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Comment invited

As an occasional past editor at Template:United States presidential election, 2008,
your comment is invited at Template talk:United States presidential election, 2008#Revisited: Proposal on minimum standards for listing on template
-- Yellowdesk (talk) 18:35, 27 January 2008 (UTC)

I've requested final resolution on this issue with Yellowdesk because the rule could solve major problems on other election pages. I hope you will continue to push for your 50/5 split idea.--mitrebox (talk) 02:04, 1 February 2008 (UTC)

I am doing just that, I've added supporting comments to the new discussion section. Indeed, let's hope it does solve some of the problems on the other election pages. Thanks for your input.--JayJasper (talk) 22:07, 4 February 2008 (UTC)

See my revised comments at the new disussion--JayJasper (talk) 23:32, 20 February 2008 (UTC)

Economic libertarianism

Economic libertarianism is not a phrase, according to search engines. Economic liberalism is not less economically free than economic libertarianism. Some economic libertarians and laissez-faireists support progressive taxation. So it is recommended to change economic libertarianism to economic liberalism in the article Libertarian Party (United States). Changing economic libertarianism to laissez-faire is another option. 71.175.40.201 (talk) 18:25, 16 February 2008 (UTC)

Seeing how "economic libertarianism" has already been merged with "economic liberalism" (a fact that, admittedly, I had missed until you brought this to my attention), I suppose that would that would be acceptable. I suspect, however, that many frequent editors of the Libertarian Party page would be happier with the latter option, laissez-faire (or maybe free market). In any case, thanks for your comments.--JayJasper (talk) 20:58, 16 February 2008 (UTC)

Template discussion

As an occasional editor to the discussion at Template:United States presidential election, 2008 your input would be appreciated at Template talk:United States presidential election, 2008#Proposal: A return to the old standards. Thank you.--STX 04:28, 20 February 2008 (UTC)

My comments have been added to the discussion. Thanks for requesting my input.--JayJasper (talk) 23:35, 20 February 2008 (UTC)

Corporate welfare

I see you are also interested in this issue. Would you be interested in collaborating to expand the article?Academic38 (talk) 21:18, 28 February 2008 (UTC)

Possibly. What ideas do you have for expansion?--JayJasper (talk) 21:40, 29 February 2008 (UTC)

Well, we could add the multiple estimates of corporate welfare in the US that are made from various ideological perspectives. There is also a new estimate for Canada from the Fraser Institute. For US state and local governments, there are a couple of estimates out there as well. We might also note that most, though not all, definitions of corporate welfare restrict themselves to subsidies, though a few add in things like alleged failure to make companies pay for their externalities (Nader group estimates have done this) or the inclusion of whole agencies (I've seen Cato do this).Academic38 (talk) 05:14, 3 March 2008 (UTC)

I like these ideas. The article is lacking (especially in comparison with related articles, e.g. Corporatism), and in dire need of expansion. So, yes, count me in. I'll see what I can do towards investigating the kind of data you discussed. Thanks for contacting me and sharing your ideas on this.--JayJasper (talk) 20:39, 4 March 2008 (UTC)

DC Meetup on May 17th

Your help is needed in planning Wikipedia:Meetup/DC 4! Any comments or suggestions you have are greatly appreciated. The Placebo Effect (talk) 19:29, 8 March 2008 (UTC)

Independent Presidential Candidates 2008

Please, stop removing Patrick Morrissey from the list of independent candidates. He is a legitimate candidate and as such, belongs on the list. The website is Patrick4pres2008.com. Admittedly, he is not a major candidate as yet, but he will be on the ballot in at least two states and is working on the petitions in several others. —Preceding unsigned comment added by TheFrozenMan (talk • contribs) 19:20, 12 March 2008 (UTC)

Please see the talk page for the independent candidates template for the consensus that was reached concerning the criteria for inclusion of candidates on the list. It was decided that only candidates that have received media attention from at least two credible (and objective) sources, as well as having an WP article, should be included. FWIW, I had opposed the latter stipulation. It is also helpful, though not essential, if the candidate has filed with the FEC. If Mr. Morrissey has generated verifiable media coverage, he may meet the notability criteria for having his own article, which you may want to consider creating. Another option would be to contact Zanimum, a WP administator who has conducted a number of interviews with independent candidates for wikinews. If he can get an interview with Mr. Morrissey, the link to that interview would listed on the independent candidate template. Hope this is helpful.--JayJasper (talk) 22:44, 13 March 2008 (UTC)

