Obama wins Nobel Peace Prize

[TaoTai]

This is the same man who said in a public forum that he wanted to bomb the nomadic territory on Pakistan's border with Iran, right?

[F1-Insanity]

So, what exactly has Obama done that makes him 'deserve' it more than, say, Morgan Tsvangirai? The latter being someone who actually puts his own life on the line to try and work for peace?

It just confirms what I have been saying for years, the Nobel prize committee is a bunch of leftists promoting leftist politics. Oh, and to some folks here, no they are not anti-USA, they are pro-leftist.

Out of curiosity, do you think Henry Kissinger or Yasser Arafat were leftists as well?

The Nobel prize committee wasn't politicized then like it is now.

Thorbjørn Jagland , chairman of the Nobel committee, sure as hell is also a leftist. Also vice-president of the socialist international.

[FreeSatania]

One question: Why?

The "best" and most logical answer I've heard is that the prize commitee awarded it to B.O. as a slap in the face to the Bush Administration.

...cause, as we know, when Alfred Nobel endowed his Prizes, he whispered to the first Committee, "Let's see who we can piss off with these babies!".

Alfred Nobel invented dynamite.

Oh yeah, your right about that. I plumb forgot. Now that is ironic.

Well in the spirit of honoring the memory of good ol' alfie I say we give Bush a Nobel prize. I mean not since Clinton have we had so much fun with out military toys.

[F1-Insanity]

I promise to lead the world to peace in 20 years time!

But only if I am awarded a NPP beforehand. So world, it's your choice

[Lunatic Goofballs]

This is the same man who said in a public forum that he wanted to bomb the nomadic territory on Pakistan's border with Iran, right?

Who the hell are you talking about?

Who the hell are you talking to?

Why the hell are you talking?

[Northwest Slobovia]

One question: Why?

The "best" and most logical answer I've heard is that the prize commitee awarded it to B.O. as a slap in the face to the Bush Administration.

...cause, as we know, when Alfred Nobel endowed his Prizes, he whispered to the first Committee, "Let's see who we can piss off with these babies!".

Alfred Nobel invented dynamite.

Yup. And it was partly because of his guilt at how many people had been killed by it that he endowed the Peace Prize. But see, I recall some nonsense in Nobel's will about the prizes being awarded to those "who during the preceding year, shall have have conferred the greatest benefit on mankind." I don't recall him writing anything about the Prizes being used to score ephemeral political points.

In other words: my comment was sarcasm.

[Nanatsu no Tsuki]

This is the same man who said in a public forum that he wanted to bomb the nomadic territory on Pakistan's border with Iran, right?

Who the hell are you talking about?

Who the hell are you talking to?

Why the hell are you talking?

Pssst... LG... He wants tacos.
<_<
>_>

[Vittos Ordination]

So, what exactly has Obama done that makes him 'deserve' it more than, say, Morgan Tsvangirai? The latter being someone who actually puts his own life on the line to try and work for peace?

It just confirms what I have been saying for years, the Nobel prize committee is a bunch of leftists promoting leftist politics. Oh, and to some folks here, no they are not anti-USA, they are pro-leftist.

Out of curiosity, do you think Henry Kissinger or Yasser Arafat were leftists as well?

Well, Arafat was, of course. He was supported (at times directly) by the Soviet Union. And since Israel's rattle-snake-like self-defense is perceived as extreme militarism by the left, anyone opposing Israel scores brownie points with post-soviet-union left. Yes, I know that the prize was also given to Rabin, but only because he made a move which was nearly suicidal for Israel.

Let me guess: Since you call yourself a righty, you consider everything you disagree with to be leftist?

You know calling Arafat a leftist is where the whole idea that there are only two ideas in the world right and left breaks down entirely.

Absolutely true.

I voted for Gore. And didn't vote for Bush the 2nd time around. Come to think of it, I never voted for a Republican President.
And I am not sure why you assign an extremist position to someone who is exposing extremism. Extreme left is just as full of
knee-jerk reactions as the extreme right. And the left's hate hate for Israel is very much a knee-jerk reaction.

