Cellar Book of the Month discussion group - Page 10

mrnoodle · 03-18-2004, 05:01 PM

Do I get to vote, even though I picked em? Remember, every vote counts, and count every vote. Being a Gen X'er, I'm typically apathetic when votes are being taken on anything. However, being told I can't vote will whip me into a righteous lather and I'll probably write a song (in the style of Rage Against the Machine). Fear my angst.

I kind of want to vote for Evil, since that book is more likely to induce left wing sputtering, which amuses me to no end. On the other hand, political bickering gets tiresome after about 5 responses, and this has to last a month. Sean's not the best writer in the world either.

Cowboy is fun, because it triggers my nature-boy instincts, which sometimes run contrary to my general political leanings. I'm likely to contradict myself at some point, since I like capitalism and trees almost equally, so I'll actually have to think before I speak. It's also the deepest from a literary standpoint, with lots of bookworm stuff to talk about.

Ghost is also well written; actually, it's one of the best in the WWII genre. It's not a cheerleading exercise, in fact there are several passages critical of American military policy and the racial mindset of the time. Since it's about war, though, a debate about Iraq is bound to surface at some point, which will invoke the 5-responses-till-horse-is-beat law. Maybe, maybe not.

There is, however, one trump card for Deliver Us from Evil. Sean Hannity rules, and when people put their noses in the air at him it makes my right wing flap like mad. So I'm going to invert my vote

1) Evil
2) Ghost
3) Cowboy

edited to note that Evil Ghost Cowboy would be an excellent name for a band. As would Vote for Evil. Sincere apologies to Dave Barry.

staceyv · 03-18-2004, 08:38 PM

cowboy
evil
ghost

Slartibartfast · 03-18-2004, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by mrnoodle
Do I get to vote, even though I picked em?

No! You can't vote!

*ducks behind stacyv*

Does the president vote in his own elections?

SteveDallas · 03-18-2004, 10:47 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Slartibartfast
Does the president vote in his own elections?

Yes.

Dagney · 03-19-2004, 06:15 AM

Evil

Ghost

Cowboy.

Heck, even my vote sounds like the title of a book

Slartibartfast · 03-19-2004, 07:20 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by SteveDallas

Yes.

sorry, unobvious rhetorical question. I was trying to say 'since the prez can vote in his own elections, so can mrnoodle.'

Slartibartfast · 03-19-2004, 07:32 AM

Soldiers is still in the lead, but Cowboy is one vote below. In the event of a tie, it looks like Soldier would still win because he has more 'second choice' votes than Cowboy. Evil is still in the running, having gained some ground.

wolf · 03-19-2004, 11:00 AM

I'm sorta from Chicago, does that mean I get to vote again, or do I have to be dead for that?

Happy Monkey · 03-19-2004, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Slartibartfast
Soldiers is still in the lead, but Cowboy is one vote below. In the event of a tie, it looks like Soldier would still win because he has more 'second choice' votes than Cowboy. Evil is still in the running, having gained some ground.

How about first choices get two points and second choices get one?

Slartibartfast · 03-19-2004, 12:36 PM

I should say how I am going to tally the votes. The book with the most votes as first choice will be the winner.

In the event of a tie, I will count up the number of votes for each book as second choice, and the one with the most of those would then be the winner.

In the event of a tie, I would give the Chooser final choice between the two.

I considered giving 1st one value, 2nd another, 3rd another, and then summing up the total for each book, but I'm not a psephologist, so I really don't see the improvement in quality of choice.

If someone can explain to me that it would result in a better outcome for everyone, then sure I'll change to it.

Torrere · 03-19-2004, 02:56 PM

I've been away for a few days, but I don't think that I've missed the end of the vote.

Ghost Soldiers
Brave Cowboy
Deliver us from Evil

Vilia Sonoben · 03-19-2004, 03:58 PM

Cowboy
Evil
Ghost

nekee · 03-19-2004, 05:57 PM

I am going with
Evil
Soldiers
Cowboy

Slartibartfast · 03-21-2004, 05:07 PM

Okay,

Soldier is still ahead by one vote, Cowboy is in second place, and Evil is in third.

If noone else votes by midnight, Ghost Soldiers is Book of the Month!

For those of you buying online, this is a good link (a little slow):
http://www3.addall.com/New/compare.c...itle=&state=AK

Overstock.com has the book for $11.54, half.com and others sell it used for cheaper.

lumberjim · 03-24-2004, 02:42 PM

so, i guess Soldier won. We haven't forgotten about this have we?

this begins in April, yes?

