Talk:Phil Bredesen

message: Phil is my uncle, I thought I might fact check a bit for you all...  I don't know him real well, I have more than a dozen uncles(!), but I can clear up some innacuracies.
ReignMan 23:15, 15 February 2007 (UTC)
thread_title: ReignMan

message: Change the photo, he does not look that bad in person, I swear!!!  He's a good looking guy, so is his dad.  My mother is quite the looker too.
ReignMan 23:15, 15 February 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: Although I disagree with POTW as he has mostly been a nuisance from what I can see to other editors, stand-by for a better one coming, to replace it. I'm sure others will like it better. Scott 20:26, 26 September 2005 (UTC)

text: Kalidari, If you don't like this one have more. I think Phil looks good in this one. Kinda happy and all. Whatta think? Yea, or Ney? Better? A keeper or not? Caio Scott 02:07, 27 September 2005 (UTC)
replies: text: That one looks much nicer. I don't know why you would have chosen than initial picture over this one. Kaldari 14:20, 27 September 2005 (UTC)
replies: text: I'm delighted that, despite Scott's personal attack, and him saying that he doesn't agree wth me, his actions show that he does, finally, agree that the ptcure needed to be removed. Andy Mabbett 14:58, 27 September 2005 (UTC)
thread_title: PAC05 picture

message: I think that the Democratic primary for the former Boner 5th district seat was later in 1987, not 1988 as stated in the article.  (Maybe the author has the date of the general election in mind.)  Does anyone have a reference for this right off hand?  Rlquall 13:20, 29 August 2006 (UTC)
thread_title: Primary loss

message: Even I can't answer this.  His youngest 2 brothers are computer guys, but I don't know if he was a programmer or not, his bio says he was, but I've never asked.
ReignMan 23:15, 15 February 2007 (UTC)
thread_title:  Computer programmer 

message: The latest additions have a lot of good stuff, but the tone sometimes reads very pro-Bredesen. Others thoughts? I'm reluctant to unilaterally start making a bunch of changes for a variety of reasons. --A. B. (talk) 18:34, 8 January 2007 (UTC)
thread_title: Latest changes?

message: This page is certainly biased leftwardly, as I give it a —15 on my scale of bias, with —500 being MoveOn.org and +500 being Sinclair Broadcasting, more or less.  Bring this down to a —2 or less. Kailyn Mlad 19:40, 6 April 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: Any suggestions? I agree the current article is a bit too pro-Bredesen (although it used to be worse beleive it or not). It also has no references whatsoever, which is a big problem. Kaldari 20:42, 6 April 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: Nothing atm, but I'll be in and out quite much this week analyzing it. Kailyn Mlad 15:51, 9 April 2007 (UTC)
thread_title: Bias

message: This page is in great need of citations. How can we get the ball rolling on that? (I don't know much about wikipedia)  —Preceding unsigned comment added by Dave080888 (talk • contribs) 08:37, 5 May 2008 (UTC)
thread_title:  Citations 

message: It's worth noting that a great deal of the information in the section on his governorship is taken almost directly from his entry in the Tennessee Blue Book 2007-8.  In most instances, it's not verbatim copying – the language has definitely been tweaked – but even a quick comparison reveals that, at the very least, citation is in order.  Over the next few days, I'll try to clean it up and rewrite it in a manner that is entirely original. Publius6575 (talk) 14:48, 15 July 2008 (UTC)
thread_title:  Material Lifted From Tennessee Blue Book 

message: Phil Bredesen, through contacts at the University of Tennessee, expressed an interest in an independent revision and expansion of his Wikipedia entry.  Toward that end he provided Publius6575 with additional biographical details and images. In doing so Bredesen emphasized that he did not want the editors to be accountable to him; objectivity is the goal for all involved parties.  All Publius 6575 edits will be made under this user name, so contributions can be tracked and vetted more easily.  There is no agenda here; I'm simply working towards is a more objective, comprehensive and informative entry. Publius6575 (talk) 15:35, 28 July 2008 (UTC)
thread_title:  Declaration of intent 

message: In accordance with the Wikimedia guidelines, I'm just noting that there has been a recent change to the governor's portrait.  Through OTRS, permission from the governor was granted to release the image into the public domain.  I hope this helps to clear up any concerns about copyright issues.  —Preceding unsigned comment added by Publius6575 (talk • contribs) 04:30, 31 July 2008 (UTC)
thread_title:  Governor's state portrait 

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thread_title:  External links modified 

message: There is one editor in particular who is clicking undo rather than verifying information or improving sections that are accurate. Please, use the 'undo' option with discretion. We don't need an "edit war." Rather than undoing a revision earlier, I went back and revised article and then same editor undid again. Let's be helpful instead of needless back and forth. ThanksSeminarianJohn (talk) 16:59, 18 October 2018 (UTC)
thread_title:  Using undo 

message: Most politicians have sections that are broken down into categories. As the article is improved, please, help to organize the section. Also, instead of undoing examples or labeling them, please, use cited sources and examples. Any public figure, politician or otherwise, could say they are pro XYZ or anti XYZ. That should be noted, but, if they have a legislative, executive, or judicial record, it is important to add examples to illustrate how they have pursued public policy positions. One example here that has been approached with contention by some is Governor Bredesen's position on guns. The NRA gave him an 'A' rating as Governor. As a candidate for Senate, he has a 'D' rating. Why? How did the NRA make that decision during those respective periods of Bredesen's career? Provide examples. Otherwise, too much weight is being given to a special interest rating without further identifying specific policy actions undertaken by the Governor. Abortion is another example. Right now, the article simply says Bredesen is pro-choice. If that is the only statement on record, then that is all that is available with a proper source to cite. However, we could improve the article by finding examples of particularities where Bredesen may have signed a bill, or advocated for a policy change, or said how he will vote. Does he consider Roe v. Wade to be a litmus test for judges? These are the kinds of questions that serious editors should ask and want to improve.SeminarianJohn (talk) 17:07, 18 October 2018 (UTC)
thread_title:  Political positions