As I sat here listening to Fox News in the background, they announced that Obama had won the Nobel Peace Prize. I thought for sure it was a joke, but it's not.
U.S. President Barack Obama has won the Nobel Peace Prize for 2009 "for his extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and co-operation between people," says the Norwegian Nobel Committee.
Yeah, Obama is great with foreign policy and international diplomacy and generating co-operation.
Let's see...
He gave the Queen of England an iPod full of his own speeches.
He gave the British Prime Minister Gordon Brown 25 DVDs that don't work in Europe.
Turkey tried to block the appointment of Anders Fogh Rasmussen as NATO secretary general because Rasmussen didn't punish the Danish cartoonist about the cartoon of Mohammad. France's Sarkozy and Germany's Merkel were outraged at this. But Obama was not and supported Turkey's induction into the European union.
He bowed to King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia.
In Strasburg, France, Obama said, "In America, there is a failure to appreciate Europe's leading role in the world. Instead of celebrating your dynamic union and seeking to partner with you to meet common challenges, there have been times when America has shown arrogance and been dismissive, even derisive."
Hugo Chavez met with Obama without preconditions, humiliated Obama repeatedly, and gave him an anti-American book - The Open Veins of Latin America. Obama didn't remark on it. He did shake hands with Chavez, and there's a great picture of that available.
Nicaragua's Daniel Ortega went on a 50-minute anti-American rant, calling Obama "president of an empire." And Obama didn't leave the room.
And now, Iran is making nuclear weapons and Obama's reaction to that is, "Tsk, tsk, pretty please don't do that or we might have to do something about it."
Yessiree, that's one fine and peaceful President we have.
Meanwhile, our President hasn't figured out how to not spend money, how to be the bipartisan president he claimed he would be, or how to keep the dollar from collapsing.
And, meanwhile, the United States is more divided now than it has ever been. And this president either doesn't know that or doesn't care. But I'm sure he's thrilled that the rest of the world thinks so highly of his "peace keeping" abilities. I always said his goal was to be leader of the world, not the US.
Peace keeping? Some would call it being a wimp.
And, frankly, I think having Obama receive this award in such a short time for doing so very little is an afront to people who have worked all of their lives for peace and unity throughout the world, and even to past Presidents more worthy.
Jimmy Carter received the award in 2002 for his "decades of untiring efforts" toward peaceful solutions in conflicts around the globe.
Woodrow Wilson won the prize in 1919 for developing a 14-point plan for worldwide peace talks.
Theodore Roosevelt won the award in 1906 for his role in mediating a bloody dispute between Russia and Japan that resulted in the Treaty of Portsmouth.
I really do not see Obama as being anywhere near as worthy as these past presidents.
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By the way, in case you've forgotten, here are the mistakes Obama made in the first 100 days.
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"obama is running two wars in iraq and afghanistan — but those are not his doing...."
Afghanistan is the result of an attack on our country, in case you forgot. It's not like Bush just woke up one morning and said, "Hey, I think I'll attack Afghanistan."
Iraq is the result of 12 years of Iraqi defiance of UN resolutions. Iraqi air defense gunners fired on our pilots daily as they attempted to enforce UN mandated no fly zones. Saddam Hussein initiated two wars against neighboring states and killed hundreds of thousands of his own citizens. He also used chemical weapons against the Iranians and the Kurds. He was a ruthless dictator and I have no problem with his removal, except for the timing. There were plenty of valid reasons to get rid of him, but the timing was poor.
"bush and company started that and it is gonna take some time b4 he can pull them back home"
In case you hadn't noticed, Obama has expanded the war in Afghanistan. He's not pulling anyone back home. As for Iraq, the removal of our troops was negotiated by Bush and signed into an agreement while Bush was still President. Obama has taken no action other than to continue the plan put in place by Bush.
"he banned torture...."
Torture was already against U.S. law before Obama took office. His ban was meaningless. That said, there are people who broke that law and deserve to be prosecuted. But that doesn't mean that torture was acceptable U.S. policy until Obama came along.
"...and other extreme interrogation techniques...."
Did you notice that Obama included a caveat when he restricted interrogations to the U.S. Army Field Manual? That caveat said his administration reserved the right to use "enhanced" interrogation techniques if the ones in the manual proved to be insufficient.
"he has pushed for peace between the israelis and palestinians...."
As has every president since 1948. Nothing new here.
"can't we all agree this is a good thing?"
It is. But it is unrealistic. By the way, Obama is not the first president to call for a nuclear free world.
