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Originally Posted by Deckard
Stop being all measured and sensible, Chuck.
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See - this is why my internet forum posting mojo is past its use-by date. I used to be a contrary bastid - now I'm just sensible.
On topic - I agree that it's unfortunate that Obama has been given the award at this point. I can see the reasoning and purpose behind giving it. I can also see the actual value of the Nobel Peace Prize - as somewhat nominal and aspirational.
Unlike the other Nobel awards - by its very nature it's nebulous and open to dispute. And in this case - as you've said it's gone to be used by critics of Obama to further discredit Obama - despite it being nothing to do with him personally.
If he refuses the prize - he'll get even more grief by his domestic critics, and internationally it will be a received poorly as well. Regardless of what reasons he gives for refusing it.
FWIW - this is a good thing - when was the last time a serving President was honoured with an international award like this? It's a peace award - you'd think all of the right-wing christian conservatives would be applauding it - you know in keeping with the tenet from Jesus - "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall inherit the earth."
wait....
OMG!! Jesus was a socialist!!
aaaahh - cognitive dissonance warning!!
execute Plan B.
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"He's not really an American!! Where's his birth certificate..."