Obama wins Nobel Peace Prize

[msmith198025]

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/eu_nobel_peace


President Barack Obama won the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for "his extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples," the Norwegian Nobel Committee said, citing his outreach to the Muslim world and attempts to curb nuclear proliferation.

The stunning choice made Obama the third sitting U.S. president to win the Nobel Peace Prize and shocked Nobel observers because Obama took office less than two weeks before the Feb. 1 nomination deadline. Obama's name had been mentioned in speculation before the award but many Nobel watchers believed it was too early to award the president.

[froggigger]

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/eu_nobel_peace

Politics. The prize has become a joke.

[HD MM]

Congratulations President Obama! What a great honor. You deserved it!

[froggigger]

Congratulations President Obama! What a great honor. You deserved it!

Stir the pudding. :free-happy-smileys-

[Bob Haller]

AWESOME!

rather than dictating to the world community he is trying to work with it:('

way to go!!!

[DodgerKing]

Congratulations President Obama! What a great honor. You deserved it!
Why? What did he do to deserve winning this prize?

I have said for many years that this prize is a joke and this only proves it. People whom truly bring peace, never win it (often peace is brought through war). People whom attempt to bring peace through appeasement, which in the long wrong ends up making the situation worse, always win it. The thing is, Obama has done neither. He has done absolutely nothing to even be considered for this prize.

[vurbano]

holy CRAP on a stick batman


The Nobel Committee lauded the change in global mood wrought by Obama's calls for peace and cooperation but recognized initiatives that have yet to bear fruit: reducing the world stock of nuclear arms, easing American conflicts with Muslim nations and strengthening the U.S. role in combating climate change.

He changed the global mood? Clowns do that sort of thing dont they? Obama is merely a court jester and the Iran and N korea is laughing at him.

[DodgerKing]

holy CRAP on a stick batman



He changed the global mood. Clowns do that sort of thing dont they
Reducing the world stock of nuclear arms??? I guess North Korea and Iran didn't get the memo?

:free-happy-smileys-

I am still stuck between laughing and shock.

[DodgerKing]

When the terrorist, Arafat, won, I said this has to be a joke
When Carter won, I laughed and said this has to be a joke
When Gore won, I laughed and said this has to be a joke
Now that Obama won, I laughed and now realize this prize is a joke.

:free-happy-smileys-:free-happy-smileys-:free-happy-smileys-:free-happy-smileys-:free-happy-smileys-:free-happy-smileys-:free-happy-smileys-:free-happy-smileys-:free-happy-smileys-:free-happy-smileys-:free-happy-smileys-

[vurbano]

Reducing the world stock of nuclear arms??? I guess North Korea and Iran didn't get the memo?

:free-happy-smileys-

I am still stuck between laughing and shock.
seems to me the arms race is exploding.:free-happy-smileys-

[Madtown HD Junkie]

I thought this was a joke....
this is so utterly ridiculous, I am not sure what to say.

[Madtown HD Junkie]

what a slap in the face to all the brave people who risked their lives in the name of Peace and actually accomplished something.

[Skyhi]

what a slap in the face to all the brave people who risked their lives in the name of Peace and actually accomplished something.

Example?

[Madtown HD Junkie]

Mother Teresa

[Skyhi]

Mother Teresa

??? Didn't she die 10+ years ago?

[Madtown HD Junkie]

Nelson Mandela

[Madtown HD Junkie]

??? Didn't she die 10+ years ago?

what does when she died have to do with anything?

[Madtown HD Junkie]

how do you win a Nobel in 12 days?

[Skyhi]

what does when she died have to do with anything?

I misunderstood you. You were saying its a slap in the face to past recipients. I thought you were saying it was a slap in the face to those who didn't win the Prize this year.

[Skyhi]

how do you win a Nobel in 12 days?

It must be a vast, global socialist conspiracy.

[Madtown HD Junkie]

http://www.americanthinker.com/blog/Obammania.JPG

[Madtown HD Junkie]

It must be a vast, global socialist conspiracy.

must be..:)

[vurbano]

Every soldier in Iraq and Afghanistan

[msmith198025]

http://www.reuters.com/article/topNews/idUSTRE5981JK20091009?sp=true

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/us_and_americas/article6867711.ece#

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB125509603349176083.html

[vurbano]

It must be a vast, global socialist conspiracy.

In particular the ones he wants to model our economy after.