"battling climate change is a priority....another good thing"
The science is unsettled on how much humans are responsible for climate change, and any US action is pointless unless we get the Chinese and Indians to go along--both of which, by the way, have said "Thanks, but no thanks."
"obama set down new ways in which the U.S. works with the world especially with those who bush and company accused of being the axis of evil...."
Interestingly enough Obama has kept in place Bush's demand that Iran cease the enrichment of uranium before engaging in talks. No difference here either, Misty.
Afghanistan is the result of an attack on our country, in case you forgot. It's not like Bush just woke up one morning and said, "Hey, I think I'll attack Afghanistan."
Iraq is the result of 12 years of Iraqi defiance of UN resolutions. Iraqi air defense gunners fired on our pilots daily as they attempted to enforce UN mandated no fly zones. Saddam Hussein initiated two wars against neighboring states and killed hundreds of thousands of his own citizens. He also used chemical weapons against the Iranians and the Kurds. He was a ruthless dictator and I have no problem with his removal, except for the timing. There were plenty of valid reasons to get rid of him, but the timing was poor.
"bush and company started that and it is gonna take some time b4 he can pull them back home"
In case you hadn't noticed, Obama has expanded the war in Afghanistan. He's not pulling anyone back home. As for Iraq, the removal of our troops was negotiated by Bush and signed into an agreement while Bush was still President. Obama has taken no action other than to continue the plan put in place by Bush.
"he banned torture...."
Torture was already against U.S. law before Obama took office. His ban was meaningless. That said, there are people who broke that law and deserve to be prosecuted. But that doesn't mean that torture was acceptable U.S. policy until Obama came along.
"...and other extreme interrogation techniques...."
Did you notice that Obama included a caveat when he restricted interrogations to the U.S. Army Field Manual? That caveat said his administration reserved the right to use "enhanced" interrogation techniques if the ones in the manual proved to be insufficient.
"he has pushed for peace between the israelis and palestinians...."
As has every president since 1948. Nothing new here.
"can't we all agree this is a good thing?"
It is. But it is unrealistic. By the way, Obama is not the first president to call for a nuclear free world.
"battling climate change is a priority....another good thing"
The science is unsettled on how much humans are responsible for climate change, and any US action is pointless unless we get the Chinese and Indians to go along--both of which, by the way, have said "Thanks, but no thanks."
"obama set down new ways in which the U.S. works with the world especially with those who bush and company accused of being the axis of evil...."
Interestingly enough Obama has kept in place Bush's demand that Iran cease the enrichment of uranium before engaging in talks. No difference here either, Misty.
so much for the reputation of the Nobel Prize....
"obama is running two wars in iraq and afghanistan — but those are not his doing...."
Afghanistan is the result of an attack on our country, in case you forgot. It's not like Bush just woke up one morning and said, "Hey, I think I'll attack Afghanistan."
Iraq is the result of 12 years of Iraqi defiance of UN resolutions. Iraqi air defense gunners fired on our pilots daily as they attempted to enforce UN mandated no fly zones. Saddam Hussein initiated two wars against neighboring states and killed hundreds of thousands of his own citizens. He also used chemical weapons against the Iranians and the Kurds. He was a ruthless dictator and I have no problem with his removal, except for the timing. There were plenty of valid reasons to get rid of him, but the timing was poor.
"bush and company started that and it is gonna take some time b4 he can pull them back home"
In case you hadn't noticed, Obama has expanded the war in Afghanistan. He's not pulling anyone back home. As for Iraq, the removal of our troops was negotiated by Bush and signed into an agreement while Bush was still President. Obama has taken no action other than to continue the plan put in place by Bush.
"he banned torture...."
Torture was already against U.S. law before Obama took office. His ban was meaningless. That said, there are people who broke that law and deserve to be prosecuted. But that doesn't mean that torture was acceptable U.S. policy until Obama came along.
"...and other extreme interrogation techniques...."
Did you notice that Obama included a caveat when he restricted interrogations to the U.S. Army Field Manual? That caveat said his administration reserved the right to use "enhanced" interrogation techniques if the ones in the manual proved to be insufficient.
"he has pushed for peace between the israelis and palestinians...."
As has every president since 1948. Nothing new here.
"can't we all agree this is a good thing?"
It is. But it is unrealistic. By the way, Obama is not the first president to call for a nuclear free world.
