Obama Wins Nobel Peace Prize 2009

[GregCentauro]

The committee highlighted Mr Obama's efforts to support international bodies.

I support international bodies, too. As long as they're young and female. Does that make me a candidate for next year's award?

 

[Hot Mega]

So the nobel peace prize has stooped to the level of the mtv music awards.
Lets be serious, he didnt deserve this.

The committee highlighted Mr Obama's efforts to support international bodies and promote nuclear disarmament

Uh, isn't there truth in that statement (If you actually follow US policy)?

give me a break. Its just a ploy by the POWERS THAT BE to help him gain popularity and get re-elected.......and makke the USA weaker and weaker in every level.
People that actually think for themselves will see it for what it is, unfortunately they are now the minority.

Sorta got lost after the "POWERS THAT BE" card was dropped.

Show me where it says in any post I made in this thread that no one could question whether he deserved the award, MP.

MP wouldn't actually be twisting your words and accusing you of saying things you didn't now would he??:wave2:

 

[jasonk282]

Jason,

wouldn't it be great if terrorists blew up the Sears tower in Chicago and thousands got slaughtered? And then there was a major run on the banks and ten million people got laid off. Obama would shit bricks and he would go down as a lame ass president. Wouldn't that be really cool?

Well
1. It's no longer the Sears Tower and to say that I want innocent American dead is a fucking joke, since I spent 10 years in the US ARMY defending this country aganist terrorist and did 2 tours in Iraq wth the 3d Armored Cavalry Regiment.

2. We already had a major run on banks and our dollar is pretty much useless and is being considered dropped by the UN

3. Unemployment is 9.8% and since Dec 2007 when the ressesion started there have been 15M laid off already. http://www.bls.gov/news.release/empsit.nr0.htm

I could careless if he is a great president or a lame president. I just have one request from him. DON'T FUCK UP OUR COUNTRY. and in that I feel and so do a majority of Americans that he is failing miserably and it's only 9 months into his presidency. It's MY opinion and I am entitiled to it, but don't ever EVER question my loyality to my country. I SPILLED MY BLOOD FOR THIS COUNTRY HAVE YOU? As Americans it is our right to disagree with what WE feel is wrong.

 

[GiannaIsMyGod]

As a raging liberal even I can admit its a little premature but I love how neo-cons heads are exploiting today. LMAO. If there were a Nobel War Prize Bush would have gotten half a dozen by now.

 

[jasonk282]

As a raging liberal even I can admit its a little premature but I love how neo-cons heads are exploiting today. LMAO. If there were a Nobel War Prize Bush would have gotten half a dozen by now.

Actually they are laughting with the rest of the world. Rush is having a field day with this. beck did this mornign as well, they are making jokes left and right. Actually ABC is putting together a montage of jokes from all over the world about Obama winning the Award.

 

[Hot Mega]

Actually they are laughting with the rest of the world. Rush is having a field day with this. beck did this mornign as well, they are making jokes left and right. Actually ABC is putting together a montage of jokes from all over the world about Obama winning the Award.

Psst....Jas....shhhh...They're laughing to keep from crying.

You know, like when you fall flat on your ass....It's much better to laugh it off than cry even though you feel like shit.:thumbsup:

 

[jasonk282]

Psst....Jas....shhhh...They're laughing to keep from crying.

You know, like when you fall flat on your ass....It's much better to laugh it off than cry even though you feel like shit.:thumbsup:

http://blogs.abcnews.com/george/2009/10/best-obamanobel-jokes.html

Erick Erickson: Obama is becoming Jimmy Carter faster than Jimmy Carter became Jimmy Carter.

Headline over AP analysis by White House correspondent Jennifer Loven: He Won, But For What?


http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/E/EU_NOBEL_PEACE?SITE=WYCHE&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT

Unlike the other Nobel Prizes, which are awarded by Swedish institutions, the peace prize is given out by a five-member committee elected by the Norwegian Parliament. Like the Parliament, the committee has a leftist slant, with three members elected by left-of-center parties. Jagland said the decision to honor Obama was unanimous

Obama was to meet with his top advisers on the Afghan war on Friday to consider a request by Gen. Stanley McChrystal, the U.S. commander in Afghanistan, to send as many as 40,000 more troops to Afghanistan as the U.S war there enters its ninth year

Until seconds before the award, speculation had focused on a wide variety of candidates besides Obama: Zimbabwe's Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai, a Colombian senator, a Chinese dissident and an Afghan woman's rights activist, among others


Nothing like giving a Peace Award to a person who is comtemplenting sending 40,000 soldiers/marines to Afghanistan.

