President Barack Obama wins 2009 Nobel Peace Prize

min0 lee · 10-09-2009, 04:50 PM

He hasn't done anything to deserve this....or has he.
It's still early to judge him in my opinion....Nobel peace prize...B.S.

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By Thomas M. Defrank and Brian Kates
DAILY NEWS STAFF WRITERS
Updated Friday, October 9th 2009, 1:46 PM

WASHINGTON - Like just about everyone else, President Obama was caught off guard by the announcement he's the newest Nobel Peace Prize laureate.
"I am both surprised and deeply humbled by the decision of the Nobel committee," Obama told reporters in a brief Rose Garden appearance Friday.
"I do not view it as a recognition of my own accomplishments, but rather as an affirmation of American leadership on behalf of aspirations held by people in all nations.
"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," Obama said.
"But I also know that this prize reflects the kind of world that those men and women and all Americans want to build, a world that gives life to the promise of our founding documents," he added.
Obama said that he would accept the award "as a call to action, a call for all nations to confront the common challenges of the 21st century."
In a decision that stunned the nation and the world, Obama won the 2009 peace prize for his attempts to win peace in the Middle East and stem nuclear proliferation.
Obama woke up just before 6 a.m. to learn that he had been awarded the prestigious award for "his extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples," according to the Norwegian Nobel Committee.
"Well, this is not how I expected to wake up this morning," Obama quipped. "After I received the news, [daughter] Malia walked in and said, 'Daddy, you won the Nobel Peace Prize, and it is [family dog] Bo's birthday.' And then Sasha added, 'Plus we have a three-day weekend coming up.' So it's good to have kids to keep things in perspective."
He's the third sitting president to win the award. Theodore Roosevelt won in 1906 and Woodrow Wilson in 1919. The committee awarded President Jimmy Carter the 2002 Nobel Peace Prize for his mediation in international conflicts.
"Only very rarely has a person to the same extent as Obama captured the world's attention and given its people hope for a better future," said Thorbjoern Jagland, chairman of the Nobel Committee.
Jagland praised Obama for his outreach to the Muslim world and attempts to curb nuclear proliferation.
The award comes less than a year after he took office and while the U.S. is at war in Afghanistan and Iraq.
The committee cited Obama's creation of "a new climate in international politics" and said he had returned multilateral diplomacy and institutions like the U.N. to the center of the world stage.
Archbishop Desmond Tutu of South Africa, who won the prize in 1984, said shows great things are expected from Obama.
"It's an award coming near the beginning of the first term of office of a relatively young president that anticipates an even greater contribution towards making our world a safer place for all," Tutu said. "It is an award that speaks to the promise of President Obama's message of hope."
"This is probably an encouragement for him to act. Let's see if he perseveres," said former Polish President Lech Walesa, winner of the 1983 Nobel Peace Prize. "Let's give him time to act."
Obama, America's first African-American president, had been mentioned in speculation before the award but many Nobel watchers believed it was too early to award the president.
Until moments before the announcement, speculation had focused on a wide variety of candidates: Zimbabwe's Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai; a Colombian senator; a Chinese dissident, and an Afghan woman's rights activist, among others.
The Nobel committee received a record 205 nominations for this year's prize, though it was not immediately apparent who nominated Obama.
The award appeared to be a slap at former President Bush, whose unilateral invasion of Iraq was harshly criticized by the committee at the time.
"The question we have to ask is who has done the most in the previous year to enhance peace in the world," Jagland said. "And who has done more than Barack Obama?...We have to get the world on the right track again."
In July talks in Moscow, Obama and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev agreed to attempt to limit nuclear warheads and delivery systems.
Although action on the reductions appears limited, UN nuclear watchdog and peace prize winner Mohamed ElBaradei praised Obama's efforts.
"In less than a year in office, he has transformed the way we look at ourselves and the world we live in and rekindled hope for a world at peace with itself," ElBaradei said. "He has shown an unshakable commitment to diplomacy, mutual respect and dialogue as the best means of resolving conflicts."
Obama also has attempted to restart stalled talks between the Israelis and Palestinians and attempted to apply pressure to halt settlement construction in Palestinian territory.
Reaction to his award was muted in the Islamic world.
"This prize has tripled Obama's responsibilities, and we can hope that he will try to prove through his actions that he deserved this honor," said radical Islamic leader Hanif Jalandhri in Pakistan. "But I do hope that Obama will make efforts to work for peace, and he will try to scrap the policies of Bush who put the world peace in danger."
In the Kenyan city of Kisumu, the home province of Obama's father, local radio shows interrupted broadcasting to have live phone-ins so callers could congratulate Obama on his win.
"When I heard it on the radio I said Hallelujah!" hollered James Andaro, 65. "It's God's blessing. This win is for Africa."
In his 1895 will, Alfred Nobel, the inventor of dynamite, stipulated that the peace prize should go "to the person who shall have done the most or the best work for fraternity between the nations and the abolition or reduction of standing armies and the formation and spreading of peace congresses."

