Thread: Obama wins Nobel Peace Prize

Jimmy Carter should be very upset right now. He was elected in 1975 to be President of the United States from 1976-1980. He was voted in on the work he did in the south to mediate and help make Georgia a bipartisan state. When he got to the Oval Office, he was nothing but the pure southern gentlemen and the other side took advantage of it. 2 Faults do not make it right. He should have been as forceful as the Republicans were to him.

Loses to Ronald Reagan.

Starts Habitat for Humanity. Now here is and endeavor that crosses the social, cultural, and economic bounds across the globe. He has a serious bid to show that he has the clout, determination and intestinal fortitude to use his accomplishments to get things done for those without. Relationship building? You bet, Global? Awesome.

Now, take out the few stupid comments about the Palestinians and Republicans in general, and I could vote For President Carter to win the Nobel Peace Prize 26 years after showing you don't have to be the President of the United States just to get things done in this world.

But to give it to a rookie that hasn't done more than shake hands and TRY to get some legislation passed? Please..

Putting Presidents Carter and Obama on the same level...EMBARASSING.

26 years from now, I would be willing to give President Obama an award if he accomplishes 1/3 of what President Carter has accomplished.

Your certified Republican,
FRIXXXX

P.S. Soon as I find a redeeming quality in Arafat, I'll post it.

By the way, the Norwegians aren't even a part of the EU. The committee is completely independent from the Swedes, too, consisting of 5 people from the broad political spectrum (left and right). The Norwegian Parliament appoints them. It was Alfred Nobel's wish to give the Norwegians the authority, not his own countrymen.

I think they wanted to make a strong statement about our involvement internationally. It's an affirmation of American leadership.

They're right. By the way, the Taliban didn't like the idea of President Obama receiving the Nobel Peace Prize either. So....maybe some people are in good company.

Originally Posted by phil

By the way, the Norwegians aren't even a part of the EU. The committee is completely independent from the Swedes, too, consisting of 5 people from the broad political spectrum (left and right). The Norwegian Parliament appoints them. It was Alfred Nobel's wish to give the Norwegians the authority, not his own countrymen.

I think they wanted to make a strong statement about our involvement internationally. It's an affirmation of American leadership.

They're right.

No. They're left.

Originally Posted by phil

It's a great and noble thing. Our President Obama has won the Nobel Peace Prize. Considering what he has inherited, I think it's well deserved. What's even more rewarding is the reaction from the right wing. Nothing could be sweeter.

Originally Posted by phil

By the way, the Norwegians aren't even a part of the EU. The committee is completely independent from the Swedes, too, consisting of 5 people from the broad political spectrum (left and right). The Norwegian Parliament appoints them. It was Alfred Nobel's wish to give the Norwegians the authority, not his own countrymen.

I think they wanted to make a strong statement about our involvement internationally. It's an affirmation of American leadership.

They're right.

By far - your BEST POSTS so far !!!


Have a great weekend Phil !!

I think this says more about the award than it does anything about Obama,,,

These kinds of threads always have a habit of starting one of these...

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Just waiting on the invocation of Godwin's Law.

Next years Nobel Peace Prize Winner - Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.

Excerpt from Ahmadinejad's speech to the UN General Assembly last month:

"Today, our nation seeks to create a world in which justice and compassion prevail. We announce our commitment to participate in the process of building a durable peace and security worldwide for all nations based on justice, spirituality and human dignity, while being dedicated to strongly defending our legitimate and legal rights. To materialize these goals, our nation is prepared to warmly shake all those hands which are honestly extended to us. No nation can claim to be free from the need to change and reform in this journey towards perfectness. We welcome real and humane changes and stand ready to actively engage in fundamental global reforms."
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Retrospect on one man's hope - Neville Chamberlain, 30 September, 1938:

"My good friends, this is the second time in our history that there has come back from Germany to Downing Street peace with honour. I believe it is peace for our time. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts.And now I recommend you to go home and sleep quietly in your beds."

Peace!

Originally Posted by Frixxxx

Just waiting on the invocation of Godwin's Law.

I had to look that one up. Good one! I'll avoid that comparison.

Can you guess which of these two received the same prize?

No but Obama is in good company with both of these goons.

Carter was elected in 1976. He was governer in GA just one term. He was not well liked in Ga. He was Pres from 77thru81 during which really mucked things thing royally and we still have some the problems that he caused.

Originally Posted by Frixxxx

Jimmy Carter should be very upset right now. He was elected in 1975 to be President of the United States from 1976-1980. He was voted in on the work he did in the south to mediate and help make Georgia a bipartisan state. When he got to the Oval Office, he was nothing but the pure southern gentlemen and the other side took advantage of it. 2 Faults do not make it right. He should have been as forceful as the Republicans were to him.

Loses to Ronald Reagan.

Starts Habitat for Humanity. Now here is and endeavor that crosses the social, cultural, and economic bounds across th. e globe. He has a serious bid to show that he has the clout, determination and intestinal fortitude to use his accomplishments to get things done for those without. Relationship building? You bet, Global? Awesome.

Now, take out the few stupid comments about the Palestinians and Republicans in general, and I could vote For President Carter to win the Nobel Peace Prize 26 years after showing you don't have to be the President of the United States just to get things done in this world.

But to give it to a rookie that hasn't done more than shake hands and TRY to get some legislation passed? Please..

Putting Presidents Carter and Obama on the same level...EMBARASSING.

26 years from now, I would be willing to give President Obama an award if he accomplishes 1/3 of what Pres ident Carter has accomplished.

Your certified Republican,
FRIXXXX

P.S. Soon as I find a redeeming quality in Arafat, I'll post it.