LOL.
Obama's Nobel Peace Prize triumph hailed by many
By GREGORY KATZ (AP)
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5j1DTBgIMDC05kdfIOR76KgxbkBPgD9B7IK7G0
I blame Bush for this. :P
Payback for the Olympic smackdown?
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"Wow! My President's the best! All other presidents suck compared to my President!"
I guess nobody else submitted a name.
OSLO – President Barack Obama won the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for "his extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples," the Norwegian Nobel Committee said, citing his outreach to the Muslim world and attempts to curb nuclear proliferation
I expected to see some post about how he was recognized by foreign members of a group founded by the inventor of packaged high explosives or something like that.
Don't worry Townsend, the moonbats are busily working on their official statements. Stay tuned...
As an Obama supporter, I'll come out and say this is premature.
I think its more of a F U to bush/cheney than support of Obama.
Quote from: PepePeru on October 09, 2009, 09:21:03 AM
As an Obama supporter, I'll come out and say this is premature.
I think its more of a F U to bush/cheney than support of Obama.
And here's an article supporting that position:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20091009/ap_on_go_pr_wh/us_obama_nobel_analysis_1
And another thing, if this was an FU to Bush, then right back at ya Nobel committee!
Meh.
It's all a political game. They give it to the political celebrity of the week.
At least that is what it seemed when they gave it to Al Gore.
Quote from: guido911 on October 09, 2009, 09:24:23 AM
And here's an article supporting that position:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20091009/ap_on_go_pr_wh/us_obama_nobel_analysis_1
And another thing, if this was an FU to Bush, then right back at ya Nobel committee!
I'm sure he's proud you're speaking for him.
Quote from: Townsend on October 09, 2009, 09:49:42 AM
I'm sure he's proud you're speaking for him.
And Bam is proud that you are shrimpi... er speaking for him.
Quote from: guido911 on October 09, 2009, 10:07:14 AM
And Bam is proud that you are shrimpi... er speaking for him.
No no, Guido...keep trying. You'll catch on soon.
Anyway, I hope this helps his standing diplomatically and brings some help in international work.
Surprising how much power this affords 5 Norwegian parliament members.
It can only help us with foreign relations but Gd'd if the GOP or Fox news will have any of it.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33240807/ns/politics-capitol_hill/ (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33240807/ns/politics-capitol_hill/)
QuoteGOP chief scoffs at Obama winning peace prize
At least Hatch wasn't as pathetic.
I am going to pick a fight with that Nobel prize guy.
I'll admit, I think the selection was questionable, considering the short time in office when nominated, but I don't see how this is a bad thing for America. If it helps change our image on the national stage, that's a positive. The sniping from Michael Steele is reprehensible, can the RNC and GOP find absolutely nothing to say "atta boy" every now and then?
I'm getting so fed up with partisan politics, Steele may have just finally pushed me far enough to change my voter registration to "un-affilliated" after the November elections.
Countdown to some idiot wingnut to compare Obama's win to the brief-and-quickly-pulled nomination to Adolf Hitler. 3 ... 2 ... 1 ...
I think Obama campaigned with a peace message, went to Europe and spoke about mending relationships, especially with Muslims, and has told the world that this is and will be a priority in his years as our President.
It does seem early for him to win such an honor, but I am amazed at the attacks on his award. Do they not believe in the ideals of peace, or do they just want to disparage the messenger?
Yes, it seems the award is in much part, a recognition that the last guy proudly called himself a war President. Obama is as deserving as anyone in promoting a more peaceful world.
May the light of peace shine into even the darkest of souls this day.
We can't have peace! Peace! Bad!
Quote from: guido911 on October 09, 2009, 09:24:23 AM
And another thing, if this was an FU to Bush, then right back at ya Nobel committee!
Don't be a Kanye, dude.
Quote from: Conan71 on October 09, 2009, 10:51:13 AM
I'll admit, I think the selection was questionable, considering the short time in office when nominated, but I don't see how this is a bad thing for America. If it helps change our image on the national stage, that's a positive. The sniping from Michael Steele is reprehensible, can the RNC and GOP find absolutely nothing to say "atta boy" every now and then?
