[Stardust]

http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20091...eace+prize

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama said Friday he was honored and humbled to win the Nobel Peace Prize and would accept it as a "call to action" to work with other nations to solve the problems of the 21st century.

A beaming Obama told reporters in the White House Rose Garden that he wasn't sure he had done enough to earn the award, or deserved to be in the company of the others who had won it before him

Obama said, "I will accept this award as a call to action, a call for all nations to confront the challenges of the 21st century."

Obama will travel to Oslo, Norway, in December to accept the award.

Obama, 48, is the third U.S. president to win the prize while in office, after Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson.

In its surprise choice, the Norwegian Nobel Committee cited the president's creation of a "new climate in international politics" and his work on nuclear disarmament.

"These challenges cannot be met by any one leader or any one nation," the president said. "That's why my administration wants to establish a new era of engagement in which all nations must take responsibility for the world we seek."

[Panther Thunder]

Hmmm. Probably should have to do something first.

[Mr.Kimball]

Hmmm. Probably should have to do something first.

Kinda makes you wonder how credible these awards are if all you have to do is make a bunch of slick speeches.

[Matman]

Its great to have our nations leader receive such an award. Its a great honor and puts him among some of the most influential people in history. However I don't know what he has done. Seems to have a vision but he hasn't accomplished it yet. What merits did they base this on? Anyways i would congradulate anyone on such a honor despite my political veiws.

[nky]

See all you need is hope and promises to get ahead in the world

[Deathstar 80]

I'm highly against President Obama's political issues, but congratulations to President Obama!!:thumpsup:

[TheRealVille]

I think it was too early for this, but congrats to him.

[Joe Friday]

Considering President B. Hussein Obama had only been in office 12 days before he was nominated we can only 'assume' that the Nobel committee is trying to control American Politics. I wonder how this will affect the decision on sending more troops to Afganistan?! With every American soldier killed or wounded while HE decides whether he is really interested in American Security or how he is 'warmly' perceived by the Europeans rests clearly on his indecisive shoulders. This 'prize' has been awarded for what they hope he will do, so far he has done nothing, except apologize for America, denied that the US is a 'Christian' nation founded on Judeo-Christian pricipals, and is doing his best to weaken America thus opening us up for terrorist assaults and attacks. I prefer peace through strength not the disarming of America.

[Hoot Gibson]

I would have been slightly more surprised if I had one the Nobel Peace Prize. Four of the most vocal critics of George W. Bush have now won the prize. I am starting to see a pattern emerge.

[TheRealVille]

I would have been slightly more surprised if I had one the Nobel Peace Prize. Four of the most vocal critics of George W. Bush have now won the prize. I am starting to see a pattern emerge.

You can't win the prize spelling won, one.

[TheRealVille]

With every American soldier killed or wounded while HE decides whether he is really interested in American Security or how he is 'warmly' perceived by the Europeans rests clearly on his indecisive shoulders.

Where in the h*** were you when Bush was President?

[Joe Friday]

Where in the h*** were you when Bush was President?

Standing in line to vote for him every chance I got.

[Hoot Gibson]

You can't win the prize spelling won, one.

If an idiot like Joe Biden can become VP, then anything is possible. Besides, Obama claimed to have campaigned in 57 states so my occasional use of the wrong homophone surely would not disqualify me from winning the Nobel Peace Prize.

Although I was critical of George W. Bush on several issues, my criticism was not vocal enough to impress the Norwegian selection committee. Anyway, the fact that I am a dedicated capitalist who also supports our troops is probably enough to disqualify me from consideration.

[vundy33]

Where in the h*** were you when Bush was President?

lol Bush did everything he could to secure this country.

[nky]

Maybe it's for the Beer Summit he held with the cop and professor.:beer::beerwez:

[Stardust]

^ lol

[launchpad4]

We will see if he deserves the award come Tuesday. If he can keep coalminers from storming the White House he may just deserve it. But I have a huge problem with someone getting the award that hasn't done much to bring peace anywhere but some suburb of Boston. Plus how much of a peace maker is someone that is openly trying to bankrupt an industry and leave millions out of work?

[TheRealVille]

Standing in line to vote for him every chance I got.

So you are ok with soldiers dying as long as Bush was President, but somehow now you are worried about them dying now that Obama is President? If you are going to be fair, when talking about how many soldiers are dying under Obama, you must scream at the top of your lungs abouts the so many more that died under Bush.

