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Google hasn't turned up anything when I searched for info about Dunn's alma mater(s), but the article is rather incomplete without noting her educational background. Anyone have sourced information about this?— DMCer ™ 08:35, 15 November 2009 (UTC)
Come up with some consensus wording and submit an {{ editprotected}} request -- the current phrasing is problematic, but not actually BLP-violating.-- SarekOfVulcan ( talk) 20:35, 17 November 2009 (UTC)
Is the Beck/Dunn controversy a notable event? Should any mention of this controversy be included in the article? Here's a quick (hopefully neutral) synopsis: The controversy relates to a statement of Dunn about her "favorite political philosopher", which she intended as irony. Beck used an excerpt of the speech containing that statement to make the claim that Dunn was a "Mao Worshipper" among other things. (See the many discussions on this talk page.) Jwesley 78 05:28, 21 November 2009 (UTC)
I would like to have the present version reverted to that 21:59, 16 November 2009 by Jwesley78. I believe that every editor involved in this discussion, if they had to choose only between the present version and the above mentioned version, would choose the above mentioned version. Please note that if this editprotected request is accepted, it does not imply that everyone agrees with that version. Unless I hear aguments supporting the present version over the proposed version, I will make an editprotected request soon. PAR ( talk) 06:57, 4 December 2009 (UTC)
All I'm trying to do is establish a consensus that the version of 21:59, 16 November 2009 by Jwesley78 is an improvement over the present version. I will never point to that consensus as proof that the version 21:59, 16 November 2009 is acceptable to all as a final version, and you can quote me on that. To repeat, anyone who agrees that such a change is for the better is NOT saying that it is an acceptable final version by any means. Can we agree that it is an edit that should be made under these conditions? Thats all I'm asking. PAR ( talk) 21:25, 4 December 2009 (UTC)
Following her criticism, Glenn Beck played on his show a portion of a speech Dunn gave at a high school graduation, during which she referenced Mao-Tse-Tung and Mother Theresa as two of her "favorite political philosophers"(Footnote to full quote). Beck claimed the speech revealed Dunn as a Maoist, while Dunn said her reference was meant to be ironic, and was a quote borrowed from Lee Atwater (citation).
If requested, I will try to defend any variations between this and what "Jim" says above. Jwesley 78 02:38, 5 December 2009 (UTC)
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I would like to have the present version reverted to that 21:59, 16 November 2009 by Jwesley78. I believe that every editor involved in this discussion, if they had to choose only between the present version and the above mentioned version, would choose the above mentioned version. Please note that if this editprotected request is accepted, it does not imply that everyone agrees with that version.
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21:47, 6 December 2009 (UTC)I'll present this text again here for comment:
Following her criticism, Glenn Beck played on his show a portion of a speech Dunn gave at a high school graduation, during which she referenced Mao-Tse-Tung and Mother Theresa as two of her "favorite political philosophers"(Footnote to full quote). Beck claimed the speech revealed Dunn as a Maoist, while Dunn said her reference was meant to be ironic, and was a quote borrowed from Lee Atwater (citation).
I know Looney had some concerns about the neutrality of this statement. Does anyone else feel that way? If not, perhaps we can have a consensus around deleting the current section, and adding this paragraph. Jwesley 78 02:06, 9 December 2009 (UTC)
Following her statements, Glenn Beck played on his show a portion of a speech Dunn gave at a high school graduation, during which she referenced Mao-Tse-Tung and Mother Theresa as two of her "favorite political philosophers"(Footnote to full quote). Beck stated that the speech revealed Dunn as a Maoist, while Dunn stated that her reference was meant to be ironic, and was a quote borrowed from Lee Atwater (citation).
- On June 5, 2009, Dunn delivered a speech to students at St. Andrew’s Episcopal School of Potomac, Maryland, during which she named Mao-Tse-Tung and Mother Theresa as two of her "favorite political philosophers"(footnote to full quote). Four days after Dunn appeared on CNN's Reliable Sources (i.e., October 15, 2009), Fox News Channel host Glenn Beck aired a clip of the speech on his show, stating it revealed Dunn as a Maoist. In response to the criticism, Dunn stated that her reference was meant to be ironic, and was a quote borrowed from Lee Atwater. (citations for everything, of course)
Following her statements, Glenn Beck played on his show a portion of a speech Dunn gave at a high school graduation, during which she referenced Mao-Tse-Tung and Mother Theresa as two of her "favorite political philosophers"(Footnote to full quote). Beck stated that the speech revealed Dunn as a Maoist, while Dunn stated that her reference was meant to be ironic, and was a quote borrowed from Lee Atwater (citation).