I didn't say anything about being an extremist. I just questioned your categorization of Arafat and the USSR as being leftist. That seems fairly absurd, and I assumed you were the typical kool-aid drinking American "Conservative" because of it.

[Lunatic Goofballs]

This is the same man who said in a public forum that he wanted to bomb the nomadic territory on Pakistan's border with Iran, right?

Who the hell are you talking about?

Who the hell are you talking to?

Why the hell are you talking?

Pssst... LG... He wants tacos.
<_<
>_>

*readies the taco gun*

[FreeSatania]

So, what exactly has Obama done that makes him 'deserve' it more than, say, Morgan Tsvangirai? The latter being someone who actually puts his own life on the line to try and work for peace?

It just confirms what I have been saying for years, the Nobel prize committee is a bunch of leftists promoting leftist politics. Oh, and to some folks here, no they are not anti-USA, they are pro-leftist.

Out of curiosity, do you think Henry Kissinger or Yasser Arafat were leftists as well?

Well, Arafat was, of course. He was supported (at times directly) by the Soviet Union. And since Israel's rattle-snake-like self-defense is perceived as extreme militarism by the left, anyone opposing Israel scores brownie points with post-soviet-union left. Yes, I know that the prize was also given to Rabin, but only because he made a move which was nearly suicidal for Israel.

Let me guess: Since you call yourself a righty, you consider everything you disagree with to be leftist?

You know calling Arafat a leftist is where the whole idea that there are only two ideas in the world right and left breaks down entirely.

Absolutely true.

I voted for Gore. And didn't vote for Bush the 2nd time around. Come to think of it, I never voted for a Republican President.
And I am not sure why you assign an extremist position to someone who is exposing extremism. Extreme left is just as full of
knee-jerk reactions as the extreme right. And the left's hate hate for Israel is very much a knee-jerk reaction.

I didn't say anything about being an extremist. I just questioned your categorization of Arafat and the USSR as being leftist. That seems fairly absurd, and I assumed you were the typical kool-aid drinking American "Conservative" because of it.

What you got against kool-aid you commie.

[Almajoya]

Hmm... if Obama refuses the prize on the grounds that he hasn't done enough to earn it yet, I wonder what the political implications of that would be among his supporters and critics.

If Obama accepts it, I believe many of his supporters will be disappointed and, almost universally, his critics will hoot triumphantly about the gall he's shown in accepting the prize.

If Obama doesn't accept it, I believe many of his supporters will be mollified and, almost universally, his critics will hoot triumphantly about the weakness he's shown in not accepting the prize.

This.

Can't anyone just be happy for the man? There's no pleasing you, is there?

As an immigrant, I can testify to the way Obama's election galvanized people all over the world. It was truly beautiful to see so many different peoples come together to back this one man, an American president no less- we all know how the international community feels about U.S. presidents

I think those are grounds for receiving the award.

Oh, and stop playing the race card, NSG. You're very bad at it.

[Lager_ Louts]

Why did Obama get awarded the Nobel Prize? Do you think he deserves this award? What has Obama achieved up to date in 9 months in office to be awarded such a prestigious award?

The Nobel Peace Prize has lost the last shred of credibility it ever had. Before it went to contemptible individuals. Now it goes to incontemptible individuals who haven't done a thing to earn it.

[Zoharland]

This could go in the other thread, you know...

[Lunatic Goofballs]

We already have a perfectly good thread for this.

Instead, I will use this thread to store my dirty socks in. *does so*

[Obama Jugen III]

So, what exactly has Obama done that makes him 'deserve' it more than, say, Morgan Tsvangirai? The latter being someone who actually puts his own life on the line to try and work for peace?

It just confirms what I have been saying for years, the Nobel prize committee is a bunch of leftists promoting leftist politics. Oh, and to some folks here, no they are not anti-USA, they are pro-leftist.