Barnstar

		The Invisible Barnstar
		I award you this barnstar for your excellent edits that have vastly improved political-related articles and kept them clean of vandalism STX 23:58, 13 March 2008 (UTC)

Thanks!--JayJasper (talk) 16:47, 15 March 2008 (UTC)

Jesse Ventura and 9/11

• Just a few lines to thank you, JayJasper, for improving some of my words and sentences in the 9/11 section of the Jesse Ventura article. Your alterations have conveyed the tone of what Jesse Ventura said more accurately than I was able to manage. Thanks again for this help! Best wishes. From Tony (in London). TonyMPNS (talk) 19:44, 3 April 2008 (UTC)

Glad to be of help. Thanks for your contributions to wikipedia as well!--JayJasper (talk) 16:14, 5 April 2008 (UTC)

Please consider joining the working group for the WMF DC Chapter

Please consider joining the working group for the WMF DC chapter. Since we have a very active and very community oriented DC/MD/VA area group of Wikipedians, it only makes sense to develop it as a chapter, especially given the recent changes to the Board of Trustees structure, giving chapters more of a vote. Hopefully we will be either the first or the second officially recognized US Chapter (WMF Pennsylvania is pending as well), and hopefully our efforts will benefit WMF Penn as well. Remember, it's a working group, and this is a wiki, so feel free to offer changes, make bold changes to the group, and discuss on the talk page! I hope to see you there, as well as Wikimeetup DC 4 if you're attending. ⇒SWATJester ^{Son of the Defender} 16:47, 1 May 2008 (UTC)

Archiving, United States presidential election, 2008

Hello Jay. I don't know if I'm doing something wrong, but I can't seem to archive that talk page. Everytime I go to transfer (paste) the postings at a newly created archive page? My paste button, won't work. GoodDay (talk) 22:40, 2 May 2008 (UTC)

Thanks for trying, I had no success in attempting to archive the page, either. Thankfully, Kurykh did. Oh, and thanks for creating the archive box.--JayJasper (talk) 17:08, 3 May 2008 (UTC)

Wikipedia meetup

As someone who may live or work near Washington D.C., you may be interested - if you've not heard already - about the meetup scheduled for Saturday, May 17th, at Union Station. For details, please see Wikipedia:Meetup/DC 4.

You are receiving this automated message because your userpage appears in Category:Wikipedians in Virginia. Melon‑Bot (STOP!) 18:12, 9 May 2008 (UTC)

Strange

I didn't realize this until just now but at 4:10 (UTC) last night we both added the wikinews link. This is a very strange coincidence.--William Saturn (talk) 17:41, 28 May 2008 (UTC)

Hmm. Coincidence.......or is it that great minds think alike?:)--JayJasper (talk) 19:20, 28 May 2008 (UTC)

Calero, couldn't find on FEC

Calero, couldn't find on FEC database, or I missed it.
http://fec.gov/finance/disclosure/srssea.shtml
-- Yellowdesk (talk) 14:56, 12 June 2008 (UTC)

Here it is: http://query.nictusa.com/cgi-bin/can_detail/P80005481/

I guess I queried the donor database. Thanks. Here's the Committee Filing Yellowdesk (talk) 01:14, 13 June 2008 (UTC)

Jonathon Sharkey on FEC?

