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The grammar and sentance structure in this article is some of the worst I've seen on Wikipedia. Someone needs to do some editing work. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 142.59.195.69 (talk) 18:44, 4 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Do you have any specific suggestions for improvement? --Loonymonkey (talk) 21:12, 8 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Let's see. Unsigned, and whoever it is can't even spell "sentence" correctly. I found nothing wrong with the grammar or sentence structure in the foregoing article. 66.104.254.34 (talk) 02:29, 7 February 2008 (UTC)ToddABearSF[reply]

Well, if think sentence is spelled sentance then you're probably likely to find numerous errors :P Apocryphite (talk) 15:01, 13 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]

No reason for recently added "Koran" photo.

A photo was recently added with the caption "Pelosi swears in Rep. Keith Ellison of Minnesota with the Qur'an once owned by Thomas Jefferson." The has nothing to do with her leadership position (she swore him in, as well as every other freshman congressman). Why was that specific swearing-in chosen and why does it need to be explained that it was a Koran? The photo and description has nothing to do with Pelosi and everything to do with Ellison. Thus, it seems to exist solely with the intention of attaching Pelosi to the controversy surrounding Ellison (which makes it non-NPOV). --Loonymonkey (talk) 21:10, 8 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I have no comment except to say that Pelosi is pictured in a historic ceremonial role at least if not more so than some of the other photos here. You could consider looking for a free photo of something you find significant during the past number of years rather than remove one I think is both a good quality image and a relief from images of male persons in such roles. Best wishes. -Susanlesch (talk) 21:14, 8 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I agree with your last point. I was wondering why the image of Ellison was chosen over one of the other 30 or so Freshman that were sworn in that day, and why it was necessary to call attention to Ellison's choice of the Koran in Pelosi's article. What does that have to do with Pelosi? --Loonymonkey (talk) 21:36, 8 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Maybe the caption could be improved. Would you give it a try? For what it's worth, if I remember correctly this ceremony appeared on Wikipedia's home page in the news column—unlike other swearings in—because Rep. Ellison was the first Muslim any state of the US ever elected to Congress, including both House and Senate. -Susanlesch (talk) 21:53, 8 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Which indicates it's significance to Ellison and religion in America, not Pelosi. Pairadox (talk) 21:54, 8 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I guess someone "had to be there" and Ms. Pelosi did the honors. Cheers. -Susanlesch (talk) 21:58, 8 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

There are really too many pics in the article already, but since Susanlesch seems determined to have this one anyway (to the point of reverting another editor) I've simply changed the caption. Pairadox (talk) 22:08, 8 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

30 or so freshmen sworn in and we just happen to use the one with the Koran? I don't buy it. The photo should be removed. R. Baley (talk) 22:13, 8 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you Pairadox. As with any image, as I add and subtract them often, if the images in this article are reviewed in the future, say for a maturity level improvement, it is okay in advance from me to remove or move this one. No I wouldn't say I am "determined" at all but I do like the photo! Good grief. Best wishes. -Susanlesch (talk) 22:15, 8 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

It's a pretty historically significant event, but not in context of Pelosi; I'd suggest that it be moved to a more prominent place in Ellison's article. (Too many of him campaigning in that article anyway.) :D Pairadox (talk) 22:18, 8 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Oh boy, more photos of staffers on the phone, coming right up. Only kidding. -Susanlesch (talk) 22:20, 8 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Time when she wanted a different airplane

I read the article and was surprised as it didn't make a mention of her wanting a 747. I think we should make a note of this as part of her speaker for the house section. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 69.4.149.231 (talk) 05:26, 30 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

You have your facts wrong. It wasn't a 747 and the House sergeant-at-arms requested it for her for security reasons. Look at this news article for more info. Pairadox (talk) 05:40, 30 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]