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I agree with you that Mansfield probably wouldn't object to the label. He's willing to write a book about manliness, after all! ) But I don't think I'm being oversensitive. I've seen a concerted effort by numerous editors on the Wikipedia to stigmatize various Bush administration officials, and it often involves linking together Leo Strauss, neoconservatism, and the War in Iraq. At one time, I thought the Wikipedia guideline on biographies of living persons required that the subject of articles ""publicly identify with the belief in question"" (at least I thought it did although I can't find the relevant passage now) and I assumed that's why the comment in the article said ""Mansfield has self identified as a Straussian."" So when I downloaded the interview and it turned out that it did not substantiate the claim, I changed the language without changing the substance. There are so many conspiracy theories out there about Leo Strauss and the War in Iraq (see G-hits for the search terms [""Leo Strauss"" War Iraq]) that I tend to be vigilant with notable students of Leo Strauss, since the word ""Straussian"" has been highjacked by critics and used pejoritively. Is there a reason you feel strongly about using the word ""Straussian""? I don't think being a Straussian is anything to be ashamed of, but I don't like to see the Wikipedia being used for POV pushing by people who misunderstand Strauss. Thank you for the civil reply. Best,  MoodyGroove"