[fallout2600]

Why? What did he do to deserve winning this prize?

I have said for many years that this prize is a joke and this only proves it. People whom truly bring peace, never win it (often peace is brought through war). People whom attempt to bring peace through appeasement, which in the long wrong ends up making the situation worse, always win it. The thing is, Obama has done neither. He has done absolutely nothing to even be considered for this prize.

:thumbup::thumbup:

In reality, Obama has:

1) Escalated Afg war
2) Bombed Pakistan with drones and killed 1000s of civilians
3) Removed troops from Iraq and replaced them with private contractors

The guy is Bush v3.0. Does this imply Bush deserves the same award?!?! :free-happy-smileys-

[Derwin0]

The guy is Bush v3.0. Does this imply Bush deserves the same award?!?! :free-happy-smileys-
Why not, Yassir Arafat won it.

[vurbano]

how do you win a Nobel in 12 days?

When SNL turns on you and you need to look like you have accomplished something.

[iceturkee]

:thumbup::thumbup:

In reality, obama has:

1) escalated afg war
2) bombed pakistan with drones and killed 1000s of civilians
3) removed troops from iraq and replaced them with private contractors

the guy is bush v3.0. Does this imply bush deserves the same award?!?! :free-happy-smileys-


hell no

[iceturkee]

let see how many people i can piss off today. personally, i think bill clinton deserved this more for freeing the 2 journalists from north korea.

[HD MM]

Obama had this to say. Apparently he was just as surprised as the rest of us...


"I do not see this as a recognition of my own accomplishments, but rather as a recognition of goals I have set for the United States and the world."

"I do not feel that I deserve to be in the company of so many transformative figures that have been honored by this prize," Obama said.

I am hopeful that Obama will follow through with the goals he has set and to peacefully end the two wars he's in overseas. If anything, he now has an esteemed prize to live up to, otherwise this award will be tarnished. Right now though, it's too early the true effects of his diplomacy.

[HD MM]

I have to admit, I'm getting quite a kick out of the meltdown happening among conservatives :free-happy-smileys-


"This fully exposes the illusion that is Barack Obama," conservative talk show host Rush Limbaugh told Politico via e-mail. "And with this 'award' the elites of the world are urging Obama, THE MAN OF PEACE, to not do the surge in Afghanistan, not take action against Iran and its nuclear program and to basically continue his intentions to emasculate the United States... They love a weakened, neutered U.S and this is their way of promoting that concept. I think God has a great sense of humor, too."


"I did not realize the Nobel Peace Prize had an affirmative action quota," wrote Erick Erickson, of the site RedState.com, "but that is the only thing I can think of for this news."



"Obama isn't the first American president to win the Nobel Peace Prize, but he's the first to win it without having accomplished anything," wrote John Miller, of the National Review. "Obama's award is simply the projection of wishful thinking."


"The prize seems not just premature but embarrassing," wrote Mark Krikorian, also on The National Review, "this just reinforces the Saturday Night Live meme that Obama has done nothing. This really might be his Carter whacking-the-bunny-rabbit moment."

But more than anything, I absolutely LOVED the DNC's response to the harsh critics....


"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."

Oh, SNAP!!! :05: :free-happy-smileys-

Read more at: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/10/09/obamas-nobel-prize-inspir_n_315167.html

[HDRoberts]

Congrats to Obama on winning the "US President Not Named George Bush" award. 'Cause that's all this means.

[DodgerKing]

Obama had this to say. Apparently he was just as surprised as the rest of us...



I am hopeful that Obama will follow through with the goals he has set and to peacefully end the two wars he's in overseas. If anything, he now has an esteemed prize to live up to, otherwise this award will be tarnished. Right now though, it's too early the true effects of his diplomacy.
Do you actually believe his goals will bring peace? Many in the past have tried the same goals and have failed, just ask Nevil Chamberlin. The thing is, evil dictators don't care about these said goals.

But, if these goals actually do work, then I would support him receiving this prize. But only after they have been accomplished.

[vurbano]

The world loves WEAK US presidents. Carter and now Obama.

[HD MM]

The world loves WEAK US presidents. Carter and now Obama.

Define weak and give examples on how Obama has been "weak".

[vurbano]

Define weak and give examples on how Obama has been "weak".
1. scratching delopyment of missles to poland. He refuses to stand up the Russia

[vurbano]

Define weak and give examples on how Obama has been "weak".

