President Barack Obama wins Nobel Peace Prize

[Immanuel]

If he refused it I would gain a measure of respect for him.

But he's already made it clear he thinks he deserved it.

sure sure, whatever you say.

here

.. 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.

To be honest, I do not feel that I deserve to be in the company of so many of the transformative figures who've been honored by this prize -- men and women who've inspired me and inspired the entire world through their courageous pursuit of peace...

Nice quote

Somehow, I think the knee-jerk emotional reactions of some on the right exceed their reading comprehension...

It is a good quote and I am pleased to see that in writing. I have not heard his speech yet. I agree with him that he is not yet deserving of the honor.

I would be pleased to see him earn it in the future as that would mean that there is some progress in restoring America's reputation as a peace loving nation.

Unfortunately, I simply believe the honor given to him was premature.

Immie

 

[Meister]

After a lot of research, I found that no one knows exactly who nominated Obama, and I doubt they will step forward. Like Xenaphon stated, it could very well be an intervention from God.
There seems to be a lot of speculation on the blogs why he was chosen for the award. Topping the list was to bolster his poll numbers to help get his far left agenda into policies. Such as healthcare, and the Cap and Trade, and his leading this great nation down a path of stronger social issues.

 

[Chris]

After a lot of research, I found that no one knows exactly who nominated Obama, and I doubt they will step forward. Like Xenaphon stated, it could very well be an intervention from God.
There seems to be a lot of speculation on the blogs why he was chosen for the award. Topping the list was to bolster his poll numbers to help get his far left agenda into policies. Such as healthcare, and the Cap and Trade, and his leading this great nation down a path of stronger social issues.

Obama was chosen because he deserves it.

He has single handedly destroyed the mythology of islamic extremism.

 

[paperview]

After a lot of research, I found that no one knows exactly who nominated Obama, and I doubt they will step forward. Like Xenaphon stated, it could very well be an intervention from God.
There seems to be a lot of speculation on the blogs why he was chosen for the award. Topping the list was to bolster his poll numbers to help get his far left agenda into policies. Such as healthcare, and the Cap and Trade, and his leading this great nation down a path of stronger social issues.

Record Peace Prize contenders this year

Barack Obama and Nicholas Sarkozy are among the 205 candidates up for the prize this year.

28/02/2009


Oslo -- A record 205 candidates are in the running for this year's Nobel Peace Prize, the Nobel Institute said on Friday, with American President Barack Obama and France's Nicolas Sarkozy known to be on the list.

"We have received the names of 205 candidates, including 33 organisations," said Geir Lundestad, the head of the Nobel Institute.

Lundestad said this was a new record, exceeding the 199 candidates competing for the prestigious prize in 2005.

The names of the nominees are kept secret by the institute for 50 years. But those who are entitled to nominate are allowed to reveal the name of the person or organisation they have proposed if they wish.

Both Obama and Sarkozy are already known to be on the list.

Being nominated says little about whether a person or organisation is actually likely to win the award, however, since nominations reflect only the views of those who propose the candidates and not those of the institute, according to Lundestad.

Thousands of people are eligible to submit nominations, including members of parliament and government worldwide, university professors, previous laureates and members of several international institutes.

The Nobel Committee that awards the prize is also eligible to nominate candidates.

The name of the winner will be announced in early October and the award will be presented at a formal ceremony held, as tradition dictates, on December 10.

Last year, former Finnish president and career diplomat Martti Ahtisaari won the prize.

AFP/Expatica
Record Peace Prize contenders this year < German news | Expatica Germany

 

[Ringel05]

After a lot of research, I found ***t no one knows exactly who nominated Obama, and I doubt they will step forward. Like Xenaphon stated, it could very well be an intervention from God.
There seems to be a lot of speculation on the blogs why he was chosen for the award. Topping the list was to bolster his poll numbers to help get his far left agenda into policies. Such as healthcare, and the Cap and Trade, and his leading this great nation down a path of stronger social issues.

Obama was chosen because he deserves it.

He has single handedly destroyed the mythology of islamic extremism.

 

[Ame®icano]

Considering Bush started the two wars we're now embroiled in...the Nobel Peace Prize might not be appropriate.

Other ***n ***t - I don't think ANY of the recipients "asked" for it.

Are you saying Obama actually won Nobel Prize ***t was being dubbed the anti-Bush award - for the poufters in Sweden have again used it for their own political directives aimed at the USA. Considering ***t previous winners were: Gore, Carter, Amin...

Nope.

Sounds like you're saying ***t "leftwingers" who win the award are undeserving. Interesting ***t you feel it important to make partisan distinctions about award winners.

Why dont you tell me how they deserve it?

