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Beck: Obama should turn down the Nobel and give it ‘to the Tea Party goers and the 9-12 Project.’ Engaging in a bit of explicit blog-baiting on his radio show today, Glenn Beck declared the naming of President Obama as this year’s Nobel Peace Prize recipient “the last nail in the coffin” for the credibility of the Nobel committee. Beck conspiratorially claimed that the award revealed that “these progressives are extraordinarily powerful and this campaign of Barack Obama, this global campaign for Barack Obama is done by global interests that have extraordinary power. They’re very well-connected.” Beck said that the prize should have instead been given “to the Tea Party goers” who have protested Obama:
BECK: Of all things, the Nobel Peace Prize should be turned down by Barack Obama and given — you ready for this, oh this one’s going to make headlines — should be give to the Tea Party goers and the 9-12 Project. … Because of the arrogance of the progressives that thought no one would stand in their way. That he would be able to accomplish everything. Two weeks into his presidency, they nominated him for it and said, “oh this is going to be a slam dunk.” Because of the Tea Party goers and the 9-12 Project people that stood in his way and stopped him from accomplishing the things that he thought, “please, I’m the Messiah, I’ll be able to accomplish that.” Beck’s radio rival, Rush Limbaugh, was more caustic, telling Newsweek, “The Nobel gang just suicide bombed themselves. Gore, Carter, Obama, soon Bill Clinton. See a pattern here? They are all leftist sell-outs.
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quote: First they tell you, you can't sleep alone in a strange place Then they'll tell you, you can't sleep with somebody else Ah, but sooner or later you sleep in your own space Either way it's okay to wake up with yourself
He has only been in office 9 months and the former pres left quite a specter that folks are gonna remember for a while. Sooner or later though folks are gonna stop with the comparisons, it was starting already before this unexpected event tossed things in a jumble. Give it time.
If you think he has had enough time look back and see what got accomplished in the first year of others presidencies. I think you will find he is on par. According to politifact.com he has made good on 47 campaign promises, compromised on 12, stalled out on 12, broken 7, has made the first steps on another 117, and has yet to take action on another 320.
As to your other point of getting others to say why they think he deserves it? I'd say he has taken some great first steps like putting to bed the water boarding debacle and the secret prisons...inviting nations and leaders we don't necessarily like very much to the G20...Getting Iran to agree to UN inspections of their underground site.
But I am not the one you want to be talking to as I have already stated that he shouldn't have gotten it yet.
Still proud though that people in other nations have so much faith in my Pres that they want to acclaim him. When you put the politics aside and just think on that one point alone it really is rather cool to see.
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They take it personally that he is popular. It is an affront to the conservative movement and he must be torn down at all costs.
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Can it be possible that anyone cares? There is no such thing as a two party system and all any of this is, is proof that most people still buy into the charade. Can anyone on this earth be surprised that republicans act like they don't like democrats?
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Obama is some one and he has not changed what he is. Republicans are just mad that he works hard and has a good chance of being successful. And to them that just will not be allowed even if it means the ruin of the country.
Lets look at this award this way the people that give it out are the ones that make the rules Obama qualified according to them,Obama had no say in the matter. So we can add jealousy to the long list of conservative personality flaws and mental illness issues. Looks to me that the world is glad to be rid of you as much as America.
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Kristol: Thank You, Nobel Committee, For Making My Job Easier
There is no need to pick a parody for this week's issue of The Weekly Standard. As the boss notes, the news is more ridiculous than anything we could create. Also a suggestion for the Nobel Committee of an American who might have deserved the prize:
Instead, we’ll do something we do occasionally, and publish a Not a Parody...
We could point out that peace hasn’t broken out anywhere yet during President Obama’s tenure, or that even his various peace efforts haven’t yet begun to make much progress. We could note that, if the Norwegians wanted to give the Nobel Peace Prize to an American, it would have been been better to give it to Sen. John McCain for having the guts to push through the surge in Iraq, which has brought relative peace to that country. But that would be overkill. The choice is so self-evidently Not a Parody that no explanation is required or possible.
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sorry idiot the Romans said this thousands of years ago, The way of peace is through war.
A policy that is bound to bring failure and disgrace.
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Your beloved and idolized Obama isn't looking for peace either as he drums up support for an attack on Iran...
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quote:Originally posted by jordanreed: I cant think of anyone, here, who is, at all, qualified to judge someones merit when it comes to the nobel peace prize. The critisisms and endorsements seem to follow party lines. ..and that just aint right. when i read this.."The Nobel Peace prize was established as a reward for " the person who shall have done the most or the best work for fraternity among nations, for the abolition or reduction of standing armies and for the holding and promotion of peace congresses."...obama certainly qualifies as a candidate. And for those who are always *****ing about americas standing in the world..this is a good thing.
as always,,this is jmo...
