Zguy28 Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 I would have to guess it is a attempt to influence his future choices and strengthen his platform of rhetoric.Still find it incomprehensible...maybe some bourbon in the java will help me understand. Or a double of whatever that committee was having:silly: WTOP news said they thought it was mainly because of his attempts at changing the tone of politics in the United States. Meh...okay I guess. Don't know if that was worthy of it, but oh well...good for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thiebear Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 Below is a brief description of the process involved in selecting the Nobel Peace Prize Laureates. September – Invitation letters are sent out. The Nobel Committee sends out invitation letters to individuals qualified to nominate – members of national assemblies, governments, and international courts of law; university chancellors, professors of social science, history, philosophy, law and theology; leaders of peace research institutes and institutes of foreign affairs; previous Nobel Peace Prize Laureates; board members of organizations that have received the Nobel Peace Prize; present and past members of the Norwegian Nobel Committee; and former advisers of the Norwegian Nobel Institute. *********************************************************** February – Deadline for submission. The Committee bases its assessment on nominations that must be postmarked no later than 1 February each year. *********************************************************** Nominations postmarked and received after this date are included in the following year's discussions. In recent years, the Committee has received close to 200 different nominations for the Nobel Peace Prize. The number of nominating letters is much higher, as many are for the same candidates. February-March – Short list. The Committee assesses the candidates' work and prepares a short list. March-August – Adviser review. The short list is reviewed by permanent advisers and advisers specially recruited for their knowledge of specific candidates. The advisers do not directly evaluate nominations nor give explicit recommendations. October – Nobel Laureates are chosen. At the beginning of October, the Nobel Committee chooses the Nobel Peace Prize Laureates through a majority vote. The decision is final and without appeal. The names of the Nobel Peace Prize Laureates are then announced. December – Nobel Laureates receive their prize. The Nobel Peace Prize Award Ceremony takes place on 10 December in Oslo, Norway, where the Nobel Laureates receive their Nobel Prize, which consists of a Nobel Medal and Diploma, and a document confirming the prize amount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnyderShrugged Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 February – Deadline for submission. The Committee bases its assessment on nominations that must be postmarked no later than 1 February each year.*********************************************************** QUOTE] so in reality he had only 12 days on the job before he was nominated? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickalino Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 This SNL skit says it all.... Titled, "Nada" http://news.yahoo.com/s/ynews/ynews_pl942 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wshngtn1 Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 Is it true that nominations were due when he had been in office only 2 weeks? Yes, apparently he was nominated from the BS he spewed during his campaign. WOW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thiebear Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 Sounds like he got the award for the Rock Concert he did in Germany during the Election? (Free-Press-Release.com) July 27, 2008 -- "While coverage of Senator Obama's Berlin speech provided audiences here at home nothing less that a visual "shock and awe," it neglected to mention that the well-hyped speech had an opening act: a gratis concert by two wildly popular groups, Reggae artist Patrice and rock band Reamonn. While we appreciate the Obama Campaign's hospitality, on behalf of furthering US international relations, offering free bratwurst, pizza and even beer for three hours during the free rock concert, He did feed the masses for free... thats up there from back in 32AD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BURGUNDYBLEEDER Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 In related news, Stephen Strasburg was just named the 2010 NL Cy Young Award winner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnyderShrugged Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 This SNL skit says it all....Titled, "Nada" http://news.yahoo.com/s/ynews/ynews_pl942 wow, that was pretty sobering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaceman Spiff Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 Ugh, what the **** ever. I can't figure out why half the world is on their knees for this guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twa Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 wow, that was pretty sobering. Nah, what is sobering is CNN doing a factcheck on a SNL skit Tis a bizzaro world.:hysterical: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickalino Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 Nah, what is sobering is CNN doing a factcheck on a SNL skitTis a bizzaro world.:hysterical: That is almost as funny as the skit itself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnyderShrugged Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 Nah, what is sobering is CNN doing a factcheck on a SNL skitTis a bizzaro world.:hysterical: So true, so very true Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prosperity Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 this is bull ****, and I like Obama they should have given it to Medi Karroubi for his work in the Green Movement in Iran Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnyderShrugged Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 this is bull ****, and I like Obamathey should have given it to Mehid Karroubi for his work in the Green Movement in Iran You know, thats a very good point. How many people were nominated that actually did incredible things to advance peace? I cant imagine how they must feel knowing someone with literally nothing on their resume beat them out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickalino Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 Well, he DID bring peace to blacks, worldwide, on a single day of November 4th, 2008 and then again on Jan. 21st, 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjcdaman Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 All I can say is :doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prosperity Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 You know, thats a very good point. How many people were nominated that actually did incredible things to advance peace? I cant imagine how they must feel knowing someone with literally nothing on their resume beat them out. well they are probably decent people worried about their own struggles and not the Nobel Prize, but still I just don't see the rationale... maybe he inspired people across the world? best case scenario he tries to live up to the prize and end the idiotic war in Afghanistan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickalino Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 Yahoo's article title described Obama as "Humbled" A more accurate description of his reaction would be " Upon winning the Nobel Peace Prize, Obama himself was, like, ?!?!?! " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnyderShrugged Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 well they are probably decent people worried about their own struggles and not the Nobel Prize, but still I just don't see the rationale... maybe he inspired people across the world?best case scenario he tries to live up to the prize and end the idiotic war in Afghanistan If he actually brought our troops home from there and other places, I'd be first in line to support his winning this award. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elessar78 Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 Goes nicely with his Heisman Trophy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickalino Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 Goes nicely with his Heisman Trophy. The White House will run out of space with all of Obama's Pseudo Awards and Trophies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Fried Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 Is this seriously true? WTF? He hasn't done **** but waste taxpayer money to ship Oprah to Copenhagen and try to turn private medicine into socialized healthcare. World peace? I think I'm going to puke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetSkins Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 Nobel Peace Prize officially a joke now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twa Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 well they are probably decent people worried about their own struggles and not the Nobel Prize, but still I just don't see the rationale... maybe he inspired people across the world?best case scenario he tries to live up to the prize and end the idiotic war in Afghanistan Only way to end that war is to win or quit,neither of which is likely anytime soon. The prize would give funds (1.4 m) and a major public platform for someone like Karroubi ,I guess they figured O needed both more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnyderShrugged Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 I find it heartening that everyone, regardless of political leanings here at the TG see this as a farce. I'm proud of you!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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