 

[Meister]

After a lot of research, I found ***t no one knows exactly who nominated Obama, and I doubt they will step forward. Like Xenaphon stated, it could very well be an intervention from God.
There seems to be a lot of speculation on the blogs why he was chosen for the award. Topping the list was to bolster his poll numbers to help get his far left agenda into policies. Such as healthcare, and the Cap and Trade, and his leading this great nation down a path of stronger social issues.

Obama was chosen because he deserves it.

He has single handedly destroyed the mythology of islamic extremism.

Really? ***t is why he won the prize? Glad you explained ***t bit of knowledge to myself, and all on this thread. Appreciate it, Chris.

 

[paperview]

Qualified Nominators

The right to submit proposals for the Nobel Peace Prize shall, by statute, be enjoyed by:


1. Members of national assemblies and governments of states;
2. Members of international courts;
3. University rectors; professors of social sciences, history, philosophy, law and theology; directors of peace research institutes and foreign policy institutes;
4. Persons who have been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize;
5. Board members of organizations who have been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize;
6. Active and former members of the Norwegian Nobel Committee; (proposals by members of the Committee to be submitted no later th an at the first meeting of the Committee after February 1) and
7. Former advisers appointed by the Norwegian Nobel Institute. The Nobel Peace Prize may also be awarded to institutions and associations.


Qualified Nominators

 

[Lonestar_logic]

This will harm Obama far more ***n help. The collective reaction has been one of confusion and disbelief over this - only the far left is rejoicing.

The backlash is already underway - and the Obama White House knows it. The president's speech this morning was very much along the lines of "sorry about this".

His team should have told him to refuse the award - ***t would have gained him far more prestige and respect ***n accepting it. They miscalculated, and his already declining approval numbers will suffer even more...

If he refused it I would gain a measure of respect for him.

But he's already made it clear he thinks he deserved it.

sure sure, whatever you say.

here

.. 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.

To be honest, I do not feel ***t I deserve to be in the company of so many of the transformative figures who've been honored by this prize -- men and women who've inspired me and inspired the entire world through their courageous pursuit of peace...

And you actually believe him?!?

Did you believe him when he said this? "When there is a bill ***t ends up on my desk as the president, you the public will have five days to look online and find out what's in it before I sign it," or this, "I have done more to take on lobbyists ***n any other candidate in this race. I don't take a dime of their money, and when I am president, they won't find a job in my White House."

Can you honestly say you believe him?

 

[Coyote]

Arafat, Peres and Rabin worked together to craft a peace. Who initiated and sponsored those talks? Maybe ***t someone deserve his piece of pie too...

Perhaps. Perhaps not.

And Hezbolah, Hamas and their sponsor Ahmadinejad did not fire any rocket on Israel this year. Sooo, who did more for peace this year, Obama or them?

Maybe you'd better check your facts first:
List of Palestinian rocket attacks on Israel, 2009 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

 

[L.K.Eder]

Bush AIDS fight saved 1.1M, study says - and what he gets in return? Did he asked for anything?

Obama hands out false hope and promises, accomplishes basically nothing and he gets Nobel prize.

Next year Obama could be nominated for Nobel prize for economy... or mathematics, for paying $829 B health care bill and stay deficit neutral.

Considering Bush started the two wars we're now embroiled in...the Nobel Peace Prize might not be appropriate.

Other than that - I don't think ANY of the recipients "asked" for it.

Are you saying Obama actually won Nobel Prize that was being dubbed the anti-Bush award - for the poufters in Sweden have again used it for their own political directives aimed at the USA. Considering that previous winners were: Gore, Carter, Amin...

norway, americano, norway.

 

[Coyote]

Are you saying Obama actually won Nobel Prize ***t was being dubbed the anti-Bush award - for the poufters in Sweden have again used it for their own political directives aimed at the USA. Considering ***t previous winners were: Gore, Carter, Amin...

Nope.

Sounds like you're saying ***t "leftwingers" who win the award are undeserving. Interesting ***t you feel it important to make partisan distinctions about award winners.

Why dont you tell me how they deserve it?

Why? I'm not interested in going through candidate by candidate. I simply find it interesting that it is only leftwing figures you seem to oppose.

Global warming consequences could well affect world stability - raising awareness, as Gore did, was deserving. In my opinion. And that is all it is in the end - the opinions of you, me, the committee.

Carter, while I don't agree with everything he's done or said (for instance i don't agree with his bad mouthing other U.S. administrations) he has done a lot on his own dime as a private citizen to try to negotiate for peaceful solutions to problems.

Kofi Anin, I'm not sure. I'll have to read up on why it was given because I don't recall.


But I do note that all three - Carter, Gore, Kofi are favorite bogeymen of the right.

 

[Chris]

After a lot of research, I found ***t no one knows exactly who nominated Obama, and I doubt they will step forward. Like Xenaphon stated, it could very well be an intervention from God.
There seems to be a lot of speculation on the blogs why he was chosen for the award. Topping the list was to bolster his poll numbers to help get his far left agenda into policies. Such as healthcare, and the Cap and Trade, and his leading this great nation down a path of stronger social issues.

