From Caffeinated Thoughts:
I had the assistant manager at Borders give me a call with some additional information about former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin’s book signing Saturday, November 27, 2010 at 6:00p – 9:00p for America By Heart: Reflections on Family, Faith and Flag at Borders Bookstore in West Des Moines, IA (4100 University Ave., Ste.115).
*She will be only signing America By Heart, not other memorabilia will be allowed.
*Books must be purchased at the West Des Moines Borders and you must provide proof of purchase.
*There will be a limited number of wristbands (he didn’t say when they’ll start giving those out). Only one wristband per person, and only two books per person. During the Going Rogue tour they typically gave out anywhere between 500-1000 wristbands. (Oooh it looks like somebody's paranoia is in overdrive these days!)
*No cameras, phones with a camera, recording devices, video cameras, etc. will be allowed. Please leave those in your car or at the security check point. (How will they know if you have a camera on you? Is there going to be a metal detector or some sort of pat down?)
*A wristband will guarantee your place in line, but it will not guarantee that you will get to meet Governor Palin (circumstances may not permit everyone in line to be able to get through). (Yeah if somebody brings up the wild ride, or asks her why she quit her job, she is OUT OF THERE!)
You know I think there was more freedom in East Germany when the Iron Curtain was in place. (Maybe I should ask Joe Miller about that?)
(H/T to Syrin.)
Again with the wristband nonsense? Are there really that many more people this braindead hick hasn't fleeced that wristbands are needed?
ReplyDeletebut they didn't say no tomatoes! target practice!
ReplyDeleteThat no camera thing etc is just for show. At her Going Rogue signing, my friend and I took pics with her and spoke with her family behind the curtain. She'll never turn away anyone and shell personalize your book if you ask ;)
ReplyDeleteI work in an independent book store. Other than the rule about no cameras or recording devices, these rules seem fairly normal.
ReplyDeleteWe just did an event with Nicholas Sparks. He only signed his current book. To do otherwise would have just taken too much time and he wanted to be able to sign books for everyone.
We did not require the book to be purchased from us but many bookstores do that. We did require if the book wasn't purchased from us that a signing ticket be purchased. It only seemed fair ... our book wasn't discounted at all (we are a small store and don't get the heavy discounts that other stores and online stores do). So a customer could purchase a book elsewhere, purchase a signing ticket from us and still save a bit of money. But we were having to pay for the venue and advertising for the event so we wanted some amount of compensation.
We sold over 1000 books/tickets for that signing. Nicholas Sparks was gracious enough to stay and make sure that everyone who was in line got their book signed. But I doubt Sarah Palin is that gracious. Photos were absolutely allowed. In fact, encouraged. But obviously, Sarah Palin is not going to encourage that.
I guess you expect 1000 people to magically make their way through. The camera I'm sure is an honor based thing. They had the same rule with the Going Rogue book tour and I didn't hear any such thing.
ReplyDeleteBut go ahead and keep it up with sophomoric attempts to bash Palin.
I CANNOT wait until Joe McGinniss' books comes out. If HE has a book signing, THAT'S one I'd go to!
ReplyDeletePalin has a lot to learn about "how to win friends and influence people".
Ugh. I happened to be shopping on Elmendorf when she signed Going Rogue there. I couldn't believe the line of people waiting for Palin to sign their books. Needless to say, I went about my shopping, and then had my husband snap a picture of her signing books at a table, with little Piper looking extremely bored sitting next to her. It just boggled my mind that people would stand in a huge line for who knows how long just to have some celebrity write a name in their book. Holy waste of time, Batman.
ReplyDeleteWhy are there so many people who think this woman walks on water? I really do not get it.
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These sounds like the same guidelines in place for her first book tour, except I also remember something about how many seconds each person was allowed in Her presence.
ReplyDeleteHas any other author had these kinds of guidelines? I remember Costco hosting a Clinton book signing, and there were no rigid rules and pat-downs and such. Good grief, who does Sarah think she is - paranoid Joe Miller or perhaps God incarnate afraid that his nemesis Satan is sending in his minions?
