Unfit for Command- Freedom to buy a book? Not in Kerry's world.

Local Barnes & Noble Store ^ | 8/19/04 | abner

[abner]

I ordered 3 copies of Unfit for Command from Amazon last week. I am still waiting for them to be shipped. Tonight, on our way home we were listening to Mark Levin talking to people give anecdotes from people trying to buy the book and the troubles that people were having with that. We decided to stop by Barnes and Noble since it was on our way home. Here is what followed:

I walked in and Bill's book is front and center as you walk in the door. I walked around looking for the book. Well, you guessed it, nowhere in sight.

I went to the information counter. There were two copies of Unfit for Command on the information counter and I picked one up and said, "This is the book I want!" I asked the gentleman behind the counter, "Why isn't this best seller next to Bill's book, and where are the other copies?" He replied that he had just 'found' a box of the books in his section (the bargain books) and that since I was buying a book, he would get another one from his box of books. I asked why only two out at a time since it is a best seller, and he shrugged his shoulders. It also is full price at B& N. I got the feeling that he would put up a big display if it were up to him. The manager type standing next to him just glared at me the whole time.

Next, I brought the book up to the counter to purchase. Even though I have 3 on order, I thought, one more won't hurt and I can put it in the office for people to comment on.

Anyway, I brought the book up to the counter and asked the lady the same question, "Why isn't this book right next to Bill's?" She replied that she, "Didn't want a political discussion." I said neither did I, but it just makes sense to have a number one best seller next to Bill. She back tracked a bit and the manager type behind her said that, "We are sold out." "Well, I said to her, the guy at the information booth said he has a whole box of them." The manager type just walked away.

I bought my book. VOC and I now have a plan. A secret plan.... Stay tuned...

[abner]

This is insane. We think we have a good way to try to illustrate to the media and the world, because they will not be able to ignore our plan once in motion... that the people that are against free speech are not the conservatives, but the other side.

For crying out loud! This censorship is going on in bookstores!

[abner]

Ping!

[Question_Assumptions]

Call the corporate offices and tell them that they have employees that are refusing to sell best sellers at their store and that they are engaged in political activism on company time. If you really want to annoy them and have some money and free time, buy a few shares of stock and attend the shareholder meeting.

[Jewels1091]

At my Hastings book store there are 7 anti-Bush books out front...if you want pro-Bush books you have to go WAY in the back for currant events section. WE ARE A BUSH STATE!!!

[AZamericonnie]

"Secret Plan"? Hummmm waitng for details!

[Question_Assumptions]

By the way, the Barnes and Noble in the Menlo Park Mall in New Jersey had them on their political book table on Monday. I went back on Wednesday and found a hole where the book was. I'm not sure if they sold or were stashed someplace else by liberals, but I took a few copies from the alphabetically arranged titles in that section and put them in the hole.

[yooper]

"Anyway, I brought the book up to the counter and asked the lady the same question, "Why isn't this book right next to Bill's?" "She replied that she, "Didn't want a political discussion."

Sounds like she had one anyway...

[jimbo123]

Barnes & Noble Inc
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Fax: (212) 675-0413
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[somemoreequalthanothers]

After reading scores of posts like this in my time on Free Republic, I am convinced there is a little known law that only liberals can operate bookstores.

[CedarDave]

I should cut and paste this, I've post it so many times today:

A lady called Sean's radio show and told how she asked for the book at a Borders store in NJ. She was told she couldn't buy it because they were being recalled for slander against Kerry!!

[gilliam]

1) politely ask to speak with a manager and discuss the situation with them

2) If you still have a problem, try another store and compare notes

3) When all else fails, let them know you intend on writing a letter to the editor of your local paper

Bottom line: Bookstores are businesses and are not normally interested in political debates but are interested in selling books.

[abner]

Details on Mon or Tuesday if everything goes according to plan. ..

[1066AD]

Saw on another post : http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1194972/posts

It's on its seventh printing and another 350,000 copies will ship next week.

As the Frenchurian candidate would say, "Incroyable". Actually he's probably saying "Merde" or worse LOL

[jimbo123]

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[abner]

A lady called Sean's radio show and told how she asked for the book at a Borders store in NJ. She was told she couldn't buy it because they were being recalled for slander against Kerry!!

I heard her call. This weekend is going to be interesting.

[W04Man]

Same thing here in Virginia, they are hiding them.

[PeoplesRepublicOfWashington]

My local B&N is telling me that Unfit won't be shipped until Sept. 12th. Are they blowing smoke?

[Steven W.]

very interesting ;)

[HuntsvilleTxVeteran]

At my Hastings store here in Huntsville.Texas, UNFIT for COMMAND was in the new arrivals NON FICTION.

Managers have a lot to say about where books are stocked.

[river rat]

The solution to this problem....

STOP BUYING FROM THESE MARXISTS

Order on line -- or mail order....or a FRIENDLY bookstore.

Semper Fi