Out of curiosity, do you think Henry Kissinger or Yasser Arafat were leftists as well?

Well, Arafat was, of course. He was supported (at times directly) by the Soviet Union. And since Israel's rattle-snake-like self-defense is perceived as extreme militarism by the left, anyone opposing Israel scores brownie points with post-soviet-union left. Yes, I know that the prize was also given to Rabin, but only because he made a move which was nearly suicidal for Israel.

Let me guess: Since you call yourself a righty, you consider everything you disagree with to be leftist?

You know calling Arafat a leftist is where the whole idea that there are only two ideas in the world right and left breaks down entirely.

Only if you allow the left to get away with claiming that they are pacifists.

[Vittos Ordination]

What you got against kool-aid you commie.

SUGAR!

Crystal Lite FTW!

[Nanatsu no Tsuki]

What you got against kool-aid you commie.

SUGAR!

Crystal Lite FTW!

Add some rum to it... and you get...

[Brutland and Norden]

Oh, and stop playing the race card, NSG. You're very bad at it.

And please stop playing the racism card.

[Vittos Ordination]

So, what exactly has Obama done that makes him 'deserve' it more than, say, Morgan Tsvangirai? The latter being someone who actually puts his own life on the line to try and work for peace?

It just confirms what I have been saying for years, the Nobel prize committee is a bunch of leftists promoting leftist politics. Oh, and to some folks here, no they are not anti-USA, they are pro-leftist.

Out of curiosity, do you think Henry Kissinger or Yasser Arafat were leftists as well?

Well, Arafat was, of course. He was supported (at times directly) by the Soviet Union. And since Israel's rattle-snake-like self-defense is perceived as extreme militarism by the left, anyone opposing Israel scores brownie points with post-soviet-union left. Yes, I know that the prize was also given to Rabin, but only because he made a move which was nearly suicidal for Israel.

Let me guess: Since you call yourself a righty, you consider everything you disagree with to be leftist?

You know calling Arafat a leftist is where the whole idea that there are only two ideas in the world right and left breaks down entirely.

Only if you allow the left to get away with claiming that they are pacifists.

Leftists are progressives. That is the original definition of the term. That should still be the definition of the term.

[Blaaraud]

The man made sure Sarah Palin is nowhere close the nuclear launch buttons - that in itself is worthy of a Nobel Peace Prize.

[Vittos Ordination]

What you got against kool-aid you commie.

SUGAR!

Crystal Lite FTW!

Add some rum to it... and you get...

Drunk?

[Nanatsu no Tsuki]

Hmm... if Obama refuses the prize on the grounds that he hasn't done enough to earn it yet, I wonder what the political implications of that would be among his supporters and critics.

If Obama accepts it, I believe many of his supporters will be disappointed and, almost universally, his critics will hoot triumphantly about the gall he's shown in accepting the prize.

If Obama doesn't accept it, I believe many of his supporters will be mollified and, almost universally, his critics will hoot triumphantly about the weakness he's shown in not accepting the prize.

This.

Can't anyone just be happy for the man? There's no pleasing you, is there?

As an immigrant, I can testify to the way Obama's election galvanized people all over the world. It was truly beautiful to see so many different peoples come together to back this one man, an American president no less- we all know how the international community feels about U.S. presidents

I think those are grounds for receiving the award.

Oh, and stop playing the race card, NSG. You're very bad at it.

I'm sorry to burst your bubble but what you say earned Obama the NPP is, sadly, not enough. In other words, his election galvanizing so many people is not grounds for giving, anyone, a Nobel Peace Prize.

[Peepelonia]

Only if you allow the left to get away with claiming that they are pacifists.

Heh pacifist who, where?

[FreeSatania]

*steals dirty socks and does unspeakable things to them*

[Hairless Kitten II]

Maybe Obama is elected because the lack of decent other candidates.

I don't feel that Obama deserved the trophy, but I can't think about a name of some else either. Do you?