Obama wins Nobel Peace Prize

BAN5HEE · 09-10-2009, 9:14 AM

Nothing against the guy he seems to be the best of the bunch so far, but explain to me how the leader of a country that's at odds with half the world end up getting the Nobel Peace Prize?

BBC NEWS | World | Europe | Obama wins 2009 Nobel Peace Prize

Bill Hicks · 09-10-2009, 9:21 AM

Barack Obama. Why?

OK he's a positive in a world of negatives but he still is only a few months into office and he still has not accomplished anything that he/we hope he can.
So is this award for the things he may do in the future?

There are more worthy people in the world that deserve this accolade other than president Obama, who has recently announced that he is to increase troops into Afghanistan.

What's next, giving Tony Blair a peace envoy role in the middle east.

JAMFish72 · 09-10-2009, 9:25 AM

I think it's because he's going in the right direction for peace.

More than that warmongering monkey ever did, anyway.

Jay · 09-10-2009, 9:26 AM

I don't get why Obama is loved so much, I can't stand him.

SimonH · 09-10-2009, 9:27 AM

Seems crazy, I've no doubt he could have earnt this in due time, but this makes a mockery of the prize.

When you think if all the little people running around behind the scenes doing real work in dangerous situations , this seems plain daft, he's simply done nothing at this point.

johntheexpat · 09-10-2009, 9:29 AM

I think Foebane has hit the nail on the head. Replacing Bush with Obama was the most significant event for World peace in a long time. Although giving him a Nobel Prize for doing his job........

alz2605 · 09-10-2009, 9:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Bill Hicks

What's next, giving Tony Blair a peace envoy role in the middle east.

That job has been earmarked for George W. Bush

Singh400 · 09-10-2009, 9:33 AM

Maybe at the end of his term in office, possible and only if he managed to solve the middle east problems (which I doubt). But now? What the? Seems completely random and to be honest a little arse licking going on.

Jay · 09-10-2009, 9:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Singh400

to be honest a little arse licking going on.

So many people seem to lick his arse.

Just wait til he does something wrong, everyone will be quick to turn on him.

adbrad · 09-10-2009, 9:47 AM

In comparrison to Bush, he certainly seems peacefull.

but i agree it does seem a bit premature, can they be taken back, because he may not deserve it if next month he nukes iran.

I wish i was at home so i could see what fox news had to say about it, i love those guys, "fair and balanced"

gets me every time.

BAN5HEE · 09-10-2009, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Bill Hicks

There are more worthy people in the world that deserve this accolade other than president Obama, who has recently announced that he is to increase troops into Afghanistan.

That's my thoughts too. There are people out there who have dedicated their lives to life saving research or technology that probably deserve it much more. On the other hand didn't they give Bono a Peace Prize? Maybe the Whole Nobel comittee needs a reshuffling.

rickinyorkshire · 09-10-2009, 10:25 AM

The worlds gone mad. Lets hope he donates the $1.4 million to charity.

abdus · 09-10-2009, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Indecisive Jay

I don't get why Obama is loved so much, I can't stand him.

People comparing him to his predecessor is enough...lol

krish · 09-10-2009, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by BAN5HEE

There are people out there who have dedicated their lives to life saving research or technology that probably deserve it much more.

that's what the Nobel prizes in "Physiology or Medicine", "Physics" and "Chemistry" are frequently for

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Originally Posted by BAN5HEE

On the other hand didn't they give Bono a Peace Prize?

No they didn't

Hakagure · 09-10-2009, 10:48 AM

Its obvious why he got the award, its the only way to stop Kanye West storming on stage, barging the eminent scientist out of the way and saying, "Yeah I know you cured cancer but my man Obama .... "

Some scientist who has spent his life and pioneered something that will profoundly affect humanity is now sitting with a confused look on his face becuase he has been overlooked in favour of a man who has done nothing but talk a good game.

The worlds gone mad.

Bill Hicks · 09-10-2009, 10:56 AM

I agree it is mad, and it stinks of politics to me!

GasDad · 09-10-2009, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Hakagure

Some scientist who has spent his life and pioneered something that will profoundly affect humanity is now sitting with a confused look on his face becuase he has been overlooked in favour of a man who has done nothing but talk a good game.

What nonsense: scientists are awarded Nobel prizes for other 'subjects'

Lets take an example of a scientist who toils away. Stephen Chu springs to mind - he toiled away for years, developing methods to cool atoms down using lasers. He was duly awarded the 1997 Nobel prize of physics.

Last year Obama made him energy secretary.

BISHI · 09-10-2009, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Hakagure

Some scientist who has spent his life and pioneered something that will profoundly affect humanity is now sitting with a confused look on his face becuase he has been overlooked in favour of a man who has done nothing but talk a good game.

The worlds gone mad.

You appear to be confusing the Nobel peace prize with the various Nobel science prizes.

AgentCool · 09-10-2009, 11:17 AM

I think the scientific Nobel prizes are still worthy accolades but the Peace Prize has become little more than a joke given the track record of some of its winners in recent years.

Hakagure · 09-10-2009, 11:18 AM

I stand corrected Internet Police ..

Bill Hicks · 09-10-2009, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Hakagure

I stand corrected Internet Police ..

Your under arrest! Everything you say will be used as evidence against you!

imightbewrong · 09-10-2009, 11:52 AM

The work of the internet police is never done

BAN5HEE · 09-10-2009, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by krish

No they didn't

My bad. I see he only got nominated for it.

**IronGiant** · 09-10-2009, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Hakagure

I stand corrected Internet Police ..

Krish's post (the one just before yours) explained there were different Nobel prizes for science...

Singh400 · 09-10-2009, 12:40 PM

Peace prize? Realy? A ****ing war nearly broke out in this thread!

/grabs popcorn!

MinusUK · 09-10-2009, 1:11 PM

Well i want nuclear weapons eliminated and better lives for everyone etc can i have a peace prize too

Matt W · 09-10-2009, 2:42 PM

I don’t know if Barack Obama deserves the Nobel Peace Prize quite yet or ever, and I’m actually serious when I say he won it in no small part for simply not being George W. Bush — for seeking to reengage with the world in the sort of way that decent, non-rogue countries do. That said, who cares? What’s fun is that this sets up the sort of massive, overwhelming, out-of-control right-wing freakout that money can’t buy. I mean, what’s the over/under on the first wingnut claiming that the selection of the sitting American president is proof that the Nobel committee hates America? Or the first one to claim that Obama winning the Nobel Peace Prize proves he’s a communist? 7 AM? 6? They certainly won’t wait ’til 8, will they? Who will complain that Dubya should have won, for his success in invading foreign countries? Who will congratulate Kenya on their second winner in six years? And how will they tie this to ACORN?

It should be glorious. Even better than when Paul Krugman won the Economics Prize. Start popping the popcorn. Phone the neighbors, wake the kids. This is going to be a good day.