What about Jonathon Sharkey? I'd really like him off the template. Therequiembellishere (talk) 02:56, 6 August 2008 (UTC)

I wouldn't mind having him removed from the template, either. He does not appear to be a serious (or particularly active) candidate. However, he does meet the criteria as presently constituted. Perhaps the inclusion standard should be amended to include ballot status in at least one state, a standard I don't think Starkey has achieved.--JayJasper (talk) 16:42, 7 August 2008 (UTC)

Hm. I'll propose it on the ninth after I've done the other minor stuff. Therequiembellishere (talk) 17:06, 7 August 2008 (UTC)

United States Presidential Election 2008 Mediation

Hi, I've accepted the United States Presidential Election 2008 Mediation, and you are listed as one of the participants. Please feel free to comment and participate in the discussion on the mediation page. BrownHornet21 (talk) 00:24, 30 June 2008 (UTC)

Btw I found Sharkey's blog, it's still up and running [1] and another interview [2]. I don't know where these weirdoez come from! .:davumaya:. 07:57, 16 July 2008 (UTC)

Thanks for the info!--JayJasper (talk) 16:59, 16 July 2008 (UTC)

AfD

I've nominated Obama Republican and McCain Democrat for deletion. Northwestgnome (talk) 18:24, 29 August 2008 (UTC)

United States presidential election, 2008

Hello Jay. We must remember that some of the 'third parties', have African-American & female candidates. GoodDay (talk) 21:56, 3 September 2008 (UTC)

That's much better, Thanks. GoodDay (talk) 22:01, 3 September 2008 (UTC)

You're welcome. Thanks for making the point!--JayJasper (talk) 22:03, 3 September 2008 (UTC)

You're invited...

...to the 5th Washington DC Meetup! Please visit the linked page to RSVP or for more information. All are welcome!
This has been an automated delivery, you can opt-out of future notices by removing your name from the invite list. BrownBot (talk) 00:10, 6 September 2008 (UTC)

Third party (sic)

Have to leave my computer now, but soon let's fix this problem in Third party (sic). Korky Day (talk) 18:56, 12 September 2008 (UTC)

• Please see how you like my changes to Third party (United States) (sic). I'm giving it more of a world view, as should be done for all WP articles. Korky Day (talk) 18:45, 13 September 2008 (UTC)

Well done! That's much better. Thanks.--JayJasper (talk) 21:56, 13 September 2008 (UTC)

68.81.232.6 - External links Lucid Dreams/Luciddreaming.com

Hi, I'd like authorize the deletion of this particular thread. I was the unsigned person who posted the original message. Thanks —Preceding unsigned comment added by 208.54.90.25 (talk) 19:48, 25 September 2008 (UTC)

Okay, fair enough.--JayJasper (talk) 19:51, 25 September 2008 (UTC)

Palin Pic

Hi, After taking into consideration the feedback from other editors regarding the Carson City image at Sarah Palin, I have created a new version with the intent of pleasing those who have contributed to the discussions. The quality of the image has been significantly improved. I would appreciate your opinion here: [[3]]. Thanks, IP75 75.25.28.167 (talk) 21:03, 25 September 2008 (UTC)

Thanks

Thanks for the barnstar.--William Saturn (talk) 20:21, 16 October 2008 (UTC)

You're quite welcome. It was well deserved.--JayJasper (talk) 14:42, 18 October 2008 (UTC)

AfD nomination of James Eric Davidson

An article that you have been involved in editing, James Eric Davidson, has been listed for deletion. If you are interested in the deletion discussion, please participate by adding your comments at Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/James Eric Davidson. Thank you. — Arthur Rubin (talk) 01:18, 1 November 2008 (UTC)

Bill Richardson

I hated to revert you, but with a few clicks, and I was able to find several citations, of a reliable nature, to back up the speculation that Richardson is being considered for secretary of State. Bearian (talk) 23:22, 3 November 2008 (UTC)

No offense taken. The statement is now sourced, so no problem. Thanks for your courtesy in contacting me.--JayJasper (talk) 13:21, 4 November 2008 (UTC)

reverting vandals

Hi - when reverting vandals, could you please make sure you revert all their edits. It is usually a good idea to notify them too (see Wikipedia:Template messages/User talk namespace. You missed [4] when reverting his immediately following edit. Regards --Matilda ^talk 22:03, 10 November 2008 (UTC)

I'll try to be more thorough with reverts in the future. Thanks for bringing this to my attention.--JayJasper (talk) 22:07, 10 November 2008 (UTC)

Thank you - messages do not adequately convey this is said with a friendly smile to be a hint not as a criticism! :-) --Matilda ^talk 22:57, 10 November 2008 (UTC)

ron paul FA class nomination

plz help me in getting ron paul article a FA class {{subst:nominate|ron paul}}—Preceding unsigned comment added by Manchurian candidate (talk • contribs)

