Clearing up why Obama got the peace prize

I know this is a game forum and most don't care or want to know, but i just feel i want to say why he got the peaceprize from us norweigans. People can get the peace prize for two different reasons: Someone who has shown incredible work for mankind that works for peace, or you can get it by working something big (which it is in Obamas case) for peace and therefore get the recognition. So he didn't get it because he was black, popular or some other stupid reason. The peace prize isn't given to "popular" people. i hope you feel better informed after this:)

Many people who have won the peace prize I have never heard of. :|

Perhaps Obama is actually Norwegian and Norway just tipped its hand too early....? :x

He got it for being the first black US President.karriston

Perhaps Obama is actually Norwegian and Norway just tipped its hand too early....? :x

duxup

Obama said he didn't deserve it. And on that I agree with him.LJS9502_basic

So we can't criticize him because he hasn't been in office long enough, but somehow he deserves the Nobel Peace Prize? Try harder, Norway.

Obama said he didn't deserve it. And on that I agree with him.LJS9502_basic

Nah i think they made the right decision @ duxupThe_Last_Ride

Most of America disagrees.

So we can't criticize him because he hasn't been in office long enough, but somehow he deserves the Nobel Peace Prize? Try harder, Norway.

phillo99

Your forgetting about the word "peace". Obama is trying to send 20,000 more troops into Afghanistan to fight an 8 year old war. Sure he is an accomplished man, but this isn't the Nobel Accomplishment prize. This is the Nobel Peace prize. One of the big reasons I voted for him was his stance on the Iraq war. He said he would pull the troops out as soon as he got in office. Maybe he should have won the Nobel empty promises prize.clubsammich91

[QUOTE="clubsammich91"]Your forgetting about the word "peace". Obama is trying to send 20,000 more troops into Afghanistan to fight an 8 year old war. Sure he is an accomplished man, but this isn't the Nobel Accomplishment prize. This is the Nobel Peace prize. One of the big reasons I voted for him was his stance on the Iraq war. He said he would pull the troops out as soon as he got in office. Maybe he should have won the Nobel empty promises prize.The_Last_Ride

[QUOTE="The_Last_Ride"][QUOTE="clubsammich91"]Your forgetting about the word "peace". Obama is trying to send 20,000 more troops into Afghanistan to fight an 8 year old war. Sure he is an accomplished man, but this isn't the Nobel Accomplishment prize. This is the Nobel Peace prize. One of the big reasons I voted for him was his stance on the Iraq war. He said he would pull the troops out as soon as he got in office. Maybe he should have won the Nobel empty promises prize.Setsa

Your forgetting about the word "peace". Obama is trying to send 20,000 more troops into Afghanistan to fight an 8 year old war. Sure he is an accomplished man, but this isn't the Nobel Accomplishment prize. This is the Nobel Peace prize. One of the big reasons I voted for him was his stance on the Iraq war. He said he would pull the troops out as soon as he got in office. Maybe he should have won the Nobel empty promises prize.clubsammich91

[QUOTE="clubsammich91"]Your forgetting about the word "peace". Obama is trying to send 20,000 more troops into Afghanistan to fight an 8 year old war. Sure he is an accomplished man, but this isn't the Nobel Accomplishment prize. This is the Nobel Peace prize. One of the big reasons I voted for him was his stance on the Iraq war. He said he would pull the troops out as soon as he got in office. Maybe he should have won the Nobel empty promises prize.The_Last_Ride

[QUOTE="LJS9502_basic"]Obama said he didn't deserve it. And on that I agree with him.The_Last_Ride

[QUOTE="clubsammich91"]Your forgetting about the word "peace". Obama is trying to send 20,000 more troops into Afghanistan to fight an 8 year old war. Sure he is an accomplished man, but this isn't the Nobel Accomplishment prize. This is the Nobel Peace prize. One of the big reasons I voted for him was his stance on the Iraq war. He said he would pull the troops out as soon as he got in office. Maybe he should have won the Nobel empty promises prize.madmidnight

[QUOTE="clubsammich91"]Your forgetting about the word "peace". Obama is trying to send 20,000 more troops into Afghanistan to fight an 8 year old war. Sure he is an accomplished man, but this isn't the Nobel Accomplishment prize. This is the Nobel Peace prize. One of the big reasons I voted for him was his stance on the Iraq war. He said he would pull the troops out as soon as he got in office. Maybe he should have won the Nobel empty promises prize.madmidnight

they have given the prize to Israeli leaders before.. go figure_Ben99_

no, as stated they gave it to support his cause. He has suggested a plan for less military and A-bombs. I am not clear of all he stands for, but the Nobel comittee know what they do and why he deserves it The_Last_Ride

[QUOTE="The_Last_Ride"]no, as stated they gave it to support his cause. He has suggested a plan for less military and A-bombs. I am not clear of all he stands for, but the Nobel comittee know what they do and why he deserves it LJS9502_basic

Him going into office alone shifted attitudes worldwide towards American foreign policy. I think that's pretty significant.

