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I've been on the road most of the summer but I'm back now. My current editing interest includes English history of the Tudor Era into the early 18th century--I have not studied this period in many years and it's a pleasure getting back to it and reading up on the new literature. (And I confess, the great films about Henry Viii, Thomas More, Elizabeth I etc are what sparked my interest) Rjensen ( talk) 16:28, 3 September 2011 (UTC)
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For outstanding rescue work on History of immigration to the United States Tomwsulcer ( talk) 12:21, 14 September 2011 (UTC) |
First I had it chopped for heavy POV, then for RS. I'm checking the sources, but I really don't see a problem with the content or the sources. Recent good sources for recent events, contemporary sources for historical events--what is the problem? Couldn't you come up with a more constructive edit than just chopping whole paragraphs out? Brechbill123 ( talk) 01:05, 17 September 2011 (UTC)
Was wondering if you have a page number (or range) for the ref Restoring the chain of friendship as I was going to link up the book but i cant find the pages that are relevant. Moxy ( talk) 00:27, 18 September 2011 (UTC)
We may need to defend some of our bibs in the near future - see here. Moxy ( talk) 14:40, 18 September 2011 (UTC)
I've made precisely that case to the user here. BusterD ( talk) 18:55, 20 September 2011 (UTC)
I appreciate our previous conversations. I believe the Civil War was caused by slavery. I interpreted Baker as saying that political debate was unable to solve slavery, not political debate caused slavery. Cmguy777 ( talk) 17:02, 24 September 2011 (UTC)
Rjensen, I apoligize for not putting in the Baker article in the discussion page first before putting in the source and edits. Cmguy777 ( talk) 02:25, 27 September 2011 (UTC)
Hi. Thanks for uploading the wonderful political cartoon depicting President William McKinley as Old Mother Hubbard, File:1897 cartoon with William McKinley and little Toto-like dog.jpg. I was wondering about the description of Old Mother Hubbard's dog as "Toto-like"; If I understand correctly that text was from you. I don't see anything in Baum's character Toto (Oz) having been influenced by the older nursery rhyme in the Toto article, so I'm wondering, what's the connection? Thanks for your work and time. Cheers, Infrogmation ( talk) 20:46, 24 September 2011 (UTC)
And I see why you feel strongly. The article is a biting critique of Donald's methods, choices and analysis. I'll confess I've never read through the prize winning Donald opus, but seen through Osofsky's eyes, I'd feel more comfortable and safer making assessments after listening to what Osofsky has to say. This was published in 1973, when you were still new in your career, so I can also see why it would have remained clearly in your memory (somebody ripping a Pulitzer prize winning book to shreds). I'd have remembered such a work myself. I'm wondering why the article doesn't get a mention in the historiography section, given his particular opinions on the various sources (many of which we're using in pagespace). One more thing: the article mentions a book by the same author Toward an American History for the 1970's which it says "...will include a significantly enlarged version of this essay." Did that book get published? Why didn't we use the book source as more recent and more complete? I didn't find any sources reviewing the Osofsky journal article, but surely somebody reviewed his book. It would be wise to use some newer scholarship which also critiques Osofsky's observations. Thanks for sticking to your guns; I've learned something today. BusterD ( talk) 19:59, 26 September 2011 (UTC)
After puffing up Steinfels's historian credentials, you can hardly object to including his DSOC association, when Lipset states that that the feud between Harrington and SDUSA is essential to understanding the bizarre history of "neoconservatism".
I had forgotten that Steinfels even put "SDUSA" in quotes and that he named Bayard Rustin a neocon!
Kiefer. Wolfowitz 05:14, 28 September 2011 (UTC)
The article Tom Kahn needs a Good-Article reviewer, and your knowledge and goodwill (coupled with mild irritation) would make you an ideal reviewer. Kiefer. Wolfowitz 03:16, 29 September 2011 (UTC)
I read that you have worked in Chicago and published on Illinois history. Given your knowledge of Leo Strauss, you may enjoy writing about George Anastaplo, whose mentioning of the "Right of Revolution" in the McCarthy era got him in Dutch with the American Bar Association, which then asked him about his political affiliations. Anastaplo, a Straussian and decorated Army Air-Force officer, asserted his First-Amendment rights (association) and declined to answer the question. The Supreme Court heard the case, and Anastaplo never was admitted to the Bar. However, he did receive a stirring dissent from Justice Hugo Black, which is worth reading.
Justice Hugo Black's dissent affirms the right of revolution
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(I find it bizarre that neoconservatives are accused of having personality pathologies and political goals that are displayed by nearly all Americans on July 4th!)
Sincerely, Kiefer. Wolfowitz 08:29, 29 September 2011 (UTC)
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I would suggest you have a look at Talk:Crusades section I just added regards Montalban ( talk) 13:17, 2 October 2011 (UTC)
Thanks for doing the work, providing the cites and making the text verifiable. -- Javaweb ( talk) 08:56, 3 October 2011 (UTC)Javaweb
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Hello Dr. Jensen. I have recently been making edits on the Charles Sumner article. I have expanded on the Dominican Republic annexation treaty and information on President Grant. Are there any other areas that need work on the CS article? Cmguy777 ( talk) 16:32, 3 October 2011 (UTC)
Hello,
Regarding your edit of the Canadian History bibliography, several of those authors are also included in that bibliography elsewhere, having published articles and books on the topic. I thought the resources I added would be a useful addition because they're open access. My understanding is that theses can be admissible if they are of 'significant scholarly value,' although the definition of that hasn't been forthcoming. Given the above facts, would you consider those works to be applicable? Thanks. Cbakker ( talk) 09:47, 11 October 2011 (UTC)
You are really doing a bang-up job over there. – Lionel ( talk) 08:24, 12 October 2011 (UTC)
Please take a look at the factual errors and overwrought tone of this article. For example, the PRR was founded in 1846 (not 1852). Such flowery praise may be justified for Thomson, but the claims should be supported by more specific citations. The ExplorePAHistory site may be helpful: http://explorepahistory.com/search.php?keywords=thomson&page=1 Thanks. BoringHistoryGuy ( talk) 22:41, 12 October 2011 (UTC)
Hi, what do you think about uploading this pic for the Conservatism timeline? Or this? – Lionel ( talk) 11:35, 17 October 2011 (UTC)
Hi,
I don't know much about the crusades, so I went to that page to learn something about them and wound up learning zilch. The page is a poorly referenced hodgepodge of phrases and sentences without any flow. Lots of information without references and lots of POV from every side. If you want we can try to work together and put this article into some kind of decent shape because right now its neither here or there. I am going to slowly start at the top and try to go down, verifying references as a starting point, since there are so few of them. Lets talk on the article's discuss section if you have any ideas how to fix this up. Cheers! Meishern ( talk) 17:06, 17 October 2011 (UTC)
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Thanks for adding refs. Devourer09 ( t· c) 00:34, 19 October 2011 (UTC) |
hey i want to talk to u regarding the GI Bill. Veterans Entrepreneurial Transition Act of 2011 was Introduced in Congress REcently. a section be added in GI Bill called "Veterans Benefits Proposed in the United States Congress" - then we can put our WIKI under that. similar (but a little different) to List_of_intellectual_property_legislation_proposed_in_the_United_States_Congress Veterans issues are one of the most important social issues facing the United States today - and other countries look at the United States as a model for how to recognize military service. This would be a socially, and legislatively important section. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Americanpatriot1 ( talk • contribs) 16:40, 23 October 2011 (UTC)
If the information is not provided, the image may eventually be proposed for deletion, a situation which is not desirable, and which can easily be avoided.
