So my new book is now available at Amazon

[WilliamPitt]

Forgive the cheeser self-promotion, but I'm thinking this will serve as a great gift for any GOP/fundy/uninformed relative you have to see come Christmas.



House of Ill Repute: Reflections on War, Lies, and America's Ravaged Reputation

Book Description

The presidency of George W. Bush promised to restore integrity to the White House, but instead it has been plagued by scandal. With his strong voice and biting humor, William Rivers Pitt guides readers through a jaw-dropping series of presidential blunders. In this collection of articles that first appeared on truthout.org, he dissects the entire war on Iraq, including the relentless push toward war, the missing weapons of mass destruction, the Halliburton contracting scandals, sectarian violence, and the possibility of a regional conflagration. Others pieces tackle the outing of Valerie Plame, the NSA’s warrantless wiretaps, the Abramoff scandal, Lewis Libby’s indictment, and the incompetent response to Hurricane Katrina. Several essays focus on Cindy Sheehan and other citizen activists. For anyone who suspects the Bush administration of playing fast and loose with the facts, William Rivers Pitt provides a welcome voice of truth, untainted by corporate ownership.

Link: http://www.amazon.com/House-Ill-Repute-Reflections-Reputation/dp/0977825329/sr=8-5/qid=1166632041/ref=sr_1_5/105-2170876-5539665?ie=UTF8&s=books

[rodeodance]

1. Thanks WIll and Congratulations on your book. Hope it sells well.

[Midlodemocrat]

2. Holding out for my autographed copy.

:evilgrin:

Congrats!

[rodeodance]

3. and it deserves a Big REC

[station agent]

4. So what's it about

Just kidding. It looks good. Congrats, Mr. Pitt. I read your columns quite a bit.

[EFerrari]

5. Great title. BushCo turned the White House into a whore house.

lol

:)

[whistle]

6. That depends William, is it hard cover or soft cover?

...:hide:

[WilliamPitt]

17. Soft

[whistle]

34. Well, that is safer than hard cover to give to my RW relatives

....:rofl:

[w8liftinglady]

7. I have an Amazon Gift certificate...what a great gift!

good job,Will...

[ypsiguy]

8. Autographed copies?

Will there be autographed copies available anywhere? A Buzzflash Premium, or a DU Fundraiser, perhaps?

[WilliamPitt]

18. I would assume

but nothing has been organized yet.

[Alamom]

9. Best wishes & thanks for the heads up, Mr. Pitt. I know some

people in theGOP/fundy/uninformed category.

[LynneSin]

10. I can't buy it until I know you can sign it

People have seen what you've signed in other books and are promptly confused. Perhaps my friend Jim needs another signing of his copy of your last book.....again

[liberal N proud]

11. That title is so perfect for this regime

[BlackVelvet04]

12. Congratulations, Will.

Is it a major thrill to have a book published?

I was thrilled all out of proportion at having my design used for a local book that was published. I can't imagine how exciting it must be to have your very own book published.

[npincus]

13. X-cellent!

Cheers!

:toast:

[Ian David]

14. Amazon.com is evil. How about Powells or B&N? n/t

[Laurab]

33. If you click on the Amazon icon on DU's home page

DU gets a small cut of whatever you buy - I always do that before I buy from them.

[orleans]

108. hey, thanks for mentioning this. i didn't know. too late for this year

but for future reference.

[emlev]

88. I agree. Try booksense.com--order via independent bookstore!

http://www.booksense.com
You can find bookstores by zip code, and can also find stores with websites. I encourage people to buy books from independent bookstores whenever possible!

And contrats, Will!

[stellanoir]

15. yayyy

I've never gotten to be the 5th rec on one of Will's threads.

But I may have done so this time. The counter went from 4 to 8 while I rec'd it.

CONGRATULATIONS !!!

Hope it does really well.

[SutaUvaca]

16. Thanks Will

I have 3 fundie siblings who will be helped in their New Year's resolution making by your book! :)

[Seabiscuit]

19. Is it available in a real book store?

I hate paying shipping costs for books.

[WilliamPitt]

20. After Christmas, I think

Some places may have it in already, but haven't put it out yet. You can ask at your store, but I'm not sure.

