It's not like Obama hasn't done anything
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Before we allow the right wing to get too carried away with saying President Barack Obama hasn't done anything at all yet to merit a Nobel Peace Prize, let's look at his first eight months in office in terms of the world.
With thanks to the Economist's Democracy in America blog, here are a few:
1. In his first week in office, he announced that he would close Guantánamo within a year.
2. He also announced his intent to end the war in Iraq and withdraw all American troops, something to which the previous administration would never commit.
3. He announced that America would no longer torture.
4. He opened a dialogue with Iran and has been far more successful than the previous administration in getting other countries on board with non-military solutions, particularly Russia and China.
4. He named a top-level negotiator for the Israeli-Palestinian situation on his first day in office. He has also gotten Mahmoud Abbas and Binyamin Netanyahu talking with each other and got Netanyahu to grudgingly say "Palestinian state."
5. He delivered his Cairo speech, which Muslims still see as a completely new approach to the Middle East and the Muslim religion by the United States.
6. He restored the American tradition of diplomacy as a first, not a last, resort.
Not bad, especially compared to the previous holder of the presidency. George W. Bush basically ignored the world until after 911, an attack that happened a month after a presidential daily briefing warned that Osama bin Laden was determined to attack inside the United States using airplanes as weapons.
Big difference, huh?
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Nominations for the Nobel Peace Prize closed two weeks after Obama took office. Obama had done absolutely nothing.
This was a group of international marxists just happy to see that we had elected an appeaser and apoligizer.
Remember, these same people gave terrorist Yassar Arafat a peace prize too. Enough said.
This was a group of international marxists just happy to see that we had elected an appeaser and apoligizer.
Remember, these same people gave terrorist Yassar Arafat a peace prize too. Enough said.
Mike, good points all.
No one was more surprised than Obama to get this honor. It's not like he set out to accomplish getting the Nobel Peace prize. Many believe, and I would agree, that the world has been so thirsty for a US leader who would reach out and communicate with other countries, after eight years of being ignored by the Bush/Cheney gang, that Obama ended up being chosen unanimously.
Obama has delivered the most powerful message simply by showing that he is willing to listen, rather than dictate or turn a cold shoulder.
No one was more surprised than Obama to get this honor. It's not like he set out to accomplish getting the Nobel Peace prize. Many believe, and I would agree, that the world has been so thirsty for a US leader who would reach out and communicate with other countries, after eight years of being ignored by the Bush/Cheney gang, that Obama ended up being chosen unanimously.
Obama has delivered the most powerful message simply by showing that he is willing to listen, rather than dictate or turn a cold shoulder.
Ah yes, firesisle, the old "pandering" argument again. Talk about rhetoric.
Everyone seems to forget that Yassar Arrafat was once a symbol of hope and progression years ago and that is why he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. History knows how that turned out.
I think it is only fair to let history tell how well President Obama will stand for change and hope. It doesn't matter that he has only been in office for 8 months, because Republicans were criticizing him before he even got out of the starting gate.
I doubt that a little thing like being awarded the Nobel Peace prize will change the draconian minds of conservatives.
Everyone seems to forget that Yassar Arrafat was once a symbol of hope and progression years ago and that is why he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. History knows how that turned out.
I think it is only fair to let history tell how well President Obama will stand for change and hope. It doesn't matter that he has only been in office for 8 months, because Republicans were criticizing him before he even got out of the starting gate.
I doubt that a little thing like being awarded the Nobel Peace prize will change the draconian minds of conservatives.
"I think it is only fair to let history tell how well President Obama will stand for change and hope. It doesn't matter that he has only been in office for 8 months, because Republicans were criticizing him before he even got out of the starting gate."
Considering he was nominated for the peace prize within two weeks of being elected, you'd think 8 months should be more than enough time to accomplish at least something... maybe the first two weeks were his best? When was Yassar Arrafat a symbol of hope and progression? To who? To you?
Personally, I generally try to avoid murdering thugs when I want some inspiration. Maybe Osama Bin Laden was a symbol of hope and progression as well.
I'm sure you're right; a little thing like the Nobel Peace prize will do nothing to change the draconian minds of conservatives, any more than it will validate the pollyanna-like outlook of some liberals.