"battling climate change is a priority....another good thing"
The science is unsettled on how much humans are responsible for climate change, and any US action is pointless unless we get the Chinese and Indians to go along--both of which, by the way, have said "Thanks, but no thanks."
"obama set down new ways in which the U.S. works with the world especially with those who bush and company accused of being the axis of evil...."
Interestingly enough Obama has kept in place Bush's demand that Iran cease the enrichment of uranium before engaging in talks. No difference here either, Misty.
Have a great day! I am starting out mine SMILING!
My understanding of this honor (being chosen to be a Nobel Peace prize winner) is that the person is doing something of importance in attempting to bring about peace in the world. That doesn't mean he (or she) would have been able to stop all wars, or even the ones his own country is involved in.
If you will recall right before the US invaded Iraq, Nelson Mandela (another Peace prize winner) said that George W. Bush was the person who most threatened world peace. Quite the opposite of how President Obama is perceived abroad.
Unfortunately most Americans have little perception of what is going on outside of this country.....other what they see on Fox News. :-O
"obama is running two wars in iraq and afghanistan — but those are not his doing...."
Afghanistan is the result of an attack on our country, in case you forgot. It's not like Bush just woke up one morning and said, "Hey, I think I'll attack Afghanistan."
Iraq is the result of 12 years of Iraqi defiance of UN resolutions. Iraqi air defense gunners fired on our pilots daily as they attempted to enforce UN mandated no fly zones. Saddam Hussein initiated two wars against neighboring states and killed hundreds of thousands of his own citizens. He also used chemical weapons against the Iranians and the Kurds. He was a ruthless dictator and I have no problem with his removal, except for the timing. There were plenty of valid reasons to get rid of him, but the timing was poor.
"bush and company started that and it is gonna take some time b4 he can pull them back home"
In case you hadn't noticed, Obama has expanded the war in Afghanistan. He's not pulling anyone back home. As for Iraq, the removal of our troops was negotiated by Bush and signed into an agreement while Bush was still President. Obama has taken no action other than to continue the plan put in place by Bush.
"he banned torture...."
Torture was already against U.S. law before Obama took office. His ban was meaningless. That said, there are people who broke that law and deserve to be prosecuted. But that doesn't mean that torture was acceptable U.S. policy until Obama came along.
"...and other extreme interrogation techniques...."
Did you notice that Obama included a caveat when he restricted interrogations to the U.S. Army Field Manual? That caveat said his administration reserved the right to use "enhanced" interrogation techniques if the ones in the manual proved to be insufficient.
"he has pushed for peace between the israelis and palestinians...."
As has every president since 1948. Nothing new here.
"can't we all agree this is a good thing?"
It is. But it is unrealistic. By the way, Obama is not the first president to call for a nuclear free world.
"battling climate change is a priority....another good thing"
The science is unsettled on how much humans are responsible for climate change, and any US action is pointless unless we get the Chinese and Indians to go along--both of which, by the way, have said "Thanks, but no thanks."
"obama set down new ways in which the U.S. works with the world especially with those who bush and company accused of being the axis of evil...."
Interestingly enough Obama has kept in place Bush's demand that Iran cease the enrichment of uranium before engaging in talks. No difference here either, Misty.
But really, is it "peaceful" to walk away with your tail between your legs?
Maybe he got it because he keeps apoligizing for American wherever he goes?
"obama is running two wars in iraq and afghanistan — but those are not his doing...."
Afghanistan is the result of an attack on our country, in case you forgot. It's not like Bush just woke up one morning and said, "Hey, I think I'll attack Afghanistan."
Iraq is the result of 12 years of Iraqi defiance of UN resolutions. Iraqi air defense gunners fired on our pilots daily as they attempted to enforce UN mandated no fly zones. Saddam Hussein initiated two wars against neighboring states and killed hundreds of thousands of his own citizens. He also used chemical weapons against the Iranians and the Kurds. He was a ruthless dictator and I have no problem with his removal, except for the timing. There were plenty of valid reasons to get rid of him, but the timing was poor.
"bush and company started that and it is gonna take some time b4 he can pull them back home"
In case you hadn't noticed, Obama has expanded the war in Afghanistan. He's not pulling anyone back home. As for Iraq, the removal of our troops was negotiated by Bush and signed into an agreement while Bush was still President. Obama has taken no action other than to continue the plan put in place by Bush.
"he banned torture...."
Torture was already against U.S. law before Obama took office. His ban was meaningless. That said, there are people who broke that law and deserve to be prosecuted. But that doesn't mean that torture was acceptable U.S. policy until Obama came along.
"...and other extreme interrogation techniques...."
Did you notice that Obama included a caveat when he restricted interrogations to the U.S. Army Field Manual? That caveat said his administration reserved the right to use "enhanced" interrogation techniques if the ones in the manual proved to be insufficient.
"he has pushed for peace between the israelis and palestinians...."
As has every president since 1948. Nothing new here.
"can't we all agree this is a good thing?"
It is. But it is unrealistic. By the way, Obama is not the first president to call for a nuclear free world.
"battling climate change is a priority....another good thing"
The science is unsettled on how much humans are responsible for climate change, and any US action is pointless unless we get the Chinese and Indians to go along--both of which, by the way, have said "Thanks, but no thanks."
"obama set down new ways in which the U.S. works with the world especially with those who bush and company accused of being the axis of evil...."
Interestingly enough Obama has kept in place Bush's demand that Iran cease the enrichment of uranium before engaging in talks. No difference here either, Misty.
You are trying to prove that, in the International Arena, Obama is a diplomatic apologist.
I do not believe that you can say that, as yet. I do not believe that many of your examples are indicative of true and real incompetence in International Affairs.
The President has not been in office long enough to be guilty of all his perceived offenses
--both at home and abroad.
However, I will have to agree with you that President Obama does not deserve the Nobel Peace prize.
And I think it is a symbolic--and maybe even a political--mistake to give it to him.
It seems to me that the Nobel Committee has determined the following:
that shortly after his inauguration, his enormous popularity abroad--especially in Africa and Europe--would bode well for a reduction in global conflict; and that by hedging their bets--of nominating him--such peace initiatives, after the nomination, would be emboldened.
Though I support Obama, I do not support the awarding of this prize to him.
It's a mistake--and it actually could affect his judgement, erroneously, in the future......because he would feel that he has a standard to hold up to that, theoretically, could impel him to make decisions that, with regard to US security, could well be ill-advised.
I do not appreciate what the Nobel Committee did.
But then, again, they gave the award to Arafat--did they not?
So the Committee's judgements may be as political and as slanted as the IOC's in Copenhagen......but, ironically, perhaps, for quite different reasons.....
If you can't figure out what you just said here, I'm sure not gonna try and explain it to you.........
Don't be surprised if he ends up winning being the next Rose Queen on New Year's Day in the Rose Parade.
Next, he'll probably win the Super Bowl all by himself! Heck he might even win the Heisman Trophy, too. If awards can be manipulated for Black Jesus, why not???
He certainly will win the Academy Award for Best Actor--where he can borrow Sally Field's Academy Award speech, "You like me; you realy, really like me!!"
"obama is running two wars in iraq and afghanistan — but those are not his doing...."
Afghanistan is the result of an attack on our country, in case you forgot. It's not like Bush just woke up one morning and said, "Hey, I think I'll attack Afghanistan."
Iraq is the result of 12 years of Iraqi defiance of UN resolutions. Iraqi air defense gunners fired on our pilots daily as they attempted to enforce UN mandated no fly zones. Saddam Hussein initiated two wars against neighboring states and killed hundreds of thousands of his own citizens. He also used chemical weapons against the Iranians and the Kurds. He was a ruthless dictator and I have no problem with his removal, except for the timing. There were plenty of valid reasons to get rid of him, but the timing was poor.
"bush and company started that and it is gonna take some time b4 he can pull them back home"
In case you hadn't noticed, Obama has expanded the war in Afghanistan. He's not pulling anyone back home. As for Iraq, the removal of our troops was negotiated by Bush and signed into an agreement while Bush was still President. Obama has taken no action other than to continue the plan put in place by Bush.
"he banned torture...."
Torture was already against U.S. law before Obama took office. His ban was meaningless. That said, there are people who broke that law and deserve to be prosecuted. But that doesn't mean that torture was acceptable U.S. policy until Obama came along.
"...and other extreme interrogation techniques...."
Did you notice that Obama included a caveat when he restricted interrogations to the U.S. Army Field Manual? That caveat said his administration reserved the right to use "enhanced" interrogation techniques if the ones in the manual proved to be insufficient.
"he has pushed for peace between the israelis and palestinians...."
As has every president since 1948. Nothing new here.
"can't we all agree this is a good thing?"
It is. But it is unrealistic. By the way, Obama is not the first president to call for a nuclear free world.