[Seabiscuit]

25. Thanks. I'll look for it. n/t

[tinfoilinfor2005]

87. Bookstores can computer order any book you like.

It doesn't have to be on the shelf, and there is no charge for special orders. I know this because I have three published specialty books that aren't normally kept on bookstore shelves unless there is a large medical library section.

[Semi_subversive]

54. I'll wait until after Christmas so I can buy it from a company

that that doen't support the dark (red) side.

[yellowdogintexas]

93. Amazon ships free if order is over $25 and you don't want it

in 2 days

[Gemini Cat]

21. So your new book will soon be on my book shelf.

AND Congratulations to you!
Great title by the way.:)

[radfringe]

22. WAY TO GO WILL!!! HEEEE-HAAWWWW

[Lone_Star_Dem]

23. Congratulations!

What a wonderful gift for only $10.17! I'll process the order later today.

Good luck with your new book. :)

[spanone]

24. Be buying ASAP. Congrats on the publishing.

[dalloway]

26. congrats, will! Your writing always gives eloquent voice

to so many issues I care about.

[blm]

27. Here's hoping it is as well-received as it deserves.

Best wishes, Will. And thank you.

[wicket]

28. Congratulations Will!!!

My favorite hometown author :hi: :D

[applegrove]

29. Congrats on that!

[bigtree]

30. kick

:kick:

[Ian_rd]

31. O Come on, Mr. Pitt!

If you had just a little more marketing savvy, you'd plug your book under oath to Congress like Richard Clarke. Nah, just kidding. Congratz on the book!

:toast:

[shraby]

32. Congratulations and a great title!!

Hope you sell enough of them to make you very comfortable. :applause: :applause: :woohoo: :woohoo: :toast:

[tinfoil tiaras]

35. No nasty RW reviews yet

:thumbsup:

B&N better have it...:)

[shain from kane]

46. There's a review now. Called us moonbats. How could he have read it ?

Of course, the moran didn't get the name right, so maybe he's referring to some other moonbats.


EDIT TO ADD SENTENCE.

[tinfoil tiaras]

47. i love it when people post childish reviews on amazon w/o reading the book

that goes for RW books too.

[CatWoman]

59. i alerted on that review....

[tinfoil tiaras]

61. Same here. And the other freeper review after it.

[BrotherBuzz]

62. Both freeper reviews have been scrubbed

:thumbsup:

[Laurab]

36. K & R - buying today

I hope it does well - I LOVE the title!

[myrna minx]

37. Congratulations on your new book.

:toast:

[Senator]

38. K&R

[proud patriot]

39. Just in time for Christmas

I'm certain to get it .

:loveya:

[leftofthedial]

40. Congratulations, Will!

You rock, my man.

[bleever]

41. Congrats, and best wishes.

:thumbsup:

[mtnsnake]

42. Very best of luck with your book

and thank you for posting this.

:toast:

[byronius]

43. Buy several -- Makes A Great Gift!! I did.

Shameless, schmameless.

[Barrymores Ghost]

44. We'll pick one up, Will -- but...

...it would need a signature of sorts to make for a proper housewarming gift. For us, that is. When are you getting back to these parts?

[WilliamPitt]

70. Well, I have to assume

that Seattle is on the menu for the book tour at some point.

Bring a helmet...and the kilt. ;)

[Cleita]

45. A forward from Cindy Sheehan too! I'm definitely going to

get it when I have some cash. I hope it does well for you.

[zulchzulu]

48. Tell us how you really feel!

Congrats on the book!

:toast:

[hiaasenrocks]

49. Hahaha. Look at the dumbass review of the book.

It's the only review of the book - by a guy who obviously hasn't read it yet and a definite Freeper.

Click on that Freeper's link to see his other reviews and check out what he said about a phone he ordered through Amazon. What a dumbass!

Congrats on the book, Will. Best wishes for great sales figures!

[Dr.Phool]

51. LOL

Is that a camera in your pocket, or are you just glad to see me.

:rofl:

[Dr.Phool]

50. Just ordered it! Now come down to Florida and autograph it!

And got "Imperial Life In The Emerald City" too.

[closeupready]

52. Some freeper's already one-starred the book.

:eyes:

I am going to look for this book - looks very interesting. :)

[eppur_se_muova]

102. "The slander of some is as great a commendation as the praise of others."

