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Is there any reason this article falls short of [[WP:GA?|GA?]] Maybe it's worth nominating. —[[User:Designate|Designate]] ([[User talk:Designate|talk]]) 12:33, 25 May 2013 (UTC) |
Is there any reason this article falls short of [[WP:GA?|GA?]] Maybe it's worth nominating. —[[User:Designate|Designate]] ([[User talk:Designate|talk]]) 12:33, 25 May 2013 (UTC) |
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:In the past, there have been issues with stability and with disputes. Now that all of the dust has settled, it might be possible to adjust the article to meet GA standards, but some of the phrasing in the article is the result of carefully crafted compromises, and changing the verbiage could set off another round of BRRR(FP)DDDDD. I'm not sure if anyone is willing to deal with that. '''[[User:Horologium|<font color="#112233">Horologium</font>]]''' <small>[[User talk:Horologium|(talk)]]</small> 20:45, 25 May 2013 (UTC) |
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Sarah Palin was a Social sciences and society good articles nominee, but did not meet the good article criteria at the time. There may be suggestions below for improving the article. Once these issues have been addressed, the article can be renominated. Editors may also seek a reassessment of the decision if they believe there was a mistake. | ||||||||||
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Sarah's ex daughter in law
Track is no longer married to her. Can someone change that section of the article to say she was his ex or former wife? http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/track-palin-wife-divorcing-article-1.1218884 108.93.72.117 (talk) 23:19, 13 December 2012 (UTC)
- I see this was already covered above. Disregard my message, though I still think the wording is inaccurate now. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 108.93.72.117 (talk) 23:20, 13 December 2012 (UTC)
Raging populist
Somebody has to find some reliable sources and write in the article that Palin is a raging populist. Just take a look at this. It's just unbearable. Nataev (talk) 12:28, 4 April 2013 (UTC)
- I'm not sure what you're driving at. This speech you linked is from 2010. There are two definitions of the noun populist, so I am unclear whether you are accusing her of being a supporter of the rights of the people, or a member of the Populist Party. In either case, it would really be up to you to bring some evidence to this claim. Zaereth (talk) 16:26, 4 April 2013 (UTC)
Chairman to Chairwoman
Hi, new to Wikipedia editing. I see that Sarah was appointed Chairman of the Alaskan Oil and Gas Board, or something like that. Can someone please change this to chairwoman? Thank you.
- I'm not sure what Wikipedia policy says about it, although I'm guessing that WP:ENGVAR applies. "Chairman" is often used for both men and women, although "chairwoman" is also acceptable, as is "chair." (Apparently, "chairperson" nobody likes. You can find more detail at the article Chairman.) I am hesitant to make any changes myself without hearing from others on the matter. Zaereth (talk) 00:49, 11 April 2013 (UTC)
Palin's own stated reason (internally) for resignation
Interesting information I came across, worth including for informing readers alone, though also useful to make the article more balanced in terms of POV guidelines.
While including the public statements of Palin herself and of her own aids and husband, the article does not currently include Palin's own words, internally, as reported by a high level aid, Frank Bailey, whose book excepts verbatim many internal emails (see books.google.com at [1] and search there, or search google generally for the two verbatim quotes "dang him" and "Alaska is getting screwed") The fuller quote is "Dang him..and I didn't resign bc of the 'tough political hits' as he reports! I did it bc Alaska is getting screwed" (page 341). SP's fans will point to the fact that even in internal communication with high level aids she denied that resignation was due to "tough political hits" while others may ask what it says about leadership for a governor to react to their state being 'screwed' by resigning - but highly relevant on both these (and other counts). And yes, of course, the article should state "as reported by her high level aid" this email said such and such. But surprised it's not mentioned at all (came across this information by accident in, yes, brick and mortar library display section).
In any case, to avoid a narrow POV or an imbalanced article, the Resignation section should include, at least, briefly both public statements of others (with knowledge) not in her camp; and secondly internal statements are reported by those with access. I don't have at my fingertips nor am I motivated enough to look up the former, but as for the latter, here it is. The mention should be shorter for this article (and longer in the article specifically on Palin's regisnation) but should mention to balance POV, in the Resignation section here, e.g., wording like "According to a high level aid who received internal emails, in one such email Palin stated that ' I didn't resign bc of the 'tough political hits' as he reports! I did it bc Alaska is getting screwed'[ref link]" or something along those lines Harel (talk) 23:13, 17 May 2013 (UTC)
- Im not so sure I would consider Blind Allegiance to Sarah Palin to be a reliable source. Ive not read it, but based on a quick look id say it has all the markings of a political hit piece and no indication of fact checking or peer review. Bonewah (talk) 14:58, 20 May 2013 (UTC)
Good article nomination?
Is there any reason this article falls short of GA? Maybe it's worth nominating. —Designate (talk) 12:33, 25 May 2013 (UTC)
- In the past, there have been issues with stability and with disputes. Now that all of the dust has settled, it might be possible to adjust the article to meet GA standards, but some of the phrasing in the article is the result of carefully crafted compromises, and changing the verbiage could set off another round of BRRR(FP)DDDDD. I'm not sure if anyone is willing to deal with that. Horologium (talk) 20:45, 25 May 2013 (UTC)