With every American soldier killed or wounded while HE decides whether he is really interested in American Security or how he is 'warmly' perceived by the Europeans rests clearly on his indecisive shoulders.

[Hoot Gibson]

We will see if he deserves the award come Tuesday. If he can keep coalminers from storming the White House he may just deserve it. But I have a huge problem with someone getting the award that hasn't done much to bring peace anywhere but some suburb of Boston. Plus how much of a peace maker is someone that is openly trying to bankrupt an industry and leave millions out of work?

Upon hearing that President Obama had won the Nobel Peace Prize, I too expressed some reservations - mostly because he had only been in office a week and a half when he was nominated for the award. However, after reflecting on events for a few days I have come to appreciate just how much President Obama deserved the award. So, please join me in congratulating our dear leader for his spectacular accomplishments.

In attacking the coal industry, Obama is only making good on some campaign promises, Obama pledged that if we elected him that electric prices would skyrocket and that utilities foolish enough to build coal-fired power plants would be put out of business. No coal - no coal-fired power plants. Wind farms will be coming to a neighborhood near you soon.

If people wanted to work for a living, then they would not have voted for Obama. To blame Obama for keeping campaign promises is just plain wrong. Under a McCain administration, our capitalist system would have died a much slower death. Americans voted for change and Obama is delivering. What more could Obama fans expect?

Is it not most American's dream to stay at home while a postal service employee delivers a government check to their door? Is it not the president's job to take care of all of the nation's citizens (and undocumented guests) from cradle to grave?

Obama travels abroad and attacks our country in his speeches so that our enemies will not feel compelled to attack us. Think of Obama's attacks as a flu shot against terror attacks.

Obama is moving hundreds of border guards from our southern border to our northern border. In doing so, President Obama has sent a clear message to Canada that we will not tolerate any threats to peace from our northern neighbor. Did George W. Bush even recognize the impending Canadian threat to peace? No he did not.

Obama deserved the Nobel Peace Prize for his bold, innovative approach to national security. Even this nation's enemies like Hugo Chavez and Fidel Castro are praising President Obama because they are not smart enough to recognize true genius at work. Obama hugs tyrants like Chavez so that the rest of us never have to.

Viva Comrade Obama! Viva la revolution! alute:
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[Matman]

Where in the h*** were you when Bush was President?

So are you saying if Bush did it then it is ok for Obama to do it?

[Stardust]

So you are ok with soldiers dying as long as Bush was President, but somehow now you are worried about them dying now that Obama is President? If you are going to be fair, when talking about how many soldiers are dying under Obama, you must scream at the top of your lungs abouts the so many more that died under Bush.

The issue that I have is that Obama is not supporting the troops with enough reinforcements. So, our soldiers will die because they are so thin in the ranks.

[Joe Friday]

So you are ok with soldiers dying as long as Bush was President, but somehow now you are worried about them dying now that Obama is President? If you are going to be fair, when talking about how many soldiers are dying under Obama, you must scream at the top of your lungs abouts the so many more that died under Bush.

Now that you have rephrased your question, I will be more than glad to respond. Bush never waffled - his goal was to protect American Interests and Security and did not hesitate about the decision! The point is B. Hussein Obama is now a Nobel Peace Prize winner, General McChrystal (B. Hussein Obama's appointment) has requested up to 40,000 more American Troops, a request made several weeks ago. We now hear a decision will not be made for several more weeks. Will Obama put the safety of our American Troops first, listen to his field commanders, or will he make his decision based upon how he is perceived by the Socialist European Countries and the Nobel Peace Committee? Regardless, his lack of decisiveness will cost American lives, destroys American Troop morale, and that SQUARELY SITS ON HIS SHOULDERS!

So, to answer your question, your comparison between Bush and Obama is NOT VALID in this instance. Bush took action and Obama shirks action and talks a good game. Maybe he can bore the Talibah into submission! God knows that is what he going to do to make this a socialist nation - he is on TV 24 - 7 and everyone is turning him off so we don't know what he is up to!

[Hoot Gibson]

Now that you have rephrased your question, I will be more than glad to respond. Bush never waffled - his goal was to protect American Interests and Security and did not hesitate about the decision! The point is B. Hussein Obama is now a Nobel Peace Prize winner, General McChrystal (B. Hussein Obama's appointment) has requested up to 40,000 more American Troops, a request made several weeks ago. We now hear a decision will not be made for several more weeks. Will Obama put the safety of our American Troops first, listen to his field commanders, or will he make his decision based upon how he is perceived by the Socialist European Countries and the Nobel Peace Committee? Regardless, his lack of decisiveness will cost American lives, destroys American Troop morale, and that SQUARELY SITS ON HIS SHOULDERS!

