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Why? Simply asked, Why in the world would this man be bestowed with a Nobel Peace prize?
Has he brought peace somewhere that I am not aware of, or is this yet another example of how liberals are rewarded for their intentions and not their results?
I see no way this can be spun to the positive. It is some kind of twisted and kool-aid drinking joke, right? Did I miss something? This is a tragic mistake and so indicative of his “rock star” status that has apparently blinded common sense, real world accountability, and actual evidence of action.
So this is what life is like in The Twilight Zone. Hmm. No, it doesn’t suit me, and I am presuming, it doesn’t suit lots of folks in America. Wake me up when this episode is over.
Question: If extremist Muslims bomb America again, God forbid, will his Nobel Peace Prize be taken away from him?
****PIN NOTE**** According to www.nobelprize.org, Obama has been awarded the prize based on what he says he would like to see happen: The Committee has attached special importance to Obama’s vision of and work for a world without nuclear weapons. Essentially, the press release the group thinks that because of “Obama’s vision,” and his having “given [the world's] people a hope for a better future. So Obama is being awarded for his desire to govern the world, not based upon any actual action or accomplishment. As the press release goes on to show, the only real accomplishment that went into their consideration was, in fact, his rock star appeal, as indicated in the following quote:
Only very rarely has a person to the same extent as Obama captured the world’s attention…
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In the words of Glenn Beck, “All I can say is- Wow!”
I am also now awaiting the racist-card to be thrown down by Obama sycophants in regard to anyone questioning his receiving this prize. Wait for it…it’s coming.
If I could, I would ask Netanyahu his opinion on Obama’s apparent promotion of peace in the world and huggy-fuzzy love for Muslims. I’m sure he would have a thing or two to say. Oh that’s right, I forgot. Obama told Israel to stop their settlements. Surely Netanyahu would bow to Obama’s greatness and Disney-movie mentality.
Intentions intentions intentions…I believe it was C. S. Lewis that said, “The road to Hell is paved with good intentions.” Take that for what it’s worth.
Racist! (just kidding – you were practically begging me to do it)
PJ,
See? It took, what, all of 23 minutes and already the racial mud-slinging begins!
Darn you liberals and your racial-tinted glasses!
Thanks, PJ, for a good laugh on this dreary morning! But tell me, what is your take on this Nobel thing? Did he honestly deserve it for his good intentions, or should there be some actual substance to attaining such a prestigious award?
Don:
I was shocked when I heard this news. It definitely seems premature to me. I do applaud his statements at the UN placing us on a path to a nuclear free world – his speech in Cairo reaching out to the Muslim world – his commitment to close Guantanamo – His steps at the EPA – His talks with the Israel – His administrations talks with Iran
And sure these are all concrete steps he took – BUT –
These are all just planted seeds – not much ripe fruit here.
Maybe this is the “Johnny Appleseed” version of the Nobel Prize. Having actually planted the seeds is something, but in my opinion the Prize should come only after those planted seeds actually begin to bear fruit (IF they ever do bear fruit). I think the Nobel team was arguing that the tangible change in our political climate IS the fruit, maybe so. Still seems premature to me.
“I will accept this award as a means of maintaining momentum.” B. Obama
Um,…okay. Just be sure they spell your middle name correctly when they engrave your name on it.
Your acceptance of this award only serves to cheapen it and make a laughing stock of its real value and prestige.
PJ, you and I are only stating the obvious, aren’t we? Even Matt Lauer, Obama cheerleader, has questions about its validity. Amazing.
I may have Obama’s quote incorrect, and if so, I apologize. I heard it on Glenn Beck as it was being spoken, so I may have misheard it.
http://www.todaysthv.com/news/news.aspx?storyid=92339#
Here ya go, folks. Some breaking news regarding his speech. I WAS wrong about what he said, and I stand corrected.
“I am both surprised and deeply humbled by the decision of the
Nobel committee. Let me be clear. I do not view it as a recognition
of my own accomplishments, but rather as an affirmation of American
leadership on behalf of aspirations held by people in all nations.”
“I will accept this award as a call to action,” Obama said.
I think that the award’s prestige has been cheapened. Maybe I’m off base here and the laureates have a history of just beng people who have good intentions and haven’t exactly accomplished great things. Maybe someone can look that up? Did we just really turn such a high honor into nothing more than a participation trophy at my kids’ little league game? Those are given to the best of players and the worst of players…just becaujse they tried. Well, I gues that is true, Obama tried (iif you count words as trying something). So there are no winners or losers in the great game of life anymore. Not that I particularly want people to lose, but if you can’t win, why bother to play at all? That’s my take anyway.
Lindsey:
A lot of people thought the Nobel Peace Prize was irreparably damaged when it was awarded to Henry Kissinger in ‘73. The prize was officially for the Paris agreement, intended to bring about an end to the Vietnam war, but many saw it as downplaying Kissinger’s roll in the policies he promoted during the war. For example Kissinger had a central role in orchestrating the bombing of neutral Cambodia, and its attempted cover up, which led to accusations of war crimes.
It is also notable here that Kissinger’s prize, like Obama’s, was for his efforts at peace, not actual peace achieved. The Paris accords allowed the US to step out of the conflict, while the North and South Vietnamese resumed hostilities. No peace was achieved by his efforts.