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I'm not sure if the POV template is a little harsh, but I really think that the biography needs to be re-written in an NPOV way. It really reads like a campaign ad. What do other people think? MicahMN | Talk 19:44, August 2, 2005 (UTC)
The page had been updated to state that he is the incumbent, but still listed CNN's 52-48 projection for Gil Gutknecht so I removed that section. Someone should add something about his win.
This entry has Mr. Walz's religious affiliation wrong. He's Catholic, it says as much on his campaign website. I'll correct it, if there's no objections. -- Wgbc2032 Dec. 14, 11:28 PM ( Pacific) —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 24.119.36.144 ( talk) 07:29, 14 December 2006 (UTC).
I'm sorry, I don't quite know how to use the editing tools on this site, but shouldn't the biographical entries on an online encyclopedia be, well, accurate? The section headed Religious affiliation contradicts nndb.com, the National Journal profile of new members of congress, and Mr. Walz's own campaign website. I don't live in Minnesota, and I've never met Mr. Walz, so I don't pretend to have inside information as to his religious convictions, but unless there is some reason to list him as Lutheran I'm going to change it again. 24.119.36.144 ( talk)
This news release from four days ago [1] states that's he's Lutheran, and a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. I'll revise the page, with an edit comment to see the talk page. MisfitToys 23:15, 15 December 2006 (UTC)
I just checked Project Vote Smart, a website which gives issue surveys to candidates, and Mr. Walz religion is listed as Lutheran (Raised Catholic). If I had to venture a guess, his wife is Lutheran and he attends services with her. But as long as he's being listed under both religions, I don't think it matters too much. I don't know if anyone remembers how Rep. Jim Gibbons was for years listed as Protestant even though he's Mormon. Again, so long as it's debatable, it doesn't seem like too big an issue. 24.119.36.144 ( talk)
In the Issues section it states that Walz is a teacher and against MERIT-PAY "to punish teachers". This is a very partisan statement. Only the Teachers Union or Oppenents of Merit-Pay consider it a punishment. Those who support it would call it "incentive". The "punishment" portion of this statement should be removed, or else it should say that Walz "considers Merit-Pay punishment for Teachers"; in which case a sitation would be needed. I think some of those who edit this page need to remember that the point of this page isn't to help Walz win re-election. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 74.162.133.67 ( talk) 13:58, 26 June 2010 (UTC)
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While a significant number of the paragraphs contain citations/references, several paragraphs are still missing citations/references. In addition, there are individual statements within this article which would benefit from the use of inline citations, as well as several sentences which would benefit from editing to improve phrasing and/or flow for readers of the article. 47thPennVols ( talk) 19:53, 11 July 2018 (UTC)
Tim Walz retired from the National Guard as a Master Sergeant. He conditionally served as a command sergeant major, but did not retain the rank since he did not complete the Sergeant's Major Academy, nor did he serve as a sergeant major for 24 months. Claims that he is a retired command sergeant major are not accurate. Claims that he is the highest ranking enlisted soldier to serve in Congress are factually not true, and self serving. Senator John Tower retired as a Master Chief Petty Officer (E9), and Tim Walz retired as a Master Sergeant (E8).
I agree the NGB22 and 23 form has the final say on the individuals rank. This format is not used for other notable figures who have been demoted like Bowe Bergdahl or other demoted Generals. Until it can be substantiated that he held the rank by showing he attended relevant PME and held the MOS 00Z,then he never actually held the rank. JamboJuice ( talk) 03:19, 15 November 2020 (UTC)
That's delusional, Berghdal was demoted for not meeting the standards of military service. Walz was demoted for not meeting the standards of not only his PME but not fufilling the terms of his contract and not holding the required billet/MOS 00Z. Both are adverse and punitive for failing to meet Army Regulations and Requirements, there is no such thing as a non-punitive demotion. You cannot have a reversion in rank unless there was an adverse action that precipitated it. All regulations regarding demotions come from the same Army Manual AR 600-8-19. You need to cite your source in there that proves that. Otherwise you're making things up.
He failed the requirements during the process known as frocking, it's a very deliberate decision to allow people to wear the rank until they are properly qualified and a vacancy is open in that MOS billet. However your frocking period does not count as time held in rank or count towards retirement nor is it recorded in his official records that he had authority to hold that grade. Therefore it's perfectly okay to say he never held it because HE NEVER OFFICIALLY HELD TIME IN RANK NOR THE AUTHORITY, This is reflected in the NGB 22 and 23A, it is not not noted there, therefore it is not official. He only wore the insignia.
