I just woke up to find that Obama has won the Nobel Peace Prize...

[armyowalgreens]

I've been fairly sick and literally slept away the entire day.

This comes as a total surprise to me. I didn't even know that he was a candidate.

But it brings up a very important question.

Does the rest of the world like Obama more than the people of the US?

[kestrel91316]

1. Ooh, boy, brace yourself, lol

:popcorn:

[timeforpeace]

22. It's five Norwegians on the Nobel Peace Committee, not the rest of the world.

[kestrel91316]

30. Well, the rest of the world seems pretty goddamned happy about it.

Unlike the Taliban, Iran, Rush, Beck, and a multitude of DUers.

[Rude Dog]

2. Hell, the rest of the world...

...likes him more than some of the people here.

[HiFructosePronSyrup]

3. The rest of the world likes Obama more...

then about 40% of crazy racist people of the U.S.

[glowing]

4. Check out the Greatest Page.. The wingnuts and most of the media is

all nutso over Pres. Obama winning.. and whining about how they think it is undeserved.

[Drunken Irishman]

5. They were talking about this on one of the morning shows...

During the Bush years, it seemed the world community loved Americans more than their president. Now it seems the world community loves Pres. Obama more than Americans.

Not to say they don't love Americans, but I think it's 70% like for him and maybe 60% like for us.

It doesn't help when you have the teabaggers and birthers taking on the face of our nation. :eyes:

[Orrex]

6. He blew up the Moon while you were sleeping.

How does that make you feel?

[gateley]

7. I was thinking that it was a nice surprise this morning when I awoke -- I stayed

up until 5-ish waiting for the word on Gore.

[Critters2]

8. Go back to sleep. Really. You'll thank me when this has all blown over. nt

[Chemisse]

9. The Republicans sided with the Taliban on this issue.

I am not even joking.

[NNN0LHI]

10. Hardly no one knew he was on the list of possible recipients

That list is never released publicly.

Don

[ezgoingrl]

11. Families have been split, friendships have been lost.

And I'm not kidding.

Hope you feel better soon!!

[thunder rising]

12. What a coincidence, so did he!!!

As to the question: The world outside the US is the potential target for military intervention. So, the hope the world has is that we holster our guns and Barack is doing that (albeit slower than anticipated).

So just for changing the conversation on a world wide scale (no small feat) he earned the award.

[armyowalgreens]

14. So is this award given out because of quantity or quality?

I understand the achievements of Obama. But I'm surprised that no one else was more deserving. I really am.

[JonLP24]

15. Either Obama is being humble or he agrees with you

"Friend," he wrote. "This morning, Michelle and I awoke to some surprising and humbling news. At 6 a.m., we received word that I'd been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for 2009.

"To be honest, I do not feel that I deserve to be in the company of so many of the transformative figures who've been honored by this prize -- men and women who've inspired me and inspired the entire world through their courageous pursuit of peace.

"But I also know that throughout history the Nobel Peace Prize has not just been used to honor specific achievement; it's also been used as a means to give momentum to a set of causes. That is why I've said that I will accept this award as a call to action, a call for all nations and all peoples to confront the common challenges of the 21st century."

He continued, "today we humbly recommit to the important work that we've begun together. I'm grateful that you've stood with me thus far, and I'm honored to continue our vital work in the years to come."
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/44/2009/10/09/reaction_obama_wins_nobel_peac.html?wprss=44

:applause:

[armyowalgreens]

16. I really don't want to get jumped by a bunch of DUers...

But I really do not understand why he deserves the prize. I must be missing something.

I don't really know the kind of qualifications required in order to win such a prize.

[Captain Hilts]

17. The News Hour had a really interesting discussion about it, no matter how anyone feels about it. nt

[thunder rising]

18. Bottom line: He was THE world shaker for peace last year. Words DO count

[armyowalgreens]

20. Words only count when they change things...

I know that his words have changed things. But I am wondering if a year of speeches can qualify someone for such a prestigious award.

Like I said, I do not fully understand the qualifications for such an award. I'm just surprised that there was no one else more deserving.

[Kind of Blue]

26. That's most honest and intelligent statement I've heard

today from anyone who does not think he qualifies "Like I said, I do not fully understand the qualifications for such an award. I'm just surprised that there was no one else more deserving."

Here's a good place to start.

http://nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/peace/articles/sejersted/index.html

[HiFructosePronSyrup]

19. Well, let's see...

there's the Islam speech, ending the missle shield program in eastern Europe, overcoming 200 years of racism, negotiating inspections of Iran nuclear facilities, demanding an end to Israeli settlements, withdrawing troops from Iraq, closing Gitmo, improving diplomacy all over the world...

[armyowalgreens]

21. Well when you put it that way...

:thumbsup:

[timeforpeace]

24. SNL was all over this stuff the other night!

[emulatorloo]

13. World reaction here:

Taliban and Hamas don't like it. Neither do the Republicans. . .

World Reaction to Obama Winning the Nobel
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x6738100

[ConcernedCanuk]

23. How can ANY Commander in Chief of the USA be even CONSIDERED for a peace prize

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while they wage wars in countries that never attacked the USA?

and slaughter innocent people; "collateral damage

torture - extraordinary rendition" - etc., etc.,

while their own citizens suffer homelessness, lack of decent health care - the list goes on . .

"PEACE PRIZE"!!!!!

FOR THE USA???

gimme a break

we're fuc#ed

(sigh)

[armyowalgreens]

25. At least part of what you said is an absolute lie. The rest is likely...

ignorance.

[ConcernedCanuk]

27. Clarity is obviously not your strong point.

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as for manners . . .

'nuff said

[armyowalgreens]

28. Well it's hard to have manners towards someone that has no clue what they are talking about.

And yet still insists on saying ignorant things.

[valerief]

29. It didn't go to Bush. It went to Obama. nt

[question everything]

31. kick

I have no idea why that thread was "less than 0"