Nobel Peace Prize

[Edwina's Secretary]

Yes, I believe there is a third option. And I'm one of those in the middle

Me too.

[RICHARD]

Tell it to the Norwegians - they're the ones who made the unanimous decision.

I don't know Norway from Sweden-you expect me to comment on that part of the story????

As a matter of fact, Where is Nobel?

[Grace]

I don't know Norway from Sweden-you expect me to comment on that part of the story????

As a matter of fact, Where is Nobel?

Nobel is dead. That was Alfred Nobel. And you are correct - he was Swedish.

Alfred Nobel's will stated that the prize should be awarded by a committee of five people elected by the Norwegian Parliament. Norway and Sweden were at that time still in union, and with Sweden responsible for all foreign policy, Nobel felt that the prize might be less subject to political corruption if awarded by Norway. The Peace Prize is presented annually in Oslo, in the presence of the king, on December 10 (the anniversary of Nobel's death), and is the only Nobel Prize not presented in Stockholm.

[Pam]

Me too.

And if the person does not perform do we take it back? I think this is much more of a black and white issue (pardon the pun, to those who may already be getting ready to type something racial) and there is not room for a gray area. Either he has DONE something or he hasn't. I personally need to seriously evaluate his future stance on Israel before I begin to applaud this man for any peace initiative.

[Grace]

And if the person does not perform do we take it back? I think this is much more of a black and white issue (pardon the pun, to those who may already be getting ready to type something racial) and there is not room for a gray area. Either he has DONE something or he hasn't. I personally need to seriously evaluate his future stance on Israel before I begin to applaud this man for any peace initiative.

We don't do anything, because We didn't award the Prize. That is up to the Norwegians.

[Pam]

We don't do anything, because We didn't award the Prize. That is up to the Norwegians.

Of course we aren't talking about us. We here, at PT, are talking about if he is worthy/deserving or have I missed something.....

[RICHARD]

Nobel is dead. That was Alfred Nobel. And you are correct - he was Swedish.

Did he blow himself up or was it natural causes?

[Grace]

Did he blow himself up or was it natural causes?

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.

[Grace]

Of course we aren't talking about us. We here, at PT, are talking about if he is worthy/deserving or have I missed something.....

Oh, now I understand. I was commenting on your question - And if the person does not perform do we take it back? I didn't know to whom you were referring.

As for whether he is worthy or not, that's not for me to decide. The Norwegians are no doubt privy to information that eludes us. It would be interesting to read a transcript of their decision making.

[Freedom]

I happen to be a huge Obama fan. And I am astounded that he was even nominated, let alone won.

The mid day news said this was a statement against the prior Administration as much as anything else. That Europeans did not like Bush, not one bit. That this is in support of what Obama stands for.

I'm with many of the above comments, this award usually (I don't know the history to say always) goes to someone who accomplished their goal, or fairly close to it. (If you wanted to open 50 schools and only got 32, that was fine.) This does seem to cheapen what it means, IMO.

[Edwina's Secretary]

And if the person does not perform do we take it back? I think this is much more of a black and white issue (pardon the pun, to those who may already be getting ready to type something racial) and there is not room for a gray area. Either he has DONE something or he hasn't. I personally need to seriously evaluate his future stance on Israel before I begin to applaud this man for any peace initiative.

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"...

There are people in the middle of the political spectrum. Who are not right or left.

I am one of them.

I was not...and have not expressed any opinion on this issue. So eye roll right back atcha.

As to the Nobel prize - Mr Nobel - who was in the explosives business - saw his obituary. It was mistakenly published while he was still alive. It disturbed him that all he would be remembered for was "distruction." So he created the Nobel prize.

And now I will state my opinion. I too think this a statement more about the prior administration than it is about Obama. And if I was Obama I would be embarrassed to receive it now. Because he hasn't "earned" it and because it gives more ammunition to the Haters. Who will somehow hold him responsible.

[Grace]

And now I will state my opinion. I too think this a statement more about the prior administration than it is about Obama. And if I was Obama I would be embarrassed to receive it now. Because he hasn't "earned" it and because it gives more ammunition to the Haters. Who will somehow hold him responsible.

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"

[smokey the elder]

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As for whether he is worthy or not, that's not for me to decide. The Norwegians are no doubt privy to information that eludes us. It would be interesting to read a transcript of their decision making.

You'll have to wait at least fifty years; that's how long the records are sealed for.

[Edwina's Secretary]

Great point Grace! Why should "the people on the left" (whoever they are) have to explain why it was awarded to him?

Did "the people on the left" make the award?

( I am so tired of this devisive labeling - leftie, rightie - his comment has negatively affected my opinion of Huckabee!)

[Grace]

You'll have to wait at least fifty years; that's how long the records are sealed for.

Thanks for the info. I won't be around then