 4:23 am Post subject: |
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Ordered mine on the 6th & Amazon is still showing a 26th - 28th (August) delivery schedule. Tried finding the book at Borders and BooksaMillion in Knoxville this weekend and they were out. _________________ Click 4 SEC Sports Talk
Kerry Fled While Brave Men Bled |
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