 

[BlueBalls]

Obama comments on winning the Nobel Peace Prize:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=luQ8ujkmekE

 

[Hot Mega]

http://blogs.abcnews.com/george/2009/10/best-obamanobel-jokes.html

Erick Erickson: Obama is becoming Jimmy Carter faster than Jimmy Carter became Jimmy Carter.

Headline over AP analysis by White House correspondent Jennifer Loven: He Won, But For What?


http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/E/EU_NOBEL_PEACE?SITE=WYCHE&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT

Unlike the other Nobel Prizes, which are awarded by Swedish institutions, the peace prize is given out by a five-member committee elected by the Norwegian Parliament. Like the Parliament, the committee has a leftist slant, with three members elected by left-of-center parties. Jagland said the decision to honor Obama was unanimous

Obama was to meet with his top advisers on the Afghan war on Friday to consider a request by Gen. Stanley McChrystal, the U.S. commander in Afghanistan, to send as many as 40,000 more troops to Afghanistan as the U.S war there enters its ninth year

Until seconds before the award, speculation had focused on a wide variety of candidates besides Obama: Zimbabwe's Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai, a Colombian senator, a Chinese dissident and an Afghan woman's rights activist, among others


Nothing like giving a Peace Award to a person who is comtemplenting sending 40,000 soldiers/marines to Afghanistan.

http://board.freeones.com/showpost.php?p=3703392&postcount=54

 

[Facetious]

You GO Greg C !! ^^^^^^^^ :bowdown:



O'bama is in good company ukey: :1orglaugh

Jimmah "appeaser" Kartah

Al "he preyed on our fears !!!!" Gore

YesSir ! Arafat

among others

 

[Nina_Mercedez]

Well I think it is great!

 

[Jagger69]

Actually they are laughting with the rest of the world. Rush is having a field day with this. beck did this mornign as well, they are making jokes left and right. Actually ABC is putting together a montage of jokes from all over the world about Obama winning the Award.

What are Ed Schultz (or maybe Nor-man Gold-man), Stephanie Miller and Thom Hartmann saying Jason?

 

[jasonk282]

http://board.freeones.com/showpost.php?p=3703392&postcount=54

Lets not forget the Rush Limbaugh was also Nominated for the Nobel Peace Award. http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=20901 That would have burned some asses on the left for sure.


Oh and thre is this little tid bit
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nobel_Peace_Prize
According to Nobel's will, the Peace Prize should be awarded "to the person who shall have done the most or the best work for fraternity between nations, for the abolition or reduction of standing armies and for the holding and promotion of peace congresses.

Not IDEAS but actual work. I also guess that sending 40,000 more troops over to Afghanistan is reducing a standing army.

 

[meesterperfect]

Show me where it says in any post I made in this thread that no one could question whether he deserved the award, MP.

You said
Why wouldn't any American be proud to have our President win the Nobel Prize? I sure am! Congrats, Mr. President!

I'm just answering by saying : because what has he accomplished? Does he really deserve it?
Not just Oh I'm so happy and proud for him. because he's the PREZ.

As a raging liberal even I can admit its a little premature but I love how neo-cons heads are exploiting today. LMAO. If there were a Nobel War Prize Bush would have gotten half a dozen by now.

So you admit its Premature AKA he didnt deserve it.
And I dont see any heads exploding, just rational people who can actually think for themselves questioning whether this was just.

Uh, isn't there truth in that statement (If you actually follow US policy)?