If you have any questions please see Help:Image page. Thank you. Sfan00 IMG ( talk) 18:36, 24 October 2011 (UTC)Not sure why it had to be in Immigration article, but I had seen somewhere that the British thought the colonists should help pay off the bonds to fight the French and Indian War since they were primary beneficiaries. The colonists did not see nor understand the connection; therefore (ultimately) the revolution. While you correctly deleted the material, the edit summary seemed to say that this was not the intent of the British at all, but intended to provide positions for the military. Student7 ( talk) 22:25, 24 October 2011 (UTC)
Hi Rjensen
I've just replied to your 'B-29'/'B-32' comments on the
United States aircraft production in World War II talk page.
I also looked at the Google link; I'm not sure if you mean "The Development of the Heavy Bomber 1918-1944" or "USaaf Very Heavy Bomber Bases...". If it is the latter we have to be rather careful that we don't end up going round in circles, i.e. I note that the source used for this publication is... Wikipedia !
Regards RASAM ( talk) 13:49, 25 October 2011 (UTC)
Hello Rjensen. I have been working on the Abraham Lincoln and slavery article. One issue that I believe that can be addressed is Lincoln's views on African Americans in terms of white supremacy. With your background, I believe you may have the resources for this complex issue. If you have time, I believe your guidance in the matter could improve the article. Thanks. Cmguy777 ( talk) 00:16, 26 October 2011 (UTC)
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Your edit at Evangelicalism provided an excellent reference to a recent, well-received recent publication, and it strengthened the article.
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Hey, I noticed you added articles pertaining to major American cities in the Civil War in the "states and territories" section. I was wondering if it might be better if we split them into a separate subsection? (I'm saying this here because you and I are the only ppl who have edited it recently) Purpleback pack 89≈≈≈≈ 22:58, 29 October 2011 (UTC)
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Thanks for the works on my edits to Neoconservatism, I think they're mostly improvements. I noticed though that you removed Shultz. Any particular reason why? I know he's not usually included in the neo-con who's who list but he's taken a lot of stances that are pretty closely aligned with the movement, he mentored some of it's more famous members and he was instrumental in assembling the George W. Bush neo-con foreign policy team in the late 90's. TomPointTwo ( talk) 19:31, 2 November 2011 (UTC)
Wondering what the "foreign affairs" refers to [7]. – Lionel ( talk) 05:16, 3 November 2011 (UTC)
If I could impose upon your time, and ask for you help in dealing with the tag issues identified at Abraham Lincoln#Historical reputation, as I believe you wrote much of that part. The tags by Brad ask for more detailed attribution, clarfication and time issues. Alanscottwalker ( talk) 15:59, 12 November 2011 (UTC)
One thing that none of you American editors seem to be able to comprehend is that my view(that the United States wanted to annex view is shared by 90% of Canadians and a sizable chunk of Americans too. In addition, I used a reliable source and properly cited it. I see no reason to delete it. Please refrain from this type of POV pushing in the future. Ronald Wenonah ( talk) 23:24, 17 November 2011 (UTC)
The 90% figure is not imaginary: ever heard of the Battle of Crysler's Farm or the Battle of the Chateaugay? Both pitted large American forces (2500 and 4000) against much smaller Canadian forces(800 and 1530). In the Battle of the Chateuagay, Charles de Salaberry, a French- Canadian general, repulsed an American force that outnumbered his forces by 4:1. Note: this battle occurred in Quebec. The Qubecois definitely do care about the War of 1812. In fact they probably care more than Ontarians, given the American government's extremely anti-Catholic stance at the time.Also, I am extremely annoyed that you deleted my edit. I asked specifically on the talk page to give reasons for deletion of my edits before doing it again. I consider this vandalism. Ronald Wenonah ( talk) 14:19, 18 November 2011 (UTC)
Please see [8]. – Lionel ( talk) 22:35, 19 November 2011 (UTC)
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Timeline of conservatism, a Top-importance list, was
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I was just invited to join Wikipedia:WikiProject Bibliographies was thinking you may be interested to. PS I made this Template:Canadian Bibliographies. Moxy ( talk) 16:39, 6 December 2011 (UTC)
Hi, I don't think that it is very useful to put in external links to journals' homepages as "references" in a list like this. These ELs belong in the articles on the journals itself. (These additions are perhaps not against the letter of WP:ELNO, but they certainly go against the spirit). What would be nice, however, is to have references for the list as a whole, but those may be difficult to find. -- Guillaume2303 ( talk) 11:41, 16 December 2011 (UTC)
Saw the edit on the Horace Greeley article, removing the reference to the Choate Sanitarium. I thought that the Choate reference was interesting (although I didn't place it there)-- was wondering why it was removed. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 204.138.240.254 ( talk) 17:51, 20 December 2011 (UTC)
Forgot to sign in -- that was my note, above. -- Nobaddude — Preceding unsigned comment added by Nobaddude ( talk • contribs) 18:32, 20 December 2011 (UTC)
Saw the edit on the Horace Greeley article, removing the reference to the Choate Sanitarium. I thought that the Choate reference was interesting (although I didn't place it there)-- was wondering why it was removed. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Nobaddude ( talk • contribs) 00:52, 21 December 2011 (UTC)
Thanks for intervening on the Booknotes question, I think that there may be some misunderstanding going on here, and I want to avoid any sort of bad feelings about this. I think that Wikipedia and Booknotes (and CSPAN in general) go together like peanut butter and jelly and I am hoping to introduce more pertinent links from Booknotes and other CSPAN programs going forward. Let me know if there is anything you would like to discuss about this now or in the future. Thanks again. KConWiki ( talk) 16:49, 23 December 2011 (UTC)
Well, thanks for your support and kind words - I think I have got all the links squared away on appropriate pages. I think, as I have mentioned elsewhere, that the vast majority of these will be absorbed into Wikipedia without controversy. Here is one encouraging exchange! KConWiki ( talk) 01:05, 31 December 2011 (UTC)
Hello Rjensen. I have been reading over Responses of the Presidents to Charges of Misconduct edited by C. Vann Woodward. Interesting, I found Woodward give Grant's presidency a break in citing that two historians viewed Grant's presidential corruption was exaggerated, with the exception of Babcock. Sec. Williams is not listed in the corruption. The book covers the Washington and Freedman's Bureau Ring. Does this merit any change in the current Grant scandals sections and or any articles? Thanks. Cmguy777 ( talk) 23:35, 25 December 2011 (UTC)
Hello. I have amended the edit again but this time chose "leader". That should suffice. The word "dictator" is not acceptable on this site and neither are the words régime or evil among others. They are ubiquitous but a user is free to sweep the editorial broom and change/remove these terms. "Dictator" is 100% POV - unless you can find an example of a leader who has titled himself dictator, been referred to as such by his loyalists, and has declared his state a dictatorship. With that, the only sources to use the term are those unfavourable to the pronominal person and therefore unreliable (not well-placed to comment). Furthermore, the word is not mentioned on Mussolini's article: there is only a mild adjective reference, "Mussolini obtained from the legislature dictatorial powers for one year...", and it is unequivocal that should an editor grace the pages of known totalitarian figures with the word "dictator" then it would be removed immediately. The other problem with words like "dictator" is that they constitute original research. It is good enough to have a link on a person's name without the need to produce details of what the individual was on irrelevant pages, but where there is need you can refer to an authortiatian system. By claiming one man is a dictator when he did not use this term for himself also implies that he had every reign of power within the system. This is impossible as there are invariably several people who exercise real power within any administration, even "dictators" need some people to hold the ladder for them: those people (army chiefs? corporate tycoons? clergy? his deputies?) clearly have some influence or their services would not be required. So in real terms, there is a number of dictators. It's a complex business and we cannot scour the site to amend titles or offices for "dictator" simply because you or I dislike them. Evlekis (Евлекис) ( argue) 19:12, 26 December 2011 (UTC)