I'm getting so fed up with partisan politics, Steele may have just finally pushed me far enough to change my voter registration to "un-affilliated" after the November elections.
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Bring back da Whigs...... I think there's an opening for ya Conan...
http://www.modernwhig.org/states.html
Quote from: Conan71 on October 09, 2009, 10:51:13 AM
I'll admit, I think the selection was questionable, considering the short time in office when nominated, but I don't see how this is a bad thing for America. If it helps change our image on the national stage, that's a positive. The sniping from Michael Steele is reprehensible, can the RNC and GOP find absolutely nothing to say "atta boy" every now and then?
I'm getting so fed up with partisan politics, Steele may have just finally pushed me far enough to change my voter registration to "un-affilliated" after the November elections.
It's been abundantly clear for months that Steele is a stone idiot.
Quote from: USRufnex on October 09, 2009, 11:37:17 AM
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Bring back da Whigs...... I think there's an opening for ya Conan...
http://www.modernwhig.org/states.html
Hmm, after reading over their policy statement(s) my political beliefs are very close to theirs.
Bring back da Whigs.... bring back da Roughnecks...
http://www.bigsoccer.com/forum/showpost.php?p=5628265&postcount=152
The sport of soccer was inexplicably nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize in 2001, as were Bush and Blair a couple years after that....
My opinion of Obama winning pretty much mirrors this one:
http://www.thedailybeast.com/blogs-and-stories/2009-10-09/obamas-nobel-farce/?cid=hp:mainpromo1
Clearly, this is excellent news for John McCain.
This is more humiliating than the Olympics turning us down! :D
It sounds like they like they just hearing the Republicans whine and cry :D
Lets hope the Nobel committee people don't end up on the olympic committee, they'll be handing out medals at the Rio airport luggage pickup.
Quote from: Trogdor on October 09, 2009, 01:09:09 PM
It sounds like they like they just hearing the Republicans whine and cry :D
Whine and cry? They are laughing their collective a$$es off.
Quote from: sgrizzle on October 09, 2009, 01:54:40 PM
Lets hope the Nobel committee people don't end up on the olympic committee, they'll be handing out medals at the Rio airport luggage pickup.
That is a good one...
Quote from: guido911 on October 09, 2009, 02:28:55 PM
Whine and cry? They are laughing their collective a$$es off.
You can't laugh at somebody for winning the super bowl.
You can laugh at the people who chose him.
You can't laugh at him because he didn't do anything :D
I don't get it. He was notified earlier this year that he was nominated for the Nobel Prize. He publically admonished our commander, Gen. McChrystal, on national television. Today he won the prize. This morning the NATO Commander in Afghanistan recommended a similar troop surge as McChrystal, and the Whitehouse is expected to comply to the request of this foreign commander???. . . Oh! I get it.
Quote from: Gaspar on October 09, 2009, 03:10:07 PM
I don't get it. He was notified earlier this year that he was nominated for the Nobel Prize. He publically admonished our commander, Gen. McChrystal, on national television. Today he won the prize. This morning the NATO Commander in Afghanistan recommended a similar troop surge as McChrystal, and the Whitehouse is expected to comply to the request of this foreign commander???. . . Oh! I get it.
So what? You don't want NATO help? Get real.
There's a little-known stipulation in the awarding the prize, in honor of its founder, the inventor of dynamite: every so often the award goes to the person who, as Martin Luther King Jr put it, is "the greatest purveyor of violence in the world today."
Clearly a "F U Bush" award.
Surely, someone, some place around the world did more to promote peace. Please, tell me this is so!
Quote from: Conan71 on October 09, 2009, 11:55:08 AM
Hmm, after reading over their policy statement(s) my political beliefs are very close to theirs.
That's funny C, I said this a month or so ago when I referenced this same party. Wouldn't that be rich, you and I belonging to the same party. Come on Oklahoma and give us open primaries!
Quote from: Hoss on October 09, 2009, 06:16:07 PM
That's funny C, I said this a month or so ago when I referenced this same party. Wouldn't that be rich, you and I belonging to the same party. Come on Oklahoma and give us open primaries!
