Obama wins Nobel Peace Prize

Skybird · 10-09-09, 09:04 AM

Grman newspaper Die Welt brought it to the point by saying this:

Mit dem Friedensnobelpreis an Barack Obama hat das Wunschdenken einen nie da gewesenen Triumph über die Realitäten der Weltpolitik erzielt.

Translation:
With the peace Nobel award for Barack Obama, wishful thinking has gained a triump like none before over the realities of global politics.

Perfect summary.

The whole comment, very critical of the decision, is worth to be read:

http://www.welt.de/politik/article47...als-Segen.html

They say the premature award will be a heavy (=counterproductive) mortage for Obama, and they call the past peace nobel awards since Perez, Rabin and Arafat a process of growing "Verkitschung" that now reaches a climax with Obama.

Die Juroren in Oslo haben sich von einer Obamania fortragen lassen, die - zum Besten der Menschheit – bereits deutlich am Verblassen war. (Die Welt) - The jurors in Oslo allowed themselves to be carried away by an Obamania that - for the best interest of mankind - already had started to fade very clearly recently.

stabiz · 10-09-09, 09:07 AM

Hehe, there is some speculation that they (we) did this to get a visit from Obama. When those freekin Danes get a visit we want one too!

Discosanta · 10-09-09, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by stabiz

Hehe, there is some speculation that they (we) did this to get a visit from Obama. When those freekin Danes get a visit we want one too!

Wouldn´t surprise me one bit if it was true. Some Norwegian politicians like to believe that this mini nation is some kind of humanitarian superpower with major influence in world affairs

Biggles · 10-09-09, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Discosanta

Wouldn´t surprise me one bit if it was true. Some Norwegian politicians like to believe that this mini nation is some kind of humanitarian superpower with major influence in world affairs

Hehe, the prize is not even Norwegian, it's Swedish really, you just get to handle it for us!

Dowly · 10-09-09, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Biggles

Hehe, the prize is not even Norwegian, it's Swedish really, you just get to handle it for us!

But as we Finns REALLY run the world, we just let you have the Norwegians to handle it so you wouldnt cry.

Biggles · 10-09-09, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Dowly

But as we Finns REALLY run the world, we just let you have the Norwegians to handle it so you wouldnt cry.

You do know how to make me laugh

Dowly · 10-09-09, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Biggles

You do know how to make me laugh

We invented laugh, it's really crying, but we didnt feel the need to tell anyone else. So, when you hear stories of Finns being all serious and stuff, we are actually happy and enjoying our lifes.

Damn we are cool.

SteamWake · 10-09-09, 09:08 AM

The road to hell is paved with good intentions.

stabiz · 10-09-09, 09:10 AM

Btw, are nobody going to disagree with the opinions in this thread soon? It doesnt feel like Subsim GT when all are hugging and high fiving.

Skybird · 10-09-09, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by stabiz

Btw, are nobody going to disagree with the opinions in this thread soon? It doesnt feel like Subsim GT when all are hugging and high fiving.

The unusual consensus shows how very much idiotic this decision is. My breakfast fell out of my face when I read it this morning.

Dowly · 10-09-09, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Skybird

My breakfast fell out of my face when I read it this morning.

And your breakfast was on your face becaaaause...?

Skybird · 10-09-09, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Dowly

And your breakfast was on your face becaaaause...?

and that I get asked by a ferret...?!

Dowly · 10-09-09, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Skybird

and that I get asked by a ferret...?!

Yes, sadly for me, I cant use my hands to the same extent as you would, so when I'm eating, my face tends to go very near the food, for reaching purposes, you know.

But for human to show this behaviour it is most illogical.

AVGWarhawk · 10-09-09, 09:22 AM

Perhaps this poor maneuver with the Nobel Peace Prize will shed some light on just how stupid and just how much faith the world is putting into Obama that is totally misdirected.

SteamWake · 10-09-09, 09:27 AM

I just think it points out what has been known for a long time.

The Nobel Peace prize commite should be re-named to Agenda Steering Committee.

What was once an honerable and noteworthy accomplishment is reduced to 'we like you and your agenda'.

Splitting the atom... pffffft that was nothing.

10-09-09, 09:04 AM	#1
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,637 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Grman newspaper Die Welt brought it to the point by saying this: Mit dem Friedensnobelpreis an Barack Obama hat das Wunschdenken einen nie da gewesenen Triumph über die Realitäten der Weltpolitik erzielt. Translation: With the peace Nobel award for Barack Obama, wishful thinking has gained a triump like none before over the realities of global politics. Perfect summary. The whole comment, very critical of the decision, is worth to be read: http://www.welt.de/politik/article47...als-Segen.html They say the premature award will be a heavy (=counterproductive) mortage for Obama, and they call the past peace nobel awards since Perez, Rabin and Arafat a process of growing "Verkitschung" that now reaches a climax with Obama. Die Juroren in Oslo haben sich von einer Obamania fortragen lassen, die - zum Besten der Menschheit – bereits deutlich am Verblassen war. (Die Welt) - The jurors in Oslo allowed themselves to be carried away by an Obamania that - for the best interest of mankind - already had started to fade very clearly recently. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert. Last edited by Skybird; 10-09-09 at 09:18 AM.

10-09-09, 09:07 AM	#2
stabiz Silent Hunter Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Norway Posts: 4,224 Downloads: 14 Uploads: 0	Hehe, there is some speculation that they (we) did this to get a visit from Obama. When those freekin Danes get a visit we want one too! __________________

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SteamWake Rear Admiral Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 13,224 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	The road to hell is paved with good intentions. __________________ Follow the progress of Mr. Mulligan : http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=147648

10-09-09, 09:10 AM	#9
stabiz Silent Hunter Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Norway Posts: 4,224 Downloads: 14 Uploads: 0	Btw, are nobody going to disagree with the opinions in this thread soon? It doesnt feel like Subsim GT when all are hugging and high fiving. __________________

10-09-09, 09:22 AM	#14
AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 28,261 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	Perhaps this poor maneuver with the Nobel Peace Prize will shed some light on just how stupid and just how much faith the world is putting into Obama that is totally misdirected. __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road

10-09-09, 09:27 AM	#15
SteamWake Rear Admiral Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 13,224 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	I just think it points out what has been known for a long time. The Nobel Peace prize commite should be re-named to Agenda Steering Committee. What was once an honerable and noteworthy accomplishment is reduced to 'we like you and your agenda'. Splitting the atom... pffffft that was nothing. __________________ Follow the progress of Mr. Mulligan : http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=147648