{{editprotected}}
Following her statements, Glenn Beck played on his show a portion of a speech Dunn gave at a high school graduation, during which she referenced Mao-Tse-Tung and Mother Theresa as two of her "favorite political philosophers" [1]. Beck stated that the speech revealed Dunn as a Maoist, while Dunn stated that her reference was meant to be ironic, and was a quote borrowed from Lee Atwater [2].
[Forgot my signature] Jwesley 78 05:51, 13 December 2009 (UTC)
I think the Mao controversy is old hat at this point and should be removed. Anyone agree? Ndriley97 ( talk) 00:02, 18 September 2010 (UTC)
She's included in Glenn Beck's documentary as an example of people in the US government today who continue to admire Mao, which is pretty notable. Bachcell ( talk) 20:29, 26 January 2010 (UTC)
Seems like the article should not include Dunn's statement without mentioning its implausibility per the video. [4] William Jockusch ( talk) 18:58, 31 October 2012 (UTC)
This is not here. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 86.145.205.224 ( talk) 11:34, 5 August 2013 (UTC) Anita might have been born in the 1950's. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 109.153.96.198 ( talk) 12:30, 5 August 2013 (UTC)
All of her White House tenure is about this small thing about the bias of Fox News, and then the SKDK section is all about access to the president and supporting "controversial" companies. – Muboshgu ( talk) 13:47, 15 October 2013 (UTC)
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My name's John and I am here to disclose that I work for SKDK and would like to submit a couple updates based on The Mastermind Behind Biden’s No-Drama Approach to Trump in The Atlantic. I would like editors to consider adding the following to the Career section:
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I work for SKDK. I will not edit the article directly because of this. John at SKDKDigital ( talk) 00:10, 10 February 2021 (UTC)
KidAd, 89.140.234.217, I have added back in what the IP said using a more reliable source, discussed here: [5]. Note that the IP does appear to be editing with the sole purpose of defaming Dunn with the Mao edits and painting her as a Maoist.
How on earth is someone with such unimpressive credentials, who started their career in public service, worth tens of millions of dollars? This is corruption of the highest order and is of public interest. For example, SKDK got a no bid contract in California for the 2020 election that wasn't even funded until the Dem controlled government, with Newsom's signature, cut her firm a special paycheck from the general fund. I guess it pays to be connected/corrupt. Here is a link: https://www.cnbc.com/amp/2022/08/12/biden-senior-advisor-anita-dunn-has-to-divest-investment-portfolio-to-avoid-conflict.html BATTLECRUISER OPERATIONAL ( talk) 05:45, 15 August 2022 (UTC)
The current version of the section on Harvey Weinstein contends that Anita Dunn told Weinstein in an email, "you should accept your fate graciously, and not seek to deny or discredit those who your behavior has affected."
However, those were not actually Anita Dunn's words. A British man named James Lipton spoofed a number of email addresses around that time and wrote to Weinstein pretending to be people Weinstein would know.
As this CNN article from 2017 states:
"The prankster netted the real Weinstein as well by pretending to be Anita Dunn, the former White House communications director for President Barack Obama. Dunn was asked by a mutual friend to speak to Weinstein several weeks ago. In response to the fake Dunn, the real Weinstein wrote, 'I’m sick - I need your advice. All my best, Harvey.' The prankster replied, 'I’m sure redemption can be found Harvey, but only if you’re willing to be as brave as those who have found the strength to stand up to you. You should accept your fate graciously, and not seek to deny or discredit those who your behaviour has affected.'"
