laucarlson's Comments (266)

“My only nearby bookstore (within 10 miles) is a Borders, and I can guarantee you that they have significantly more than "patriot and Christian stuff." I would be very surprised if your store is that different from ours because even the lay-out of the stores is dictated by the corporate powers. The stores really don't differ from each other very much, except possibly in size and slight lay-out adjustments that are made depending upon the space they occupy. My Borders tries as much as possible to cater to local interests with customer service, and the employees are a book-savvy group. They've tried on several occasions to particularize aspects of their store in accord with their customer profiles and interests but were shot down by the regional managers. While that is an issue, not only with some of the customers but with most of the employees I've talked to, it doesn't take away from the fact that, as the only bookstore in the area, Borders provides a valuable service to the community and the book-lover that would be sorely missed.

I shop at independent bookstores of all kinds when I go into the city (25 miles away), but I would definitely miss my Borders.”

“Yeah. Much like how I feel totally creeped out with the Devil worshipping shite at any bookstore.”

“Thank you for reccommending a local bookstore. I work at one and I can tell you that it is a completely different experience than going to a large chain store or shopping on-line. We actually like to read and I read book reviews as often as I can so I can help customers to the best of my ability. And the folks who buy Palin, Beck and Brown generally do not come back fo another title within six months or a year, as you said. My little store survives because we have people who come in and understand that it is important to support small local business and paying the four dollars that they could have saved on Amazon is a small price to pay to have a lovely bookstore in their town, with helpful employees who actually like their job. Suppost your local small business!!! :)”

“Certainly crossed my mind.”

“Cheney and company would have undoubtably preferred that the terror.ists was successful.”

“Absurd.
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“I, too, have noticed the drop in "suicides".”

“give it time.........he will”

“Same as now, the Saudis.”

“I LOL'd”

“lol”

“10% tax on tanning beds?

Here's an interesting fact. People who suffer from PSORIASIS require the use of Ultra Violet A/B or Narrow Band B tanning beds for treatment of their genetic immune system skin disease.

Those who have Psoriasis and use these tanning beds have no increase in skin cancer than anyone else.

Soooo basically, people with Psoriasis are going to get screwed because buying a home unit is already expensive.... this will now severely screw those that need these units. THANKS WASHINGTON.

Psoriasis.org. Learn about it. Donate Please.”

“John Boehner and George Hamilton are up in arms.”

“oy veh.”

“I feel I am being punished for not supporting Cindy McKinnon.”

“Southern Poverty Law Center.”

“Sarah PAC is still up and running.

She'll take your money.”

“Oh gosh no... we really should rely totally on cars and trucks. Trains? Who needs 'em! Burn many times more oil to transport goods by vehicle. You said it!”

“I'd vote for her!

Rush's worst nightmare! Republicans hate her!”

“That was the store opening.”

“That's actually not bad for a Wednesday afternoon at a CostCo.”

“Are they on diets?”