What would you think if I changed the slot to "Mussolini's authoritarian leadership"? As you believe something to that effect needs mentioning, this does clarify that he was firmly rooted to power against the nation's will. I personally thought however that the term per se "Fascist Italy" surmises that this was a non-democratic entity. Evlekis (Евлекис) ( argue) 19:26, 26 December 2011 (UTC)
That's much better, thanks. You won't believe this but I was in the process of editing the section myself after reading your reply - but you beat me to it. Mine actually said "autocratic leadership" but as I clicked Save, the edit conflict page informed me of an update since my attempted modification. I am happy enough with how it stands now. And I wasn't denying that he was a dictator, it's just sometimes there is more to a presentation than simply citing Wikipedia's approved publications. Some of these are newspapers refer to Saddam Hussein as Butcher of Baghdad but I'm not about to add that to the Iraq page on the 1968-2003 part!!! Regards. Evlekis (Евлекис) ( argue) 20:48, 26 December 2011 (UTC)
I reread Richard B. Morris AHA [ |Presidential Address] from 1976 to try to put the article references at History of the United States Constitution into scholarly perspective, so I threw Merrill Jensen into the company of Gordon Wood and and Forrest McDonald for my "Declaration" write-up. Just so you know, I did not make that up, I used Morris' AHA speech for the scholarly association. I reorganized the TOC a bit and reworked Articles section towards encyclopedic style. I restored Mount Vernon Conference after writing a connection to the U.S. Constitution, which you properly pointed out that it lacked. Are you, by any chance, in the family business? TheVirginiaHistorian ( talk) 14:57, 28 December 2011 (UTC)
Thank you for your efforts on Talk:Conservatism in the United States regarding User:Beagel. Please see WP:Tea.
99.181.157.27 ( talk) 15:47, 28 December 2011 (UTC)
Could you survey the expanded American civil religion article with an eye to narrative and sources balance?
I overly-expanded several sections in U.S. Constitution to the point of crippling the ability of servers to load it, topping the charts at #60 longest Wikipedia article. Yuk. So several sections were spun off with the help of others. Editorial collaboration – what a concept. The idea being for an online encyclopedia is to be read online, you see.
The once overly-illustrated “Civic religion” section was spun off into its own article. It immediately came under attack for being “contrived” by an editor unacquainted with Rousseau’s “Social Contract”. I ran for cover in “American civil religion” since I knew Herberg’s “Protestant, Catholic, Jew”. No one was there, but a kind collaborator took pity and helped in the actual doing of the deed, so there it is.
I might prefer “Original parchments” for an encyclopedia section over “Sacred relics”, which I find to be inappropriately wry, “Living Constitution” tradition and all that. I don’t know how to put it exactly where I stand. Of the Founders, think, read Adams for-reference-only, study Hamilton, Livingston, Madison, Wilson, read Jefferson for-reference-only. Edmund Burke gets slammed so bad through no fault of his own, think, change-without-chaos, Locke, Mill, Rawls. I fear I am not one of your Conservatives.
“American civil religion” now has only one illustration. It seems that the image to text ratio in WP history narratives should be 1 : 350. “American civil religion” at 2600 words allows for seven. I have been criticized for a predilection towards writing as an ADHD author of a fifth-grade textbook. So, to the extent there may be something to the critique, I’d like to discuss some possible images with you, if you would sort of help me through a tutorial on the subject, if you are of a mind. TheVirginiaHistorian ( talk) 14:31, 29 December 2011 (UTC)
Hi 'Rjensen', we are presently trying to decide where to place various sections on the Thomas Jefferson page. If interested please join us on the talk page to help resolve the issue. -- Gwillhickers ( talk) 21:27, 30 December 2011 (UTC)
A file that you uploaded or altered, File:STNDOIL.GIF, has been listed at Wikipedia:Files for deletion. Please see the discussion to see why this is (you may have to search for the title of the image to find its entry), if you are interested in it not being deleted. Thank you. — This, that, and the other (talk) 01:05, 31 December 2011 (UTC)
Hey Rjensen,
Just seen your subsequent trimming to my edits relating to the Suez Crisis on the Harold Macmillan article. Nicely done. Keeps sufficient background info without getting overly detailed.
Whilst I assert that my original edits should have been viewed as non-contentious, as Egyptian support under Nasser for movements opposing the British, and French imperial presence in the Arab World, and Africa is well known, documented, and cited in official British, French, and U.S. declassified documents as reasons for growing Western antagonism towards Egypt from 1952 onwards, I do accept that I did not include references with the edits. Should I be able to find them with ease, I shall provide them.
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Hi. If you've got an interest in Pennsylvania history, could you take a look at Timeline of Harrisburg history? I've tried to clean it up a bit, but it's really not my area - I was mainly doing links and formatting. Thanks in any event! Allens ( talk) 18:46, 4 January 2012 (UTC)
Sorry I got a little snarky at the MT history article. I'll stick to the issue itself. A certain very immature editor (not you) now has my blood pressure up a bit, but that's not an excuse for taking the same tone. Montanabw (talk) 00:45, 5 January 2012 (UTC)
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Hello Professor: I'm a fellow academic at Bowling Green State University and am working with some students on a project about wikipedia. At this stage we're just exploring how wikipedia works and is constructed, but I wondered what motivates you to contribute? I think it's very interesting that there are so many who share their knowledge, etc.... very many thanks, Tori Smith Ekstrand — Preceding unsigned comment added by Vekstra ( talk • contribs) 19:51, 8 January 2012 (UTC)
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I have noticed that the Amos T. Akerman article needs improvement. I do not have access to the book, Region, Race, and Reconstruction: Essays in Honor of C. Vann Woodward that has an article by William S. McFeely on Ackerman, spelled with a "c". Would you Rjensen be interested in improving the ATA article? Thanks. Cmguy777 ( talk) 04:47, 10 January 2012 (UTC)
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Come on! We're not trying to confuse a casual reader. Allow a wiktionary link to sesquisdepelian. Not linking may be cute, but it isn't Wikipedic. Student7 ( talk) 14:21, 16 January 2012 (UTC)
Wondered if you saw this? Well referenced expansions, such as yours, are always welcome but we would need to trim the article to meet the GA criteria. AshLin ( talk) 17:22, 16 January 2012 (UTC)
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Also in the Mughal Empire the forth paragraph:
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Hello Rjensen I have been attempting to get an Indian Policy on the Rutherford B. Hayes. Do you have any views on putting in an Indian Policy in the Rutherford B. Hayes article? Here is a link to the talk page: Indian Policy.