Wish I could find the original source for that quote, but the quote pages I used to use seem to have sold out to some really tacky ad-infested search pages ...

It sure seems like a handy quote to have on hand when citing freepers! :D

[tavalon]

53. Rocking!

I broke the spine on the first book of yours I read it so many times. As well, it's the reason I'm here and I'm so grateful to be here. I will take a few bucks from my "gotta get a down payment for a Prius since my car chose now to die" fund for this. Thanks and don't worry about the cheesy self promotion. I for one am glad to find out. Thanks.

[Cosby]

55. I ordered mine, too...

I'll have it with me for your autograph when we finally meet.
Is this why you have been so quiet lately? I've missed your columns--or have you moved on from truthout, and I just missed it?

[WilliamPitt]

71. Taking a truthout sabbatical

and writing another book.

Thanks. :)

[ismnotwasm]

56. Well now

I think I would love to read your book. I've always enjoyed your writing style. I still have your "Data dump" thread bookmarked.

[VelmaD]

57. I already asked my mom to buy me a copy...

for xmas. :) I sure hope to get it personally autographed in the not too distant future.

Congratulations, doll-baby. :) We're all real proud. :yourock:

[Old Smokey]

58. Love the title. very fitting

congrats.

[warrens]

60. Just saw it at Borders yesterday

I may have to spring for a copy after Xmas.

[Redstone]

63. I'm on it,and for half a dozen copies. Just in time for Christmas!

Redstone

[Miss Chybil]

64. Congratulations! K & R. nt

[Independent_Liberal]

65. Awesome Will!

I've gotta add this one to my library!

[LynzM]

66. Congrats on the publication, Will

I'll have to check this out... :)

[jaysunb]

67. Pulitzer Prize ???

LOL !

Ya never know....
I'll be getting my copy today !

[Disturbed]

69. That's a great title.

:thumbsup:

[PegDAC]

68. Barnes and Noble has it on their site,

but are listing it as by Cindy Sheehan. Weird.

[shaniqua6392]

72. We are very proud of you Will!!

You are a terrific writer and I will be sure to buy it with my next order from Amazon!! Congratulations. Sheryl

[Hissyspit]

73. I bought three copies for Christmas presents, but...

I had to pay for overnight shipping. Wish it had come out a few days ago! (And it's late in the day, so it still won't get here 'til Friday.)

[Rex]

74. Congrats on the book.

I can think of a couple of relatives that could use the book, but I doubt they read much.

[puebloknot]

75. My New Year's Resolution

I'd love to send your new tome to every house of ill repute in my area, but there are so many. So I'm going to choose two:

The Haggard megachurch in Colorado Springs, and the Saddleback megachurch in Orange County. And then we'll see if curiosity might kill (or at least tempt) the
Cat(atonic) "Christians" who inhabit those places.

Congratulations on your new book, Will.

[HughBeaumont]

76. Apparently, you're an "extremely fictional writer". Oh man . . .

"Sorry I can't bear to read any more leftist drivel from this biased and extremely fictional writer. The writer is trying to distort truth and history all in one fantasy book. I'm giving this trash a thumb's down."

And I'm sure whatever thumb you're talking about will not appreciate you giving it's 'down', whatever that may be, Mr. Wizard.

Boring comedy acts aside, will you be doing a book tour? Like a stop in NE Ohio, home of our newest Senator Sherrod Brown?

[WilliamPitt]

80. I will

but don't know where yet. When I know, I'll be sure to post it here.

Thanks!

[David Zephyr]

77. Congratulations, William. Wishing you high sales.

:toast:

[madrchsod]

78. cool

i`ll have to go down to my hometown book store and order it and maybe i can talk them into getting one to sell. we need a "good" political book here in ronnyland

[LSK]

79. glad its finally out, I have been keeping an eye for it for a while

Cant wait to pick it up.

Going on a book tour?

[Divine Discontent]

81. wtg P!

that's coolio!



www.cafepress.com/warisprofitable <<-- antibush prodem stickers/shirts

[Maestro]

82. Congrats!

Order placed.