Get a grip, Sarah. Liberals and moderates don't even contemplate the violence you seem so cozy promoting. We are not the crazy ones.
Off the subject, just watched the first AK show, even though I planned not to. My impression is that everything is about Sarah and she talks constantly, while everyone else is tuned out and not engaging her. Piper seems bored and frustrated around her, Willow and Bristol avoid spending time with her and Trig was not shown at all, unless I missed it. She seems to be sarcastic when Todd accomplishes a physical task that she doesn't easily master and it's obvious to the viewers that everything they're doing is a new experience, it's for the show and not part of their daily lives.
ReplyDeletePiper says that Sarah's addicted to her blackberry and Sarah says several times that she has to turn off or leave her blackberry right before an activity.
It's basically a vacation family video with 1 person doing all the talking and everyone else is yawning around her.
With all of the rules and limited, meaning she decides when she is done, why would anybody bother?
ReplyDeleteWhen are her followers going to get sick of her malarky? She is really getting too important in her own liitle mind for her own good. The breath of fresh air is going stale! The fruit has ripened and has rotted on the vine.
ReplyDeleteHey, I live in Iowa, and near Des Moines! Maybe I should try to sneak in ask about her quitting. Only problem is that I'd never be given a wristband. I don't think I have the self-control to stand in a crowd of Palin fans without making snarky comments about her. Her security goons would weed me out fast.
ReplyDeleteShe is moving in to another reality...she does not want unflattering pictures taken of thevextensive work done on her face. We have the name of the plastic surgeon and anesthesiologist. Will release soon. Remember, all this media blackout happened pre her trip to China when she had had the face lift. If you remember the pictures from the airport, you see the tell tell signs of the scraping (white skin) Her neck is still a turkey gobble. Harder to correct that. All this idiot has to enfuse the amygdlia is her sex appeal.. While I do not respond to it, there are those that do. There is only so much plastic surgery that can correct the hatefulness that spews from her mouth
ReplyDeleteOh, and by the way. She did not drive down to DWTS in the motorhome. She charged the trip to SarahPac. Check it out. All a lie.
I hate to bring it too such a fine point, but SHE IS NOT THE/A GOVERNOR ANYMORE!!!
ReplyDeleteSTOP CALLING HER A F***ING GOVERNOR!!!
NZ Herald covering her nonsense in being too close to the bear. Down here, we don't care for people without any sense.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/news/article.cfm?c_id=1501119&objectid=10687637
In East Germany, there was less security when they stood in line for toilet paper.
ReplyDeleteI bet there is now an assistant manager opening at the Borders in Des Moines.
Will Drop Zone will be assisting with security? Or will Todd and his buddies be scanning the crowd, looking out for vegetarians, anti-dentites, and those not wearing jewelry, clothing or tattoos featuring an American/Alaskan flag and/or a Christian cross (preferably both)?
ReplyDeleteIf I put a flag pin and cross pin on my Birkenstocks, will I be safe? Or will the Birkenstocks give away my plan to camouflage myself as a Palinista?
gryphen just watched some clips at gawker:
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okay this couldn't be better. is this seriously supposed to be some kind of palin promotional show? because really, she makes herself look like an idiot. the whining while climbing the mountain! the so obvious set up of willow's boy in the house! listen to the music while todd is talking about mcginnis - so f-ing cheesy staged reality show! as much as I hate to say this, all the hype lead me to expect some slick piece - it's not slick, it's a joke! couldn't be better.
Guess the hired help photographer may have a paycheck coming in again if she takes and sells the photos/framed photos online like last time.
ReplyDeleteBut then, I recall one of the videos from the last book tour where they were training Piper on the camera. Guess the Palin kids are there to earn their keep.
Anon @ 6:29,
ReplyDeleteI wonder what Palin's facial expression is when someone calls her "Ms. Palin" or "Mrs. Palin"! She is really comfy with "Gov".
It drives me nuts when Fox refers to her as Governor Palin. She quit; she isn't Gov. Time to remove the title.
shouldn't be any problem distributing every wristband... the preachers are telling the faithful Bible-belt that "Esther" is about to save her people. That should get them flocking to the bookstores for an overnight camp out in November.
ReplyDeleteEven if Sarah has a tearful "I have sinned" announcement, the so called christian-right will never desert their "Esther". So what we need here is a good loooooooooong jail term. Christmas is coming, Gryphen, how about a few more breaks in the big story.
"(Yeah if somebody brings up the wild ride, or asks her why she quit her job, she is OUT OF THERE!)"
ReplyDeleteThis is my dream. Please let it be done!
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ReplyDeleteI can't believe that anyone thinks that there has been plastic surgery done.
No need for that. It was all explained in a song long ago.
A very special dedication going out to Snow Snooki-Amphetamine Annie by Canned Heat
I agree with the above commenters about the title Governor while relating to Palin. It's an insult to all Alaskans for her to even remotely be addressed by that name. She quit and she didn't earn the right to be called 'Governor'.
ReplyDeleteAs for the book signings, some of those rules are normal. The number of books to be signed especially, however the rule about buying them at that store is probably part of the store requirements. Odd. Everything else is overkill.
You can get a video/sound recorder online for about $40 that looks like--and is--a pen. Just touch the top and it starts recording for two hours. Just the thing for a Palin or Miller event. Stick it in your pocket and record away to your heart's content.
ReplyDeletewhy are they so worried about crowds. it seems to me every successive pontification gets fewer and fewer people in attendance. they're going to have to start paying people to stand in line.
ReplyDelete6:07, you must have forgotten about the people who were angry last time about having been turned away. but good try.
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ReplyDeleteYou can get online a video/sound recorder that looks like--and is--a pen. Just stick in your pocket and touch the top before asking rude questions. Two hours of recording. $40. And it downloads via a USB port. Very handy for journalists about to be assaulted or citizens wanting to record the police or politicians.
ReplyDelete6:09, if I remember correctly, the photo privilege could be had, at a Palin pocket lining price.
ReplyDeleteGryphyn, can you please talk about this hilarious British take on Palin's "reality" show?
ReplyDeleteIt's at http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/blog/2010/nov/14/sarah-palin-alaska-reality-tv
GrainneKathleen, you mind reader you!
ReplyDeleteBy the way... just to clue everybody in since it seems like some people are ignorant of this fact. You call a person by the last title they held.
ReplyDeleteSo Governor Palin is correct, and I do try to say former Governor Palin. In Iowa we had a former Governor run and everybody called him Governor Branstad. President Bush is President Bush, and I will look forward to 2013 to call former President Obama, President Obama.
Shane Vanderhart LOVES HIM some Sarah.
ReplyDeleteSee his blog. He's truly blind to her lies and personality disorder. Pathetic like other bots- a complete inability to see Sarah clearly.
No time in my schedule for this book tour.
ReplyDeleteThere is another book on the way.
Sarah will be SO proud.
Has this been posted before? Bristol interviewed by Conservative Girl With Voice (Rachelle Friberg).
Here is Bristol talking about her plans for the future. It is a good thing she has finished her schooling and has prepared for all
of this!
How do balance motherhood and your careers? When you do find a little time for yourself, what do you like to do to have fun?
Well, there is no time for myself…. It’s definitely a juggling act, and it can be stressful at times, but I’ve got such an awesome support system. I’ve got great girls down here helping me with Tripp… it’s a juggling act, but so many moms across the country do it.
Not just one career- CAREERS! Lots of help with Trip too.
What does the future hold for Bristol Palin? Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
I don’t know. I’m only 19 years old, and I know that there are tons and tons and tons of opportunities for me out there. I definitely want to write a book, I want to continue my public-speaking engagements; I would love to do correspondent work for a news station or something like that. I know there are just so many opportunities, and I’m just figuring out what I want to do and what’s best for Tripp and myself.
Well lots of opportunities for a 19 year old high school dropout (maybe with a GED?)with child(ren?). Write a book (about abstinence education?) Correspondent work- For a news station or something like that- like TLC or Fox?
Just your average teen mother- unmarried etc...
Is there a clue here? Sadly no.
Can you spell silver spoon? I knew you could.
Anonymous @6:35 pm said...
ReplyDeleteNZ Herald covering her nonsense in being too close to the bear. Down here, we don't care for people without any sense.
Indeed. The "too close to the bear" scene some are saying was staged and not real, but it's still stupid to stage it. Her "too far from the truth" is spontaneous.
My daughter is going to grad school in NZ. Maybe I'll join her.
I just watched the Gawker clips too. I want to barf, that is disgusting. Why does this woman get this attention? I still remember that morning August 2008, first hearing the name palin. Now I am disgusted. Anyone that calls her queen and thinks she is the savior, really needs psychotherapy. I went to her Facebook yesterday, more disgusting crap. She really is a grifter, she has figured out how to make money doing nothing but facebook and tweeting and then she doesn't even do that herself. I don't know what else to say but barf!
ReplyDeleteHaving Sarah Palin as President is a horrific thought, but when you compound it with her idiot family, the juvenile delinquents and the redneck husband, it's a downright nightmare.
ReplyDeleteGeez, this is the third time I have read this. Is every blogger going to post it? Yeah she's ridiculous.
ReplyDeleteI have no sympathy for any of the feckless goobers who are brain dead enough to shell out good money for anything which contributes to enriching that simpleton Palin. Instead of wristbands, why not just paint giant a capital "B" on their heads for "BUFFOON?" Honestly, unless you are packin' rotten eggs, WHY would any sentient being stand in line to be in the presence of a congenitally vain imbecile?
ReplyDeletePalin is a moron who attracts other morons the way shit attracts flies. Anybody attending any Palin event in order to worship Caribou Barbie is naught but a turd seeking fly. The Irish call 'em "shite hawks."
That title is too grandiose, if you ask me.
we're here and talk about her, beauty shop gossip back and forth. that's not whats going to bring her down. We have to show her we don't want her. Can't we start a poll on here, we don't want palin, let it go twitter, just get rid of her.I'll be damn if I stay in this crazy ass country if she's ever even considered POTUS
ReplyDeleteKarl Rove says that Palin lacks 'gravitas'.
ReplyDeleteHmm. Similarity between 'gravitas' and 'gravida5'.
Gravida5 refers to a fifth pregnancy...
Anybody know if $arah will be dragging that cross around with her on her tour? You know, just in case she feels the need to climb up there and nail herself to it?
ReplyDeleteI detest seeing anyone refer to her as Governor. The heifer quit half way through she is not entitled to be call Governor. Doesn't someone have to fulfill their role to retain the title?
ReplyDeleteAs for any rules to get her signature I couldn't care less. I hope all her fans have to stabd in lines for days and still not get their books signed.
Loved it when Tina Fey questioned why someone should use the title from a former job they quit. That would make her (Tina) "Dairy Queen employee".
ReplyDeleteI'd wait in line. Scarah's signature is going to be worth alot some day when she is institutionalized, incarcerated or on the lamb from justice. Oh and when her Tri-G hoax is exposed also, too. I hope she is nervous about "the wolves in sheep's clothing" out there. Normsl sweet looking people who will shell out money for her plagiarism and wristbands and who smile sweetly into her face ands tell her "I know you did not birth Tri-g , you freak!! Thanks!!
ReplyDeleteGreat, you all gave away the plan. Now they're going to confiscate everyone's pen before they go in.
ReplyDeleteBut, you can always get a camera that looks like a shirt button that does the same thing.
No, wait --- maybe you'd better not. Then they'd be making everyone strip down to their birthday suit and stand in line, just to make sure there are no unauthorized photos or video of their beloved Queen.
East Germany is right.
To Shane VanderHart.
ReplyDeleteYou love you some Palin don't you? I'll pray for you sweety.
Listen, we'd be glad to call Palin by her last job, governor, except, you see, she QUIT. I think there is some fine print about that....you don't get to be called governor forever if you QUIT.
Ex half term governor is more appropriate , dontcha think?? winky wink.
I find it curious that there has been NO advance info on what is in this book. Not one author she is pretending to have read before, not one thing....which leads me to believe they know this is another word salad.
ReplyDeleteAnon 4:06, $P undoubtedly will have to dodge even the friendliest "news" sources (*koff* Hannity *koff*), for fear they'll ask her a question about the book that she didn't write and probably hasn't read.
ReplyDeleteDuring the kayaking section of her TLC show, $P squeals, "Why didn't we do this before?!" In Going Rogue, $P alleges that she squished her nine-months-pregnant body into a kayak and paddled away, hoping to prompt the birth of a "patriotic" July Fourth baby.
If indeed the paddling happened, it had no effect: Willow, already ignoring her mother, wasn't born for another three days. But I think a BOX of salt should accompany any book with Mrs. Palin's name on it: Taking a grain of salt isn't enough...
These are all actually very standard practices for larger book signings. The wristbands are a simple method to keep order and to ensure that the earliest arrivals would be the first to receive signings. If they are expecting a large crowd, they always limit the signings to the current book, and many stores only allow a book that was purchased at that location.
ReplyDeleteAnd I have even been to massive signings with security and no recording devices allowed.
Not saying Sarah isn't paranoid at all, but I don't see anything out of the norm in this situation.
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ReplyDeleteShane Vanderhart LOVES HIM some Sarah.
See his blog. He's truly blind to her lies and personality disorder. Pathetic like other bots- a complete inability to see Sarah clearly.
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Perhaps he is proving out the truth of the statement that
"if you do IT too much you will go blind! LOL LOL
I have 5 of the kind of book 'Sarah the fake' is palming off as her own.
They are collections of writings that no longer have a copyright.
I got them at yard sales for 10 cents each and they were all have
fake leather covers and cheap gold colored lettering, all on acid type paper like the cheap paperback books whose pages will darken and begin to crumble in just a few years.
All 5 were stamped inside that they were printed for
PROMOTIONAL GIVE-AWAYS!
So much for saving a "valuable?" autograph, the book will self destruct before it becomes of any value. HAHAHA
With the sound off and remote on fast forward I sped through this piece of trash featuring the trashy ones.
ReplyDeleteIt appeared "hokey" to me. I do not believe $P was climbing anything. Hairdo, face color (reddened cheeks to show sun, cold, exertion not there)and so often pictures of "Paylin's?" back, not front view.
And so, how did the camera team get up there? I suspect the same way the Paylin's actually got there.
The whole thing was choppy, cut up, interrupted by the gazillion "shots" of $P spewing something I did not need to hear.
It clearly appeared, with the frequency of her photos, almost as many as her mother's, that Piper was being prepped for some kind of future public personna.
That is if she lives long enough. Obviously, neither Scarah nor Piper read the papers or watch the TV news.
First, Piper breaks the eggs into the cookie dough, then licks everything that has raw eggs on it. Salmonella, anyone?
Some of you check it out and see if I am accurate, as I am not a professional photographer but instead of "panning" a scene or including background etc. (except in the house when making cupcakes, not cookies) the characters are separated often from what is supposed to be the focus.
Inside the house the camera panned all about the area with the characters present.
Anyone else's TV screen "wiggle" when the rockery behind the characters were seated or motionless during the climb? I played it again and the same thing occurred.
Could it be the background was fake? Our TV is fairly new, HD and the characters (S and Toad) were stationary and in focus but a gentle "waving, weaving" of those stone rocks made it appear as though it could be an image on a cloth background or?
Noted Scarah had name on more than one of the credits. Ready to write, star in, direct, co-direct, produce, co-produce and promote a big money making movie?
Yuck!!!!
she's coming to nola .... i'm trying to decide if i can gather a protest group. lol...or just post a big ad in the local paper.
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