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".

Urbane Guerrilla · 10-09-2009, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Pie

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

Given the kind of accomplishments he's after making, he shouldn't. That will serve the Republic well. What he wants will not.

richlevy · 10-09-2009, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Urbane Guerrilla

Given the kind of accomplishments he's after making, he shouldn't. That will serve the Republic well. What he wants will not.

Ooooh, a thumbs down from UG. Now I know he deserves it.

Seriously, I think it's way too soon. Obama had the same advantage an average looking girl does going to the beach with her ugly best friend - people automatically think shes prettier than they would if she were alone.

Following the Bush/Cheney act, all Obama had to do was show that he could tie his shoelaces and chew gum at the same time.

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?

Shawnee123 · 10-12-2009, 07:52 AM

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Since World War II, the Peace Prize has principally been awarded to honour efforts in four main areas: arms control and disarmament, peace negotiation, democracy and human rights, and work aimed at creating a better organized and more peaceful world.

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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

Sigh.

Please, by all means, continue

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...

casimendocina · 10-10-2009, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Undertoad

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.

Not always meaningless (i.e. Nelson Mandela), but F. W. De Klerk can be added to the Arafat, Kissinger questionable list of winners.

Undertoad · 10-09-2009, 11:12 AM

Al Gore: got one. Ghandi: never did.

10-09-2009, 09:50 AM	#2
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!

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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.

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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	#11
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.

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Madman has left the building. Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 455	Kanye's reaction to Obama winning the Nobel Peace Prize... Attached Images

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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	#15
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	Al Gore: got one. Ghandi: never did.

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