Owen sought support for his socialist vision among American thinkers, reformers, intellectuals and public statesmen. Socialists, intellectuals, and journalists were arrested. He exchanged letters with scientists, philosophers, musicians and other intellectuals. He won wide acclaim among historians and intellectuals. Historically, voters had been chosen from among tribal leaders, intellectuals and businessmen. This effort generated resistance from teachers, parents, politicians, intellectuals and others. He enjoyed meetings with intellectuals, artists and writers. She wrote articles about women intellectuals and writers in Paris as well as scientists. In 1923, Niebuhr visited Europe to meet with intellectuals and theologians. On these travels, he met a number of prominent European intellectuals and politicians. He won support among Rockefeller Republicans, independents, liberal intellectuals, and college students. He loved talking with intellectuals, authors, and writers. At Point Breeze, Joseph entertained many of the leading intellectuals and politicians of his day. Putin has promoted new think tanks that bring together like-minded intellectuals and writers. He was in conflict with Nazi students, intellectuals, and bureaucrats.