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Hello my friend - ws wondering if you had any references for what was just added - as you can see I have been working on the page making sure all is linked and references properly. Moxy ( talk) 07:55, 1 February 2012 (UTC)
Question? In the article we are currently saying "This led to criticisms that the policy was actually motivated by electoral considerations rather than Trudeau's vision of a Just Society"
From what I can remember (yes like you I am old) - Trudeau was criticized for "trying to buy the vote" from the beginning was he not? - The ref does back up the statement but in my opinion (I have refs to) Its Trudeau that received much more criticisms on this type of point. What do you think?
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Hi - A few articles on C-SPAN programs that I've been working on that you might be interested in: The Lincoln-Douglas Debates (1994 reenactments), American Presidents: Life Portraits, American Writers: A Journey Through History. I think Tocqueville might be next (or, maybe not next, but certainly on the drawing board). Hope you enjoy them. KConWiki ( talk) 02:53, 3 February 2012 (UTC)
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Hey Rjensen,
I am confused as to why you are removing my edits of Fort Mims. Jackson and Weatherford were friends and political conspirators. Jackson picked fights with every successful politician in the South in his way to the Presidency. Samuel Mims, a non violent economically powerful settler, stood in his way. Because Mims lived in an ivory castle, Jackson could not hope to pick a duel with him. Jackson sent correspondance to Weatherford suggesting he take Fort Mims. Instead of hanging him as threatened, he fed and clothed Weatherford. Later, Jackson would ensure Weatherford could build a fortune on land given to him. The Mims family and later Mimms have been assassinated 3 times since then in the south, rebuilding their fortune a total of 4 times. What primary sources do you possess of their relationship that would suggest otherwise? What primary sources do you need me to produce to accept my truthful edits?
The southern elite does not want this to get out. The latest attempt at discrediting our family came in the financial crises. Our patriarch liquidated real estate holdings prior to the financial crises in an act of incredible foresight. The founder of Wells Fargo, a member or Augusta National, took political actions to make Golden State Mortgages, a firm filled with subprime mortgages look appealing to Wachovia bank. Wachovia bought the firm. The ticking time bomb exploded so Wells Fargo could pick up the pieces. Wells then tried to call in Mimms Wachovia loans during a time of strong Mimms financial position. Wells placed Mimms funds in a contrived 1% fund for a loss of 5 million. We are holding strong, but the onslaught of the Southern Elite continues. All because of Jackson and our attempt to get history out from under the victors. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Jbmimms ( talk • contribs) 07:52, 7 February 2012 (UTC)
Thank you,
Jared Mimms — Preceding unsigned comment added by Jbmimms ( talk • contribs) 07:31, 7 February 2012 (UTC)
This post is not motivated by hatred of Jackson, but by truth plain and simple. You should not believe only the facts presented to you by historical volumes. Fort Mims is mostly uncited and supported by anecdotal evidence, anecdotes by uneducated slaves and ignorant survivors. Throughout history all the important, controversial details were told orally or burned. The truth is easily altered by documents written de facto. The surviving families of the oppressed, those who could not write history deserve hearing. By pretending to protect history, you are actually obscuring the truth. Jackson is hated for a reason - he was a sociopath who murdered his own brethren to further his own political ambitions. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Jbmimms ( talk • contribs) 08:59, 7 February 2012 (UTC)
No he didn't know. Samuel Mims was naive and friendly towards everyone. Not a sour bone in his body. That is why Jackson had to do away with him. Jackson would kill his own wife to end political smears against him. By the way, I don't use facebook. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Jbmimms ( talk • contribs) 04:29, 8 February 2012 (UTC) Sir, its time you learn the truth. After that arranged duel, Jackson became so unpopular, he had to find a way to build back his political capital. His inhibitions lowered by the recent cold blooded murder, and his sociopathic tendencies in tact, he smothered his own wife. His wife's death would inspire sympathy and eliminate a source of political trouble for him due to the controversial double marriage. This is the truth. Not the bullshit you religiously live by. Not the bullshit of the winners. This is the spoils system he so much advocated. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Jbmimms ( talk • contribs) 04:55, 8 February 2012 (UTC) Why would he feed and clothe, Weatherford, later helping him build wealth? Weatherford lost that war. He is a loser in the spoils system. Answer: Jackson and Weatherford were political allies - because Jackson won, Weatherford also won. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Jbmimms ( talk • contribs) 05:04, 8 February 2012 (UTC) And another thing...you know why Jackson hated Fort Mims? He detested the English. Jackson slaughtered Fort Mims and established his own Fort. This is final. This is history. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Jbmimms ( talk • contribs) 05:42, 8 February 2012 (UTC) Also, as some genealogies will claim, Samuel Mims was a half-breed. This is utterly false. It is a smear tactic used by the winners to suggest he was not of full European descent. I'll tell you one more thing, when it comes to human motivation, Occam's Razor don't work.
Hey RJensen, I realized I may not have been all that constructive at the outset of talk, assuming bad faith on flimsy evidence, among other things. I'd like to offer my apology for the lack of courteousness. I've also removed a couple of sentences which in retrospect weren't all that useful from the talk page. Br, RandySpears ( talk) 18:25, 7 February 2012 (UTC)
I floated this article but it needs oversight by experienced eyes like yours who know history better than moi. Wondering if you might have a look at make changes as you see fit.-- Tomwsulcer ( talk) 23:48, 7 February 2012 (UTC)
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Hi Richard!
Can you confirm whether all these are your edits? Would be good to know for the record... That is - if 24.240.79.75 and 128.104.202.99 are you?
Can you confirm whether this is you, as well?
Frankly, from my POV, I feel there's an issue with POV-pushing - assuming the unsigned edits were you. I'd like to discuss it, how you see it and how you see your edits in the context of Wikipedia standards with regards to NPOV, transparency w edit summaries, etc. Looking forward to hear from you! Br, RandySpears ( talk) 01:36, 10 February 2012 (UTC)
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Thanks for your many edits to the text. While you are dealing with that important aspect, I am slowly going around the references cleaning up them for GA & later FA. A few issues regarding references:
If you have any points, I'd be happy to discuss & happier to take action on them. Without meaning any disrespect to your good faith edits, its easier for me to address your points than correct issues. AshLin ( talk) 14:06, 10 February 2012 (UTC)
Robert, thanks for your reply.
