Originally Posted by garinda (Post 751961)

Peace where?

This award is absurd, and smacks of the utmost patronage because of his colour.

Originally Posted by Stumped (Post 751963)

Now who's being hypocritical?

Originally Posted by garinda (Post 751964)

Why is that hypocritical?

Secondly, please feel free to supply any evidence when I've said you've been it.

Originally Posted by Eric (Post 751974)

On the other hand, Obama's cancellation of plans for a missile defence sheild in Poland and the Czech Republic can be viewed as the most positive step yet to avoid the possibility of a spasm response global nuclear war. With Obama in the White House, there is less chance of us blowing ourselves into extinction ... this increased possibility that we may survive is, in itself, worth some form of recognition.

Originally Posted by garinda (Post 751977)

'The closing date for nominations for the prize was February 1st. Obama was only sworn in as president less than two weeks before that. You do have to wonder what achievements he made during that fortnight, except not being Bush, the Bomber of Baghdad.'

Originally Posted by Guinness (Post 752158)

How are Laureates selected? | Nobels fredspris

Read the part about nominations, in particular how names can be added AFTER February 1st, and how "In the process, a need sometimes arises to obtain additional information and updating from the group of advisers, especially if any of the nominees are involved in current political affairs."

Obama's work since Feb 1st (some of which Eric posted above) has obviously been taken into account.

The committee "has been known not to arrive at a decision until at its very last meeting before the announcement of the Prize at the beginning of October."

But then again the link in post 9 was from the Daily Mail, and we all know how factual that particular chip wrapping is.

Originally Posted by jaysay (Post 752184)

I feel exactly the same way about the Guardian and Independent Guinness, because if you cut them into 6 inch squares an stuck them behind the loo door it would be counter productive, they put more on than take off:D

Originally Posted by Tealeaf (Post 752199)

These papers use only the cheapest printing ink, so I would not recommend doing this because if you do you will end up with a black bum, and that is not very nice, is it?

Originally Posted by MargaretR (Post 752201)

Is that racism showing?;)

Originally Posted by MargaretR (Post 752201)

Is that racism showing?;)

Originally Posted by Tealeaf (Post 752221)

Err...last time I looked, newspapers were printed mainly in black ink. No doubt you would like to see them printed in white ink, to avoid any undertones of racism.

Originally Posted by garinda (Post 751972)

Oh well, no explanation of how what was posted was hypocritical, or indeed where I've said you were.

I suggest you perhaps take a moment to ponder before posting anymore incorrect statements.

;)

Originally Posted by Stumped (Post 752296)

Sorry for the delay in replying. I gained the impression that you were being critical of my views and objections posted in another thread. If I am wrong I apologise.

Originally Posted by SPUGGIE J (Post 752313)

How much did he pay or promise to get this award I wonder?

Originally Posted by Eric (Post 752410)

C'mon .... that's like paying a whore double to give you a dose. This isn't an award; it's a burden.

Originally Posted by Tealeaf (Post 752221)

Err...last time I looked, newspapers were printed mainly in black ink. No doubt you would like to see them printed in white ink, to avoid any undertones of racism.

Originally Posted by Eric (Post 752410)

C'mon .... that's like paying a whore double to give you a dose. This isn't an award; it's a burden.

Originally Posted by jaysay (Post 752445)

He could always have refused it:rolleyes:

Originally Posted by SPUGGIE J (Post 752451)

Tut tut racism on both counts. :p



A burden with cash to pay for it.:p



Yeah right his yank ego wouldn't allow that.:eek:

Originally Posted by jaysay (Post 752445)

He could always have refused it:rolleyes:

Originally Posted by Eric (Post 752587)

I doubt it .... this is an offer you can't refuse.

Originally Posted by Nickelson (Post 752963)

Might aswell have given Brown one :)

Originally Posted by accyman (Post 753044)

well if obama can get one for being brown why not gordon for also being brown ?

Originally Posted by Eric (Post 752266)

In a way, I feel sorry for the poor guy ... he was the best choice for President; he is intelligent and quite probably sincere. However, he is still part of the American political system, and to have all these expectations dumped on him is not really fair. He's stuck with two wars neither of which are his fault, an economy in crisis, and a many of his countrymen still hate niggers and would relish seeing him swinging from a tree. He didn't ask for this award .... and, quite possibly, wishes it had gone to someone else.

Originally Posted by MargaretR (Post 755304)

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Originally Posted by steeljack (Post 755317)

I'm not alone in thinking as many of my friends who voted for him (I didn't) are now getting a bit 'cheesed off' by his quote...." I was a black man before I was President" ......No, Mr President , you are bi-racial , half white, half black , raised in a white household , by a white Mother , and white Grandparents . People who voted for him would never in a million years think of voting for the likes of Jesse Jackson or Al Sharpton (African Americans )

Originally Posted by steeljack (Post 755317)

I'm not alone in thinking as many of my friends who voted for him (I didn't) are now getting a bit 'cheesed off' by his quote...." I was a black man before I was President")

Originally Posted by steeljack (Post 755317)

I'm not alone in thinking as many of my friends who voted for him (I didn't) are now getting a bit 'cheesed off' by his quote...." I was a black man before I was President" ......No, Mr President , you are bi-racial , half white, half black , raised in a white household , by a white Mother , and white Grandparents . People who voted for him would never in a million years think of voting for the likes of Jesse Jackson or Al Sharpton (African Americans )