[QUOTE="madmidnight"][QUOTE="clubsammich91"]Your forgetting about the word "peace". Obama is trying to send 20,000 more troops into Afghanistan to fight an 8 year old war. Sure he is an accomplished man, but this isn't the Nobel Accomplishment prize. This is the Nobel Peace prize. One of the big reasons I voted for him was his stance on the Iraq war. He said he would pull the troops out as soon as he got in office. Maybe he should have won the Nobel empty promises prize.clubsammich91

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[QUOTE="The_Last_Ride"]no, as stated they gave it to support his cause. He has suggested a plan for less military and A-bombs. I am not clear of all he stands for, but the Nobel comittee know what they do and why he deserves it The_Last_Ride

Him going into office alone shifted attitudes worldwide towards American foreign policy. I think that's pretty significant.

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[QUOTE="madmidnight"] It takes longer than 10 months to end a war, we have to transition power back to the Iraqi people. If we don't do it just right Iraq will become worse than ever. He plans to have all combat troops out by August 2011, which is much sooner than Mccain would have had them out.. As far as Afghanistan, Obama has always said that is where we should focus the war efforts, I support more troops in Afghanistan, because that is where we need them. He is delivering exactly what he promised, sorry he can't do it all instantly like you would wish. You have not the slightest idea what it takes to run a war or a country. The Peace prize was awarded to Obama for inspiring change and hope and peace throughout the world. Many many people before him won the award for doing less, and promising less, the only reason people are hating on him for this is because it's the "cool" thing to do, or that they are a closet racist (which is what I think). madmidnight

[QUOTE="The_Last_Ride"]Nah i think they made the right decision @ duxupdeadevil666

Most of America disagrees.

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Perhaps Obama is actually Norwegian and Norway just tipped its hand too early....? :x

Setsa

Nah i think they made the right decision @ duxupThe_Last_Ride

[QUOTE="madmidnight"][QUOTE="clubsammich91"] That's fine, but at least give some sort of solid withdraw plan. But that still doesn't change the fact the he hasn't done anything to achieve peace. I'm not hating on him because it's the "cool" thing to do. I agree with most if not all his ideals. But the man has no guts. There, I said it.

clubsammich91

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[QUOTE="madmidnight"] A withdrawal plan is in effect, I can guarantee that, they are just not releasing it to the public. Why would they? If they did it could effect their strategy, especially if the wrong people got a hold of the information, they could potentially find a weakness to exploit. I am all for military secrets if they protect our strategy and the American people and other people world wide. He HAS made strides to achieve peace, even if it is not all made public. We are getting closer to a Pakistani-Israeli peace agreement, he has sent his envoy to the middle east to discuss peace even when he cannot make it himself. I think he will make his mark in 2010 on the world, change is a hard thing to wait for, but it is also worth it. The thing our President needs the most right now is our support, like we all gave him last year. I support him now as much as ever. Not sure what you mean by not having guts?The_Last_Ride

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[QUOTE="The_Last_Ride"]Nah i think they made the right decision @ duxupThe_Last_Ride

Most of America disagrees.

So he deserves the Nobel Peace Prize? Because he isn't doing as bad as the previous president? Come on. Admit it. Obama doesn't deserve the prize.

[QUOTE="The_Last_Ride"][QUOTE="clubsammich91"] Not just him, but his whole cabinet seems like a bunch of suckups and kissasses. Willing to do anything to pleas foreign leaders.

clubsammich91

i am just stating the opppsite since you don't like the way Obama runs things

[QUOTE="clubsammich91"][QUOTE="The_Last_Ride"] so you would rather have bush talking crap to everyone?The_Last_Ride

i am just stating the opppsite since you don't like the way Obama runs things

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[QUOTE="clubsammich91"]What does Bush have to do with this?clubsammich91

i am just stating the opppsite since you don't like the way Obama runs things

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[QUOTE="clubsammich91"]What does Bush have to do with this?clubsammich91

i am just stating the opppsite since you don't like the way Obama runs things

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i am just stating the opppsite since you don't like the way Obama runs things

Ace_WondersX

[QUOTE="Ace_WondersX"][QUOTE="clubsammich91"]So you run out of arguments in your favor and bring up Bush as a last resort? Here is what I want you to do; give me a list of things that Mr.Obama has done to deserve this very distinguished honer. Not things he says he'll do, but things he has actually done.

clubsammich91

Shhh.... Don't tell people!

But yea you're right, he doesn't deserve full credit for the economy getting back on track, but he definitely did something right to stop the free fall.

Great link. Do you notice how almost everything that improved started to get better around February 2009? Just sayin.