Considering he was nominated for the peace prize within two weeks of being elected, you'd think 8 months should be more than enough time to accomplish at least something... maybe the first two weeks were his best? When was Yassar Arrafat a symbol of hope and progression? To who? To you?
Personally, I generally try to avoid murdering thugs when I want some inspiration. Maybe Osama Bin Laden was a symbol of hope and progression as well.
I'm sure you're right; a little thing like the Nobel Peace prize will do nothing to change the draconian minds of conservatives, any more than it will validate the pollyanna-like outlook of some liberals.
Wow...
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Amalgam80, they are referring to the fact that on several occasions while addressing leaders of other countries, Obama has said things to indicate he will lead the United States in a new direction, with quotes like "the cycle of suspician and discord must end."
Republicans, have basically misconstrued that as an "apology" for eight years of the Bush/Cheny rule.
Republicans, have basically misconstrued that as an "apology" for eight years of the Bush/Cheny rule.
You must be kidding? Is this reported with tongue in cheek? I sure hope so.
I'm not a "hater" or a "tea-bagger" or a "birther." I don't think you'd call me a "loonie" to my face, Mike; I voted for Obama. But when I saw the headline that Obama got the Nobel Peace Prize on my Facebook news feed this morning, I was so incredulous that I thought a friend had posted something from "The Onion."
Me too.
Thanks Mike.
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Mike,
Everything you listed is in question or doubt! Same with all his campaign promises. The one I think of most is the one, where he told America on live TV. I will go line item by line item slashing useless spending. He will have blood on his hands when Iran nukes Israel.
Everything you listed is in question or doubt! Same with all his campaign promises. The one I think of most is the one, where he told America on live TV. I will go line item by line item slashing useless spending. He will have blood on his hands when Iran nukes Israel.
Disagree on the Iran thing. Iran cannot nuke Israel when it gets the bomb, because by all intelligence estimates, the Israelis have been sitting on 50 or so nukes for years. If Iran nukes Israel, at least 10 Iranian cities go down.
We shouldn't be taking military action in other countries' interests anyway. Israel is more than capable of defending itself.
We shouldn't be taking military action in other countries' interests anyway. Israel is more than capable of defending itself.
You don't think Israel has nuclear weapons?
Mike,
Of course Israel has nuclear weapons, but they're really irrelevant; if Iran launches a first strike, the flight time is so short that the chances of Israel getting off even one bird is pretty slim. I think there's a country in the world that could launch a nuclear strike in less then 30 minutes, including the US.
Of course Israel has nuclear weapons, but they're really irrelevant; if Iran launches a first strike, the flight time is so short that the chances of Israel getting off even one bird is pretty slim. I think there's a country in the world that could launch a nuclear strike in less then 30 minutes, including the US.
Actually, you lied on #2. In Bush's last 100 days in office, HE signed the agreement with the Iraqi government calling for the withdrawal of troops by 2010, and Obama is simply carrying forward with his predecessor's agreement. One in which I am sure he was also advised, as also a fellow global socialist such as Bush.
And Guantanamo, after all, was a Cheney ideal really, not Bush. And Cheney is also on the Council on Foreign Relations with Bush I, Obama, Biden, Richardson, Napolitano, Clinton, Carter, and most of the heads of the global corporations doing business in America including AIG, which is based out of London, not the U.S. at all, by the way.
And as such that entire bailout was unconstitutional bailing out a global concern on the backs of Americans. And facilitated once again by the British bankers who own our Fed.
And Obama is nothing more than another lackey, and his agenda and the script of what is going on is written by them, as it was with Bush.
And if you are or were truly a journalist, you would know this by now, rather than continuing the spins. Unless you, of course, are also working for the globalists agenda and one of those "corporate" entities.
Which you have never disclosed your former employer in the journalism field. So which was it, Mike from California?
And Guantanamo, after all, was a Cheney ideal really, not Bush. And Cheney is also on the Council on Foreign Relations with Bush I, Obama, Biden, Richardson, Napolitano, Clinton, Carter, and most of the heads of the global corporations doing business in America including AIG, which is based out of London, not the U.S. at all, by the way.
