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He hasn't earned it. Now the radical right is going to be even more convinced that he's nothing more than a cult of personality that liberals love to fawn over.
I lost a lot of respect for the Nobel Peace Prize when it was given to Al Gore for filming himself giving a power point presentation. This only deepens the feeling that the peace prize is little more than a left leaning popularity contest.
I lost a lot of respect for the Nobel Peace Prize when it was given to Al Gore for filming himself giving a power point presentation. This only deepens the feeling that the peace prize is little more than a left leaning popularity contest.
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Well, I'm on his newsletter (I can't remember how) and this went out today:
Iain --
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. These challenges won't all be met during my presidency, or even my lifetime. But I know these challenges can be met so long as it's recognized that they will not be met by one person or one nation alone.
This award -- and the call to action that comes with it -- does not belong simply to me or my administration; it belongs to all people around the world who have fought for justice and for peace. And most of all, it belongs to you, the men and women of America, who have dared to hope and have worked so hard to make our world a little better.
So 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.
Thank you,
President Barack Obama
Iain --
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. These challenges won't all be met during my presidency, or even my lifetime. But I know these challenges can be met so long as it's recognized that they will not be met by one person or one nation alone.
This award -- and the call to action that comes with it -- does not belong simply to me or my administration; it belongs to all people around the world who have fought for justice and for peace. And most of all, it belongs to you, the men and women of America, who have dared to hope and have worked so hard to make our world a little better.
So 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.
Thank you,
President Barack Obama
zjoere wrote:I just noticed gone with the blastwave doesn't exists anymore. I'm schocked
It does. It seldom (read: never) updates, but it does.
Xocrates wrote:zjoere wrote:I just noticed gone with the blastwave doesn't exists anymore. I'm schocked
It does. It seldom (read: never) updates, but it does.
owh, they changed websites. Thank you
You're so vain, you probably think this sig is about you
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I wonder when the last time I posted here was? It must be over half a year ago...
I've been fiddling around with this game called homeworld 2. It's an RTS which I find quite interesting. I've also become rather hooked on Zero Punctuation, so if this post comes across as pants-on-head retarded*, forgive me.
*Aha, see what I did there?**
**Did I miss any TWGs?
I've been fiddling around with this game called homeworld 2. It's an RTS which I find quite interesting. I've also become rather hooked on Zero Punctuation, so if this post comes across as pants-on-head retarded*, forgive me.
*Aha, see what I did there?**
**Did I miss any TWGs?
My other account is Steve Jobs!
http://forums.introversion.co.uk/introversion/search.php?search_author=eoseos wrote:I wonder when the last time I posted here was? It must be over half a year ago...
Just a month and a little ago :/
Mas Tnega wrote:Well, someone just made a heretic of themselves.
My God, White Wolf were right all along!
Xarlaxas wrote:Mas Tnega wrote:Well, someone just made a heretic of themselves.
My God, White Wolf were right all along!
Could you explain this? Were White Wolf's creation myths like this?
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