Obama was chosen because he deserves it.

He has single handedly destroyed the mythology of islamic extremism.

Really? ***t is why he won the prize? Glad you explained ***t bit of knowledge to myself, and all on this thread. Appreciate it, Chris.

You are welcome.

From the unrest in Iran to the Pakistanis taking on the Taliban to Hezbollah losing the election in Lebanon, Obama has the extremists on the run.

All without spending a dime.

Isn't diplomacy great?

 

[Meister]

Obama was chosen because he deserves it.

He has single handedly destroyed the mythology of islamic extremism.

Really? ***t is why he won the prize? Glad you explained ***t bit of knowledge to myself, and all on this thread. Appreciate it, Chris.

You are welcome.

From the unrest in Iran to the Pakistanis taking on the Taliban to Hezbollah losing the election in Lebanon, Obama has the extremists on the run.

All without spending a dime.

Isn't diplomacy great?

Yeah, it's Obama, alright.

 

[Lonestar_logic]

Obama was chosen because he deserves it.

He has single handedly destroyed the mythology of islamic extremism.

Really? ***t is why he won the prize? Glad you explained ***t bit of knowledge to myself, and all on this thread. Appreciate it, Chris.

You are welcome.

From the unrest in Iran to the Pakistanis taking on the Taliban to Hezbollah losing the election in Lebanon, Obama has the extremists on the run.

All without spending a dime.

Isn't diplomacy great?

Prove these claims.

 

[paperview]

Statement released by the DNC this morning:

"The Republican Party has thrown in its lot with the terrorists -- the Taliban and Hamas this morning -- in criticizing the President for receiving the Nobel Peace prize," wrote DNC Communications Director Brad Woodhouse.

"Republicans cheered when America failed to land the Olympics and now they are criticizing the President of the United States for receiving the Nobel Peace prize -- an award he did not seek but that is nonetheless an honor in which every American can take great pride -- unless of course you are the Republican Party.

The 2009 version of the Republican Party has no boundaries, has no shame and has proved that they will put politics above patriotism at every turn. It's no wonder only 20 percent of Americans admit to being Republicans anymore - it's an embarrassing label to claim."

 

[WillowTree]

Obama was chosen because he deserves it.

He has single handedly destroyed the mythology of islamic extremism.

Really? ***t is why he won the prize? Glad you explained ***t bit of knowledge to myself, and all on this thread. Appreciate it, Chris.

You are welcome.

From the unrest in Iran to the Pakistanis taking on the Taliban to Hezbollah losing the election in Lebanon, Obama has the extremists on the run.

All without spending a dime.

Isn't diplomacy great?

******* kool aid must be extra super duper cherry this morning.

 

[Ame®icano]

Considering Bush started the two wars we're now embroiled in...the Nobel Peace Prize might not be appropriate.

Other than that - I don't think ANY of the recipients "asked" for it.

Are you saying Obama actually won Nobel Prize that was being dubbed the anti-Bush award - for the poufters in Sweden have again used it for their own political directives aimed at the USA. Considering that previous winners were: Gore, Carter, Amin...

norway, americano, norway.

True, I haven't think about that. All Nobel prizes except Peace prize are awarded in Stockholm, Sweden. My mistake.

 

[Meister]

Statement released by the DNC this morning:

"The Republican Party has thrown in its lot with the terrorists -- the Taliban and Hamas this morning -- in criticizing the President for receiving the Nobel Peace prize," wrote DNC Communications Director Brad Woodhouse.

"Republicans cheered when America failed to land the Olympics and now they are criticizing the President of the United States for receiving the Nobel Peace prize -- an award he did not seek but that is nonetheless an honor in which every American can take great pride -- unless of course you are the Republican Party.

The 2009 version of the Republican Party has no boundaries, has no shame and has proved that they will put politics above patriotism at every turn. It's no wonder only 20 percent of Americans admit to being Republicans anymore - it's an embarrassing label to claim."

Paperview, this is the same polarizing politics that has been going on for the last 20 years. Nothing is changing about, it just different players. The same could have been said about the democrats the prior 8 years. Exactly the same.

 

[Dr.Traveler]

And you all have been declaring his presidency "failed" since January 30..

That's the irony here. Modern Conservatives are saying its too soon to give Obama an award, but its obviously not too soon to judge him a failure. Never mind that Modern Conservatives have been begging people to let history decide on George W. Bush and not to call him a failure.

On a serious note: When I heard about this I was surprised. I think it has more to do with just how much damage Mr. Bush's unilateral policies did to American prestige worldwide. Literally the next guy to come along wins the Nobel Prize, simply because he's giving the world hope that Mr. Bush's unilateralist policies are coming to an end.