Sarah Palin writing book about Christmas

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http://bigstory.ap.org/article/sarah-palin-writing-book-about-christmas

Sarah Palin writing book about Christmas
By HILLEL ITALIE

NEW YORK (AP) — Sarah Palin has a new book coming, this time about Christmas.

The former Republican vice presidential candidate and Alaska governor has a deal with HarperCollins for "A Happy Holiday IS a Merry Christmas," scheduled for November. HarperCollins announced Monday that the book will criticize the "over-commercialism" and "homogenization" of Christmas and call for a renewed emphasis on the religious importance.

"Amidst the fragility of this politically correct era, it is imperative that we stand up for our beliefs before the element of faith in a glorious and traditional holiday like Christmas is marginalized and ignored," Palin said in a statement released through her publisher. "This will be a fun, festive, thought provoking book, which will encourage all to see what is possible when we unite in defense of our faith and ignore the politically correct Scrooges who would rather take Christ out of Christmas."

Financial terms were not disclosed. Palin was again represented by Washington attorney Robert Barnett, who negotiated deals for Palin's "Going Rogue" and "America by Heart." Both books were released by HarperCollins.

[Cirque du So-What]

1. My first thought

involves seeing her prattle on while a Christmas goose - as opposed to a Thanksgiving turkey - is having its head mechanically pulverized in the background.

[Autumn]

2. She and her ilk took Christ out of Christianity.

All for a buck.

[lpbk2713]

3. Another ghost written waste of paper.

Look for it soon in the clearance rack at a Dollar Store near you.

[MotherPetrie]

4. Correction: A ghostwriter for Sarah Palin is writing book about Christmas

[LeftofObama]

5. "This will be a fun, festive,

thought provoking book..."

[Rosa Luxemburg]

6. I thought the book might be about dinosaurs

that dinosaurs are thin at each end and thick in the middle?

[DisgustipatedinCA]

7. If the book is about the over-commercialization of Christmas, I assume she's "writing" it gratis?

It would be wrong for her to make a profit. Of course, I'd imagine her head would spin, Damien-style, if she ever accidentally did something without getting her fee.

[Control-Z]

8. Makes me want to write a book

about how Santa Claus has been more reliable, and good, to me than her silly gawd. But, then, I have no financial backing, no name recognition - really, not even a gift for writing. My book would still be a better read. Lol.

[Populist_Prole]

9. Just another attempt to string along her nutjob fans

If she can keep alive the whole fundamantalist persecution angle while scoring a few extra quid, well then that's all gravy then.

[Flashmann]

10. Sarah Palin writing book

The crayons it'll come with will be more valuable,in every sense,than the book....

[pinboy3niner]

11. They threw out the original title, 'The 6 Days of Christmas,' as too half-assed

[spanone]

12. she must be desperate for funds....when all else fails, go christmas

shame on the publisher.....

[maxrandb]

13. Let me guess the title

"The Christmas Mini-Skirt"

"The Christmas Stilletos"

ala Glen Beck?

[rustydog]

14. I dunno, my guess is the only time Jesus Christ was mentioned in the Blah blah household

was when Bristol told Sarah, plain and small, she was pregnant...

[alp227]

15. Buy a better book like "The God Delusion" or "God Is Not Great" instead.

And it's March - 9 months TOO damn early to be arguing about the War on Christmas!!!

[nadinbrzezinski]

16. Perhaps Palin should look at how Puritans treated

The holiday, wait...what holiday.

Though I agree with her on the commercialism. Twice in a month hit by the stuck clock is right tide a day...dilemma.