Hi. I saw that you reverted my removal of John D. Rockefeller, Jr. from the list in the Progressive Era article. I've started a discussion on the article's talk page and, until we reach consensus, I've added a "dubious" tag to the main article next to Rockefeller's name. I hope you'll take part in the discussion. Many thanks. -- Lincolnite ( talk) 23:44, 10 February 2012 (UTC)
Hi, we've both worked on The Bronx and History of the Bronx, but you're far better-read on the borough. I just noticed that what for long had been a red link (via Lloyd Ultan (composer)) to Lloyd Ultan (historian) has just been started this week, at stub level by User:Djflem. Perhaps you might be interested in filling out the content or adding a bibliography or "Further Reading". Have a good weekend. —— Shakescene ( talk) 10:05, 11 February 2012 (UTC)
Rjensen, with regards to your addition to the Edward III, did you have a page number for N. A. M. Rodger, The Safeguard of the Sea (1997)? You've cited it, but it's not clear where in the volume the info's coming from... Hchc2009 ( talk) 08:13, 12 February 2012 (UTC)
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this is archive 15 ---see also /Archive 14
I've been on the road most of the summer but I'm back now. My current editing interest includes English history of the Tudor Era into the early 18th century--I have not studied this period in many years and it's a pleasure getting back to it and reading up on the new literature. (And I confess, the great films about Henry Viii, Thomas More, Elizabeth I etc are what sparked my interest) Rjensen ( talk) 16:28, 3 September 2011 (UTC)
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First I had it chopped for heavy POV, then for RS. I'm checking the sources, but I really don't see a problem with the content or the sources. Recent good sources for recent events, contemporary sources for historical events--what is the problem? Couldn't you come up with a more constructive edit than just chopping whole paragraphs out? Brechbill123 ( talk) 01:05, 17 September 2011 (UTC)
Was wondering if you have a page number (or range) for the ref Restoring the chain of friendship as I was going to link up the book but i cant find the pages that are relevant. Moxy ( talk) 00:27, 18 September 2011 (UTC)
We may need to defend some of our bibs in the near future - see here. Moxy ( talk) 14:40, 18 September 2011 (UTC)
I've made precisely that case to the user here. BusterD ( talk) 18:55, 20 September 2011 (UTC)
I appreciate our previous conversations. I believe the Civil War was caused by slavery. I interpreted Baker as saying that political debate was unable to solve slavery, not political debate caused slavery. Cmguy777 ( talk) 17:02, 24 September 2011 (UTC)
Rjensen, I apoligize for not putting in the Baker article in the discussion page first before putting in the source and edits. Cmguy777 ( talk) 02:25, 27 September 2011 (UTC)
Hi. Thanks for uploading the wonderful political cartoon depicting President William McKinley as Old Mother Hubbard, File:1897 cartoon with William McKinley and little Toto-like dog.jpg. I was wondering about the description of Old Mother Hubbard's dog as "Toto-like"; If I understand correctly that text was from you. I don't see anything in Baum's character Toto (Oz) having been influenced by the older nursery rhyme in the Toto article, so I'm wondering, what's the connection? Thanks for your work and time. Cheers, Infrogmation ( talk) 20:46, 24 September 2011 (UTC)
And I see why you feel strongly. The article is a biting critique of Donald's methods, choices and analysis. I'll confess I've never read through the prize winning Donald opus, but seen through Osofsky's eyes, I'd feel more comfortable and safer making assessments after listening to what Osofsky has to say. This was published in 1973, when you were still new in your career, so I can also see why it would have remained clearly in your memory (somebody ripping a Pulitzer prize winning book to shreds). I'd have remembered such a work myself. I'm wondering why the article doesn't get a mention in the historiography section, given his particular opinions on the various sources (many of which we're using in pagespace). One more thing: the article mentions a book by the same author Toward an American History for the 1970's which it says "...will include a significantly enlarged version of this essay." Did that book get published? Why didn't we use the book source as more recent and more complete? I didn't find any sources reviewing the Osofsky journal article, but surely somebody reviewed his book. It would be wise to use some newer scholarship which also critiques Osofsky's observations. Thanks for sticking to your guns; I've learned something today. BusterD ( talk) 19:59, 26 September 2011 (UTC)
After puffing up Steinfels's historian credentials, you can hardly object to including his DSOC association, when Lipset states that that the feud between Harrington and SDUSA is essential to understanding the bizarre history of "neoconservatism".
I had forgotten that Steinfels even put "SDUSA" in quotes and that he named Bayard Rustin a neocon!
Kiefer. Wolfowitz 05:14, 28 September 2011 (UTC)
The article Tom Kahn needs a Good-Article reviewer, and your knowledge and goodwill (coupled with mild irritation) would make you an ideal reviewer. Kiefer. Wolfowitz 03:16, 29 September 2011 (UTC)
I read that you have worked in Chicago and published on Illinois history. Given your knowledge of Leo Strauss, you may enjoy writing about George Anastaplo, whose mentioning of the "Right of Revolution" in the McCarthy era got him in Dutch with the American Bar Association, which then asked him about his political affiliations. Anastaplo, a Straussian and decorated Army Air-Force officer, asserted his First-Amendment rights (association) and declined to answer the question. The Supreme Court heard the case, and Anastaplo never was admitted to the Bar. However, he did receive a stirring dissent from Justice Hugo Black, which is worth reading.
Justice Hugo Black's dissent affirms the right of revolution
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(I find it bizarre that neoconservatives are accused of having personality pathologies and political goals that are displayed by nearly all Americans on July 4th!)
Sincerely, Kiefer. Wolfowitz 08:29, 29 September 2011 (UTC)
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I would suggest you have a look at Talk:Crusades section I just added regards Montalban ( talk) 13:17, 2 October 2011 (UTC)
Thanks for doing the work, providing the cites and making the text verifiable. -- Javaweb ( talk) 08:56, 3 October 2011 (UTC)Javaweb
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Hello Dr. Jensen. I have recently been making edits on the Charles Sumner article. I have expanded on the Dominican Republic annexation treaty and information on President Grant. Are there any other areas that need work on the CS article? Cmguy777 ( talk) 16:32, 3 October 2011 (UTC)
Hello,
Regarding your edit of the Canadian History bibliography, several of those authors are also included in that bibliography elsewhere, having published articles and books on the topic. I thought the resources I added would be a useful addition because they're open access. My understanding is that theses can be admissible if they are of 'significant scholarly value,' although the definition of that hasn't been forthcoming. Given the above facts, would you consider those works to be applicable? Thanks. Cbakker ( talk) 09:47, 11 October 2011 (UTC)
You are really doing a bang-up job over there. – Lionel ( talk) 08:24, 12 October 2011 (UTC)
Please take a look at the factual errors and overwrought tone of this article. For example, the PRR was founded in 1846 (not 1852). Such flowery praise may be justified for Thomson, but the claims should be supported by more specific citations. The ExplorePAHistory site may be helpful: http://explorepahistory.com/search.php?keywords=thomson&page=1 Thanks. BoringHistoryGuy ( talk) 22:41, 12 October 2011 (UTC)
Hi, what do you think about uploading this pic for the Conservatism timeline? Or this? – Lionel ( talk) 11:35, 17 October 2011 (UTC)
Hi,
I don't know much about the crusades, so I went to that page to learn something about them and wound up learning zilch. The page is a poorly referenced hodgepodge of phrases and sentences without any flow. Lots of information without references and lots of POV from every side. If you want we can try to work together and put this article into some kind of decent shape because right now its neither here or there. I am going to slowly start at the top and try to go down, verifying references as a starting point, since there are so few of them. Lets talk on the article's discuss section if you have any ideas how to fix this up. Cheers! Meishern ( talk) 17:06, 17 October 2011 (UTC)
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Thanks for adding refs. Devourer09 ( t· c) 00:34, 19 October 2011 (UTC) |
hey i want to talk to u regarding the GI Bill. Veterans Entrepreneurial Transition Act of 2011 was Introduced in Congress REcently. a section be added in GI Bill called "Veterans Benefits Proposed in the United States Congress" - then we can put our WIKI under that. similar (but a little different) to List_of_intellectual_property_legislation_proposed_in_the_United_States_Congress Veterans issues are one of the most important social issues facing the United States today - and other countries look at the United States as a model for how to recognize military service. This would be a socially, and legislatively important section. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Americanpatriot1 ( talk • contribs) 16:40, 23 October 2011 (UTC)
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If you have any questions please see Help:Image page. Thank you. Sfan00 IMG ( talk) 18:36, 24 October 2011 (UTC)Not sure why it had to be in Immigration article, but I had seen somewhere that the British thought the colonists should help pay off the bonds to fight the French and Indian War since they were primary beneficiaries. The colonists did not see nor understand the connection; therefore (ultimately) the revolution. While you correctly deleted the material, the edit summary seemed to say that this was not the intent of the British at all, but intended to provide positions for the military. Student7 ( talk) 22:25, 24 October 2011 (UTC)
Hi Rjensen
I've just replied to your 'B-29'/'B-32' comments on the
United States aircraft production in World War II talk page.
