Originally posted by: Lemon law
I can't believe how many negative comments there are on Obama winning the peace prize, but the Nobel committee has decided the climate of hope and reduced tensions is worthy of recognition. But still, an emotion is as valid as a fact, and once again international diplomacy is starting to work again. Some people may think there is no work and effort behind this, but a real pro makes it look effortless. The real work got done behind the scenes, did not make headlines, and that is part of the reasons it succeeds, simply because it did not make headlines with everyone and their brother and law putting their emotional 2 cents in.
And maybe even more galling for some, the quiet diplomacy of Hillary should get some credit also.
Originally posted by: Red Dawn
Self aggrandizing will get you nowhereOriginally posted by: FerrelGeek
Originally posted by: poohbear
wow, this award was a shock to liberals as well. I mean, i like the guy, he's very inspirational, but 9 months into his term he got this?? deeds speak louder than words, and the guy has been talking alot but he really has'nt done anything significant yet. Its way to premature to give him a peace prize. Kinda makes a joke of the nobel peace prize. if i talk alot about what i WANT to do it doesnt merit a prize until i've done it.
You are obviously a Bush oving, frothing, rabid, mouth-breathing, mulletheaded, knuckle-dragging, genetic mutant, Limbaugh loving, conservative freak. Prepare to be libertrolled you worthless pig.
/sarcasm
Originally posted by: shiner
Originally posted by: waggy
wait? for what?
pfft you guys are idiots. didn't you know the people on the commite have a time machine? they went foreword 20 years to see President Obama (yeah people keep electing him). Sure we are 20000 google in debt but EVERYONE has health care, food, housing, HD2 TV's etc.
and there is peace in the world and with Mars.
I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missouri...errr....Mars!!!
They did look at his work as a Senator - running for president. :laugh:Originally posted by: Bird222
Did it dawn on any of you that maybe they were looking at work he did as a senator? I'm not saying he deserved it, but having been nominator only 11 days in office maybe they were looking at other work.
Originally posted by: Fear No Evil
Well now that the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq are pretty much taken care of, Israel is at peace with its neighbors, the Palestinians are happy, China is treating their people with respect, Iran has stopped their nuke program, and North Korea is talking about rejoining the south in a united Korea...........
Mr. Obama.. can you do something about the free falling $, the 10% unemployment rate, and the general SHIT the economy is taking? Thanks!
Originally posted by: Fear No Evil
I honestly think even liberals aren't too happy about this. I bet even Mr. Ego himself doesn't think he deserves it (Yet.) I don't think this helps the Obama Presidency. Although I do wonder if this is the reason he's been delaying on troops in Afghanistan? Whats a few more American soldiers dead when you can with the Peace Prize baby!
Originally posted by: Bird222
Did it dawn on any of you that maybe they were looking at work he did as a senator? I'm not saying he deserved it, but having been nominator only 11 days in office maybe they were looking at other work.
Originally posted by: Bird222
Did it dawn on any of you that maybe they were looking at work he did as a senator? I'm not saying he deserved it, but having been nominator only 11 days in office maybe they were looking at other work.
Originally posted by: Bird222
Did it dawn on any of you that maybe they were looking at work he did as a senator? I'm not saying he deserved it, but having been nominator only 11 days in office maybe they were looking at other work.
Originally posted by: Gamingphreek
Originally posted by: Bird222
Did it dawn on any of you that maybe they were looking at work he did as a senator? I'm not saying he deserved it, but having been nominator only 11 days in office maybe they were looking at other work.
Examples? I'm not aware of anything earth shattering he did in his 2/3 terms as senator...
Indeed they do. Obama's actions include actively reaching out to the other countries of the world to embrace diplomacy and collaboration. His actions include immediately and decisively dispelling the adversarial environment fostered by the Cheney/Bush reign. His actions include NOT starting any new wars, not unilaterally invading other countries on imaginary evidence, not issuing one pugnacious ultimatum after another. As the leader of the only remaining superpower, he replaced a shoot-first schoolyard bully with someone who's thoughtful, articulate, and actually willing to work with the world. In short, Obama's changed the tone across the globe, from adversarial and dictatorial to cooperative. That may not seem like much to the sore losers in the Fox News crowd. To the rest of the world, however, it's obviously quite a step forward.Originally posted by: shiner
Yeah, they seem to have lost awareness of the old saying "Actions speak louder than words."
