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10-09-2009, 03:02 PM
RICHARD

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Originally Posted by Grace

He died at the age of 63, following a cerebral hemorrhage.

Here is an interesting article about him. I don't think I knew that he was a pacifist.

His brain blew up.:eek:

He wasn't too happy about people blowing each other up.

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http://www.tnt.tv/
10-09-2009, 03:13 PM
Grace

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Originally Posted by RICHARD

His brain blew up.:eek:

He wasn't too happy about people blowing each other up.

I hadn't looked at it quite that way, but you're right. There was an explosion of sorts in his brain. Wonder if he had too much close contact with nitro over the years :confused:
10-09-2009, 04:01 PM
Pam

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Originally Posted by Edwina's Secretary

I do not know why you chose to quote me on this. I was responding to the quote from Huckabee about "people on the left" and "people on the right"...

Your prior comment "Interesting to note ...Mr. Huckabee doesn't seem to think there are any people in the middle???":confused::confused: is why I quoted you. As I stated, I do not see middle ground. Either someone is worthy or they aren't. "To be determined if they are worthy" does not work for me.

I traded a couple of :confused::confused: for a :rolleyes:

;)
10-09-2009, 04:02 PM
Edwina's Secretary

What about Herta Müller? Does she deserve a Nobel Prize??:D:D
10-09-2009, 04:08 PM
Edwina's Secretary

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Originally Posted by Pam

Your prior comment "Interesting to note ...Mr. Huckabee doesn't seem to think there are any people in the middle???":confused::confused: is why I quoted you. As I stated, I do not see middle ground. Either someone is worthy or they aren't. "To be determined if they are worthy" does not work for me.

I traded a couple of :confused::confused: for a :rolleyes:

;)

My point ....I did not comment on "worthiness" I commented on labeling people as either on the left or on the right.

To your point ...is it not possible to not have an opinion? Or does every thing and every person have to be right or left?

And why should anyone, right, left, or middle, be responsible for explaining the decision of the Nobel prize committee?
10-09-2009, 04:11 PM
Karen

I saw a blurb that Pres. Obama won the prize for "inspiring hope at the start of his term" which is something he certainly did do. How people qualify for a Nobel is sometimes a mystery to me anyway.
10-09-2009, 04:29 PM
Pam

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Originally Posted by Edwina's Secretary

My point ....I did not comment on "worthiness" I commented on labeling people as either on the left or on the right.

To your point ...is it not possible to not have an opinion? Or does every thing and every person have to be right or left?

And why should anyone, right, left, or middle, be responsible for explaining the decision of the Nobel prize committee?

Before your initial comment, people were expressing opinions as to whether they felt he had earned this recognition this early in his term., i.e., what positive things has he done thus far? I was, and still am, of the opinion that there is a lot about this president that remains to be seen. Of course no one is responsible for explaining the decision of the Nobel prize committee. I never said there was.

I guess I should be happy that there are people with no opinion because it means that they are THINKING.
10-09-2009, 04:38 PM
Edwina's Secretary

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Originally Posted by Pam

Of course no one is responsible for explaining the decision of the Nobel prize committee. I never said there was.

I guess I should be happy that there are people with no opinion because it means that they are THINKING.

You did state

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I like Huckabee's answer. I would like to hear that explanation as well.

But I won't quibble.

I am just glad we agree that a thoughtful response is better than a knee jerk response.;)
10-09-2009, 04:40 PM
Husky_mom

I have nothing against him.. but he happens to be in my endless list of people I don´t like.. hehe.. nothing particular about that.. some people just go in the list for no reason..:p

anyway... I thought the prize was achieved by something you DID...I mean it´s a prize isn´t it... prizes are gotten AFTER you do something.. if you RUN a marathon and WIN then you get the trophy.. you don´t get it because you are athletic and you might have won even if you didn´t ran...:confused:

I guess many may wonder or even think.. was what I did worth the efforts... could´ve I just sit down and got it like this guy (regardless of his political position he´s just a guy)... you have to EARN it by merits... IMHO

and to the left, right thing.. I too have to admit I believe there is space for middle people.. just like in handwriting.. either you are a leftie or a rightie or you can be ambidextrous ... I see things in all shades of grey and colors not just the extremes..

being an outsider I saw it as a merely diplomatical/political issue... like mentioned Bush wasn´t liked in Europe and this clearly says Obama is.. and the way I see it, it definately degraded merit to those who really deserved that prize and those who have been awarded it in the past..

IMO, and if it were me, I would´ve declined the award, but it´s not me... so.. it´s up to him and his PR people
10-09-2009, 04:46 PM
Pam

You did state
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I like Huckabee's answer. I would like to hear that explanation as well.
But I won't quibble.

I am just glad we agree that a thoughtful response is better than a knee jerk response.

And I would still like to hear that explanation. What has he done? Please don't get me wrong. I am not sitting here stewing over this. On my list of important things this is below the last item on the list. My concern is the glorification of someone who is unproven IMHO and whose agenda going forward remains to be seen.
10-09-2009, 05:14 PM
lizbud

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Originally Posted by Grace

As they already are. President Obama did not appoint himself to receive this award; he was chosen by a committee. So why all the nasty comments pointed at him? (not you, E.S) I do hope he accepts the award in person.

As Governor Pawlenty said - "Congratulations, Mr. President"

It is so funny to me how the conservatives are havng conniption fits
over Obama's selection for the honor.:D As you said before, Obama did not
nominate himself.

Here's a article that calls the award the " Thank God Your Not Bush" award.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dr-rob..._b_315715.html
10-09-2009, 05:19 PM
pomtzu

And I'm working on a cure for cancer...........
Do you think I might get the Nobel Prize for Medicine??? :rolleyes:

Ridiculous??? - of course!!!
Almost as ridiculous as Pres Obama getting the Peace Prize! :(
10-09-2009, 05:19 PM
Edwina's Secretary

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Originally Posted by Pam

And I would still like to hear that explanation.

Well then here you go. These are the people to explain it. Not anyone on the left or right (or middle) .

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10-09-2009, 05:22 PM
Edwina's Secretary

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Originally Posted by pomtzu

And I'm working on a cure for cancer...........
Do you think I might get the Nobel Prize for Medicine??? :rolleyes:

Good luck. I hope your cure is successful.
10-09-2009, 05:27 PM
Grace

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Originally Posted by lizbud

It is so funny to me how the conservatives are havng conniption fits
over Obama's selection for the honor.:D As you said before, Obama did not
nominate himself.

Paul Krugman writes a regular column for the NY Times. In his piece last Sunday, he said this -

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If Republicans think something might be good for the president, they’re against it — whether or not it’s good for America.

BTW - Mr. Krugman was awarded the 2008 Nobel Prize in Economics.

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