I also looked at the Google link; I'm not sure if you mean "The Development of the Heavy Bomber 1918-1944" or "USaaf Very Heavy Bomber Bases...". If it is the latter we have to be rather careful that we don't end up going round in circles, i.e. I note that the source used for this publication is... Wikipedia !
Regards RASAM ( talk) 13:49, 25 October 2011 (UTC)
Hello Rjensen. I have been working on the Abraham Lincoln and slavery article. One issue that I believe that can be addressed is Lincoln's views on African Americans in terms of white supremacy. With your background, I believe you may have the resources for this complex issue. If you have time, I believe your guidance in the matter could improve the article. Thanks. Cmguy777 ( talk) 00:16, 26 October 2011 (UTC)
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Your edit at Evangelicalism provided an excellent reference to a recent, well-received recent publication, and it strengthened the article.
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Hey, I noticed you added articles pertaining to major American cities in the Civil War in the "states and territories" section. I was wondering if it might be better if we split them into a separate subsection? (I'm saying this here because you and I are the only ppl who have edited it recently) Purpleback pack 89≈≈≈≈ 22:58, 29 October 2011 (UTC)
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Thanks for the works on my edits to Neoconservatism, I think they're mostly improvements. I noticed though that you removed Shultz. Any particular reason why? I know he's not usually included in the neo-con who's who list but he's taken a lot of stances that are pretty closely aligned with the movement, he mentored some of it's more famous members and he was instrumental in assembling the George W. Bush neo-con foreign policy team in the late 90's. TomPointTwo ( talk) 19:31, 2 November 2011 (UTC)
Wondering what the "foreign affairs" refers to [7]. – Lionel ( talk) 05:16, 3 November 2011 (UTC)
If I could impose upon your time, and ask for you help in dealing with the tag issues identified at Abraham Lincoln#Historical reputation, as I believe you wrote much of that part. The tags by Brad ask for more detailed attribution, clarfication and time issues. Alanscottwalker ( talk) 15:59, 12 November 2011 (UTC)
One thing that none of you American editors seem to be able to comprehend is that my view(that the United States wanted to annex view is shared by 90% of Canadians and a sizable chunk of Americans too. In addition, I used a reliable source and properly cited it. I see no reason to delete it. Please refrain from this type of POV pushing in the future. Ronald Wenonah ( talk) 23:24, 17 November 2011 (UTC)
The 90% figure is not imaginary: ever heard of the Battle of Crysler's Farm or the Battle of the Chateaugay? Both pitted large American forces (2500 and 4000) against much smaller Canadian forces(800 and 1530). In the Battle of the Chateuagay, Charles de Salaberry, a French- Canadian general, repulsed an American force that outnumbered his forces by 4:1. Note: this battle occurred in Quebec. The Qubecois definitely do care about the War of 1812. In fact they probably care more than Ontarians, given the American government's extremely anti-Catholic stance at the time.Also, I am extremely annoyed that you deleted my edit. I asked specifically on the talk page to give reasons for deletion of my edits before doing it again. I consider this vandalism. Ronald Wenonah ( talk) 14:19, 18 November 2011 (UTC)
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I was just invited to join Wikipedia:WikiProject Bibliographies was thinking you may be interested to. PS I made this Template:Canadian Bibliographies. Moxy ( talk) 16:39, 6 December 2011 (UTC)
Hi, I don't think that it is very useful to put in external links to journals' homepages as "references" in a list like this. These ELs belong in the articles on the journals itself. (These additions are perhaps not against the letter of WP:ELNO, but they certainly go against the spirit). What would be nice, however, is to have references for the list as a whole, but those may be difficult to find. -- Guillaume2303 ( talk) 11:41, 16 December 2011 (UTC)
Saw the edit on the Horace Greeley article, removing the reference to the Choate Sanitarium. I thought that the Choate reference was interesting (although I didn't place it there)-- was wondering why it was removed. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 204.138.240.254 ( talk) 17:51, 20 December 2011 (UTC)
Forgot to sign in -- that was my note, above. -- Nobaddude — Preceding unsigned comment added by Nobaddude ( talk • contribs) 18:32, 20 December 2011 (UTC)
Saw the edit on the Horace Greeley article, removing the reference to the Choate Sanitarium. I thought that the Choate reference was interesting (although I didn't place it there)-- was wondering why it was removed. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Nobaddude ( talk • contribs) 00:52, 21 December 2011 (UTC)
Thanks for intervening on the Booknotes question, I think that there may be some misunderstanding going on here, and I want to avoid any sort of bad feelings about this. I think that Wikipedia and Booknotes (and CSPAN in general) go together like peanut butter and jelly and I am hoping to introduce more pertinent links from Booknotes and other CSPAN programs going forward. Let me know if there is anything you would like to discuss about this now or in the future. Thanks again. KConWiki ( talk) 16:49, 23 December 2011 (UTC)
Well, thanks for your support and kind words - I think I have got all the links squared away on appropriate pages. I think, as I have mentioned elsewhere, that the vast majority of these will be absorbed into Wikipedia without controversy. Here is one encouraging exchange! KConWiki ( talk) 01:05, 31 December 2011 (UTC)
Hello Rjensen. I have been reading over Responses of the Presidents to Charges of Misconduct edited by C. Vann Woodward. Interesting, I found Woodward give Grant's presidency a break in citing that two historians viewed Grant's presidential corruption was exaggerated, with the exception of Babcock. Sec. Williams is not listed in the corruption. The book covers the Washington and Freedman's Bureau Ring. Does this merit any change in the current Grant scandals sections and or any articles? Thanks. Cmguy777 ( talk) 23:35, 25 December 2011 (UTC)