So, to answer your question, your comparison between Bush and Obama is NOT VALID in this instance. Bush took action and Obama shirks action and talks a good game. Maybe he can bore the Talibah into submission! God knows that is what he going to do to make this a socialist nation - he is on TV 24 - 7 and everyone is turning him off so we don't know what he is up to!

:Thumbs:Obama is voting "present" on the war but at least his jump shot is improving!

[congressman]

I have a question for those who support more troops in Afghanistan... When and how does this war end?

I don't support in anyway shape or form, more troops in Afghanistan. Its time to leave. Now.

[Old School]

MMM, MMM, MM Barack Hussein Obama.:flush:

[TheRealVille]

So are you saying if Bush did it then it is ok for Obama to do it?

No, I'm saying I didn't hear you bit***** when troops died under Bush.

[Matman]

No, I'm saying I didn't hear you bit***** when troops died under Bush.

You need to watch your language. Just because you can put * in place of words doesn't make it anymore respectful. My arguement isn't about the death of troops. But if you must know you would have heard me if you were with me. I was in Iraq with my freinds dying. As soldiers we did complain. That is the reason we got better equipment and more troops. That and retirement of Rumsfeild. My arguement is simple. Two wrongs don't make a right. You need to get a better arguement. Just because Bush does something doesn't make it right for Obama to do somthing. I wasn't satisfied with Bush's performance at the beginning of the war and I'm not satisfied with Obama's performance.

[58fan]

You need to watch your language. Just because you can put * in place of words doesn't make it anymore respectful. My arguement isn't about the death of troops. But if you must know you would have heard me if you were with me. I was in Iraq with my freinds dying. As soldiers we did complain. That is the reason we got better equipment and more troops. That and retirement of Rumsfeild. My arguement is simple. Two wrongs don't make a right. You need to get a better arguement. Just because Bush does something doesn't make it right for Obama to do somthing. I wasn't satisfied with Bush's performance at the beginning of the war and I'm not satisfied with Obama's performance.

Matman, I want to sincerely thank you for your service and duty to your country........As a veteran I know what you went through and greatly appreciate your sacrifices. :Clap:

[TheRealVille]

I have a question for those who support more troops in Afghanistan... When and how does this war end?

I don't support in anyway shape or form, more troops in Afghanistan. Its time to leave. Now.

Amen!!

[MiddlesboroAlumni]

Upon hearing that President Obama had won the Nobel Peace Prize, I too expressed some reservations - mostly because he had only been in office a week and a half when he was nominated for the award. However, after reflecting on events for a few days I have come to appreciate just how much President Obama deserved the award. So, please join me in congratulating our dear leader for his spectacular accomplishments.

In attacking the coal industry, Obama is only making good on some campaign promises, Obama pledged that if we elected him that electric prices would skyrocket and that utilities foolish enough to build coal-fired power plants would be put out of business. No coal - no coal-fired power plants. Wind farms will be coming to a neighborhood near you soon.

If people wanted to work for a living, then they would not have voted for Obama. To blame Obama for keeping campaign promises is just plain wrong. Under a McCain administration, our capitalist system would have died a much slower death. Americans voted for change and Obama is delivering. What more could Obama fans expect?

Is it not most American's dream to stay at home while a postal service employee delivers a government check to their door? Is it not the president's job to take care of all of the nation's citizens (and undocumented guests) from cradle to grave?

Obama travels abroad and attacks our country in his speeches so that our enemies will not feel compelled to attack us. Think of Obama's attacks as a flu shot against terror attacks.

Obama is moving hundreds of border guards from our southern border to our northern border. In doing so, President Obama has sent a clear message to Canada that we will not tolerate any threats to peace from our northern neighbor. Did George W. Bush even recognize the impending Canadian threat to peace? No he did not.

Obama deserved the Nobel Peace Prize for his bold, innovative approach to national security. Even this nation's enemies like Hugo Chavez and Fidel Castro are praising President Obama because they are not smart enough to recognize true genius at work. Obama hugs tyrants like Chavez so that the rest of us never have to.

Viva Comrade Obama! Viva la revolution! alute:
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Well, we all know one thing..you're definitely not a liberal. :Clap: