Nobel peace prize - Page 2

jaysay · 10-10-2009, 13:59

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Originally Posted by Guinness

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.

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

Tealeaf · 10-10-2009, 15:05

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Originally Posted by jaysay

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

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?

MargaretR · 10-10-2009, 15:12

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Originally Posted by Tealeaf

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?

Is that racism showing?

Tealeaf · 10-10-2009, 15:42

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Originally Posted by MargaretR

Is that racism showing?

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.

jaysay · 10-10-2009, 15:58

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Originally Posted by MargaretR

Is that racism showing?

Whatever next, racism on Strictly Come Dancing

Neil · 10-10-2009, 16:48

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Originally Posted by Tealeaf

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.

Except on a Sunday when you read the Sport

Eric · 10-10-2009, 16:50

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.

Stumped · 10-10-2009, 18:46

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Originally Posted by garinda

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.

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.

garinda · 10-10-2009, 19:17

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Originally Posted by Stumped

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.

Apology accepted, as I haven't accused you of hypocrisy, nor have I been it myself, in anything I've posted in this thread.

SPUGGIE J · 10-10-2009, 19:48

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

Eric · 11-10-2009, 06:38

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Originally Posted by SPUGGIE J

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

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

jaysay · 11-10-2009, 09:25

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Originally Posted by Eric

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

He could always have refused it

SPUGGIE J · 11-10-2009, 09:45

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Originally Posted by Tealeaf

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.

Tut tut racism on both counts.