And as such that entire bailout was unconstitutional bailing out a global concern on the backs of Americans. And facilitated once again by the British bankers who own our Fed.
And Obama is nothing more than another lackey, and his agenda and the script of what is going on is written by them, as it was with Bush.
And if you are or were truly a journalist, you would know this by now, rather than continuing the spins. Unless you, of course, are also working for the globalists agenda and one of those "corporate" entities.
Which you have never disclosed your former employer in the journalism field. So which was it, Mike from California?
Ross, you don't even bother to read my answers, so why should I bother to tell you again?
When you asked, I told you I worked for the Daily Bulletin in Ontario, CA, and the Sun, in San Bernardino, CA, for 18 years. I was a columnist for five years and then a business reporter and business editor.
I didn't lie. Bush never intended to withdraw all troops and you know it.
When you asked, I told you I worked for the Daily Bulletin in Ontario, CA, and the Sun, in San Bernardino, CA, for 18 years. I was a columnist for five years and then a business reporter and business editor.
I didn't lie. Bush never intended to withdraw all troops and you know it.
And you STILL believe the 9/11 attacks were by bin Laden, a leader that we also under Clinton before him, funded and armed to begin with?
Whose family does business with the Bush family? You really believe it was bin Laden and there was not an agenda here in order to get us into the Middle East for banker profits most of all, and again to use the Israel card against the people of this nation and Israel itself?
Just how much world history have you studied, and especially U.S. history with respect to the Wilson Administration, the creation of Israel by the Balfour Doctrine after World War I, and the European Rothchild family and banking cartels that control the entire world's economy, with the exception of about six at this point.
Most of them Muslim countries, because Muslims do not believe in charging unbiblical "usury." As a Catholic, does the Catholic faith teach abour usury anymore, and also about how the Christian Church is also opposed to such practices?
That's why the Muslim banks are now the targets, and the Muslim countries. This is a banking war, not oil war, and what a spin.
Whose family does business with the Bush family? You really believe it was bin Laden and there was not an agenda here in order to get us into the Middle East for banker profits most of all, and again to use the Israel card against the people of this nation and Israel itself?
Just how much world history have you studied, and especially U.S. history with respect to the Wilson Administration, the creation of Israel by the Balfour Doctrine after World War I, and the European Rothchild family and banking cartels that control the entire world's economy, with the exception of about six at this point.
Most of them Muslim countries, because Muslims do not believe in charging unbiblical "usury." As a Catholic, does the Catholic faith teach abour usury anymore, and also about how the Christian Church is also opposed to such practices?
That's why the Muslim banks are now the targets, and the Muslim countries. This is a banking war, not oil war, and what a spin.
Ah Betsy Ross, I see you have fallen off your meds again. I have two words for you: seek help.
Ross1776: You are right to suggest that people who want to be informed should study the Wilson administration, the Balfour Doctrine and the international banking cartels. But I don't think everyone would reach the same conclusions you have reached based on studying the same facts.
As JFK said in his 1961 inaugural address, "The world is very different now..." This is as true under the Obama administration as it was under JFK, LBJ, Nixon, etc. etc. Yes, Woodrow Wilson was probably the worst president in American history. Bar none. But the world goes on. Being informed goes beyond Fox, CNN and the New York or Washington Times, but a roomful of informed individual are likely to reach several different conclusions about what it all means.
DelilahStarling: You are a gifted writer; can't you do better than a cheap shot? I'm not worried about Ross1776's ego; I just never was a big fan of the "off your meds" joke. I do not take SSRI medications, but I know plenty of people who do, so I just refrain from that "joke" in the same way I refrain from making jokes about mental illness or someone's ethnic heritage. But hey, that's just me ... no judgments on you.
Homework assignment: Google "Woodrow Wilson" and "Federal Reserve" and go to town! Some of what you read will be speculative, some will be factual and some will be just plain silly. But it is important to understand the origins of the Fed, especially since the House is on the verge of voting to audit it. THANK YOU RON PAUL!
As JFK said in his 1961 inaugural address, "The world is very different now..." This is as true under the Obama administration as it was under JFK, LBJ, Nixon, etc. etc. Yes, Woodrow Wilson was probably the worst president in American history. Bar none. But the world goes on. Being informed goes beyond Fox, CNN and the New York or Washington Times, but a roomful of informed individual are likely to reach several different conclusions about what it all means.
