*NSG Peace Prize* 2013

[Americanada]

Malala Yousafzai - an advocate for women's rights and access to education in a region where even the most basic rights of women are violently repressed, Malala has endured attacks on her own life while tirelessly raising awareness of the issue of access to education for women. She has powerfully stood up to the Taliban and their violent campaign against the dignity of women. Malala's peaceful yet strong message of a better world where all women are free to receive an education without fear has been an incredible inspiration to girls and women around the world who have been unjustly denied access to the education they deserve.

Since I managed to completely forget that just because somebody was alive the last time I checked does not mean they still are, I concur your nomination.

[Death Metal]

I'd go for Edward Snowden, but i'd propose awarding the prize, if possible, to the Anonymous Whistleblower, as i think that there are many people, like Chelsea Manning and Assange, that would deserve the prize, too.

None of those people wee anonymous, and neither Snowden nor Assange deserve any kind of award other than "biggest glory whore of the year".

[Blasveck]

I support Malala's nomination for the reasons Regnum listed.

[Aggicificicerous]

I like the Red Cross too, but I don't normally pull for organisations for a couple reasons. First of all, an organisation typically has far more resources and power than an individual, so it is capable of accomplishing far more. Secondly, the Red Cross has been engaged in these activities in Syria and Sudan and the like for some time; they haven't done anything exceptional in 2013 that they haven't done in 2012. I tend to prefer nominees who really have done something to stand out from their daily routines. If the Red Cross were to win it, they probably should have done so a year or two ago.

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Support teh Pope!

I don't think Pope Francis deserves it either. What he's done since he's become pope amounts to telling people to be nicer and more respectful to each other. Plenty of other people around the world are saying the same thing, some in a much better way as well, but he gets a standing ovation for it because he's the pope and popes rarely say things like that. It's reminiscent of when Obama won the peace prize, almost as though the committee was awarding it to him for 'not being Bush'. Now instead Francis is being nominated, as though people are relieved he isn't Ratzinger.

[Sahrani DR]

I'd go for Edward Snowden, but i'd propose awarding the prize, if possible, to the Anonymous Whistleblower, as i think that there are many people, like Chelsea Manning and Assange, that would deserve the prize, too.

None of those people wee anonymous, and neither Snowden nor Assange deserve any kind of award other than "biggest glory whore of the year".

The idea was to have something like the Unknown Soldier around the world, but the way you expressed your "opinions" shows that discussing with you is no use.

[Jerusalemian]

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Support teh Pope!

I don't think Pope Francis deserves it either. What he's done since he's become pope amounts to telling people to be nicer and more respectful to each other. Plenty of other people around the world are saying the same thing, some in a much better way as well, but he gets a standing ovation for it because he's the pope and popes rarely say things like that. It's reminiscent of when Obama won the peace prize, almost as though the committee was awarding it to him for 'not being Bush'. Now instead Francis is being nominated, as though people are relieved he isn't Ratzinger.

True.....

[Estado Paulista]

Nevermind

[Dutch Union of Americana]

An inanimate carbon rod.

Because Snowden doesn't deserve it, and I can't nominate Mandela.

Also inanimate carbon rods have been used throughout 2013 to protect the world from devastation, the unite all peoples within our nation, and to extend our reach to the stars above. Quite literally with extremely long carbon rods. Also because when you do the safety dance, you need a maypole, and a maypole is one of the many jobs that are filled by the inanimate carbon rod. Inanimate carbon rods also have been proven to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of lung cancer. Inanimate carbon rods do not believe Carthage must be destroyed, but rather renovated and given a shopping mall with an IMAX theatre and PF Chang's. And you know Inanimate Carbon Rods are all kind and intelligent people, because they hate the Tampa Bay Rowdies and New York Jets.

Im from Tampa.

[Thafoo]

An inanimate carbon rod.

Because Snowden doesn't deserve it, and I can't nominate Mandela.

Also inanimate carbon rods have been used throughout 2013 to protect the world from devastation, the unite all peoples within our nation, and to extend our reach to the stars above. Quite literally with extremely long carbon rods. Also because when you do the safety dance, you need a maypole, and a maypole is one of the many jobs that are filled by the inanimate carbon rod. Inanimate carbon rods also have been proven to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of lung cancer. Inanimate carbon rods do not believe Carthage must be destroyed, but rather renovated and given a shopping mall with an IMAX theatre and PF Chang's. And you know Inanimate Carbon Rods are all kind and intelligent people, because they hate the Tampa Bay Rowdies and New York Jets.

