User talk:Somegeek

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Hello!
Thanks for your question about terms for "Sovereingtists". I shall answer ASAP! I've already started writing something but I was busy and I want to have the time to give you the excellent answer your excellent question deserves. --Liberlogos 06:06, 30 Apr 2005 (UTC)

Separaveigntist
So! Indeed, the term "séparatiste" is rarely uttered in Quebec, neither by sovereigntists or federalists. The movement prefer "souverainiste" and, also, "indépendantiste". Bernard Landry stated once (about two years ago) that "separatist" was used excessively and unfairly in English and said that he "abhored" the word ("j'abhorre ce mot"). René Lévesque said, as early as 1968: "Separatist, word of rupture used in English, only while grinding one's teeth and to put an end to any discussion". Just in recent days, I read in the paper, in the opinion letters from the readers: "To demand independence should never more be considered a separation and an isolation with the objective of "Survivance" (Quebecois historical expression used in pre Quiet Revolution 20th century for the "survival" of the Quebec people and culture) but rather as the openness to the Other through the valorization of differences".

Federal-level ultra-federalist, of course, use the term when they want to scare people, but switch to "souverainiste" when, as Jean Chrétien, they are trying to get votes in the Saguenay region, for example. Stéphane Dion is also a quite a fan of another the word "sécessioniste", equally negative. However, people from the Liberal Party of Quebec use "souverainiste". This game of name-calling has been picked up by "unionists" in Scotland and I believe also by the corresponding Castilian (Spanish) people opposed to Basque and Catalan autonomists. The use of "separatist" focuses on "separation", something that is instinctively scareful and negative, as seems to assume that it is the primary goal of the movement. Sovereigntists most often see a declaration of independence not as a end in itself, but as a Way to achieve their ideals like, amongst many other things, to be considered with respect by Canada and the world as equals and to be heard by the international community and influence it towards more international social justice.

It reminds me of the term "French Canadian". It has been obsolete for fourty years in French-speaking Quebec but is still used in Canada. But too many Quebecers accept to speak of "Québec", of a "nation", of "souverainisme" while inside Quebec, but accept that others reflect a vision that is unrelated to their own reality once they are out of Quebec. I feel that the vision that others have of a society should conform to its reality inside. So since the word "séparatiste" is rarely used in French except by people that are the most opposed to the movement in the order to discredit it, I guess it is enough grounds to say it is biased. Thanks a lot for your excellent and respectful question. And viva User:Somegeek! :P --Liberlogos 03:39, 4 May 2005 (UTC)

GURPS Cyberpunk factual accuracy dispute
Hi, I noticed that you put a factual accuracy dispute notice in the GURPS Cyberpunk article, but did not explain the reasons and give background information on the talk page - it would be nice if you could do that. Thanks. :) -- Schnee (cheeks clone) 00:51, 30 October 2005 (UTC)

Garth Turner's blog and the Quebecois nation motion
Thank you for bringing my attention on Mr. Garth Turner's blog entries on the "Quebecois" nation (http://www.garth.ca/weblog/2006/11/22/quebec-nation-canada-nothing). I guess I showed a vision that is little present from debates in English Canada because of the language difference (outside antagonizing debates with federal politicians). I have a great affection for English-speaking America and English Canada and hope my interventions were frank and respectful. Your willingness, as that of any well-meaning Canadian, to have another (Quebec) point of view taken into account (and to treat it with respect) is appreciated by me and others. Do not hesitate in contacting me again for reasons you deem good. Cheers. --Liberlogos 02:46, 26 November 2006 (UTC)

saturnalia
I don't happen to have any of my books with me, so I can't give you exact years (if there are exact years). I would guess that the right answer is that it was held throughout most of roman history, excluding the last part. Novium 17:08, 6 December 2006 (UTC)

HST
Hi Somegeek,

I noticed a few of your edits on other articles. I noticed that the Harmonized Sales Tax article was pretty bare considering it's such a national topic of conversation. Would you mind helping me contribute to it? Thanks for your consideration! --Pdelongchamp (talk) 21:45, 5 December 2009 (UTC)