Obama wins Nobel Peace Prize - Page 2

xoxoxoBruce · 10-09-2009, 09:47 AM

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Since World War II, the Peace Prize has principally been awarded to honour efforts... ~snip~

Since he was only is office two weeks when he was nominated, it seems it was based on campaign promises rather than efforts.

TheMercenary · 10-09-2009, 09:50 AM

I really think this is more about dising Bush and the Europeans making a statement about the role they hope the US will play in the future. Nice gesture but so far off the mark. I want to hear Obama speak about it. I mean who wouldn't want such an award to recognize all their great accomplishments and life long attempts to make the world a better place....

Pie · 10-09-2009, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Shawnee123

When you're done, please list all requirements in the Peace Prize manual that the committee ignored.

Having actually accomplished something?

I don't doubt that Mr. Obama will accomplish many things, but has he done so yet?

Should they award the Prize in Physics to a bright 16-year old who might grow up to be the next Einstein? No, it's awarded to someone who, through the lens of history, has made a significant contribution to Physics and humanity. It's supposed to be the crowning achievement of a long and glorious career, not a yearbook vote for "Most Likely to Succeed".

Shawnee123 · 10-09-2009, 10:05 AM

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Myth: The prize is awarded to recognize efforts for peace, human rights and democracy only after they have proven successful.

More often, the prize is awarded to encourage those who receive it to see the effort through, sometimes at critical moments

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/...bA-1gD9B7HDR80

xoxoxoBruce · 10-09-2009, 10:14 AM

Maybe they are trying to dissuade him from sending more troops to Afghanistan?

TheMercenary · 10-09-2009, 10:22 AM

Well good on Obama. He was humble in his speech.

Undertoad · 10-09-2009, 10:23 AM

This is the Nobel I'm slightly smarter and better then you prize. But they gave the prize to Arafat. They gave the prize to Kissinger. It's a meaningless prize.

xoxoxoBruce · 10-09-2009, 10:31 AM

Not meaningless to the Republicans.

TheMercenary · 10-09-2009, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

Not meaningless to the Republicans.

Rebulickins are just unhappy because the only Americans eligible have to be a Demoncrat or a liberal.

And not meaningless to a committee of five people elected by the Norwegian Parliament. I guess UT is right, pretty unimportant in the greater scheme of things. Completely politicized.

Madman · 10-09-2009, 10:56 AM

Kanye's reaction to Obama winning the Nobel Peace Prize...

Undertoad · 10-09-2009, 11:12 AM

Al Gore: got one. Ghandi: never did.

Shawnee123 · 10-09-2009, 11:19 AM

Since it's meaningless, no one should really care who got it...past, present, or who will get it in the future.

10-09-2009, 11:23 AM

It may not play well in some quarters, but IMO, it is an honor, even if symbolic.

But still, you’re nothing in this town until you have a national airport and the largest federal office building in the city named in your honor, as well as bills introduced by your buddies in Congress every session to have your bust added to Mt Rushmore and your image to replace Alexander Hamilton on the $10 bill.

TheMercenary · 10-09-2009, 11:51 AM

Oh well I guess he wins.

dmg1969 · 10-09-2009, 12:05 PM

The only thing I can liken it to is naming the rookie who has only played in two games to the Baseball Hall of Fame. It is totally absurd. It is just another case of style over substance.

10-09-2009, 09:50 AM	#17
TheMercenary “Hypocrisy: prejudice with a halo” Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Savannah, Georgia Posts: 21,393	I really think this is more about dising Bush and the Europeans making a statement about the role they hope the US will play in the future. Nice gesture but so far off the mark. I want to hear Obama speak about it. I mean who wouldn't want such an award to recognize all their great accomplishments and life long attempts to make the world a better place.... __________________ Anyone but the this most fuked up President in History in 2012!

10-09-2009, 10:14 AM	#20
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Maybe they are trying to dissuade him from sending more troops to Afghanistan? __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

10-09-2009, 10:22 AM	#21
TheMercenary “Hypocrisy: prejudice with a halo” Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Savannah, Georgia Posts: 21,393	Well good on Obama. He was humble in his speech. __________________ Anyone but the this most fuked up President in History in 2012!

10-09-2009, 10:31 AM	#23
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Not meaningless to the Republicans. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

10-09-2009, 10:56 AM	#25
Madman has left the building. Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 455	Kanye's reaction to Obama winning the Nobel Peace Prize... Attached Images

10-09-2009, 10:23 AM	#22
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	This is the Nobel I'm slightly smarter and better then you prize. But they gave the prize to Arafat. They gave the prize to Kissinger. It's a meaningless prize.

10-09-2009, 11:12 AM	#26
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	Al Gore: got one. Ghandi: never did.

10-09-2009, 11:19 AM	#27
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	Since it's meaningless, no one should really care who got it...past, present, or who will get it in the future. __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

10-09-2009, 11:23 AM	#28
Redux Guest Posts: n/a	It may not play well in some quarters, but IMO, it is an honor, even if symbolic. But still, you’re nothing in this town until you have a national airport and the largest federal office building in the city named in your honor, as well as bills introduced by your buddies in Congress every session to have your bust added to Mt Rushmore and your image to replace Alexander Hamilton on the $10 bill.

10-09-2009, 11:51 AM	#29
TheMercenary “Hypocrisy: prejudice with a halo” Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Savannah, Georgia Posts: 21,393	Oh well I guess he wins. Attached Images __________________ Anyone but the this most fuked up President in History in 2012!

10-09-2009, 12:05 PM	#30
dmg1969 I got nothing Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central PA Posts: 486	The only thing I can liken it to is naming the rookie who has only played in two games to the Baseball Hall of Fame. It is totally absurd. It is just another case of style over substance. __________________ Void where prohibited. Your results may vary. Not intended for resale. Do not remove tag. Objects in mirror are closer than they appear.

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