Obama wins Nobel Peace Prize - Discuss

Sorry guys if I you feel I might be promoting political debate but let's just keep politics out of this thread.

I made no mention of my political viewpoint..I just think it's nuts. Has nothing to do with politics really, just what the guy has accomplished in order to EARN the prize....we should be okay, I'd think.

And know I go to Jim's link.

[jledou]

, but like the person or not and politics aside this is good for the global image of the United States as a whole.

Originally Posted by jledou

, but like the person or not and politics aside this is good for the global image of the United States as a whole.

Yes and no, Jay...I kind of agree with the writer of that Huffington Post that it could be pointing out that he hasn't done enough. I do agree that guy has done a great job SO FAR improving our image overseas. I just would have liked him to continue and do MORE (real solid accomplishments like peace in the middle east or something) in order to earn such a prestigious award, 'ya know?

And Bobbie, ya may have blown this one up!

[jledou]

Originally Posted by mrreindeer

Yes and no, Jay...I kind of agree with the writer of that Huffington Post that it could be pointing out that he hasn't done enough. I do agree that guy has done a great job SO FAR improving our image overseas. I just would have liked him to continue and do MORE (real solid accomplishments like peace in the middle east or something) in order to earn such a prestigious award, 'ya know?

And Bobbie, ya may have blown this one up!

Total merits on which the award was won ... I will agree that it would be suspect as to if everything would add up ... sad to say it but there probably should not have been a winner this year

Originally Posted by jledou

Total merits on which the award was won ... I will agree that it would be suspect as to if everything would add up ... sad to say it but there probably should not have been a winner this year

Jay, I nominate YOU for 2010!

[jledou]

Originally Posted by mrreindeer

Jay, I nominate YOU for 2010!

Thanks David, I'll get my speech ready

[Starscream]

Originally Posted by jledou

, but like the person or not and politics aside this is good for the global image of the United States as a whole.

I can see that viewpoint, but I'm keeping my real thoughts out of this one.

[Blueface]

I think you make a great point that this CAN be a non political discussion. Will it? Remains to be seen.
I think I totally agree the merits is incredibly questionable.
However, go back to 2001 and note what famous Cuban was nominated. That was equally as absurd.

Good luck with this thread as time will tell the direction it takes.
I am going to take a nap.