According to The Huffington Post, Michelle Malkin, Mark Levin, Glenn Beck and other right-of-center stars that regularly dominate the New York Times Hardcover Non-Fiction Bestsellers List are - or should be - in a league of their own.
No, that isn't Arianna Huffington's blog heaping praise on conservative authors. It's a literal suggestion. With right-leaning books and authors holding so many spots on the list, and more to come - former Sarah Palin, former Dick Cheney and President George W. Bush all have books due out -Huffington Post suggests conservatives should have their own category to differentiate from other works of non-fiction.
In a Nov. 9 entry on The Huffington Post that laments Fox News host Glenn Beck pulling a feat not done before - holding the number one spot on The New York Times' four lists: hardcover fiction, hardcover non-fiction, paperback non-fiction and children's - they suggest a separate category altogether, not for political non-fiction, but conservative non-fiction.
"Should The New York Times create a separate bestseller list for conservative blockbusters?" the post said. "Think of the history: we have a children's bestseller list because of "Harry Potter" -- Harry was knocking adult books off the top spots on the hardcover fiction list so publishers complained. The same thing must be true for Beck, Palin, Cheney, Bush (George W. and Laura), Malkin and others. What do you think?"
HuffPo isn't the only liberal source bothered by right-wing literary success. Pundits like MSNBC's Chris Matthews have openly expressed aggravation over conservatives dominating the list. However, the Huffington Post novel solution of "if you can't beat them, put them on their own list," seems to be a sign the left has given up on its own ability to sell hardcover non-fiction.
What's more, conservatives are selling books without the usual push best selling authors get from other media. A recent study by the Media Research Center's Culture & Media Institute found that most of the conservative books that appeared on the list often went unnoticed or unmentioned by the networks, while liberal authors and books enjoyed plenty of coverage.
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Libs don't even want
November 10, 2009 - 14:38 ET by MaximusBraveheartLibs don't even want conservatives to have a place on the shelf. We are not worthy to be news OR books! M-B
Democrats - The Creators of Jim Crow Laws
November 10, 2009 - 17:56 ET by farstar99Well, since Democrats invented Jim Crow laws and “separate but equal” I guess it’s not all that surprising.
They're Nazis, after all.
Not until they publicly burn
November 12, 2009 - 14:25 ET by NL207Not until they publicly burn books they are opposed to.
Libs already have a category...
November 10, 2009 - 14:41 ET by owr084The left already have their own category - it's call fiction/fantasy...
Typical Liberal way of
November 10, 2009 - 14:44 ET by bse5150Typical Liberal way of doing things:
1. Make rules.
2. When the rules don't suit Liberals, change the rules so that they suit Liberals.
3. Success! See? Liberalism works!
Knuckle draggers
November 10, 2009 - 14:48 ET by Jerry MackWow! They are actually admitting that us Knuckle Draggers can read. Would not be surprised that the person that actually wrote the HP article admitting conservatives books were dominating the best seller list was crying at the time.
It's a terrible thing they
November 10, 2009 - 18:08 ET by Willis_Leon_JohnsonIt's a terrible thing they have realized.
We not only read, but we BUY BOOKS and engage in the FREE MARKET.
They are always welcome to write books that PEOPLE WILL BUY AND READ.
http://gjresult.com
Attention, HuffPo. Grow
November 10, 2009 - 14:49 ET by optimistAttention, HuffPo. Grow up. That is all.
How nice. They want
November 10, 2009 - 14:53 ET by motherbeltHow nice. They want conservative authors in a separate category, so they only compete against each other.
That will libs won't have to have their own top spots occupied by conservative books.
Typical liberal handling of excellence: take them out of the competition.
mb... Their version of
November 10, 2009 - 15:00 ET by bigtimermb...
Their version of the Fainess Doctrine at work.
'Doubling down on stupid is not a particularly good idea'~Breitbart
BT, but wait! There's more.
November 10, 2009 - 19:40 ET by ThisnThatBT, but wait! There's more. Soon to come: a new way to rate radio stations and cable TV news stations. The new ratings method will put MSNBC and Air America atop the ratings.
__________
"mmm, mmm, mm. Barrack-Hussain-Øbama↓." - The liberals coolaid drinking song
TnT... Right you
November 10, 2009 - 19:42 ET by bigtimerTnT...
Right you are...that's the Plan Stan....as they say.
'Doubling down on stupid is not a particularly good idea'~Breitbart
→ Here's a thought
November 10, 2009 - 14:54 ET by Cool ArrowInstead of starting at the top and reading down, Liberals should start at the bottom and read up.
Ok, they'll probably still need to expand the list, but "My Little Pony Has Two Daddies" has got to be there somewhere.
LYDSEXICS UNTIE!
LOL!!!!!
November 10, 2009 - 20:28 ET by GinaEAs well as "My Gold Farting Unicorn Has Two Mommies".
"My Gold Farting Unicorn Has Two Mommies"
November 10, 2009 - 21:37 ET by Dan DiegoTranslation: "The drunk, party hat wearing donkey is pissing away my future so my lesbian Moms feel legitimate".
Typical...
November 10, 2009 - 14:54 ET by generalbroccoliSo typically liberal...if you can't beat it, get rid of it or tax it, it's time to marginalize it. Or maybe you could try plagiarizing some of it...again. Works every time, right Arianna?
Disparate Impact, literary edition
November 10, 2009 - 15:02 ET by CO2Maker"Should The New York Times create a separate bestseller list for conservative blockbusters?"
Hmmm. When the New Haven firemen took the test and too many of one group scored at the top, they decided to ... take it again, and again if necessary, until enough of the other people made the list. That's how the legal theory of "disparate impact" works.
This is the Huffers' version of disparate impact on book sales. If there are too many books of one group . . . put them in another list and make room for the books that didn't make it to the top (because, of course, they were held back by structural imbalances in our word-delivery systems in this country, rooted in two centuries of the dominant paradigm of literacy from the privileged classes).
[This stuff is really easy to write!]
Disparate impact, part deux
November 10, 2009 - 15:04 ET by CO2Maker"Hi. You're from the HuffPo and you wrote that suggestion about the NYT book list? Good. Okay, I've got a good idea. When I ball up my fist and extend my arm, I have a 21-inch reach. Please stand 19 inches in front of me."
Fairness Doctrine for Publishing?
November 10, 2009 - 15:08 ET by BlondeThese people are such idiots.
Why don't we just have a "Left Wing Best Seller List"? Oh yeah, the Air America list of books, that'd work. What? There are no liberal best sellers?
*Emily Latella voice* Never Mind.
I hope he fails, too.
Here you go, B....
November 10, 2009 - 15:33 ET by motherbeltHere you go, B....
Thanks, mb
November 10, 2009 - 15:44 ET by BlondeI was trying to find the Jon Stewart - Chrissy Matthews interview on YouTube to post here, you remember, Chrissy's Liberal Best Seller (!) Life as a Political Campaign or somesuch.
Stewart raked him over the coals, it was hilarious.
I think Chris sold almost as many books on that Air America Best Seller list as Nanny Pelosi did. Yep, those liberal blockbusters need a list of their own, for sure.
I hope he fails, too.
Perhaps if leftist authors
November 10, 2009 - 19:25 ET by sflconPerhaps if leftist authors made their works available in two-ply it would help increase their modest sales.
Bwaaahahahahaha! Typical
November 10, 2009 - 15:09 ET by HockeyKidBwaaahahahahaha! Typical leftist reaction to losing: change the game so it seems like a win. Can't crack the top 10 bestseller's list? Put the top 20 on a different list so you can call 21-30 the Top 10.
Kinda like having a Nobel Prize for someone who hasn't done anything, ain't it?
"Beauty is only skin deep, but liberal's to the bone." - me
If I ever did anything that
November 10, 2009 - 16:50 ET by ForeverOnTheRightIf I ever did anything that I was offered or had won a Nobel for, I'd decline it. The Nobel has become a joke, same thing as the Pulitzer, worthless. They are nothing more than a pat on the back for doing something some liberals like, kind of like the Emmy's liberals in a night of mutual admiration. Mr. Nobel is probably rolling in his grave.
To use another persons ideas....
November 11, 2009 - 11:05 ET by Willis_Leon_JohnsonI would have the Mother of a Fallen Soldier make the trip to accept it in the name of the American Soldiers who died to keep norway safe.
Then the money would be given to the Wounded Warriors program.
http://gjresult.com
groupies
November 10, 2009 - 15:13 ET by KansasgirlAh yes, time to destroy other thoughts.
My little rant
November 10, 2009 - 15:14 ET by MaratI am getting so sick and tired of these "everyone must feel good" people. We can not fail and chance having a little poor self esteem.
One writes a book because they think they have something "worthy" to write to others. If other think you have something "worthy" to convey to them they buy the book! Maybe some ought figure it out!
This country use to be a "melting pot." Now it is just a big plate of diversity and the libs want to make it bigger and have everyone "feel" better. I am sorry but there is nothing wrong with feeling bad once in awhile and failure isn't neccessarily a bad thing.
ahh, but I digress
Marat this feel good
November 10, 2009 - 15:22 ET by Radical1979Marat this feel good nonsense is part of the downfall of our country. I hate failing myself, but I know it means I have to be better.
By the way, we are no longer a melting pot, we are a "mixed salad". Where all the differences are highlighted. Ridiculous. My ancestors were thrilled to be here and wanted to fit in. It didn't mean they gave up their religion, values, food, or music. It meant they learned the language and were free to participate in the freedom and opportunity of this great country.
There, my rant.
Culling the Cream
November 10, 2009 - 15:17 ET by DoktorFrankenCull out the successful books so that the ''Regular List'' has only the clunkers.
In that way, the Left looks so very popular. Then they'll find a way to totally omit the Successful List (area constraints, etc.).
Odd that they don't do that for Blacks - - - soon, though.
JMHO, you understand.
If Saul Alinsky owned a news channel it would be MSNBC. ---- Me
→ Already happening
November 10, 2009 - 15:24 ET by Cool ArrowThe Liberals are quite proud of their successful efforts to kill off 50% of all black babies concieved.
Additionally, black on black crime is a protected cottage industry in larger cities throughout the United States.
But far beyond their wildest dreams is their ability to pin all black grievances on conservatives.
It's a conundrum, the answer to which is, "I'd pull myself up by my own bootstraps if you'd let me grow up to wear boots"
LYDSEXICS UNTIE!
Huffington can't even GIVE her books away
November 10, 2009 - 15:26 ET by Jack BauerJust for a laugh, I checked on Amazon to see just why Lady Huffington (she really is an eccentric character in an Oscar Wilde play) was so bitter and twisted over book sales.
Ladies and Gentleman, I think we have a SORE LOSER...
She may feel bad, but just
November 10, 2009 - 19:27 ET by sflconShe may feel bad, but just think how the original authors of these books must feel!
Well it....
November 10, 2009 - 15:30 ET by scarebear83Wouldn't matter anyways. I mean just because you put them in a different category doesn't mean people are gonna stop buying the books. In fact doing so just may boost sales even more!
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Shazbot!
Well yes, but you see this
November 10, 2009 - 15:35 ET by motherbeltWell yes, but you see this way the liberals can also have a Number One book on the original list, because they won't have to compete against conservative authors.
Next up...
November 10, 2009 - 15:35 ET by HeavyChevyFairness doctrine for books.
Typical
November 10, 2009 - 15:44 ET by JeffWeimerSince they can't win in direct competition, they want their competition put into a literary ghetto so they can then try to ignore them.
Simple - 2 new categories
November 10, 2009 - 15:47 ET by another_old_veteranTwo new categories would be:
Hard cover politics and soft cover politics.
Then the Libtards would see the real popularity of their views.
Conservatives outnumber Liberals 2 to 1 per Gallup
So the libtards want a
November 10, 2009 - 16:04 ET by Scuba DudeSo the libtards want a separate NY Times bestsellers list for conservative books. Gee, that smacks of segregation to me. Guess the libtards want to return to the good ole times like the South in the 40's and 50's with the separate but equal. Or do they want to re-enact apartheid ala South Africa?
To me the libtards do not want unity; they want to separate everyone who does not adhere to their ideology. They are the bigots and racists in this country.
The Obama Administration: THE most fiscally irresponsible Administration EVER
Book shopping from the new, fair Best Seller's Bookstore
November 10, 2009 - 16:09 ET by CO2Maker"Hi, I'd like to see the best-seller list."
"Here it is."
"But this one has Pelosi's and Odorman's books. Where are real best-sellers, like Coulter and Palin and Levin?"
"Oh, you mean our Fourth Estate Reserve Grand Cru best-seller list? The ones that actually sell, eh? They're right over on that table where the people are standing in line."
Great Post
November 10, 2009 - 17:10 ET by stratmanOooh. That post had a wonderful nose of ripe cherries and plums to match its deep garnet appearance, with nice legs, and a pleasant melding of tobacco, cassis and eucalyptus, all cradled in an oaken milieu.
Whine Spectator gives it a 94.
Missing beverage alert!
November 10, 2009 - 17:28 ET by BlondeThat was funny.
I hope he fails, too.
Looks like we're seperating
November 10, 2009 - 18:38 ET by stratmanLooks like we're seperating out the eonophilicans from the beerocrats.
;-)
That description sounds like
November 10, 2009 - 18:53 ET by CO2MakerKeith the Sports Boy's bath oils, with a soupçon of exotic oleoresin and the perspicacity of naughty nettles.
Probably purchased from his
November 10, 2009 - 19:30 ET by stratmanProbably purchased from his favorite store: Bed, Bathtub, And Waaay Beyond.
You get props for being
November 10, 2009 - 19:40 ET by CO2MakerAn oenophiliac.
Get yourelf an oenochoe and oeknock one back.
Oenochoe - Niiiice
November 10, 2009 - 21:32 ET by stratmanJust in time for a PelosiCare inspired airing of the Cosby, Kietel and Welch vintage fillum Mother, Jugs And Speed.
Pelosi and Jugs in the same sentence?
November 11, 2009 - 00:20 ET by CO2MakerNot doing it for me.
But Welch and vintage are a good grouping.
From the bawney frank line
November 11, 2009 - 11:08 ET by Willis_Leon_JohnsonFrom the bawney frank line perhaps?
http://gjresult.com
I read the critic's name as
November 10, 2009 - 21:03 ET by CO2MakerWhine Specter, a Pennsylvania pariahtal
That was a real corker.
November 10, 2009 - 21:20 ET by stratmanThat was a real corker.
Conservatives may be among us!
November 10, 2009 - 16:30 ET by JakeMoOh, but Arianna, what about when we can't tell the political beliefs of the writer? What if someone sneaks onto the 'regular' list and wasn't properly identified? What about fiction writers that are closet conservatives? Maybe they're tricking our young people to prize liberty and self reliance as virtues! Remember the outrage when Orson Scott Card was outed as a conservative?
Perhaps we could have special tribunals set up to identify the conservative writers ahead of time: "Under oath, sir, are you or have you ever been a conservative?" Perhaps writers should be forced to swear allegiance to liberalism in order to get a book deal.
Arianna, imagine the things we liberals could do if only we could separate the conservatives from our society.
Ought oh, poor widdle wiberals...
November 10, 2009 - 18:10 ET by thedailyzingOh, cry me a river you poor little lib's... I thought the score didn't matter these days?? I thought you wanted America to get away from keeping track of score?? I guess on books that doesn't apply, only sports??
You poor little pansies, I feel so sorry that your weed smokin' Utopian liberal jibber jabber fantasy books just don't appeal to us.
But who's keeping track, right!?!?
http://thedailyzing.com/412/etymology-of-nancy-pelosi/
→ That pig, Beck
November 10, 2009 - 18:14 ET by Cool ArrowI can't believe that pig, Glenn Beck has FIVE books on various bestseller lists and he won't take one off for Arianna.
I only bought four of his books. I guess I'm a bad person.
LYDSEXICS UNTIE!
If you think the Left is
November 10, 2009 - 18:15 ET by bse5150If you think the Left is wacky now over the popularity of Beck, Limbaugh, Malkin and Levin, wait till Palin hits the charts - again!
And it will be curious to see how the Prejean (sp?) book does, sex video or no.
TRUE colors showing
November 10, 2009 - 18:26 ET by RowaneLooks like they're showing their true colors, proponents of segregation.
"You know, when I was asked earlier about the issue of coal, uh, you
know — Under my plan of a cap and trade system, electricity rates would
necessarily skyrocket" - Barack Hussain Obama
suprise?
November 10, 2009 - 18:28 ET by seesalrunhardly, when you can't compete, change the rules.
These people simply want to destroy everything...I mean EVERYTHING.
Well, it doesn't look like Palin or Malkin
November 10, 2009 - 18:33 ET by megapotamushave any trouble selling books without the NYT or HP. Weren't these sort of books excluded from the rankings for years? Weren't conservative authors blackballed from the NY/LA publishing giants untel Regnery? Um, yup. So the Libbies are dismayed, what else is new? Is it our fault they can't read? I guess so, everything is our fault like Barry sez, Hasan went nutso because we aren't spending enough on education in Yemen. So adios NYT Review. I mean, they are only going to be in business until Feb or so anyhow.
Don't never feed a possum!