DelilahStarling: You are a gifted writer; can't you do better than a cheap shot? I'm not worried about Ross1776's ego; I just never was a big fan of the "off your meds" joke. I do not take SSRI medications, but I know plenty of people who do, so I just refrain from that "joke" in the same way I refrain from making jokes about mental illness or someone's ethnic heritage. But hey, that's just me ... no judgments on you.
Homework assignment: Google "Woodrow Wilson" and "Federal Reserve" and go to town! Some of what you read will be speculative, some will be factual and some will be just plain silly. But it is important to understand the origins of the Fed, especially since the House is on the verge of voting to audit it. THANK YOU RON PAUL!
Obama is no Al Gore, but they've both won the Nobel Peace Prize. Obama's win was premature to say the least.
One more thing: Let's not forget that Henry Kissinger (1973) also won the Nobel Peace Prize. I'm guessing that if the Nobel voters had known the full extent of Kissinger's role in encouraging Pinochet's overthrow of Allende in Chile, Kissinger would not have been so venerated at the time.
See
http://www.commondreams.org/views02/0611-03.htm
for more information on Kissinger and his role in the Chilean coup.
One more thing: Let's not forget that Henry Kissinger (1973) also won the Nobel Peace Prize. I'm guessing that if the Nobel voters had known the full extent of Kissinger's role in encouraging Pinochet's overthrow of Allende in Chile, Kissinger would not have been so venerated at the time.
See
http://www.commondreams.org/views02/0611-03.htm
for more information on Kissinger and his role in the Chilean coup.
Obama has done absolutely nothing to deserve the Nobel Peace Prize.
1. He said he WOULD clos Gitmo. Has he done it completely yet? I don't know.
2. He Announced INTENT to end the war overseas. Has he done it yet? Not by a long shot.
3. He announced that America would no longer torture. Wow big deal. So he agreed to do something someone had already agreed to do years ago and actually signed an agreement with all kinds of rules about war.
4. He opened Dialogues with Iran, Russia and China and got somewhere with it. No he didn't. Iran has been building their Nuclear program since he was elected. China has done absolutely nothing. Russia is the only one who has agreed to anything.
5. He delivered a speech in Cairo. And? Who really cares.
6. This one is just laughable.
So basically he won an award for things he SAYS he WANTS to do. Well hell, why don't they give me an Oscar cause I have a vision of being the best actor in 2010.
Obama has done absolutely nothing in the year he has been in office except raise the national debt ridiculously, talk about what he wants to do yet has done none of it thus far, and give speeches. Hitler gave good speeches too. Granted Obama is not a tyrant and I doubt he wants to eliminate an entire race, but the point is that anyone, no matter there intentions can win unbelievable support with the gift of gab, but the proof is in the pudding. What has he actually done for this country in almost a year? Not much.
1. He said he WOULD clos Gitmo. Has he done it completely yet? I don't know.
2. He Announced INTENT to end the war overseas. Has he done it yet? Not by a long shot.
3. He announced that America would no longer torture. Wow big deal. So he agreed to do something someone had already agreed to do years ago and actually signed an agreement with all kinds of rules about war.
4. He opened Dialogues with Iran, Russia and China and got somewhere with it. No he didn't. Iran has been building their Nuclear program since he was elected. China has done absolutely nothing. Russia is the only one who has agreed to anything.
5. He delivered a speech in Cairo. And? Who really cares.
6. This one is just laughable.
So basically he won an award for things he SAYS he WANTS to do. Well hell, why don't they give me an Oscar cause I have a vision of being the best actor in 2010.
Obama has done absolutely nothing in the year he has been in office except raise the national debt ridiculously, talk about what he wants to do yet has done none of it thus far, and give speeches. Hitler gave good speeches too. Granted Obama is not a tyrant and I doubt he wants to eliminate an entire race, but the point is that anyone, no matter there intentions can win unbelievable support with the gift of gab, but the proof is in the pudding. What has he actually done for this country in almost a year? Not much.
Nobel Nobel, Obama has a Nobel, good job!
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