Obama receives Nobel Peace Prize - Polidicks

[quote=CNN.com] President Obama accepted the Nobel Peace Prize in Norway on Thursday but acknowledged the questions surrounding the award. Obama, along with first lady Michelle Obama, walked into Oslo City Hall at 1 p.m. to a trumpet fanfare and sustained applause. "I receive this honor with deep gratitude and great humility," he said. "It is an award that speaks to our highest aspirations -- that for all the cruelty and hardship of our world, we are not mere prisoners of fate. Our actions matter, and can bend history in the direction of justice. "And yet I would be remiss if I did not acknowledge the considerable controversy that your generous decision has generated. In part, this is because I am at the beginning, and not the end, of my labors on the world stage." Obama said his accomplishments are "slight" in comparison to previous recipients of the prize, and that other nominees may be more deserving. "But perhaps the most profound issue surrounding my receipt of this prize is the fact that I am the commander in chief of the military of a nation in the midst of two wars," he said. Video: Obama wins Nobel Prize His trip to Norway comes nine days after he announced plans to deploy additional U.S. troops to Afghanistan, one of two countries where the United States is fighting a war. In his Nobel speech, Obama expounded on the concept of "just war" and the necessity of the use of force. "I do not bring with me today a definitive solution to the problems of war," Obama said. "What I do know is that meeting these challenges will require the same vision, hard work, and persistence of those men and women who acted so boldly decades ago. And it will require us to think in new ways about the notions of just war and the imperatives of a just peace." The troop surge decision by Obama, who has pledged to start withdrawing troops from Afghanistan after 18 months, comes amid rising U.S. casualties and a Taliban resurgence. While pledging the additional troops in a speech December 1 at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York, the president said: "Huge challenges remain. Afghanistan is not lost, but for several years it has moved backwards." It is "our vital national interest to send an additional 30,000 U.S. troops" to the war-torn nation to help thwart the Taliban, Obama said. The Nobel Prize win, announced in October, elicited swift reaction. Some hailed the choice, while others questioned what Obama had accomplished to deserve it. The February 1 nomination deadline came less than two weeks after his inauguration. The Nobel decision was less a recognition of his accomplishments and more "a call to action," Obama said at the time. After the ceremony, the Obamas will attend an evening award banquet. The prize includes a $1.4 million check, a gold medal and a diploma. [/quote] Source: [url]http://www.cnn.com/2009/POLITICS/12/10/obama.peace.prize/index.html[/url]

And bush has yet to recieve his prize.

It was a fantastic speech.

[QUOTE=latin_geek;18832881]And bush has yet to recieve his prize.[/QUOTE] What prize? "How to spend all US money on unneeded wars"?

Thought for a second this was a time anomaly or some shit until I read the article

[QUOTE=latin_geek;18832881]And bush has yet to recieve his prize.[/QUOTE] The only prize Bush deserves, is a nice shiny hollowpoint.

[QUOTE=Fippe;18832899]What prize? "How to spend all US money on unneeded wars"?[/QUOTE] It's called the "Peace" prize, not save money prize. Also Obama has spent a hell of a lot more money than Bush has :colbert:

[QUOTE=Dr Pepper;18833099]It's called the "Peace" prize, not save money prize. Also Obama has spent a hell of a lot more money than Bush has :colbert:[/QUOTE] No, he really hasn't.

They only gave it to him because he's black. :eng99:

[QUOTE=ORGLAR;18833335]They only gave it to him because he's black. :eng99:[/QUOTE] Not really.

[QUOTE=ORGLAR;18833335]They only gave it to him because he's black. :eng99:[/QUOTE] the award was for "Changing the international view of the US" not for "Being a Black Person"

Here's a clock.

[QUOTE=Foda;18833459]the award was for "Changing the international view of the US" not for "Being a Black Person"[/QUOTE] He changed the view... Because he is black. [sp]Hedidshitforit[/sp]

PEACE PRIZE?!?!?! For what? he's done next to bugger all!

oh shit guys i cant wait for the xbox 360 to come out, i hear it has better online capabilities than the original xbox and better graphics!!!!

[quote]In his Nobel speech, Obama expounded on the concept of "just war" and the necessity of the use of force.[/quote] rofl

After his speech he shook everyone's hand, but one guy gave him a stern look and shook his finger at him. Anyone know what this was about?

[QUOTE=ORGLAR;18833335]They only gave it to him because he's black. :eng99:[/QUOTE] You know, he isn't the only colored man to receive the peace prize. Your reasoning is stupid and childish.

[QUOTE=Swebonny;18834825]You know, he isn't the only colored man to receive the peace prize. Your reasoning is stupid and childish.[/QUOTE] This.

Use the godamn search button. Theres already stuff about this.

[QUOTE=Swebonny;18834825]You know, he isn't the only colored man to receive the peace prize. Your reasoning is stupid and childish.[/QUOTE] This i agree on, but on some points he is correct.

[QUOTE=latin_geek;18832881]And bush has yet to recieve his prize.[/QUOTE] Nah, he received the Nobel War Prize. :v:

Like how Alfred Nobel got it for inventing dynamite :v:

[QUOTE=faze;18833130]No, he really hasn't.[/QUOTE] Er, yes he had. You might want to check the recipts of both presidents again. Obama is still adding to his.

[QUOTE=Glaber;18835724]Er, yes he had. You might want to check the recipts of both presidents again. Obama is still adding to his.[/QUOTE] Bush fucked this country up so badly, I don't know why people aren't seeing it. Obama took on the biggest problem in the world (almost). They're blaming him, for things that Bush covered up, and are now exposed. 1. Middle East - Most of this war is classified, and Obama found out a lot of what's going on over there after taking office. Not his fault we can't just run away. 2. Economy - Bush fucked it up. 3. Healthcare - The bill has to be passed, it's not 100% his decision - don't blame him. There's lots of other things, but I don't feel like explaining it.

[QUOTE=skifer;18833634]PEACE PRIZE?!?!?! For what? he's done next to bugger all![/QUOTE] I wasn't aware the US has not had any Executive legislation pass in the year he's been president. [editline]06:59PM[/editline] [QUOTE=Glaber;18835724]Er, yes he had. You might want to check the recipts of both presidents again. Obama is still adding to his.[/QUOTE] so? it's on necessary things.

[QUOTE=Trotsky;18835801]I wasn't aware the US has not had any Executive legislation pass in the year he's been president.[/QUOTE] Try reading this: [url]http://timvalentine.wordpress.com/2008/07/28/bills-signed-into-law-by-obama/[/url]

[QUOTE=Foda;18833459]the award was for "Changing the international view of the US" not for "Being a Black Person"[/QUOTE] All he's done is shown how much of a push over the US now is.

How many boxtops did he have to mail in?

[quote]Obama said his accomplishments are "slight" in comparison to previous recipients of the prize, and that other nominees may be more deserving.[/quote] At least he realizes that.