DiGiTaL · 10-09-2009, 05:27 PM

What did he do to obtain it? Find a cure for cancer? Fly to the moon? Cause I bring peace all the time too.

KelJu · 10-09-2009, 06:13 PM

I think it is horseshit. My first thought was "aren't we still killing Iraqis and Afghans?

He hasn't done shit. I'm not shitting on Obama for this. He hasn't had enough time. Give him a few years and see where he takes us. But, a nomination right as he won the election...give me a break./

maniclion · 10-09-2009, 09:06 PM

"I do not view it as a recognition of my own accomplishments, but rather as an affirmation of American leadership on behalf of aspirations held by people in all nations."

That's what he did, he kept his ego in check....I think the problem most of the world has is they think Americans have huge ego's.....his humble attitude has appeased the ire of many nation's.....

**Prince** · 10-09-2009, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maniclion

That's what he did, he kept his ego in check....I think the problem most of the world has is they think Americans have huge ego's.....his humble attitude has appeased the ire of many nation's.....

absolutely, Bush had most of the world hating the USA, I believe that Obama is going to change that common feeling towards Americans.

hardandsexy · 10-10-2009, 06:15 AM

Hi guys
I'm down here in New Zealand and I agree. He's rapidly reaching superstar status eh?!

Big Smoothy · 10-10-2009, 08:04 AM

The Nobel Peace Prize has often been controversial.

Kissinger won it, for sakes.

busyLivin · 10-10-2009, 08:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maniclion

That's what he did, he kept his ego in check....I think the problem most of the world has is they think Americans have huge ego's.....his humble attitude has appeased the ire of many nation's.....

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prince

absolutely, Bush had most of the world hating the USA, I believe that Obama is going to change that common feeling towards Americans.

**Dale Mabry** · 10-10-2009, 11:38 AM

This shit is getting out of hand, he was nominated before he did anything substantial, and throws shit in the face of people like Mother Theresa and MLK Jr who worked towards peace for decades before being honored. What has he done outside of being the first black president? Peeps need to get off Obama's dick for a little while before they get lockjaw.

busyLivin · 10-10-2009, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dale Mabry

This shit is getting out of hand, he was nominated before he did anything substantial, and throws shit in the face of people like Mother Theresa and MLK Jr who worked towards peace for decades before being honored. What has he done outside of being the first black president? Peeps need to get off Obama's dick for a little while before they get lockjaw.

It's seriously laughable. The committee said it's because he "represents the hope of peace"

Seriously?

bio-chem · 10-10-2009, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prince

absolutely, Bush had most of the world hating the USA, I believe that Obama is going to change that common feeling towards Americans.

so he deserves the nobel peace prize for something he may do?

ALBOB · 10-12-2009, 11:31 AM

I saw a thread on another forum:

Post #1: I nominate my granddaughter for the Nobel Peace Prize just because she's so darn cute.

Post #2: I nominate by dog for the Nobel Peace Prize because he got left in the house all day yesterday and didn't mess on the carpet.

Post #3: Sorry pardner, your dog's out of the running. Somebody already got if for not doing shit.

bio-chem · 10-12-2009, 11:55 AM

^^^ Lol

min0 lee · 10-12-2009, 12:54 PM

glennmo · 10-13-2009, 06:29 PM

When Gore won ,it lost all credibility . Now with Obama the award has become meaningless . People have worked selflessly for decades and not won . The US is headed toward socialism , our boys are dying and we're quietly ramping up the Afgan troops. Yeh , he's the man .

jmorrison · 10-13-2009, 06:42 PM

I don't even hold this against Obama, but come on...I think of Mother Theresa when I think of the Nobel. Nominate him AFTER he has done something.

min0 lee · 10-13-2009, 06:48 PM

Clinton did more with bringing home those 2 hostages from Korea.

**Dale Mabry** · 10-14-2009, 07:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by min0 lee

Clinton did more with bringing home those 2 hostages from Korea.

And bangin' fatties.

ALBOB · 10-14-2009, 08:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dale Mabry

And bangin' fatties.

Damn, then they should give me a lifetime acheivement award.