2. His policy to get out of Iraq

[vurbano]

Define weak and give examples on how Obama has been "weak".

3. His reluctance to listen to his generals in Afghanistan. He would rather lose quietly then fight to win.

[vurbano]

Define weak and give examples on how Obama has been "weak".

4. His failure to stand up to Iran.

[vurbano]

Define weak and give examples on how Obama has been "weak".

5. His failure to stand up to N. Korea.

[vurbano]

Obama is incredibly weak and corwardly. Every rogue country knows that.

[iceturkee]

at least, he didn't start a war under false pretenses, like your boy dubya did.

[vurbano]

Obama the weak http://www.weeklystandard.com/Content/Public/Articles/000/000/016/909fkxlm.asp


Presidential scholar Charles Dunn of Regent University characterizes Obama as "a leader who's not leading. He's like a coach of a football team who says to go out and call your own plays while I watch from the sidelines. So things are chaotic."

[vurbano]

at least, he didn't start a war under false pretenses, like your boy dubya did.

wow, how many times have I addressed this? The commies have nothing to say other to invoke Bush on every issue. You people are so pathetic its sad. You and Haller the most.

[iceturkee]

we people, you mean the sane instead of the ultra right wing jesus loving conservatives?

hey, i get you don't like my political views just like i don't like yours....next.

[iceturkee]

oh wait, maybe, he was aiming that comment specifically at left wing lesbians, like myself?

[vurbano]

oh wait, maybe, he was aiming that comment specifically at left wing lesbians, like myself?
If you could read, which is still being debated, you would see that I named you and Haller.

[iceturkee]

maybe, bob is a lesbian in disguise?

[stevenl]

1. scratching delopyment of missles to poland. He refuses to stand up the Russia

Which has led to a stronger relationship with Russia. It is also supported by NATO and our other european allies. In fact its also supported by our military. From the Sec Of Defense to the Chairman of the joint chiefs. They all agree its a waste of money to continue fighting the cold war.

[stevenl]

2. His policy to get out of Iraq

You are right finnally. We should of left years ago.

[stevenl]

3. His reluctance to listen to his generals in Afghanistan. He would rather lose quietly then fight to win.

What reluctance. Instead of just jumping in head first he is instead, making sure he makes the right decision. You cant be mad at him taking a couple months to decide, Afghanistan has been this way for how many years? I didnt hear you yelling at Bush to change the course.

[stevenl]

4. His failure to stand up to Iran.


Also add #5 ""N Korea"" to this response..

He has stood up to both. In fact Iran has agreed to allow UN Inspectors into their country for the first time in forever. Also N Korea is still on the discussion table.

[fallout2600]

Which has led to a stronger relationship with Russia.

Maybe so, maybe not....

http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=CNG.b7e17999d24b623dab177751add0db6 3.441&show_article=1


The new missile plan from US President Barack Obama's administration raises questions and Moscow is waiting for Washington to explain its intentions, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Friday.

"The statements that are constantly being voiced raise more questions than answers," Lavrov told reporters during a visit to the Moldovan capital for a summit of ex-Soviet countries.

[vurbano]

Also add #5 ""N Korea"" to this response..

He has stood up to both. In fact Iran has agreed to allow UN Inspectors into their country for the first time in forever. Also N Korea is still on the discussion table.

He has done NOTHING. IRAN AND n KOREA WILL LAUNCH AS SOON AS THEY CAN. :augentreher: this coward will be bullied worse than Carter was.

[vurbano]

Which has led to a stronger relationship with Russia. Wrong again. It simply makes the area more dangerous. An easier target for a mad man with nukes. We have adandoned an ally, the rest of them are probably uneasy now.

[Bob Haller]

hey everywhere is vulnerable to nukes. the most likely delivery method??

a nice cargo container with GPS..

you dont need a ICBM to muck up a country............

[vurbano]

maybe, bob is a lesbian in disguise?

I can't comment on his marriage problems.

[stevenl]

He has done NOTHING. IRAN AND n KOREA WILL LAUNCH AS SOON AS THEY CAN. :augentreher: this coward will be bullied worse than Carter was.

Really? :026:

[stevenl]

Wrong again. It simply makes the area more dangerous. An easier target for a mad man with nukes. We have adandoned an ally, the rest of them are probably uneasy now.