And where is your list of what he has done?
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I'd tell you where to look, but you might get lost..
thats a joke..
I like this list that was already posted..
3/18/8 – Obama caught world-wide attention for his moving speech on race relations
7/24/8 - Obama lays the foundation for a new era of international relations and began inspiring renewed hope in American leadership during his campaign speech in Berlin
11/6/8 – Obama’s victory was hailed as a promise of hope for the world.
12/1/8 – Obama began plans to restore U.N. ambassador to cabinet rank.
1/22/9 - Appointed a Special Envoy for Middle East peace
1/22/9 – Ordered the closing of Guantanamo Bay
1/22/9 – Ordered comprehensive review of detention policies
1/22/9 – Prohibited use of torture
1/22/9 - Signed an executive order to close CIA secret prisons
1/23/9 – Lifted “Global Gag Rule” on international health groups
1/26/9 – Began to address climate change by increasing fuel standards for automobiles
1/26/9 – Appointed Special Envoy for Climate Change
1/27/9 - Signs Lily Ledbetter “Fair Pay” Act
2/1/9 – Expanded healthcare for children by signing SCHIP
2/5/9 - Again addressed energy conservation by increasing standards for appliances.
2/24/9 – Directed almost $1 billion for prevention and wellness to improve America’s health
2/25/9 - Initiated international efforts to reduce mercury emissions worldwide
2/27/9 – Committed to responsibly ending the war in Iraq
4/1/9 – Agreed to negotiation of a new Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty with Russia.
4/1/9 – Enhanced U.S. – China relations
4/2/9 - Led global response to the economic crisis through the G20, obtaining commitments of $1.1 trillion to safeguard the world’s most vulnerable economies
4/4/9 - Renewed dialog with NATO and other key allies
4/5/9 – Announced new strategy to responsible address international nuclear proliferation 4/13/9 – Began easing tension with Cuba through new policy stance
4/17/9 - Secured $5 billion in aid commitments "to bolster Pakistan's economy and help it fight terror and Islamic radicalism"
4/22/9 - Developed the renewable energy projects on the waters of our Outer Continental Shelf that produce electricity from wind, wave, and ocean currents.
5/8/9 – Proposed International Affaires budget that included funds to create a civilian response corps -- teams of civilian experts in rule of law, policing, transitional governance, economics, engineering, and other areas critical to helping rebuild war-torn societies; Provide $40 million for a "stabilization bridge fund," which would provide rapid response funds for the State Department to help stabilize a crisis situation.
6/4/9 - Gave historic address to the Muslim World in Cairo - "American is not at war with Islam" Foreign affairs experts insist that Obama's engagement with the Muslim world has been remarkable. "He has been able to dramatically change America's image in that region"
8/4/9 - Used DIPLOMACY to free 2 American journalists from a North Korea prison
9/18/9 - De-escalation of nuclear tension through repurposing of missile defense prompting Russia to withdraw its missile plan. Source(s): Public Records
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quote:Originally posted by jordanreed: I'd tell you where to look, but you might get lost..
thats a joke..
I like this list that was already posted..
3/18/8 – Obama caught world-wide attention for his moving speech on race relations
7/24/8 - Obama lays the foundation for a new era of international relations and began inspiring renewed hope in American leadership during his campaign speech in Berlin
11/6/8 – Obama’s victory was hailed as a promise of hope for the world.
12/1/8 – Obama began plans to restore U.N. ambassador to cabinet rank.
1/22/9 - Appointed a Special Envoy for Middle East peace
1/22/9 – Ordered the closing of Guantanamo Bay
1/22/9 – Ordered comprehensive review of detention policies
1/22/9 – Prohibited use of torture
1/22/9 - Signed an executive order to close CIA secret prisons
1/23/9 – Lifted “Global Gag Rule” on international health groups
1/26/9 – Began to address climate change by increasing fuel standards for automobiles
1/26/9 – Appointed Special Envoy for Climate Change
1/27/9 - Signs Lily Ledbetter “Fair Pay” Act
2/1/9 – Expanded healthcare for children by signing SCHIP
2/5/9 - Again addressed energy conservation by increasing standards for appliances.
2/24/9 – Directed almost $1 billion for prevention and wellness to improve America’s health
2/25/9 - Initiated international efforts to reduce mercury emissions worldwide
2/27/9 – Committed to responsibly ending the war in Iraq
4/1/9 – Agreed to negotiation of a new Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty with Russia.