IronAddict · 10-14-2009, 09:13 AM

A war time President recieving the Nobel peace prize?

Well if that isn't an oxymoron to the umteenth degree.

bandaidwoman · 10-14-2009, 03:24 PM

Obama looked embaressed about getting it. Don't forget , the five people who comprise the nobel peace prize committee are politicians from Norway, a marginal country when it comes to international politics.

10-09-2009, 09:06 PM	#4
maniclion Cartographer of the Mind Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Mens Incognita Posts: 20,437 Photos: 10	"I do not view it as a recognition of my own accomplishments, but rather as an affirmation of American leadership on behalf of aspirations held by people in all nations." That's what he did, he kept his ego in check....I think the problem most of the world has is they think Americans have huge ego's.....his humble attitude has appeased the ire of many nation's..... "We are like tenant farmers chopping down the fence around our house for fuel when we should be using Natures inexhaustible sources of energy — sun, wind and tide. ... I'd put my money on the sun and solar energy. What a source of power! I hope we don't have to wait until oil and coal run out before we tackle that." Thomas Edison: In conversation with Henry Ford and Harvey Firestone

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Big Smoothy Windy City Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,267	The Nobel Peace Prize has often been controversial. Kissinger won it, for sakes. Military men are dumb, stupid animals, to be used as pawns for foreign policy – Henry Kissinger (January-February 2003 edition of Eagle Newsletter)

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Dale Mabry Moderator Moderator Join Date: May 2003 Location: Elsewhere Posts: 14,335 Photos: 10	This shit is getting out of hand, he was nominated before he did anything substantial, and throws shit in the face of people like Mother Theresa and MLK Jr who worked towards peace for decades before being honored. What has he done outside of being the first black president? Peeps need to get off Obama's dick for a little while before they get lockjaw. If sense were common, everyone would have it. 4/2007-Current 75th Ranked most popular image 1 spot behind Prince's bulge...

10-12-2009, 11:31 AM	#12
ALBOB IDIOT SAVANT Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: An alternate reality. Posts: 10,385	I saw a thread on another forum: Post #1: I nominate my granddaughter for the Nobel Peace Prize just because she's so darn cute. Post #2: I nominate by dog for the Nobel Peace Prize because he got left in the house all day yesterday and didn't mess on the carpet. Post #3: Sorry pardner, your dog's out of the running. Somebody already got if for not doing shit. Rules? You mean we have RULES for that???