The Whigs had me at "Do not legislate morality"
(Fiscal responsibility isn't a bad bonus either)
Man, the more I read their policies and philosophies, I thought: "Yep, oh yeah, smart!, l agree!"
Quote from: Conan71 on October 09, 2009, 06:38:19 PM
The Whigs had me at "Do not legislate morality"
(Fiscal responsibility isn't a bad bonus either)
Man, the more I read their policies and philosophies, I thought: "Yep, oh yeah, smart!, l agree!"
Exact same with me. I registered D because I relate to them more on the social level, but I don't agree with over-spending they have a history of doing. And keeping their morals out of our government. The R party was not like that until Reagan took over when he essentially caved to the Evangelicals, realizing they could be a big Republican support base. That hasn't turned out quite like the moderate, middle of the road Republican thought it would, I'm guessing.
Quote from: Gaspar on October 09, 2009, 03:10:07 PM
I don't get it. He was notified earlier this year that he was nominated for the Nobel Prize. He publically admonished our commander, Gen. McChrystal, on national television. Today he won the prize. This morning the NATO Commander in Afghanistan recommended a similar troop surge as McChrystal, and the Whitehouse is expected to comply to the request of this foreign commander???. . . Oh! I get it.
Yes Gaspar, it's all part of a vast, leftwing conspiracy.
God, I love irony. ;D
So I guess it surprised pretty much everybody, including Obama. I don't know why we don't look at it as unexpected gift of international political capital and let it ride. Here's a gift of international goodwill, don't squander it. That kinda thing.
You can also see it as a vote of confidence from the Eurozone. Maybe it'll help with dealing with Iran, NK, Russia, etc.
Or Afghanistan.
Quote from: we vs us on October 09, 2009, 10:53:06 PM
So I guess it surprised pretty much everybody, including Obama. I don't know why we don't look at it as unexpected gift of international political capital and let it ride. Here's a gift of international goodwill, don't squander it. That kinda thing.
You know, if we
"look at it as unexpected gift of international political capital and let it ride," then.... THE TERRORISTS WIN!!!
Did I mention how much I love irony? ;D
So, wevus, what part of Chi-town were you from? I forget.... Uptown/Edgewater/Rogers Park here.
Quote from: USRufnex on October 09, 2009, 11:10:17 PM
You know, if we "look at it as unexpected gift of international political capital and let it ride," then.... THE TERRORISTS WIN!!!
Did I mention how much I love irony? ;D
So, wevus, what part of Chi-town were you from? I forget.... Uptown/Edgewater/Rogers Park here.
I didn't grow up there, but lived in Andersonville for about 8 yrs. We were neighbors, looks like. 8)
Ah, I loved the Swedish Bakery. And the Romanian Kosher Sausage Company in Rogers Park..........
Here's an article discussing the persons who Obama beat to win this award:
http://www.weeklystandard.com/weblogs/TWSFP/2009/10/meet_the_people_who_were_passe_1.asp
Kinda puts things in perspective.
Quote from: guido911 on October 10, 2009, 06:57:31 PM
Here's an article discussing the persons who Obama beat to win this award:
http://www.weeklystandard.com/weblogs/TWSFP/2009/10/meet_the_people_who_were_passe_1.asp
Kinda puts things in perspective.
NO, Guido. Obama earned the Prize by winning the moral high ground.
It's the place America always occupied. It helped Reagan end the cold war, and when Bush One summoned the world for the first Gulf War, it's the reason the entire world followed him. It's the reason the entire world joined us in Afghanistan after 9-11. And its what Bush II wiped his butt with, then flushed down the toilet with his ill-advised invasion of Iraq.
Before Bush II, the United States was the country that never started an unjust war. The country that never tortured,. The country that stood for peace and human rights. We were the unquestioned leader of the free world, and frankly, the free world liked it that way. Then when Bush II demanded the world follow us into Iraq, other countries, with good reason, questioned the wisdom of starting a war. And the Bush administration reacted like bullies. They were like "who needs old Europe" and "Freedom Fries". The world saw the US lie about Niger and Yellow Cake, open black prisons and commit atrocities at Abu Grabe. They world thought we'd lost our way, and was frankly pleased, on election day, to see that the majority of us had not.
We elected the most moral man, and regained the Moral High Ground. We elected the man who was not afraid to admit we screwed up, and set out to change it.
The criticism all comes from people who still believe Bush was right...people unswayed by the evidence he was not, who still think the Iraq war was a great idea and the French are fools for refusing to join the fight. These are the people who ran the country for 8 years, and who were tossed out on their ear. These are people who don't respect the deomocratic decision, the election that put Obama in charge. Its not surprising that their reaction to the Nobel Peace prize is the same as the Taliban's. They have the same respect for democracy. Zero. That's why they lost the moral high ground. That's why the world is rejoicing that they are no longer in control.
Quote from: FOTD on October 10, 2009, 07:17:40 PM
We elected the most moral man, and regained the Moral High Ground.
Bwahahahahahaha. How many U.S. soldiers has Obama sent into Afghanistan to kill those innocent civilians and Muslims? How many detainees has Obama allowed to be renditioned? How about those military tribunals he campaigned against? Those ended or do they all have access to U.S. courts? Also, what about that horrible idea W had about indefinite detention?
I cannot wait to see how the "world" will look at us when we increase our military presence in Afghanistan or drop a few bunker busters on Qom. We need to do both by the way as I think those are both in our interest.
Exit question: Are you suggesting that Obama is more deserving than those in the article I posted?
Yes. He may not be "more deserving" but his change of direction in the perception of you and me by the rest the world is dramatic. It is a symbolic message by the committee to those who are kind to keep up the good fight. YOU may not like that.
Quote from: guido911 on October 10, 2009, 06:57:31 PM
Here's an article discussing the persons who Obama beat to win this award:
http://www.weeklystandard.com/weblogs/TWSFP/2009/10/meet_the_people_who_were_passe_1.asp
Kinda puts things in perspective.
The Weekly Standard doesn't know how to put ANYTHING in perspective.
Typical anti-Obama at all costs sour grapes from their partisan professionals.
First, Texas Gov. Rick Perry threatened to secede.... Hannity agrees... http://www.newshounds.us/2009/04/18/secessionsympathizing_hannity_attacks_obamas_patriotism_suggests_he_should_be_investigated_by_dhs.php
Then, they cheered and celebrated when CHICAGO didn't get the Olympics......http://tpmlivewire.talkingpointsmemo.com/2009/10/weekly-standard-newsroom-erupts-into-cheers-at-news-of-olympics.php
Now, The Weekly Standard/Rush/Beck etc, and their right wing activist media have demonstrated they actually HATE AMERICA (guess they only love America when they're in power).....
http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2009/10/right-wingers-pitch-fits-over-nobel-peace-prize.php
I met my hero; he was at a bar off 41st/Garnett a couple weeks ago...... came back from Iraq and is going to Afghanistan in another few weeks. Tried to buy him a drink... instead he bought us all a shot of Jeger.
Didn't hear partisan BS from this guy; unlike the disgusting anti-Obama crap I get from typical oldfart right wing Republicans who think their party has somehow cornered the market on patriotism. What a crock!
But wait..... there's more..... now how much would you pay?http://www.talkingpointsmemo.com/news/2009/09/full_text_of_newsmax_column_suggesting_military_co.php?ref=mp
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I think "Hateriotism" should be the new buzzword that describes the republican chattering class these days. ::)
Quote from: USRufnex on October 11, 2009, 03:41:37 PM
I think "Hateriotism" should be the new buzzword that describes the republican chattering class these days.
::)
Nelson Mandela Foundation
"We trust that this award will strengthen his commitment, as the leader of the most powerful nation in the world, to continue promoting peace and the eradication of poverty."
Kofi Annan
"It was an unexpected but inspired choice. In an increasingly challenging and volatile world, President Obama has given a sense of hope and optimism to millions around the world."
Marrti Ahtisaari, Nobel Peace Prize winner in 2008
"We do not yet have a peace in the Middle East ... this time it was very clear that they wanted to encourage Obama to move on these issues. This is a clear encouragement to do something on this issue; I wish him good luck."
Archbishop Desmond Tutu
"What wonderful recognition of someone who has already made such an impact on our planet with regards to the Muslim world, nuclear disarmament, climate change and, to some extent, the Middle East. He has reached out to the Arab world, including Iran, and North Korea.
In a way, it's an award - coming near the beginning of the first term of office of a relatively young President - that anticipates an even greater contribution towards making our world a safer place for all. It is an award that speaks to the promise of President Obama's message of hope."
Rebiya Kadeer, the Uighur leader who's often been tipped for the prize
"I am very happy that he got it. Now he has to do something with the award. It raises expectations on him to stand up for oppressed nations."
Zabihullah Mujahid, a Taliban spokesman
"He has done nothing for peace in Afghanistan ... We condemn the award of the Nobel Peace Prize for Obama."
Mohamed ElBaradei, director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency and 2005 winner of the Nobel Peace Prize
"I cannot think of anyone today more deserving of this honour ... President Obama has provided outstanding leadership on moving towards a world free of nuclear weapons."
Sami Abu Zuhri, a Hamas official
"Obama has a long way to go still and lots of work to do before he can deserve a reward. Obama only made promises and did not contribute any substance to world peace."
Saeb Erekat, chief Palestinian peace negotiator
"We hope that he will be able to achieve peace in the Middle East and achieve Israeli withdrawal to 1967 borders and establish an independent Palestinian state on 1967 borders, with Jerusalem as its capital."
Morgan Tsvangarai, Zimbabwe's prime minister, who was among those favoured for this year's prize
"I wish to congratulate President Obama. I think he is a deserving candidate."
Said Obama's uncle, who is in Kogelo, Kenya
"It is humbling for us as a family and we share in Barack's honour ... we congratulate him."
Ali Abkar Javanfekr, media aide to Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad
"We are not upset and we hope that by receiving this prize he will start taking practical steps to remove injustice in the world. If he removes the veto from the United Nations Security Council, then it shows the prize was given correctly to him."
Shimon Peres, Israel's president
"Under your leadership you have begun making peace a reality and making it a key issue on the agenda, which must be realized. From Jerusalem I express my confidence that the bells of understanding and dialogue between the nations will start ringing again."
JosÉ Manuel Barroso, European Commission President
"A tribute to President Obama's commitment to the values of peace and progress of humanity. This award is an encouragement for engagement by all those who can contribute to bring about a safer world."
FOTD, you are just getting the anti-christ argument going again
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Very creative .... now we know what burner has been up to....hanging out on porn sites and playing with himself on paint shop. Such a big effort to expose his disrespect for POTUS OBAMA....
Quote from: FOTD on October 15, 2009, 08:33:31 AM
Very creative .... now we know what burner has been up to....hanging out on porn sites and playing with himself on paint shop. Such a big effort to expose his disrespect for POTUS OBAMA....
Is that somehow worse than your disrespect of POTUS Bush and VPOTUS Cheney?
Quote from: Conan71 on October 15, 2009, 09:12:30 AM
Is that somehow worse than your disrespect of POTUS Bush and VPOTUS Cheney?
One will display respect for those that respect us....Dumbya and Cheeney had no respect for the truth or morals or the American citizen. Now corporations, MIC, and Iraqi oil they respected much to our chagrin.
Quote from: FOTD on October 15, 2009, 12:39:49 PM
One will display respect for those that respect us....Dumbya and Cheeney had no respect for the truth or morals or the American citizen. Now corporations, MIC, and Iraqi oil they respected much to our chagrin.
And which special interests are getting the most respect from the sitting POTUS?
Quote from: Conan71 on October 15, 2009, 12:57:21 PM
And which special interests are getting the most respect from the sitting POTUS?
Big insurance companies and Big Pharma? You tell me.
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"It's Italian!!!!"
"It's a major award"
Current TV's take on the Nobel award to Obama:
http://current.com/e/91659351/en_US