Hello. I have amended the edit again but this time chose "leader". That should suffice. The word "dictator" is not acceptable on this site and neither are the words régime or evil among others. They are ubiquitous but a user is free to sweep the editorial broom and change/remove these terms. "Dictator" is 100% POV - unless you can find an example of a leader who has titled himself dictator, been referred to as such by his loyalists, and has declared his state a dictatorship. With that, the only sources to use the term are those unfavourable to the pronominal person and therefore unreliable (not well-placed to comment). Furthermore, the word is not mentioned on Mussolini's article: there is only a mild adjective reference, "Mussolini obtained from the legislature dictatorial powers for one year...", and it is unequivocal that should an editor grace the pages of known totalitarian figures with the word "dictator" then it would be removed immediately. The other problem with words like "dictator" is that they constitute original research. It is good enough to have a link on a person's name without the need to produce details of what the individual was on irrelevant pages, but where there is need you can refer to an authortiatian system. By claiming one man is a dictator when he did not use this term for himself also implies that he had every reign of power within the system. This is impossible as there are invariably several people who exercise real power within any administration, even "dictators" need some people to hold the ladder for them: those people (army chiefs? corporate tycoons? clergy? his deputies?) clearly have some influence or their services would not be required. So in real terms, there is a number of dictators. It's a complex business and we cannot scour the site to amend titles or offices for "dictator" simply because you or I dislike them. Evlekis (Евлекис) ( argue) 19:12, 26 December 2011 (UTC)
What would you think if I changed the slot to "Mussolini's authoritarian leadership"? As you believe something to that effect needs mentioning, this does clarify that he was firmly rooted to power against the nation's will. I personally thought however that the term per se "Fascist Italy" surmises that this was a non-democratic entity. Evlekis (Евлекис) ( argue) 19:26, 26 December 2011 (UTC)
That's much better, thanks. You won't believe this but I was in the process of editing the section myself after reading your reply - but you beat me to it. Mine actually said "autocratic leadership" but as I clicked Save, the edit conflict page informed me of an update since my attempted modification. I am happy enough with how it stands now. And I wasn't denying that he was a dictator, it's just sometimes there is more to a presentation than simply citing Wikipedia's approved publications. Some of these are newspapers refer to Saddam Hussein as Butcher of Baghdad but I'm not about to add that to the Iraq page on the 1968-2003 part!!! Regards. Evlekis (Евлекис) ( argue) 20:48, 26 December 2011 (UTC)
I reread Richard B. Morris AHA [ |Presidential Address] from 1976 to try to put the article references at History of the United States Constitution into scholarly perspective, so I threw Merrill Jensen into the company of Gordon Wood and and Forrest McDonald for my "Declaration" write-up. Just so you know, I did not make that up, I used Morris' AHA speech for the scholarly association. I reorganized the TOC a bit and reworked Articles section towards encyclopedic style. I restored Mount Vernon Conference after writing a connection to the U.S. Constitution, which you properly pointed out that it lacked. Are you, by any chance, in the family business? TheVirginiaHistorian ( talk) 14:57, 28 December 2011 (UTC)
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Could you survey the expanded American civil religion article with an eye to narrative and sources balance?
I overly-expanded several sections in U.S. Constitution to the point of crippling the ability of servers to load it, topping the charts at #60 longest Wikipedia article. Yuk. So several sections were spun off with the help of others. Editorial collaboration – what a concept. The idea being for an online encyclopedia is to be read online, you see.
The once overly-illustrated “Civic religion” section was spun off into its own article. It immediately came under attack for being “contrived” by an editor unacquainted with Rousseau’s “Social Contract”. I ran for cover in “American civil religion” since I knew Herberg’s “Protestant, Catholic, Jew”. No one was there, but a kind collaborator took pity and helped in the actual doing of the deed, so there it is.
I might prefer “Original parchments” for an encyclopedia section over “Sacred relics”, which I find to be inappropriately wry, “Living Constitution” tradition and all that. I don’t know how to put it exactly where I stand. Of the Founders, think, read Adams for-reference-only, study Hamilton, Livingston, Madison, Wilson, read Jefferson for-reference-only. Edmund Burke gets slammed so bad through no fault of his own, think, change-without-chaos, Locke, Mill, Rawls. I fear I am not one of your Conservatives.
“American civil religion” now has only one illustration. It seems that the image to text ratio in WP history narratives should be 1 : 350. “American civil religion” at 2600 words allows for seven. I have been criticized for a predilection towards writing as an ADHD author of a fifth-grade textbook. So, to the extent there may be something to the critique, I’d like to discuss some possible images with you, if you would sort of help me through a tutorial on the subject, if you are of a mind. TheVirginiaHistorian ( talk) 14:31, 29 December 2011 (UTC)
Hi 'Rjensen', we are presently trying to decide where to place various sections on the Thomas Jefferson page. If interested please join us on the talk page to help resolve the issue. -- Gwillhickers ( talk) 21:27, 30 December 2011 (UTC)
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Hey Rjensen,
Just seen your subsequent trimming to my edits relating to the Suez Crisis on the Harold Macmillan article. Nicely done. Keeps sufficient background info without getting overly detailed.
Whilst I assert that my original edits should have been viewed as non-contentious, as Egyptian support under Nasser for movements opposing the British, and French imperial presence in the Arab World, and Africa is well known, documented, and cited in official British, French, and U.S. declassified documents as reasons for growing Western antagonism towards Egypt from 1952 onwards, I do accept that I did not include references with the edits. Should I be able to find them with ease, I shall provide them.
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Hi. If you've got an interest in Pennsylvania history, could you take a look at Timeline of Harrisburg history? I've tried to clean it up a bit, but it's really not my area - I was mainly doing links and formatting. Thanks in any event! Allens ( talk) 18:46, 4 January 2012 (UTC)
Sorry I got a little snarky at the MT history article. I'll stick to the issue itself. A certain very immature editor (not you) now has my blood pressure up a bit, but that's not an excuse for taking the same tone. Montanabw (talk) 00:45, 5 January 2012 (UTC)
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I have noticed that the Amos T. Akerman article needs improvement. I do not have access to the book, Region, Race, and Reconstruction: Essays in Honor of C. Vann Woodward that has an article by William S. McFeely on Ackerman, spelled with a "c". Would you Rjensen be interested in improving the ATA article? Thanks. Cmguy777 ( talk) 04:47, 10 January 2012 (UTC)
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Wondered if you saw this? Well referenced expansions, such as yours, are always welcome but we would need to trim the article to meet the GA criteria. AshLin ( talk) 17:22, 16 January 2012 (UTC)
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Hello Rjensen I have been attempting to get an Indian Policy on the Rutherford B. Hayes. Do you have any views on putting in an Indian Policy in the Rutherford B. Hayes article? Here is a link to the talk page: Indian Policy.