James Lipton, who was described as the prankster, also posted the emails on Twitter around that time: https://twitter.com/SINON_REBORN/status/917841584359698432
One clue that the quote was not actually from Dunn is that it uses the British spelling for "behaviour." Dunn is American. Awrtsd ( talk) 05:13, 15 September 2023 (UTC)
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Google hasn't turned up anything when I searched for info about Dunn's alma mater(s), but the article is rather incomplete without noting her educational background. Anyone have sourced information about this?— DMCer ™ 08:35, 15 November 2009 (UTC)
Come up with some consensus wording and submit an {{ editprotected}} request -- the current phrasing is problematic, but not actually BLP-violating.-- SarekOfVulcan ( talk) 20:35, 17 November 2009 (UTC)
Is the Beck/Dunn controversy a notable event? Should any mention of this controversy be included in the article? Here's a quick (hopefully neutral) synopsis: The controversy relates to a statement of Dunn about her "favorite political philosopher", which she intended as irony. Beck used an excerpt of the speech containing that statement to make the claim that Dunn was a "Mao Worshipper" among other things. (See the many discussions on this talk page.) Jwesley 78 05:28, 21 November 2009 (UTC)
I would like to have the present version reverted to that 21:59, 16 November 2009 by Jwesley78. I believe that every editor involved in this discussion, if they had to choose only between the present version and the above mentioned version, would choose the above mentioned version. Please note that if this editprotected request is accepted, it does not imply that everyone agrees with that version. Unless I hear aguments supporting the present version over the proposed version, I will make an editprotected request soon. PAR ( talk) 06:57, 4 December 2009 (UTC)
All I'm trying to do is establish a consensus that the version of 21:59, 16 November 2009 by Jwesley78 is an improvement over the present version. I will never point to that consensus as proof that the version 21:59, 16 November 2009 is acceptable to all as a final version, and you can quote me on that. To repeat, anyone who agrees that such a change is for the better is NOT saying that it is an acceptable final version by any means. Can we agree that it is an edit that should be made under these conditions? Thats all I'm asking. PAR ( talk) 21:25, 4 December 2009 (UTC)
Following her criticism, Glenn Beck played on his show a portion of a speech Dunn gave at a high school graduation, during which she referenced Mao-Tse-Tung and Mother Theresa as two of her "favorite political philosophers"(Footnote to full quote). Beck claimed the speech revealed Dunn as a Maoist, while Dunn said her reference was meant to be ironic, and was a quote borrowed from Lee Atwater (citation).
If requested, I will try to defend any variations between this and what "Jim" says above. Jwesley 78 02:38, 5 December 2009 (UTC)
{{ editprotected}}
I would like to have the present version reverted to that 21:59, 16 November 2009 by Jwesley78. I believe that every editor involved in this discussion, if they had to choose only between the present version and the above mentioned version, would choose the above mentioned version. Please note that if this editprotected request is accepted, it does not imply that everyone agrees with that version.
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE - Do not add anything to this section unless it is to state an objection to the {{
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21:47, 6 December 2009 (UTC)I'll present this text again here for comment:
Following her criticism, Glenn Beck played on his show a portion of a speech Dunn gave at a high school graduation, during which she referenced Mao-Tse-Tung and Mother Theresa as two of her "favorite political philosophers"(Footnote to full quote). Beck claimed the speech revealed Dunn as a Maoist, while Dunn said her reference was meant to be ironic, and was a quote borrowed from Lee Atwater (citation).
I know Looney had some concerns about the neutrality of this statement. Does anyone else feel that way? If not, perhaps we can have a consensus around deleting the current section, and adding this paragraph. Jwesley 78 02:06, 9 December 2009 (UTC)
Following her statements, Glenn Beck played on his show a portion of a speech Dunn gave at a high school graduation, during which she referenced Mao-Tse-Tung and Mother Theresa as two of her "favorite political philosophers"(Footnote to full quote). Beck stated that the speech revealed Dunn as a Maoist, while Dunn stated that her reference was meant to be ironic, and was a quote borrowed from Lee Atwater (citation).
- On June 5, 2009, Dunn delivered a speech to students at St. Andrew’s Episcopal School of Potomac, Maryland, during which she named Mao-Tse-Tung and Mother Theresa as two of her "favorite political philosophers"(footnote to full quote). Four days after Dunn appeared on CNN's Reliable Sources (i.e., October 15, 2009), Fox News Channel host Glenn Beck aired a clip of the speech on his show, stating it revealed Dunn as a Maoist. In response to the criticism, Dunn stated that her reference was meant to be ironic, and was a quote borrowed from Lee Atwater. (citations for everything, of course)
Following her statements, Glenn Beck played on his show a portion of a speech Dunn gave at a high school graduation, during which she referenced Mao-Tse-Tung and Mother Theresa as two of her "favorite political philosophers"(Footnote to full quote). Beck stated that the speech revealed Dunn as a Maoist, while Dunn stated that her reference was meant to be ironic, and was a quote borrowed from Lee Atwater (citation).