Oh you again mega........Is there truth? What exactly has he acheived for world peace? Was it greater than the other candidates?
Sorta got lost after the "POWERS THAT BE" card was dropped.
Ok, honesty is good, but I dont have time to explain in detail but only to say there is a greater world power than just Democrat and Republican making decisions $$$$$$$$


MP wouldn't actually be twisting your words and accusing you of saying things you didn't now would he??:wave2:

Didnt twist anything, just took the jags point as "dont worry , be happy..and question nothing.

 

[Hot Mega]

Lets not forget the Rush Limbaugh was also Nominated for the Nobel Peace Award. http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=20901 That would have burned some asses on the left for sure.


Oh and thre is this little tid bit
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nobel_Peace_Prize
According to Nobel's will, the Peace Prize should be awarded "to the person who shall have done the most or the best work for fraternity between nations, for the abolition or reduction of standing armies and for the holding and promotion of peace congresses.

Not IDEAS but actual work. I also guess that sending 40,000 more troops over to Afghanistan is reducing a standing army.

So quantify what the phrase, "who shall have done the most or best work for the fraternity between nations..." means and what do you think are some of the ideals that would qualify?

Also, like I stated before MLK received the award and deservedly so....what did he do to fit into the defined criteria you cite??

 

[Jagger69]

Didnt twist anything, just took the jags point as "dont worry , be happy..and question nothing.

Well, you most certainly took it wrong, MP. If you know anything about the history of the Nobel Prize, you'd be proud that an American president won the award as well. It is a rare accomplishment and makes me proud to be an American. If that says "don't worry, be happy" to you then that's your prerogative. It has nothing to do with the debate over whether he DESERVED it which I also mentioned in this post:

I am no Obama cheerleader but I can't believe that there is so much reflexive disdain for this president on this board. I guess if he had not won it, he'd be being lambasted for being a loser. It's fair to debate whether he should have won but it is classless and just plain wrong to belittle the accomplishment.

 

[Petra]

First of all, I just want to mention that you guys need to keep it civil. No name calling or flaming. Everyone is entitled to an opinion, even if you don't agree with it.

With that being said, if he accepts the peace prize (which I don't think he should and if he turns it down he will earn a little more respect from me), I wonder if he's going to spread around that 1.4mil since he's all about spreading the wealth.

Lets see if he can walk the walk since he's been doing a lot of talk.

 

[ratbastid]

So the nobel peace prize has stooped to the level of the mtv music awards.
Lets be serious, he didnt deserve this.

The committee highlighted Mr Obama's efforts to support international bodies and promote nuclear disarmament

give me a break. Its just a ploy by the POWERS THAT BE to help him gain popularity and get re-elected.......and makke the USA weaker and weaker in every level.
People that actually think for themselves will see it for what it is, unfortunately they are now the minority.

cheers, meesterperfect :glugglug:
everyone else supporting this administration, search "The Obama Deception" for instance... from there, its up to YOU whether or not you take the red pill or the blue pill.... oh, wait- I remember Mr. Obama actually referring to that analogy not too long ago, where we were all told to 'shut the fuck up' by him in not so many words...:rofl:

 

[jayaprak]

really a great one

 

[jasonk282]

So quantify what the phrase, "who shall have done the most or best work for the fraternity between nations..." means and what do you think are some of the ideals that would qualify?

Well I would think it mean more than just going to the UN and making a statement about middle east peace. Maybe actually holding a meeting at camp david with Israel and Iran:dunno:.

Also, like I stated before MLK received the award and deservedly so....what did he do to fit into the defined criteria you cite??

1906 Theodore Roosevelt United States "for his successful mediation to end the Russo-Japanese war and for his interest in arbitration, having provided the Hague arbitration court with its very first case"

1919 Woodrow Wilson United States "President of United States of America; Founder of the League of Nations"

1964 Martin Luther King, Jr. United States "Leader of "Southern Christian Leadership Conference"
1978 Mohamed Anwar Al-Sadat Egypt "for the Camp David Agreement, which brought about a negotiated peace between Egypt and Israel"

2002 Jimmy Carter United States "for his decades of untiring effort to find peaceful solutions to international conflicts, to advance democracy and human rights, and to promote economic and social development


At least they ACOMPLISHED something, MLK was the leader of the SCLC which promoted Civil rights, he deserves it.