03-19-2004, 06:15 AM	#140
Dagney The Prodigal Brat Returneth Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: North Cackalacky Posts: 1,107	Evil Ghost Cowboy. Heck, even my vote sounds like the title of a book __________________ The Constitution gives every American the right to make a total fool out of himself. But that doesn't mean you need to.

03-19-2004, 11:00 AM	#143
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	I'm sorta from Chicago, does that mean I get to vote again, or do I have to be dead for that? __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

03-19-2004, 03:58 PM	#147
Vilia Sonoben Just a Balance Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 13	Cowboy Evil Ghost __________________ Anger management starts tomorrow. Wish me luck.

03-19-2004, 05:57 PM	#148
nekee naughty nurse Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bummington NEW YORK Posts: 36	I am going with Evil Soldiers Cowboy __________________ "You are about to enter a world...a world where life and death are meaningless and pain is God." --- Captain Spaulding

03-24-2004, 02:42 PM	#150
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	so, i guess Soldier won. We haven't forgotten about this have we? this begins in April, yes? __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

03-18-2004, 05:01 PM	#136
mrnoodle bent Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: under the weather Posts: 2,656	Do I get to vote, even though I picked em? Remember, every vote counts, and count every vote. Being a Gen X'er, I'm typically apathetic when votes are being taken on anything. However, being told I can't vote will whip me into a righteous lather and I'll probably write a song (in the style of Rage Against the Machine). Fear my angst. I kind of want to vote for Evil, since that book is more likely to induce left wing sputtering, which amuses me to no end. On the other hand, political bickering gets tiresome after about 5 responses, and this has to last a month. Sean's not the best writer in the world either. Cowboy is fun, because it triggers my nature-boy instincts, which sometimes run contrary to my general political leanings. I'm likely to contradict myself at some point, since I like capitalism and trees almost equally, so I'll actually have to think before I speak. It's also the deepest from a literary standpoint, with lots of bookworm stuff to talk about. Ghost is also well written; actually, it's one of the best in the WWII genre. It's not a cheerleading exercise, in fact there are several passages critical of American military policy and the racial mindset of the time. Since it's about war, though, a debate about Iraq is bound to surface at some point, which will invoke the 5-responses-till-horse-is-beat law. Maybe, maybe not. There is, however, one trump card for Deliver Us from Evil. Sean Hannity rules, and when people put their noses in the air at him it makes my right wing flap like mad. So I'm going to invert my vote 1) Evil 2) Ghost 3) Cowboy edited to note that Evil Ghost Cowboy would be an excellent name for a band. As would Vote for Evil. Sincere apologies to Dave Barry.

03-18-2004, 08:38 PM	#137
staceyv Lecturer Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Ohio Posts: 927	cowboy evil ghost

03-19-2004, 07:32 AM	#142
Slartibartfast \|-0-\| <-0-> \|-0-\| Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: New Jersey Posts: 516	Soldiers is still in the lead, but Cowboy is one vote below. In the event of a tie, it looks like Soldier would still win because he has more 'second choice' votes than Cowboy. Evil is still in the running, having gained some ground.

03-19-2004, 12:36 PM	#145
Slartibartfast \|-0-\| <-0-> \|-0-\| Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: New Jersey Posts: 516	I should say how I am going to tally the votes. The book with the most votes as first choice will be the winner. In the event of a tie, I will count up the number of votes for each book as second choice, and the one with the most of those would then be the winner. In the event of a tie, I would give the Chooser final choice between the two. I considered giving 1st one value, 2nd another, 3rd another, and then summing up the total for each book, but I'm not a psephologist, so I really don't see the improvement in quality of choice. If someone can explain to me that it would result in a better outcome for everyone, then sure I'll change to it.

03-19-2004, 02:56 PM	#146
Torrere a real smartass Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Kirkland, WA Posts: 1,121	I've been away for a few days, but I don't think that I've missed the end of the vote. Ghost Soldiers Brave Cowboy Deliver us from Evil

03-21-2004, 05:07 PM	#149
Slartibartfast \|-0-\| <-0-> \|-0-\| Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: New Jersey Posts: 516	Okay, Soldier is still ahead by one vote, Cowboy is in second place, and Evil is in third. If noone else votes by midnight, Ghost Soldiers is Book of the Month! For those of you buying online, this is a good link (a little slow): http://www3.addall.com/New/compare.c...itle=&state=AK Overstock.com has the book for $11.54, half.com and others sell it used for cheaper.

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