Palin paid $1.25M for book by time she left office

[Revmitchell]

The point of the OP is to dump on Governor Sarah Palin. If she were some leftist anti Christian whacko who killed her latest child I doubt that crabtownboy and his ilk would be dumping on her at every chance. They would be praising her every move.

:thumbs::thumbs:

 

[just-want-peace]

Crabby, don' be too upset by the questioning of your motive for posting this one.

I have wondered the same thing, but never really given it much thought except for the ethical aspect and even then, not a whole lot.

Surely you realize that so many of your past posts have been extremely critical of virtually any person, idea, action etc., that could be remotely considered "conservative", that one can understand a reluctance to NOT see the same motive in focus here.

 

[Crabtownboy]

Crabby, don' be too upset by the questioning of your motive for posting this one.

I have wondered the same thing, but never really given it much thought except for the ethical aspect and even then, not a whole lot.

Surely you realize that so many of your past posts have been extremely critical of virtually any person, idea, action etc., that could be remotely considered "conservative", that one can understand a reluctance to NOT see the same motive in focus here.

Just, thanks for the kind words. No, I am not upset. I understand that there are those who wear their biased glasses on every post and I take that into consideration. I am simply trying to explain in a rational way why I think one way or another. In fact, many of my OP's are not necessarily ones I agree with, but want to discuss. Seems there are people who have no understanding of exploring an idea or event simply because it is interesting, or because I would like to see what others think on an issue. The board seems to have a number of people who see conspiracy or attack in any post if they do not agree with all the jots and tiddles. AI take that in consideration also. If peoples posts upset me I would have left a long time ago.

 

[targus]

In fact, many of my OP's are not necessarily ones I agree with, but want to discuss.

The reality is however that it is SOP for you to simply start threads that bash or are critical of Republicans or conservatives and then don't bother to participate other than to say that it is "interesting".

You have a well earned reputation in that regard.

 

[Crabtownboy]

The reality is however that it is SOP for you to simply start threads that bash or are critical of Republicans or conservatives and then don't bother to participate other than to say that it is "interesting".

There are a sufficient number of left wing bashers posting all the time. Seems there should be a bit of balance. I have decided to simply ignore one line, off the wall emotional posts. This is supposed to be a discussion board, not an irrational rant board.

You have a well earned reputation in that regard.

I'll consider that a compliment.

 

[Bro. Curtis]

The whole last post is baloney. You disparaged Ron Paul, saying he was a "world renowned medical expert", in a sarcastic way, and disappeared when his medical credentials were shown to you. You call people "bigots" and refuse to explain why. To hear you exalt yourself as a model poster here is laughable.

 

[Revmitchell]

I have decided to simply ignore one line, off the wall emotional posts. This is supposed to be a discussion board, not an irrational rant board.

But you have no problem posting them yourself.

 

[targus]

There are a sufficient number of left wing bashers posting all the time. Seems there should be a bit of balance. I have decided to simply ignore one line, off the wall emotional posts. This is supposed to be a discussion board, not an irrational rant board.

The difference being that others that start threads participate in them and defend and argue their position.

You simply smugly pontificate and hold then yourself to be some sort of moral superior.

 

[HankD]

I don't understand the purpose of the OP. ... What exactly is the point here?

Here is a possibility: By implication/innuendo, she is dishonest because it isn't really her book.

So, when I saw the article about Palin receiving over 1 million already on "her" book which isn't really her book as it was ghostwritten

HankD

 

[abcgrad94]

Here is a possibility: By implication/innuendo, she is dishonest because it isn't really her book.



HankD

Hmm. I just thought it was a "given" that people knew about ghostwriters. Even well known evangelical Christians use ghostwriters. I once met the writer (well-paid, by the way) who ghostwrote a book for a prominant preacher. The preacher got all the credit; the ghostwriter got lots of money. It's perfectly legal.

As to the question of being unethical, I don't think it is. I would liken ghostwriting to my hiring a maid to clean for me. If she did her job and people just assumed I was a good housekeeper, I wouldn't be sinning.

 

[hillclimber1]

Almost all celebrities that put out a book, use a ghost writer.. They haven't the time needed to do it themselves... Just time to spend a few days during their scheduled duties discussing history, and principles... There are sometimes boxes of info provided..

Although no one mentioned it, these "ghost writers" are well compensated.. A friend makes a great living as one. He and his wife are spending the winter in New Zealand and Australia this year, writing and sailing..

I read lots of biographies, and I think I'm able to get a better feel for the celeb, when a ghostie, who knows how to do it, goes to work..

 

[Robert Snow]

What is important is the content of the book, not who actually penned the words.

Let me repeat an earlier posting. If reading a book written by a ghost writer is a concern, don't buy the book.

 

[HankD]

Hmm. I just thought it was a "given" that people knew about ghostwriters. Even well known evangelical Christians use ghostwriters. I once met the writer (well-paid, by the way) who ghostwrote a book for a prominant preacher. The preacher got all the credit; the ghostwriter got lots of money. It's perfectly legal.

As to the question of being unethical, I don't think it is. I would liken ghostwriting to my hiring a maid to clean for me. If she did her job and people just assumed I was a good housekeeper, I wouldn't be sinning.

I agree. I was taking a guess as to crabtown's motive.

HankD

 

[HankD]

Hmm. I just thought it was a "given" that people knew about ghostwriters. Even well known evangelical Christians use ghostwriters. I once met the writer (well-paid, by the way) who ghostwrote a book for a prominant preacher. The preacher got all the credit; the ghostwriter got lots of money. It's perfectly legal.

As to the question of being unethical, I don't think it is. I would liken ghostwriting to my hiring a maid to clean for me. If she did her job and people just assumed I was a good housekeeper, I wouldn't be sinning.

I agree. I was taking a guess as to crabtown's motive. Hopefully I was wrong.

However, he has a right to his opinion and to voice it no matter what it is.

HankD