{{editprotected}}
Following her statements, Glenn Beck played on his show a portion of a speech Dunn gave at a high school graduation, during which she referenced Mao-Tse-Tung and Mother Theresa as two of her "favorite political philosophers" [1]. Beck stated that the speech revealed Dunn as a Maoist, while Dunn stated that her reference was meant to be ironic, and was a quote borrowed from Lee Atwater [2].
[Forgot my signature] Jwesley 78 05:51, 13 December 2009 (UTC)
I think the Mao controversy is old hat at this point and should be removed. Anyone agree? Ndriley97 ( talk) 00:02, 18 September 2010 (UTC)
She's included in Glenn Beck's documentary as an example of people in the US government today who continue to admire Mao, which is pretty notable. Bachcell ( talk) 20:29, 26 January 2010 (UTC)
Seems like the article should not include Dunn's statement without mentioning its implausibility per the video. [4] William Jockusch ( talk) 18:58, 31 October 2012 (UTC)
This is not here. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 86.145.205.224 ( talk) 11:34, 5 August 2013 (UTC) Anita might have been born in the 1950's. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 109.153.96.198 ( talk) 12:30, 5 August 2013 (UTC)
All of her White House tenure is about this small thing about the bias of Fox News, and then the SKDK section is all about access to the president and supporting "controversial" companies. – Muboshgu ( talk) 13:47, 15 October 2013 (UTC)
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My name's John and I am here to disclose that I work for SKDK and would like to submit a couple updates based on The Mastermind Behind Biden’s No-Drama Approach to Trump in The Atlantic. I would like editors to consider adding the following to the Career section:
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I work for SKDK. I will not edit the article directly because of this. John at SKDKDigital ( talk) 00:10, 10 February 2021 (UTC)
KidAd, 89.140.234.217, I have added back in what the IP said using a more reliable source, discussed here: [5]. Note that the IP does appear to be editing with the sole purpose of defaming Dunn with the Mao edits and painting her as a Maoist.
How on earth is someone with such unimpressive credentials, who started their career in public service, worth tens of millions of dollars? This is corruption of the highest order and is of public interest. For example, SKDK got a no bid contract in California for the 2020 election that wasn't even funded until the Dem controlled government, with Newsom's signature, cut her firm a special paycheck from the general fund. I guess it pays to be connected/corrupt. Here is a link: https://www.cnbc.com/amp/2022/08/12/biden-senior-advisor-anita-dunn-has-to-divest-investment-portfolio-to-avoid-conflict.html BATTLECRUISER OPERATIONAL ( talk) 05:45, 15 August 2022 (UTC)
The current version of the section on Harvey Weinstein contends that Anita Dunn told Weinstein in an email, "you should accept your fate graciously, and not seek to deny or discredit those who your behavior has affected."
However, those were not actually Anita Dunn's words. A British man named James Lipton spoofed a number of email addresses around that time and wrote to Weinstein pretending to be people Weinstein would know.
As this CNN article from 2017 states:
"The prankster netted the real Weinstein as well by pretending to be Anita Dunn, the former White House communications director for President Barack Obama. Dunn was asked by a mutual friend to speak to Weinstein several weeks ago. In response to the fake Dunn, the real Weinstein wrote, 'I’m sick - I need your advice. All my best, Harvey.' The prankster replied, 'I’m sure redemption can be found Harvey, but only if you’re willing to be as brave as those who have found the strength to stand up to you. You should accept your fate graciously, and not seek to deny or discredit those who your behaviour has affected.'"
James Lipton, who was described as the prankster, also posted the emails on Twitter around that time: https://twitter.com/SINON_REBORN/status/917841584359698432
One clue that the quote was not actually from Dunn is that it uses the British spelling for "behaviour." Dunn is American. Awrtsd ( talk) 05:13, 15 September 2023 (UTC)