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Hmmmmm.

Amazon has put out the word that their Number One bestseller for 2009 was Dan Brown's Lost Symbol.

But right behind Dan Brown, nipping at his heels? Why, none other than Mark Levin's Liberty and Tyranny.

Now, I don't know about you, but when I read a Dan Brown book -- and I think he's a great storyteller -- I'm busy casting the movie. As we all know, Tom Hanks has been the star of the first two Dan Brown-based movies.

So I think it's fair, since Mr. Levin is within striking distance of Mr. Brown, to put some serious thought into the movie version of Liberty and Tyranny. Levin being Levin, he's doubtless suggesting Brad Pitt.

My first thought was Dom De Luise but, alas, Mr. De Luise has been released from his earthly contract.

Well, however it works out, here's a congratulations from this corner. The success of this book is one very real testament to what the American people are thinking about what is going on in this country right about now. 

2010 looms. Talk about a disaster movie for Democrats. No Lost Symbol there.