Im from Tampa.

You know what Tampa sounds like? Tampon. No city that sounds like Tampon can ever be good news.

[Dutch Union of Americana]

Im from Tampa.

You know what Tampa sounds like? Tampon. No city that sounds like Tampon can ever be good news.

You know what Los Angelas sounds like? Lost Angels. That sounds like a nickname for children kidnapped by pedophiles.

[Neuhausen]

Hollande for trying to keep peace in Africa.

[Thafoo]

You know what Tampa sounds like? Tampon. No city that sounds like Tampon can ever be good news.

You know what Los Angelas sounds like? Lost Angels. That sounds like a nickname for children kidnapped by pedophiles.

Lucky for me, I don't live in Los Angeles.

[Post-Keynesian Economics]

I nominate Human Rights Activists in Russia.

Activists in Russia of various smaller groups, particularly related to the causes of free speech, women's rights, and LGBT rights, have recently surged in their activity in response to several violations of rights at the hands of the current Russian government. Despite sometimes limited resources, these activists have protested in civil disobedience even at the risk of being in prison indefinitely. These activists have already started to yield results as the Russian government has felt the need to free some political prisoners for diplomatic reasons.

[Dutch Union of Americana]

You know what Los Angelas sounds like? Lost Angels. That sounds like a nickname for children kidnapped by pedophiles.

Lucky for me, I don't live in Los Angeles.

Well, I was born in Tampa. Where do YOU live?

[Thafoo]

Lucky for me, I don't live in Los Angeles.

Well, I was born in Tampa. Where do YOU live?

Kansas City

[Farnhamia]

You know what Tampa sounds like? Tampon. No city that sounds like Tampon can ever be good news.

You know what Los Angelas sounds like? Lost Angels. That sounds like a nickname for children kidnapped by pedophiles.

Either of you know what a warning being issued sounds like? It isn't melodious. Knock it off.

[New Aerios]

Hollande for trying to keep peace in Africa.

And trying to persuade everyone to get involved in a massive fucking war over in Syria...

No thanks.

[Estado Paulista]

I nominate Human Rights Activists in Russia.

Activists in Russia of various smaller groups, particularly related to the causes of free speech, women's rights, and LGBT rights, have recently surged in their activity in response to several violations of rights at the hands of the current Russian government. Despite sometimes limited resources, these activists have protested in civil disobedience even at the risk of being in prison indefinitely. These activists have already started to yield results as the Russian government has felt the need to free some political prisoners for diplomatic reasons.

I endorse this.

[Neuhausen]

Hollande for trying to keep peace in Africa.

And trying to persuade everyone to get involved in a massive fucking war over in Syria...

No thanks.

It is just my opinion.

[Beta Test]

And trying to persuade everyone to get involved in a massive fucking war over in Syria...

No thanks.

It is just my opinion.

Then you should back my nomination of the Red Cross, as they have helped people in both North Africa and Syria.

[Neuhausen]

It is just my opinion.

Then you should back my nomination of the Red Cross, as they have helped people in both North Africa and Syria.

I like what Red Cross is doing worldwide but I think that this year Hollande deserves it more.

[Beta Test]

Then you should back my nomination of the Red Cross, as they have helped people in both North Africa and Syria.

I like what Red Cross is doing worldwide but I think that this year Hollande deserves it more.

Okay then, if you want your nomination to be considered you should expand on it, as the OP states.

[Regnum Dominae]

Hollande for trying to keep peace in Africa.

You're going to have to elaborate if you want this nomination to be accepted.

[Neuhausen]

I like what Red Cross is doing worldwide but I think that this year Hollande deserves it more.

Okay then, if you want your nomination to be considered you should expand on it, as the OP states.

I think I'm going to do that am morning. It's kinda late right now.

But I think your pick is good. I've always supported what Red Cross is doing. Helping those who can't help themselves.

[Vareiln]

International Committee of the Red Cross-This organisation has worked tirelessly, along with others, to assist the civilians of Syria, who have for the last 2 and a half years been caught in the crossfire of a brutal sectarian conflict. While politicians bicker over how to respond, the ICRC is on the ground providing food, water, medical supplies and shelter to thousands, if not millions of Syrian civilians. This organisation has arguably done more to help the innocent people of Syria more than any other. They have also done the same for places such as Central African Republic and South Sudan. This organisation's work is truly honourable.

I support this.