I've put in my $.02 worth at the review page. Let's hope it works out.--JayJasper (talk) 20:12, 12 November 2008 (UTC)

Ron Paul

Ron Paul has been nominated for a featured article review. Articles are typically reviewed for two weeks. Please join the discussion on whether this article meets the featured quality. If substantial concerns are not addressed during the review period, the article will be moved to the Featured Article Removal Candidates list for a further period, where editors may declare "Keep" or "Remove" the article's featured status. The instructions for the review process are here. Reviewers' concerns are here. --Andrew Kelly (talk) 05:14, 13 November 2008 (UTC)

Work on Bob Barr and related articles

		The Original Barnstar
		Thank you for the work you've done in improving Bob Barr and related articles during the 2008 presidential campaign -- efforts including tireless defense against vandals, thoughtful discussions, sourcing statements, spinning off daughter articles, and generally being helpful. Thank you. Noca2plus (talk) 22:05, 20 November 2008 (UTC)

Thank you!--JayJasper (talk) 20:16, 21 November 2008 (UTC)

James Madison

At least part of it appears to be already sourced in WP - see the Madison Square topic. I would have tagged the suspect parts, and done a little more reading. Tedickey (talk) 17:04, 5 December 2008 (UTC)

Point well taken. However, the comments I removed implied that the Madison Square Garden building and related events were named directly after Madison, rather than the intersection named in his honor. I could find no sources to support such an assertion, so I stand by my edit. Your feedback is nevertheless appreciated.--JayJasper (talk) 17:17, 5 December 2008 (UTC)

No... you inferred the direct naming. There's nothing implicit in the edit you removed that specifies directness.

The fact is all these carry the name Madison... because they all are related to a spot in New York City that was named after him directly.

You can can easily see confirmation that Madison Square Gardens was named after Madison Square, that Madison Square was named after Madison Cottage, that Madison Cottage was named after the newly deceased president... and that Madison Racing is in fact named after Madison Square Gardens.

A photo of Madison Cottage is included in the article on the Fifth Avenue Hotel.

All of these have their own articles in Wikipedia, but can't be referenced as a part of Madison's legacy? His face is on a $5000 bill that's nolonger in circulation, that is deemed "relevant" by inclusion in the article? But that there's an olympic sport carrying the name of the fourth president isn't relevant??? How else do you include that one piece of information without including The Gardens, the Cottage and the Racing... all that carry the name Madison?

That all of these, including the Schwinn Madison, carry his name, are verifiably a part of his legacy. Granted, you don't agree they're worthy of inclusion -- or perhaps you just reacted rather than responding. 842U (talk) 17:26, 5 December 2008 (UTC)

My main objection was that it wasn't made clear how Madison Square Garden and Madison Racing were a part of James Madison's legacy, other than having the name "Madison" attached. If this could made more clear, I'd have no problem with the including the section. You make valid points, and your suggestion that I reacted rather than responded is taken to heart. I may indeed have been guilty of so doing (albeit while acting in good faith).--JayJasper (talk) 17:52, 5 December 2008 (UTC)

Generally agree that as worded it was a paragraph tying together the different topics rather than direct association. But the part about the Schwinn was what I was thinking to tag for verification. Tedickey (talk) 17:42, 5 December 2008 (UTC)

In light of the above feedback, I support re-adding the section, with a little tweaking.--JayJasper (talk) 17:52, 5 December 2008 (UTC)

Your edit to the Republican and conservative support for Barack Obama in 2008 article

There is no source for the (false) claim that Hitchens is a conservative. Of the two articles listed as "sources," one calls him a liberal, and the other doesn't even contain the word conservative!

Very well, then. I'll leave it alone.--JayJasper (talk) 20:36, 19 December 2008 (UTC) `

Merry Christmas

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List of most-listened-to radio programs

Do you have an opinion on whether the article "List of most-listened-to radio programs" should stay or go? --Richard Arthur Norton (1958- ) (talk) 21:14, 20 December 2008 (UTC)

I've added my input to the discussion. Thanks for bringing this to my attention.--JayJasper (talk) 15:57, 21 December 2008 (UTC)