Because he never completed PME, he was never assigned a billet, because he never held a billet, he never left his frocking period. Not recognizing this key difference in frocked promotions and official promotions IS MISLEADING AND DISINGENIOUS.
I also remind you that there is a wikipedia article that covers this very process and my edits and talk have been consumerate with the information contained therein. You should familiarize yourself with military customs and regulations. Before you make unnecessary reversions as noted in the Wikipedia:BOLD JamboJuice ( talk) 12:04, 20 November 2020 (UTC)
Walz claims that his deployment to Italy was in support of the Global War on Terror. Italy is considered an OCONUS duty station. Walz does not have any campaign medals, or a Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, and therefore his deployment was not in support of the Global War on Terror. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Qwmnpozx ( talk • contribs) 14:28, 23 December 2018 (UTC)
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As of Nov. 27, 2020 the order of precedence has changed, Mayors of that city are not directly after the Governor of the State — Preceding unsigned comment added by 2601:448:100:CE40:A436:A085:9AB7:2B58 ( talk) 23:58, 3 December 2020 (UTC)
The military service portion is incorrect. It lists US Army National Guard as the branch.
There are only 5 branches of the military: Army, Navy, Marine, Air Force, and Coast Guard.
The Navy, Marines, and Coast Guard have two components: Active and Reserve.
The Army and Air Force have 3 components: Active, Reserve, and National Guard.
The correct description should read, “Branch/Component: US Army, Minnesota Army National Guard.”
Or simply, “US Army.” 2601:442:4680:8390:6CDB:39C3:E3FE:2A76 ( talk) 01:33, 26 August 2021 (UTC)
Check out Beau Biden’s page. That’s how it should look. Brbu002 ( talk) 12:26, 26 August 2021 (UTC)
Check out Beau Biden’s page. That’s how it should look. Brbu002 ( talk) 12:45, 26 August 2021 (UTC)
Hello, I feel there should be a ban on billboards in Winona Minnesota and probably the state of Minnesota. They are Very distracting, pretty comparable to looking down on you phone in your car , instead of looking down your looking to the side trying to read the Billboards.it,s pretty much the same thing. There are numerous states that don’t allow Billboards, I’m sure in part of safety to drivers. Now they even have digital ones , so numerous advertising on the one board. Please take the time to read this. I’ve seen numerous people crossing lanes while reading the boards. I feel trying to make our roadways safe for everyone should be a priority. Thank you for your time,Mary — Preceding unsigned comment added by 207.138.204.150 ( talk) 18:35, 3 June 2022 (UTC)
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His highest rank was first sergeant as he never attended the sergeant major’s course. He retired a first sergeant. 2601:445:180:EC90:89E7:FECB:2F7A:1FF2 ( talk) 12:41, 11 March 2023 (UTC)
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Change gun policy since it's horribly out of date German2k2k ( talk) 22:48, 17 March 2023 (UTC)
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In the section regarding Tim Walz's Position on Gun Rights, he is now more supportive of Gun Control Measures and has signed many pieces of legislation regarding that into law and has advocating for the restriction of Assault Weapons, and the NRA now gives him an F Rating which he has said "doesn't keep me up at night" Sunnyboi18 ( talk) 05:46, 5 June 2023 (UTC)
"I know guns as well as anyone else in this room ... I’m not just a veteran, or a hunter, or a gun owner. I’m a dad. And for many years, I was a teacher. I know that there’s no place for weapons of war in our schools, or in our churches, or in our banks, or anywhere else people are just trying to live their lives without fear ... I got an A rating from the NRA my first term in Congress. Now I get straight F’s. And I sleep just fine."So can't really blame the search engine for not finding it. Anyway, I'm closing this request as:
Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format and provide a reliable source if appropriate. Xan747 ( talk) 21:20, 19 July 2023 (UTC)
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Tim walz never served in operation enduring freedom
Also never officially obtained the rank of Command Sargent major, so could never be reduced in rank because he was a temporary appointment to the command position.
[redacted BLP violation and link to unreliable and copyrighted source] Kablammo ( talk) 16:42, 23 August 2023 (UTC)
Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format and provide a reliable source if appropriate.
Also see the final sentence of the article that you left out: This is a paid endorsement letter to the editor.
Finally, your extended copy-paste of the source is likely a copyright violation. Xan747 ✈️ 🧑✈️ 21:45, 22 August 2023 (UTC)
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Change the photo to this more recent one from 2024 that is also better quality:
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