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10-09-2009, 04:50 PM	#1
min0 lee Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: The Bronx, NYC Posts: 38,792 Photos: 542	President Barack Obama wins 2009 Nobel Peace Prize He hasn't done anything to deserve this....or has he. It's still early to judge him in my opinion....Nobel peace prize...B.S. Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/2009/10/09/2009-10-09_president_barack_obama_wins_2009_nobel_peace_pr ize_ cites_efforts_to_strengthen_d.html#ixzz0TTg7Ql3X By Thomas M. Defrank and Brian Kates DAILY NEWS STAFF WRITERS Updated Friday, October 9th 2009, 1:46 PM WASHINGTON - Like just about everyone else, President Obama was caught off guard by the announcement he's the newest Nobel Peace Prize laureate. "I am both surprised and deeply humbled by the decision of the Nobel committee," Obama told reporters in a brief Rose Garden appearance Friday. "I do not view it as a recognition of my own accomplishments, but rather as an affirmation of American leadership on behalf of aspirations held by people in all nations. "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," Obama said. "But I also know that this prize reflects the kind of world that those men and women and all Americans want to build, a world that gives life to the promise of our founding documents," he added. Obama said that he would accept the award "as a call to action, a call for all nations to confront the common challenges of the 21st century." In a decision that stunned the nation and the world, Obama won the 2009 peace prize for his attempts to win peace in the Middle East and stem nuclear proliferation. Obama woke up just before 6 a.m. to learn that he had been awarded the prestigious award for "his extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples," according to the Norwegian Nobel Committee. "Well, this is not how I expected to wake up this morning," Obama quipped. "After I received the news, [daughter] Malia walked in and said, 'Daddy, you won the Nobel Peace Prize, and it is [family dog] Bo's birthday.' And then Sasha added, 'Plus we have a three-day weekend coming up.' So it's good to have kids to keep things in perspective." He's the third sitting president to win the award. Theodore Roosevelt won in 1906 and Woodrow Wilson in 1919. The committee awarded President Jimmy Carter the 2002 Nobel Peace Prize for his mediation in international conflicts. "Only very rarely has a person to the same extent as Obama captured the world's attention and given its people hope for a better future," said Thorbjoern Jagland, chairman of the Nobel Committee. Jagland praised Obama for his outreach to the Muslim world and attempts to curb nuclear proliferation. The award comes less than a year after he took office and while the U.S. is at war in Afghanistan and Iraq. The committee cited Obama's creation of "a new climate in international politics" and said he had returned multilateral diplomacy and institutions like the U.N. to the center of the world stage. Archbishop Desmond Tutu of South Africa, who won the prize in 1984, said shows great things are expected from Obama. "It's an award coming near the beginning of the first term of office of a relatively young president that anticipates an even greater contribution towards making our world a safer place for all," Tutu said. "It is an award that speaks to the promise of President Obama's message of hope." "This is probably an encouragement for him to act. Let's see if he perseveres," said former Polish President Lech Walesa, winner of the 1983 Nobel Peace Prize. "Let's give him time to act." Obama, America's first African-American president, had been mentioned in speculation before the award but many Nobel watchers believed it was too early to award the president. Until moments before the announcement, speculation had focused on a wide variety of candidates: Zimbabwe's Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai; a Colombian senator; a Chinese dissident, and an Afghan woman's rights activist, among others. The Nobel committee received a record 205 nominations for this year's prize, though it was not immediately apparent who nominated Obama. The award appeared to be a slap at former President Bush, whose unilateral invasion of Iraq was harshly criticized by the committee at the time. "The question we have to ask is who has done the most in the previous year to enhance peace in the world," Jagland said. "And who has done more than Barack Obama?...We have to get the world on the right track again." In July talks in Moscow, Obama and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev agreed to attempt to limit nuclear warheads and delivery systems. Although action on the reductions appears limited, UN nuclear watchdog and peace prize winner Mohamed ElBaradei praised Obama's efforts. "In less than a year in office, he has transformed the way we look at ourselves and the world we live in and rekindled hope for a world at peace with itself," ElBaradei said. "He has shown an unshakable commitment to diplomacy, mutual respect and dialogue as the best means of resolving conflicts." Obama also has attempted to restart stalled talks between the Israelis and Palestinians and attempted to apply pressure to halt settlement construction in Palestinian territory. Reaction to his award was muted in the Islamic world. "This prize has tripled Obama's responsibilities, and we can hope that he will try to prove through his actions that he deserved this honor," said radical Islamic leader Hanif Jalandhri in Pakistan. "But I do hope that Obama will make efforts to work for peace, and he will try to scrap the policies of Bush who put the world peace in danger." In the Kenyan city of Kisumu, the home province of Obama's father, local radio shows interrupted broadcasting to have live phone-ins so callers could congratulate Obama on his win. "When I heard it on the radio I said Hallelujah!" hollered James Andaro, 65. "It's God's blessing. This win is for Africa." In his 1895 will, Alfred Nobel, the inventor of dynamite, stipulated that the peace prize should go "to the person who shall have done the most or the best work for fraternity between the nations and the abolition or reduction of standing armies and the formation and spreading of peace congresses." How To Do The Perfect Bench Press Rep Bodybuilding and Lifting Weights, the Difference ironmagazine-frapper

10-09-2009, 05:27 PM	#2
DiGiTaL .::.:: Legend ::.::. Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ca Posts: 1,466 Photos: 2	What did he do to obtain it? Find a cure for cancer? Fly to the moon? Cause I bring peace all the time too. Stats: Weight: 183lbs \| BF: 13% My Cutting Journal come motivate me.

10-09-2009, 06:13 PM	#3
KelJu Thats Dr. Keke to you! Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: In my imagination. Posts: 10,162 Photos: 2	I think it is horseshit. My first thought was "aren't we still killing Iraqis and Afghans? He hasn't done shit. I'm not shitting on Obama for this. He hasn't had enough time. Give him a few years and see where he takes us. But, a nomination right as he won the election...give me a break./

10-10-2009, 06:15 AM	#6
hardandsexy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 2	Hi guys I'm down here in New Zealand and I agree. He's rapidly reaching superstar status eh?!

10-13-2009, 06:29 PM	#15
glennmo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 70	When Gore won ,it lost all credibility . Now with Obama the award has become meaningless . People have worked selflessly for decades and not won . The US is headed toward socialism , our boys are dying and we're quietly ramping up the Afgan troops. Yeh , he's the man .

10-13-2009, 06:42 PM	#16
jmorrison Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Alabama Posts: 325	I don't even hold this against Obama, but come on...I think of Mother Theresa when I think of the Nobel. Nominate him AFTER he has done something. You should bang this chick like a mountain gorilla ~ ROID

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