[arcane1]

83. sweet!

it's on my self-holiday list! :yourock:

[GOPisEvil]

84. I would like two things.

1. Your signature on my copy of this book. Perhaps I can injest some food that renders me a registered WMD again.

2. Your ass (and the rest of you) in Austin for a book signing. Mi casa es su casa.

Congratulations!

[ikojo]

85. "Will" you be doing a book tour?

If you do a book tour....remember there are progressive types in St Louis Missouri!!! We helped send Claire McCaskill to the Senate!

Like others, I'd rather have an autographed copy.

[stevedeshazer]

86. Right on, brother

I've read your stuff from the very beginning of DU, and I'm really proud to know ya.

You tell it in a way that not only makes sense, but educates. That's a special talent.

Don't stop using it.

[genieroze]

89. Go comment on the freepers remarks

1 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

The Boston Drunkard, December 20, 2006
Reviewer: L. Sweeney "LJS"

I am surprised that William Rivers Pitt sobered up long enough to write a book.Perhaps he was able to stay booze free for 24 business hours and managed to get his book written in that time.

Mr. Pitt is also a member in good standing at the internets biggest open sewer, Democratic Underground (not as good as he was before the Rove thing.even MOONBATS don't forget some things) Waste your money if you want.....

Was this review helpful to you?


http://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-reviews/discussions/start-thread.html/ref=c

I reported him to Amazon

[WiseButAngrySara]

90. This is Great Will! I only wish I had known abour it before I

shopped at Amazon for Christmas books and DVD's...

[liberalhistorian]

91. Yo, Will, I'd be happy to buy a copy if you'll return

my May 4 book I lent you when you spoke at the 2004 May 4 commemoration at Kent State! :evilgrin:

[Time for change]

92. Congratulations

I found "The Greatest Sedition Is Silence" to be very informative. This sounds like a great gift for some of my relatives.

[Maraya1969]

94. Congratulations Will. I am proud to be able to post on the same website as you.

1I hope the book does exceptionally well!:toast:

[illinoisprogressive]

95. I put in My Cart

So I can buy it after xmas with a gift card. thanks for the heads up.

[Manifestor_of_Light]

96. Congratulations Will!

:bounce: :bounce:

Problem for righties: Too many big words in the title, unlike "My Pet Goat".

:rofl: :rofl:

:yourock:

[Canuckistanian]

97. I didn't even know a book was in the offing!

Congrats, Will! I'll be buying a copy...

:thumbsup:

[frankly_fedup2]

98. Impressive. I didn't know you had published a book before and

now this one. So does this mean you are going to be rich? I wish I could get an autographed copy myself. I live in a small town and we never have ANY author come within 500 miles for a book signing. Good luck with your success Mr. Pitt.

[nealmhughes]

99. Go Will! Glad someone's stint in Decatur wasn't too damaging...

Now had you grown up in Florence, where civilized people live, I would have to buy a copy tomorrow, but, I shall wait a week!

Kudos from the Tennessee Valley!

Neal Hughes

[mattclearing]

100. Shoulda called it, "Kiss My Ass America, I Was Right."

:)

[LeahD]

101. I just alerted on one of the Customer Discussion threads.

What is wrong with people???!!

Look forward to getting the book, Mr. Pitt.

[Mrspeeker]

103. Congrats!!!

I will have to pick up a copy of this :)

[InvisibleTouch]

104. Congrats, Will! n/t

[aggiesal]

105. Congrats, and continued success. Hope the book sells beyond your dreams. n/t

[formercia]

106. Just the place for a bunch of 'Old Whores'

apt title, methinks. :evilgrin:


The old whores
they have new dresses
golden hair
flowing tresses
but down inside
they're all the same
hard as nails
corrupt
and vain.

[ProudDad]

107. C'mon by the Bay Area

and we'll buy you lunch at Tommy's Joint!

You can autograph my copy and I'll play you a tune on my guitar!

[orleans]

109. looks interesting (but we'll see....smile!) i ordered a copy from

amazon this afternoon. congrats. and great fucking cover & title. "ill repute" no shit! how appropriate.

[Laelth]

110. Mine's the "Alan Taylor" response to your freeper reviewer.

You're welcome. :toast:

:dem:

-Laelth

[demobabe]

111. Kick for Will Pitt

Buy Will's book! Support progressive and independent media!

:)