Originally posted by: JSt0rm01
ohh god now we have to deal with more rabid right foaming at the mouth
Originally posted by: Bowfinger
Indeed they do. Obama's actions include actively reaching out to the other countries of the world to embrace diplomacy and collaboration. His actions include immediately and decisively dispelling the adversarial environment fostered by the Cheney/Bush reign. His actions include NOT starting any new wars, not unilaterally invading other countries on imaginary evidence, not issuing one pugnacious ultimatum after another. As the leader of the only remaining superpower, he replaced a shoot-first schoolyard bully with someone who's thoughtful, articulate, and actually willing to work with the world. In short, Obama's changed the tone across the globe, from adversarial and dictatorial to cooperative. That may not seem like much to the sore losers in the Fox News crowd. To the rest of the world, however, it's obviously quite a step forward.Originally posted by: shiner
Yeah, they seem to have lost awareness of the old saying "Actions speak louder than words."
I have mixed feelings about Obama's domestic performance, but he's made tremendous progress in repairing international relations. Congratulations, President Obama. You make America proud.
ROFLOriginally posted by: Bowfinger
Indeed they do. Obama's actions include actively reaching out to the other countries of the world to embrace diplomacy and collaboration. His actions include immediately and decisively dispelling the adversarial environment fostered by the Cheney/Bush reign. His actions include NOT starting any new wars, not unilaterally invading other countries on imaginary evidence, not issuing one pugnacious ultimatum after another. As the leader of the only remaining superpower, he replaced a shoot-first schoolyard bully with someone who's thoughtful, articulate, and actually willing to work with the world. In short, Obama's changed the tone across the globe, from adversarial and dictatorial to cooperative. That may not seem like much to the sore losers in the Fox News crowd. To the rest of the world, however, it's obviously quite a step forward.Originally posted by: shiner
Yeah, they seem to have lost awareness of the old saying "Actions speak louder than words."
I have mixed feelings about Obama's domestic performance, but he's made tremendous progress in repairing international relations. Congratulations, President Obama. You make America proud.
Originally posted by: Bowfinger
Indeed they do. Obama's actions include actively reaching out to the other countries of the world to embrace diplomacy and collaboration. His actions include immediately and decisively dispelling the adversarial environment fostered by the Cheney/Bush reign. His actions include NOT starting any new wars, not unilaterally invading other countries on imaginary evidence, not issuing one pugnacious ultimatum after another. As the leader of the only remaining superpower, he replaced a shoot-first schoolyard bully with someone who's thoughtful, articulate, and actually willing to work with the world. In short, Obama's changed the tone across the globe, from adversarial and dictatorial to cooperative. That may not seem like much to the sore losers in the Fox News crowd. To the rest of the world, however, it's obviously quite a step forward.Originally posted by: shiner
Yeah, they seem to have lost awareness of the old saying "Actions speak louder than words."
I have mixed feelings about Obama's domestic performance, but he's made tremendous progress in repairing international relations. Congratulations, President Obama. You make America proud.
He was nominated for NO legitimate reason. He had zero credibility as President, zero time with foreign policy at that time. As much as I didn't care for the man, Bush should have nominated at least the first time around based on whatever "legitimate" criteria was used. That's the issue. This was set up, and that means the prize has become the circus that others have been saying.Originally posted by: GroundedSailor
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More often, the prize is awarded to encourage those who receive it to see the effort through, sometimes at critical moments.
For the first time a sitting American President, elected by a majority of the people, received a great international honor. You would think most Americans would be happy. The world certainly seems to be. It's just a few losers and sour puses who seem to be whining. Seems like there is no pleasing them.