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Hello my friend - ws wondering if you had any references for what was just added - as you can see I have been working on the page making sure all is linked and references properly. Moxy ( talk) 07:55, 1 February 2012 (UTC)
Question? In the article we are currently saying "This led to criticisms that the policy was actually motivated by electoral considerations rather than Trudeau's vision of a Just Society"
From what I can remember (yes like you I am old) - Trudeau was criticized for "trying to buy the vote" from the beginning was he not? - The ref does back up the statement but in my opinion (I have refs to) Its Trudeau that received much more criticisms on this type of point. What do you think?
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Hi - A few articles on C-SPAN programs that I've been working on that you might be interested in: The Lincoln-Douglas Debates (1994 reenactments), American Presidents: Life Portraits, American Writers: A Journey Through History. I think Tocqueville might be next (or, maybe not next, but certainly on the drawing board). Hope you enjoy them. KConWiki ( talk) 02:53, 3 February 2012 (UTC)
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Hey Rjensen,
I am confused as to why you are removing my edits of Fort Mims. Jackson and Weatherford were friends and political conspirators. Jackson picked fights with every successful politician in the South in his way to the Presidency. Samuel Mims, a non violent economically powerful settler, stood in his way. Because Mims lived in an ivory castle, Jackson could not hope to pick a duel with him. Jackson sent correspondance to Weatherford suggesting he take Fort Mims. Instead of hanging him as threatened, he fed and clothed Weatherford. Later, Jackson would ensure Weatherford could build a fortune on land given to him. The Mims family and later Mimms have been assassinated 3 times since then in the south, rebuilding their fortune a total of 4 times. What primary sources do you possess of their relationship that would suggest otherwise? What primary sources do you need me to produce to accept my truthful edits?
The southern elite does not want this to get out. The latest attempt at discrediting our family came in the financial crises. Our patriarch liquidated real estate holdings prior to the financial crises in an act of incredible foresight. The founder of Wells Fargo, a member or Augusta National, took political actions to make Golden State Mortgages, a firm filled with subprime mortgages look appealing to Wachovia bank. Wachovia bought the firm. The ticking time bomb exploded so Wells Fargo could pick up the pieces. Wells then tried to call in Mimms Wachovia loans during a time of strong Mimms financial position. Wells placed Mimms funds in a contrived 1% fund for a loss of 5 million. We are holding strong, but the onslaught of the Southern Elite continues. All because of Jackson and our attempt to get history out from under the victors. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Jbmimms ( talk • contribs) 07:52, 7 February 2012 (UTC)
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This post is not motivated by hatred of Jackson, but by truth plain and simple. You should not believe only the facts presented to you by historical volumes. Fort Mims is mostly uncited and supported by anecdotal evidence, anecdotes by uneducated slaves and ignorant survivors. Throughout history all the important, controversial details were told orally or burned. The truth is easily altered by documents written de facto. The surviving families of the oppressed, those who could not write history deserve hearing. By pretending to protect history, you are actually obscuring the truth. Jackson is hated for a reason - he was a sociopath who murdered his own brethren to further his own political ambitions. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Jbmimms ( talk • contribs) 08:59, 7 February 2012 (UTC)
No he didn't know. Samuel Mims was naive and friendly towards everyone. Not a sour bone in his body. That is why Jackson had to do away with him. Jackson would kill his own wife to end political smears against him. By the way, I don't use facebook. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Jbmimms ( talk • contribs) 04:29, 8 February 2012 (UTC) Sir, its time you learn the truth. After that arranged duel, Jackson became so unpopular, he had to find a way to build back his political capital. His inhibitions lowered by the recent cold blooded murder, and his sociopathic tendencies in tact, he smothered his own wife. His wife's death would inspire sympathy and eliminate a source of political trouble for him due to the controversial double marriage. This is the truth. Not the bullshit you religiously live by. Not the bullshit of the winners. This is the spoils system he so much advocated. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Jbmimms ( talk • contribs) 04:55, 8 February 2012 (UTC) Why would he feed and clothe, Weatherford, later helping him build wealth? Weatherford lost that war. He is a loser in the spoils system. Answer: Jackson and Weatherford were political allies - because Jackson won, Weatherford also won. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Jbmimms ( talk • contribs) 05:04, 8 February 2012 (UTC) And another thing...you know why Jackson hated Fort Mims? He detested the English. Jackson slaughtered Fort Mims and established his own Fort. This is final. This is history. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Jbmimms ( talk • contribs) 05:42, 8 February 2012 (UTC) Also, as some genealogies will claim, Samuel Mims was a half-breed. This is utterly false. It is a smear tactic used by the winners to suggest he was not of full European descent. I'll tell you one more thing, when it comes to human motivation, Occam's Razor don't work.
Hey RJensen, I realized I may not have been all that constructive at the outset of talk, assuming bad faith on flimsy evidence, among other things. I'd like to offer my apology for the lack of courteousness. I've also removed a couple of sentences which in retrospect weren't all that useful from the talk page. Br, RandySpears ( talk) 18:25, 7 February 2012 (UTC)
I floated this article but it needs oversight by experienced eyes like yours who know history better than moi. Wondering if you might have a look at make changes as you see fit.-- Tomwsulcer ( talk) 23:48, 7 February 2012 (UTC)
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Hi Richard!
Can you confirm whether all these are your edits? Would be good to know for the record... That is - if 24.240.79.75 and 128.104.202.99 are you?
Can you confirm whether this is you, as well?
Frankly, from my POV, I feel there's an issue with POV-pushing - assuming the unsigned edits were you. I'd like to discuss it, how you see it and how you see your edits in the context of Wikipedia standards with regards to NPOV, transparency w edit summaries, etc. Looking forward to hear from you! Br, RandySpears ( talk) 01:36, 10 February 2012 (UTC)
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Thanks for your many edits to the text. While you are dealing with that important aspect, I am slowly going around the references cleaning up them for GA & later FA. A few issues regarding references:
If you have any points, I'd be happy to discuss & happier to take action on them. Without meaning any disrespect to your good faith edits, its easier for me to address your points than correct issues. AshLin ( talk) 14:06, 10 February 2012 (UTC)
Robert, thanks for your reply.
Hi. I saw that you reverted my removal of John D. Rockefeller, Jr. from the list in the Progressive Era article. I've started a discussion on the article's talk page and, until we reach consensus, I've added a "dubious" tag to the main article next to Rockefeller's name. I hope you'll take part in the discussion. Many thanks. -- Lincolnite ( talk) 23:44, 10 February 2012 (UTC)
Hi, we've both worked on The Bronx and History of the Bronx, but you're far better-read on the borough. I just noticed that what for long had been a red link (via Lloyd Ultan (composer)) to Lloyd Ultan (historian) has just been started this week, at stub level by User:Djflem. Perhaps you might be interested in filling out the content or adding a bibliography or "Further Reading". Have a good weekend. —— Shakescene ( talk) 10:05, 11 February 2012 (UTC)
Rjensen, with regards to your addition to the Edward III, did you have a page number for N. A. M. Rodger, The Safeguard of the Sea (1997)? You've cited it, but it's not clear where in the volume the info's coming from... Hchc2009 ( talk) 08:13, 12 February 2012 (UTC)
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