afs - How pissed off you think your President is that that one won?

That alone might just make this worth it.

The deadline for submitting nominations for the 2009 Nobel was Feb. 1. Obama was sworn in to office Jan. 20.

I know. They were basically voting based on wishful thinking. I agree that it's ridiculous .

I think many don't realize just how well received this President is overseas.

I was particularly touched by French President, Zarkozy's remark:

"Finally, [the Nobel Peace Prize] sets the seal on America's return to the heart of all the world's peoples."


TIS

That's true. Unfortunately, he has a higher approval rating overseas than he does here .

In my opinion Dr. Sima Samar is the person who should have won the Nobel Peace Prize.

A person should NOT be nominated for an honor such as this based on what they "plan" to or "set out" to do. That nomination should be based on what a person has accomplished, achieved, has done and continues to do.

I'm guessing he won because he is now the coolest chia ever.

He's not the first president to be honored by Chia Pet.

"W" and "HW" had the Chia Bush.

Clinton had the Monica Bush.

Good point.

Somebody give that man a cigar...

This just shows how completely out of touch Al Gore really is. DC stated that the deadline for nominations was 2/1/2009 Obama was sworn in 1/20/2009. After just 12 days in office, he's already done so much to get nominated? Get real no president could ever do that much in 12 days, not even former President Ronald Reagan who is personally my fave president.



Well I'm not proud of our president, nor am I proud to be an american. Usually I am but lets face it people Obama does not deserve it. After being sworn in just 12 days prior to getting the nomination. He's no more worthy than Adolf Hitler. Now I realize that will no doubt upset a lot of the members on this board. And I'm sorry for that but right now it's the way I feel.

Why didn't I win?! Oh...I know...because I'm drunk too many times.......:) ...I'm also now btw...goingto sleep....bye bye...sweet draems!

Well said, Iceman. And whoever happens to get 'upset' by your comparison is completely clueless and still basking in Obama-la-la land.

While I'm always proud to be an American, I am NOT proud of the way this man has represented his country. Yes, the Europeans 'like' Obama. But 'like' and 'respect' are two very different things. He didn't deserve the nomination, and he sure as hell does not deserve the prize. And by awarding it to this rookie, the Nobel Prize committee has done neither him nor the citizens of the United States any favors.

Apple

Now now, don't go against America by going against our President. I know you can't help it because of where you live, but try be a good American.

Holy shit, that felt so good! No wonder you guys used that alot during the last administration. Wow.

Now put down your hate flag, and wave the only flag you should be twirling proudly in this great God-fearing land of ours.

Don't have to.

Our President goes against America almost every time he makes a speech overseas (except of course, when he's sent by Chicago to get the Olympics).

And by going against our President if we feel like it, we are exercizing one of our many rights as Americans.

Just like the Bush haters did (and still do).

Apple

apple can please explain why our president goes against america by making a speech over seas?

Bam - That's why I love appleonya.

She always takes the bait.

Oh, it surely gave me immense satisfaction, as they were really mad about this issue.

They got really furious after the speech Obama gave was translated and they found out that he said something to the effect that he shared this prize with Neda as well as others who labor for peace.

Cause the flag still stands for freedom,
and they can’t take that away.

There ain’t no doubt I love this land,
God bless the USA.

Yeah, but the rest of us have to smell something fishy whenever she posts in the political threads.

Nobody cares about what she posts in the political arena except for The Iceman and Don Cardi. And Don Cardi was dropped on his head when he was a baby.

I think Obama deserves the Prize because he got the thin skinned professor and the thick skulled cop together to drink beer at the White House.

man if only MLK jr and gandhi done that

Ghandi was a scotch drinker .

But he drank alone.

At least I have an excuse! What's yours?

Maybe you drank too much Boones Farm Apple Wine when you were a teenager!

DC, your head still hurts?

Not from being dropped.....perhaps from drinking too much Boones farm Apple wine with SC.

Knew I was making a mistake avoiding this thread for several days!!!

So sweet of you, SC to confirm that...means I can feel free to keep posting politics without worrying about annoying anyone!

And I'm not so sure DC actually 'cares', so much as he agrees with a good amount of them...much to his chagrin no doubt!



Apple

I have to admit, Apple. You have a GREAT sense of humor regarding your insanity .

It's the 'insanity' part that feeds the sense of humor!!

You can blame it all on 'Fame' and his 'Ultimiate Comeback' thread.
I had managed to keep away for several months until that irrestible beckoning!!

But wait...let me move over to the Godfather Forum...where people 'care' about what I post!!!



Apple