MojoMan Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 (edited) http://www.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/europe/10/09...rize/index.html I'm neither an Obama fan nor hater. Not that it wasn't always but the Nobel Peace prize has become a real joke in recent years. Gore in 2007 and Obama in 2009. Gore is a hypocrite and Obama hasn't accomplished anything. Edited October 9, 2009 by MojoMan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duchess Jack Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 (edited) seems a little sillly, but then I was Time's 'Man of the Year' a couple years ago Edited October 9, 2009 by Duchess Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millerx Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuke'em ttg Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 what for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Cid Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 To say it was a surprise, even to him, is an understatement. Is there any rule that says one of those HAS to be given out every year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiegie Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 wow you have got to be kidding me what an idiotic selection Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdrudge Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 what for According to CNN: President Barack Obama made history again Friday, winning the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize for his "extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples." So after that, I was what for too. But then it went on: The Norwegian Nobel Committee recognized Obama's efforts to solve complex global problems, including working toward a world free of nuclear weapons. "Only very rarely has a person to the same extent as Obama captured the world's attention and given its people hope for a better future," the committee said. Whether you are a Obama supporter, hater, or somewhere in between, he has gotten attention around the world and to many I guess there is hope. I just didn't realize that hope = actual change, at least to the degree that a Noble should be awarded. Plus I think it's kind of ironic that a peace prize is given to a commander in chief of a military that is fighting two wars, no matter if the wars are just or unjust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdrudge Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 To say it was a surprise, even to him, is an understatement. Is there any rule that says one of those HAS to be given out every year?Maybe it was just a slow peace year? Or the 2008-2009 peace draft class was just thin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 That'll piss off the neo-cons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuke'em ttg Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 According to CNN:President Barack Obama made history again Friday, winning the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize for his "extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples." So after that, I was what for too. But then it went on: The Norwegian Nobel Committee recognized Obama's efforts to solve complex global problems, including working toward a world free of nuclear weapons. "Only very rarely has a person to the same extent as Obama captured the world's attention and given its people hope for a better future," the committee said. Whether you are a Obama supporter, hater, or somewhere in between, he has gotten attention around the world and to many I guess there is hope. I just didn't realize that hope = actual change, at least to the degree that a Noble should be awarded. Plus I think it's kind of ironic that a peace prize is given to a commander in chief of a military that is fighting two wars, no matter if the wars are just or unjust. Nuke Free...what an Third Eye Blind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiegie Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 That'll piss off the neo-cons. no, it will embolden them it is certain that this award will result in them ridiculing Obama. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skippy Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 no, it will embolden them it is certain that this award will result in them ridiculing Obama. For sure! I am sort of in the line of thinking that this is way to early but then again I am also thinking that he has captured the world in terms of progressive thinking over race. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egret Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 That about sums it up for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MojoMan Posted October 9, 2009 Author Share Posted October 9, 2009 (edited) What bothers me about the Nobel Peace for Obama is that they (the Committee) are awarding for good intentions or good effort. In other disciplines (such as the scientific disciplines) they award for results. The scientific prizes used to be for a career effort. Now, they award for a huge specific effort. How is <9 months of effort worth a Nobel? Just wondering. Edited October 9, 2009 by MojoMan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yukon Cornelius Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 What bothers me about the Nobel Peace for Obama is that they're (the Norwegians) are awarding for good intentions or good effort. In other disciplines (such as the scientific disciplines) they award for results. silly human science is not real . ask the last administration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whomper Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 Maybe it was just a slow peace year? Or the 2008-2009 peace draft class was just thin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuke'em ttg Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 not being a TEXAS, OUR TEXAS, OH HAIL THE MIGHTY STATE, TEXAS OUR TEXAS, SO WONDERFUL AND GREAT... idiot and talking to other cuntries? but i to think it is very silly. how could ya not like the sheriff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millerx Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 not being a TEXAS, OUR TEXAS, OH HAIL THE MIGHTY STATE, TEXAS OUR TEXAS, SO WONDERFUL AND GREAT... idiot and talking to other cuntries? but i to think it is very silly. silly human science is not real . ask the last administration. so he won yet another award for "not being Bush"... it's tiring, that sentiment. : Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimC Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 This may also explain the officiating at a Steelers or Patriots game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaterMan Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 so he won yet another award for "not being Bush"... it's tiring, that sentiment. : We'll when you show brain function, it's a good thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MojoMan Posted October 9, 2009 Author Share Posted October 9, 2009 He better donate the 10M Kroner to the US Treasury. He has done enough to pillage it...time to put some back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimC Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 He better donate the 10M Kroner to the US Treasury. He has done enough to pillage it...time to put some back. He'll probably give it to ACORN for good deeds or something like that if he hasn't snorted it away already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuke'em ttg Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 he won't get it here...f'er is always stirrin the chili.......i remember when the gate had peace and harmony and turtle doves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimC Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 Obama just authorized the bombing of the innocent moon people, for chrissysakes. Them weirdo Swedes sure don't know peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yukon Cornelius Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 Obama just authorized the bombing of the innocent moon people, for chrissysakes. Them weirdo Swedes sure don't know peace. that was also bushes fault. it did not work so well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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