They would prefer a
November 10, 2009 - 18:40 ET by RR GOPThey would prefer a government agency that decides what gets published and what doesn't...in the public interest of course.
Shouldn't be too long in coming I imagine.
One of the 34% who thinks George W. Bush was a great President. One of the 86% who wants to bring back the stock and pillory.
Who would be its Czar?
November 10, 2009 - 22:45 ET by ChaitealoverMy guess would be the Distinguished Professor of Education and Senior University Scholar at the University of Illinois at Chicago, William Charles "Bill" Ayers.
Chai
“The whole aim of practical politics is to keep the populace alarmed, and hence clamorous to be led to safety, by menacing it with an endless series of hobgoblins, all of them imaginary.” —H.L. Mencken
lol
November 10, 2009 - 19:00 ET by charlietexasthat will be a short list....no one read liberal crap....not even the libs
Can you say "butthurt"?
November 10, 2009 - 19:41 ET by thedailyzingHuffpo is all butthurt! Huffy wants to get a separate bestseller list for conservatives because every time they see that list of names it shakes them to the core with fear! Huff is forced to see the truth that we conservatives are many and not going any where! Check out this awesome and funny write up "If Chuck Norris was President" http://thedailyzing.com/422/if-chuck-norris-was-president/
I dont understand Huffpo here
November 10, 2009 - 19:57 ET by general companyThere is already 2 parts of the best seller list,,,,the Top half and the Bottom half. What more could you need?
My Gov. thinks I am dangerous, so be careful
"Television is a freak show" Bernie Goldberg
Thanks boss...
November 10, 2009 - 22:58 ET by American.Patriotnow I have to wipe the spew off my iMac.
This should be a glaring signal to the libtards
November 10, 2009 - 21:04 ET by spmcintyreThe Conservative message is much more popular than their own. This is the same reason that Conservative talk radio is so much more successful. This is why Fox News is so much more successful. This is why a real Conservative won a landslide election for the position of Governor in Virginia. Conservatism works everytime it is tried. Conservatism must not be allowed to whither on the tree of apathy. It seems to have been allowed to until recently. Now the tree is being watered, and it shall be productive.
When it comes to government, its not whether the glass is half full or empty, its that the glass is just to big.
liberal poll, after liberal
November 11, 2009 - 11:10 ET by Willis_Leon_Johnsonliberal poll, after liberal poll show how unpopular the Conservative Ideas are.
The New York Times bestseller list is the most accurate poll around on that subject.
http://gjresult.com
Maybe that explains....
November 11, 2009 - 00:28 ET by Patrick MichaelMaybe that explains the bitterness that Olberman, Matthews and others demonstrate toward the right. The green eyed monster. Can you imagine a sporting event where they change the rules because one team keeps losing? Whenever the left says "level the playing field" what they really mean is tilt it like crazy.
Stay Free!!!
Redistribution
November 11, 2009 - 01:07 ET by toneyukiRedistribution of............credit for writing well?
I left the Republican party because the Republic party went to the LEFT of me.
Lefty tomes already have their own listing...
November 11, 2009 - 03:33 ET by wnaegele...under "bargain books" [10 for $10! Get 'em before they rot!]
Olby already did this.
November 11, 2009 - 09:26 ET by centurion2674This would be like when Olby stated Fox News wasn't a real news organization, so that made his show the highest rated cable news show! Nice try Olby!
"Do you consider your position so weak, that it cannot withstand a debate?" - Lt. Commander Data
Liberal Book
November 11, 2009 - 10:53 ET by kiwikitare priviledged in any way that can be given them. . . why don't we just have a separate list of liberal books (so I can avoid them.) Remember when Harry Potter took over the list so liberals couldn't get on top? They created a separate list for children's books. Are they afraid to compete on a fair playing field? They have ACORN to steal their elections and the NYT bestseller list is supposed to change the meaning of 'bestseller' to fix their positions on it. Liberals are just UNAMERICAN! Can't win fairly so they cheat!
Pass 'em the tissue
November 11, 2009 - 17:35 ET by Uphilland tell 'em to suck it up.
No matter what they do,
November 11, 2009 - 18:40 ET by Jack HermanNan's book isn't going to make it on the list with 23 sales.
Sounds like a loser's
November 12, 2009 - 14:22 ET by goldboughSounds like a loser's strategy. If you're losing, just change the rules to win. How would a "conservative" be defined? Maybe by a Huffpo poll.