4/1/9 – Enhanced U.S. – China relations
4/2/9 - Led global response to the economic crisis through the G20, obtaining commitments of $1.1 trillion to safeguard the world’s most vulnerable economies
4/4/9 - Renewed dialog with NATO and other key allies
4/5/9 – Announced new strategy to responsible address international nuclear proliferation 4/13/9 – Began easing tension with Cuba through new policy stance
4/17/9 - Secured $5 billion in aid commitments "to bolster Pakistan's economy and help it fight terror and Islamic radicalism"
4/22/9 - Developed the renewable energy projects on the waters of our Outer Continental Shelf that produce electricity from wind, wave, and ocean currents.
5/8/9 – Proposed International Affaires budget that included funds to create a civilian response corps -- teams of civilian experts in rule of law, policing, transitional governance, economics, engineering, and other areas critical to helping rebuild war-torn societies; Provide $40 million for a "stabilization bridge fund," which would provide rapid response funds for the State Department to help stabilize a crisis situation.
6/4/9 - Gave historic address to the Muslim World in Cairo - "American is not at war with Islam" Foreign affairs experts insist that Obama's engagement with the Muslim world has been remarkable. "He has been able to dramatically change America's image in that region"
8/4/9 - Used DIPLOMACY to free 2 American journalists from a North Korea prison
9/18/9 - De-escalation of nuclear tension through repurposing of missile defense prompting Russia to withdraw its missile plan. Source(s): Public Records
So basically he's made speeches...guess that gets you a peace prize. Oh an Guantanimo won't be closing anytime soon. He's not bombing North Korea but he's kicking the Moon's a$$.
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Obama's biggest accomplishemnt ? Getting the Nobel prize. That in itself is a joke. Some say he got it for vision - I say he is the prez of the USA and his vision should be will of american folks vs his will of a worl egotist.
What I dont getis why so many folks here support a socialist ??
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I dont know where you get your info, but he's a dem..and he was voted in by the will of the people.
not that it really matters, but is being a socialist such a horrible thing?..I know you equate it with communism but its not the same thing.
I dont think any here support a socialist , anyway..
calling obama a socialist is unpatriotic!..thats treason! where do you get your info..do they post it on your christian websites?
is hannity still using that socialist term?..is beck?..how bout limbutt? I thought you right wing fanatics gave that a rest..why not bring up that rev wright lie again?..or his not an american lie..geez..
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Voted in by folks who were fed up with Bush but they got something worse. I bet he wouldnt win the election now. And, voted in by the folks but doing what his socialist egotistical mind wants --And, half the country didnt support him then and now the 25 % more dont, probably -
I think when he breaks his biggest promise,no more taxes for 250k and under - that will be the turning point when most folks that voted for him will be sorry -
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I want to thank jordanreed and others who posted the list of Obama's accomplishments. I live and work in an extreme right environment and hear constant Obama bashing. The GOP can't come up with one positive plan to make anything better. All they can do is use scare tactics and every fallacy in the book to discredit our President. I am proud he won the Noble Peace Prize. He deserves it as much as anyone, and plans on giving the money awarded to charity. I voted for him with no regrets. He makes me proud to be an American...again.
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either that or some radical middle eastern that is afraid Obama might be better liked in their world than the ignorant leaders currently in control.
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Do you think he will go for the triple threat and try for an Oscar too? OH! I do hope Kayne West won't grab the mic while he is accepting and say something stupid. Don't you think he and Mary Kate Olsen would make a great couple? They should SO hang out more!
Ending Don't Ask Don't tell would be a positive step. Pointless rule.
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quote:Originally posted by The Bigfoot: Do you think he will go for the triple threat and try for an Oscar too? OH! I do hope Kayne West won't grab the mic while he is accepting and say something stupid. Don't you think he and Mary Kate Olsen would make a great couple? They should SO hang out more!
Ending Don't Ask Don't tell would be a positive step. Pointless rule.
I agree I'd like to know who's jumping into the fox hole after me. LOL
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lol If you are diving into foxholes I agree your thoughts should be about protecting your butt. I just disagree on who you should be focusing your attention on as the antagonist.
How many nen do you know of that have been raped by a gay man? Your irrational fears are your problem, it is a mistake to allow them to be projected upon our society.
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quote:Originally posted by The Bigfoot: lol If you are diving into foxholes I agree your thoughts should be about protecting your butt. I just disagree on who you should be focusing your attention on as the antagonist.
How many nen do you know of that have been raped by a gay man? Your irrational fears are your problem, it is a mistake to allow them to be projected upon our society.
I have no problem with homo's in the military , they might as well be on the front lines with the rest of the men.
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