Really? You must know somthing the US military does not know. Because they seem to think a different approach is much better idea.

Also our allies id like to know which are uneasy.

[vurbano]

Carter, Gore, Obama .... all recent Nobel prize winners and all weak putz's

[vurbano]

Really? You must know somthing the US military does not know. Because they seem to think a different approach is much better idea.

Also our allies id like to know which are uneasy.I know that our military cannot defend europe from a missle attack without a missle shield. We simple do not have the resources. Tell me what is the plan against a nuke attack?

Oh thats right there is no more threat!


WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama announced Thursday that he is canceling the Bush administration's controversial missile-defense shield in Eastern Europe, citing new U.S. intelligence estimates that the threat from long-range Iranian ballistic missiles is growing more slowly than previously thought.


The black idiot seems to be confusing a slow growing threat with no threat. You mean the intelligence that says its the slow growing threat that just revealed a more advanced nuke program than we ever thought? that one?

And keeping Russia from invading georgia again? What is his plan We simply do not have the manpower at the moment for 3rd war. Has The big black Boob made up his mind on that one yet?

[msmith198025]

The black idiot seems to be confusing


What is the point? Yeah he is black. So what. Take the effort to point out the obvious? Why? He cant just be an idiot?

[Bob Haller]

What is the point? Yeah he is black. So what. Take the effort to point out the obvious? Why? He cant just be an idiot?

verbs a blatant bigot, wouldnt matter how great a job obama does, verb would still hate him just for his skin color........

[iceturkee]

and yet, everyone is mute about my bill clinton comment? you guys must be in a deep slumber.

[Derwin0]

and yet, everyone is mute about my bill clinton comment? you guys must be in a deep slumber.
ok, I'll answer it
let see how many people i can piss off today. personally, i think bill clinton deserved this more for freeing the 2 journalists from north korea.
That, along with helping on the Good Friday accords, all he did in trying to get Arafat to agree to a peace deal that Israel had agreed to and gave Arafat almost everything he asked for. Clinton worked relentlessly to get peace there, but was backstabbed by the aged terrorist (who ironically was a peace prize winner).

Yes, Obama might eventually deserve a peace prize (like it's worth much anymore), but as of yet he hasn't done anything to warrant the "honor".

[Madtown HD Junkie]

....just woke up.... he still won?

[HDRoberts]

Seems Vurb thinks "strong president" means "bomb everyone you disagree with."

[Bob Haller]

Seems Vurb thinks "strong president" means "bomb everyone you disagree with."

yeah with that approach how long till someone nukes us for arrogance.

we need a carot and a stick.

not just a sledge hammer.........

[stevenl]

I know that our military cannot defend europe from a missle attack without a missle shield. We simple do not have the resources. Tell me what is the plan against a nuke attack?

Oh thats right there is no more threat!




The black idiot seems to be confusing a slow growing threat with no threat. You mean the intelligence that says its the slow growing threat that just revealed a more advanced nuke program than we ever thought? that one?

And keeping Russia from invading georgia again? What is his plan We simply do not have the manpower at the moment for 3rd war. Has The big black Boob made up his mind on that one yet?

Your right the threat has changed. Thats why our military has asked for a different shield instead of the one currently on the table. They want one capable of taking out the smaller missiles not the ICMBs that Iran does not nor will not likly have anytime soon.

Your right we do not have the man power to fight a 3rd war. Whos fault is that?

And about Korea..

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,563500,00.html?test=latestnews

K Thx

[vurbano]

Iran throws it in the weak presidents face. They will get nukes no matter what he wants. http://www.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/meast/10/11/iran.nuclear/index.html?eref=igoogle_cnn

[vurbano]

Whos fault is that?



Obama, he is the president.

[vurbano]

And about Korea..

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,563500,00.html?test=latestnews

K Thx

You and Obama are as naive as 1930's europe arent you? Hitler wanted to "be friends" at one time too while he was arming himself. And he didnt have a nuke. You liberals fall for this shit every few years with N Korea as they extort money from us.

Got it? Thx

[HD MM]

Notice how Vurb never defined "weak" and only proceeded to give examples on how Obama is "weak" and not his idea of "strong".

I actually appreciate a President who listens to all options before rushing into a decision. It's better to make an educated decision while weighing all the factors instead of rushing into a decision and sticking to it based on stubbornness just for the sake of projecting "strength". That to me in not strength at all, but ignorance.