Opinion Poll on the Nobel Peace Prize to POTUS

TheCoxwain

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Fri Oct-09-09 08:39 AM
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Poll question: Opinion Poll on the Nobel Peace Prize to POTUS

Edited on Fri Oct-09-09 08:45 AM by TheCoxwain

I know .. we have varied opinions on this - even in DU ..

So lets count the Ayes and the Nays

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BlooInBloo

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Fri Oct-09-09 08:43 AM
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1. Someday I'll feel bad for all of the anti-Obama people, watching Obama succeed over and over...

But that day is not today.

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Aramchek

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Fri Oct-09-09 11:17 AM
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15. they just don't get it. they always see schemes and deception.

They just can't accept that Obama is a better man than they will ever be,
and this is the reason he succeeds.

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TheCoxwain

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Fri Oct-09-09 11:19 AM
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17. Amen to that ..

There is an old proverb that says....

"A mans worst enemy is his own jealousy and anger"

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LWolf

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Fri Oct-09-09 03:36 PM
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24. Not at all.

I "always" see a center-right hawk that blocks much of the desperately needed changes my country needs, and actively pursues policies that make things worse in many areas.

I also see, unlike too many in my own country and around the world, that waging war is not "peace."

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mnhtnbb

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Fri Oct-09-09 08:45 AM
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2. The Nobel Peace Prize Committee doesn't make its decision based on DU opinion

Edited on Fri Oct-09-09 08:45 AM by mnhtnbb

which might surprise a lot of people who think they have all the answers here.

Kudos to the Committee for acknowledging the major change in policy direction from the time of Bush/Cheney
to now.

I also congratulate the Committee for the unmistakable slap in the face of Bushie boy.

There is a world out there and the US is one part of it.

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bigwillq

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Fri Oct-09-09 08:48 AM
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6. Who said it did?

:shrug: Can we not have an opinion? :shrug:

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SacredCow

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Fri Oct-09-09 09:07 AM
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12. The committee can acknowledge whomever they choose....

I'm pretty much indifferent to their decision. But regarding it as a slap to Republicans, freepers, or Dubya in particular is a bit of a stretch- Since when do any of the aforementioned have any regard for the Nobel Peace Prize, or even the concept of peace? It's like saying they're mad that Jesse Helms was not recognized by the ACLU for his staunch defense of civil rights.

And as for a major change in policy direction from Bush/Cheney- Pakistan might disagree, methinks, what with the drone attacks and all.

Congratulations to Obama, but it was a little premature, IMHO, although I confess that I have absolutely no idea who else was up for it (and I don't care enough to go look).

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JohnyCanuck

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Fri Oct-09-09 08:46 AM
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3. This overseas blog (an Obama supporter) exactly summarizes my own opinion.

Edited on Fri Oct-09-09 09:01 AM by JohnyCanuck

Barack Obama wins Nobel Peace Prize: Well deserved or too much too soon?

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You might want to remember that Barack Obama was nominated for the prize in February of 2009 after serving less than two weeks as President.

As I write this the announcement from Oslo is only an hour old and thus far the overwhelming response from the world has not been congratulations, but puzzlement and concern that the always-politicized Peace Prize has now become even more a political tool designed to influence policy rather than a prestigious award in recognition of efforts that changed the world.

Barbados Free Press declared its backing for Barack Obama and even declared that he would be the next President of the United States when he was still in a run-off with Hillary Clinton in December, 2007, so our view of the award of this Peace Prize is not coloured by negativity towards the President.

We simply see this as too much, too soon. We also believe that the Nobel Prize Committee has again lowered the value of the award with a controversial decision that history may see as foolish. When will the people of the Nobel Prize Committee discover that they cannot predict or control world events?

http://barbadosfreepress.wordpress.com/2009/10/09/barack-obama-wins-nobel-peace-prize-well-deserved-or-too-much-too-soon

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Beacool

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Fri Oct-09-09 09:04 AM
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11. Hear, hear!!

As I write this the announcement from Oslo is only an hour old and thus far the overwhelming response from the world has not been congratulations, but puzzlement and concern that the always-politicized Peace Prize has now become even more a political tool designed to influence policy rather than a prestigious award in recognition of efforts that changed the world.

My same sentiments.........

:-(

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Aramchek

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Fri Oct-09-09 11:19 AM
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16. they should have given it to Hillary, huh?

:sarcasm:

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Beacool

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Fri Oct-09-09 12:34 PM
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19. Nope, she didn't deserve either.

But there were far more deserving people who should have gotten it over Obama.

;-)

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Baltoman991

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Fri Oct-09-09 04:17 PM
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26. Sure there were

and I'm sure you could rattle off their names right?

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Umbral

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Fri Oct-09-09 08:47 AM
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4. But hey! He gives good speech, amazingly good. nt

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CreekDog

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Fri Oct-09-09 12:27 PM
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18. i've been watching all the policies trickle down from the president

on myriad policies.

the shift in the way the government is run is unmistakable.

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Bullet1987

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Fri Oct-09-09 08:47 AM
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5. I love the fact that he's won

But I personally think the award should be given to people who have already accomplished something, and not people TRYING to accomplish something. There are many idealists and moralists out there who are trying to make the world a better place, should all those thousands of people be given the Nobel? I don't think it's undeserved, just a little early. I hope he accepts it though and gives a major speech over there.

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Beacool

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Fri Oct-09-09 08:48 AM
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8. A few years down the line, maybe..........

To give it to Obama now just proves that the whole thing is a sham. There are far more deserving people who have fought for years against repression and for peace in their countries. Some have been imprisoned and even tortured.

And the Nobel Committee decides to award it to Obama????? For having achieved WHAT????

:crazy:

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Jennicut

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Fri Oct-09-09 08:54 AM
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9. But few can come in and totally shake things up like a new US President can.

Obama is trying to change the attitude of the rest of the way the rest of the world sees us. We forget how much damage Bush did. Obama has mended fences with the French, got rid of the stupid missile system in Poland and is on better terms with Russia, has everyone working together on Iran instead of going it alone, attempted with one speech to the Arab world to appeal to the moderates in those countries. It is not really an award to just Obama in my opinion but all those who craved and wanted diplomacy to take center stage again...people like John Kerry. People like Hillary. Really, the Dems wanted diplomacy again and wanted to work with the world again.

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Beacool

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Fri Oct-09-09 09:03 AM
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10. If they are just going to be handing awards willy nilly, Kerry is far more deserving of it.

Edited on Fri Oct-09-09 09:05 AM by Beacool

Not only are there other people more deserving, these people could have used the funds to continue to finance their cause.

I have no problem with Obama, or anyone else for that matter, winning if they had EARNED it. Obama has not at this point in time.

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TheCoxwain

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Fri Oct-09-09 11:15 AM
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14. BOOOOOOOOO...

This Award is only for Republicans ...Dontchaknow?

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Phx_Dem

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Fri Oct-09-09 03:27 PM
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23. lol. Allow me join you. BOOOOOOOOOO!

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Warren Stupidity

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Fri Oct-09-09 09:12 AM
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13. Peace is a work in progress.

I do not agree with all that Obama is doing, but I agree with the Nobel Committee that he is trying to make a positive change in the right direction. Even while continuing two wars I disagree with, the administration's efforts to reach out to the muslim world and to revitalize nuclear disarmament as a cornerstone of non-proliferation are rightly recognized by this award. We here should all celebrate this honor. Besides, the assplosions from the other side should be spectacular.

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jgraz

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Fri Oct-09-09 12:43 PM
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20. You gotta admit, it's a pretty surprising award

But I'm happy for us that our president won it. I'm happy we have a president who's even remotely capable of winning it.

But mostly, I'm happy thinking about the acute sphincter cramps it's inducing in the right wingers.

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Hawkowl

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Fri Oct-09-09 12:53 PM
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21. The American People won

I think that the Nobel committee wanted to recognize the American people in electing Obama and adopting the President's campaign message of "hope" and "change". You can't a Nobel prize to an entire country, but you can award it to the country's head of state; i.e; President Obama. In this sense he absolutely deserves it and I, despite my constant criticism of Obama, am happy for him as well as our entire country.

I also am proud and impressed that Obama hit the nail on the head when he said today that the peace prize is "a call to action". I fervently hope President Obama can end our two wars and accelerate peace initiatives.

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freddie mertz

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Fri Oct-09-09 02:13 PM
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22. I think it is a good thing, but also probably premature

It's good because it shows just how much this president has elevated opinion regarding America in the world.

It's premature because so many initiatives are just getting started.

I am happy for us as a nation however, don't get me wrong.

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TheKentuckian

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Fri Oct-09-09 03:48 PM
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25. Other: An overreach but fail to grasp the rage and need to attack Obama

when he didn't award it to himself. I see it as kind of an Oscar type thing, in other words tastes play a huge part but everyone pretends otherwise.

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Baltoman991

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Fri Oct-09-09 04:22 PM
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27. How sad it is

that the same few who were high fiving after the failed Olympic bid are now once again pissing and moaning about something that makes not only Obama look good, but our damn country looks good.

The Olympics would have given our men and women competing the pride and happiness to perform in front of their home crowd but some here couldn't get past their disdain for Obama so they said fuck the athletes.

And here we are again, something that makes the United States a proud country again is pissed on by the same group because of their hatred for all things Obama.

This is an award each and every one of us should be proud of. Our country is on it's way back yet some here can't see past their noses at that fact.

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