"battling climate change is a priority....another good thing"
The science is unsettled on how much humans are responsible for climate change, and any US action is pointless unless we get the Chinese and Indians to go along--both of which, by the way, have said "Thanks, but no thanks."
"obama set down new ways in which the U.S. works with the world especially with those who bush and company accused of being the axis of evil...."
Interestingly enough Obama has kept in place Bush's demand that Iran cease the enrichment of uranium before engaging in talks. No difference here either, Misty.
Thanks!
Particularly since he is escalating the war in Afghanistan at overwhelming odds.
more like scooped up civilians who looked like the 911 guys
That statement really does our military a disservice. We have the finest military in the world. They don't scoop up civilians just because they look like they are from middle eastern descent. They put their lives in the line, they are highly trained, and they are good at the missions that have been set before them by our government. Both the previous administration and this administration.
But it's not the military's fault. I agree that they are the finest and deserve much more than just "attaboys" for their great sacrifices.
"obama is running two wars in iraq and afghanistan — but those are not his doing...."
Afghanistan is the result of an attack on our country, in case you forgot. It's not like Bush just woke up one morning and said, "Hey, I think I'll attack Afghanistan."
Iraq is the result of 12 years of Iraqi defiance of UN resolutions. Iraqi air defense gunners fired on our pilots daily as they attempted to enforce UN mandated no fly zones. Saddam Hussein initiated two wars against neighboring states and killed hundreds of thousands of his own citizens. He also used chemical weapons against the Iranians and the Kurds. He was a ruthless dictator and I have no problem with his removal, except for the timing. There were plenty of valid reasons to get rid of him, but the timing was poor.
"bush and company started that and it is gonna take some time b4 he can pull them back home"
In case you hadn't noticed, Obama has expanded the war in Afghanistan. He's not pulling anyone back home. As for Iraq, the removal of our troops was negotiated by Bush and signed into an agreement while Bush was still President. Obama has taken no action other than to continue the plan put in place by Bush.
"he banned torture...."
Torture was already against U.S. law before Obama took office. His ban was meaningless. That said, there are people who broke that law and deserve to be prosecuted. But that doesn't mean that torture was acceptable U.S. policy until Obama came along.
"...and other extreme interrogation techniques...."
Did you notice that Obama included a caveat when he restricted interrogations to the U.S. Army Field Manual? That caveat said his administration reserved the right to use "enhanced" interrogation techniques if the ones in the manual proved to be insufficient.
"he has pushed for peace between the israelis and palestinians...."
As has every president since 1948. Nothing new here.
"can't we all agree this is a good thing?"
It is. But it is unrealistic. By the way, Obama is not the first president to call for a nuclear free world.
"battling climate change is a priority....another good thing"
The science is unsettled on how much humans are responsible for climate change, and any US action is pointless unless we get the Chinese and Indians to go along--both of which, by the way, have said "Thanks, but no thanks."
"obama set down new ways in which the U.S. works with the world especially with those who bush and company accused of being the axis of evil...."
Interestingly enough Obama has kept in place Bush's demand that Iran cease the enrichment of uranium before engaging in talks. No difference here either, Misty.
Go Obama!!! How is this for the "world rejected Obama"?
If they give him a prize, the prize must be a joke. If they don't award him the Olympics, they rejected him. Do you see how dumb and ridiculous your knee jerks conclusions are.
Please.
So, you expected him to get both??
If you concluded that it was a world rejection, how do you interpret this? A world 180 turn around show of love and affection for Obama?
Misty, for once I agree completely with Marilyn. God loves all his children, and you should be ashamed for saying what you did. It sorrows Him when we fail to follow His plan for us, but God is love -- and He shows His love to all of us.
It's become, like the UN, a pathetic joke.
Let's give Bush a nobel prize to restore the prestige. That will do it. NOt.
"obama is running two wars in iraq and afghanistan — but those are not his doing...."
Afghanistan is the result of an attack on our country, in case you forgot. It's not like Bush just woke up one morning and said, "Hey, I think I'll attack Afghanistan."
Iraq is the result of 12 years of Iraqi defiance of UN resolutions. Iraqi air defense gunners fired on our pilots daily as they attempted to enforce UN mandated no fly zones. Saddam Hussein initiated two wars against neighboring states and killed hundreds of thousands of his own citizens. He also used chemical weapons against the Iranians and the Kurds. He was a ruthless dictator and I have no problem with his removal, except for the timing. There were plenty of valid reasons to get rid of him, but the timing was poor.
"bush and company started that and it is gonna take some time b4 he can pull them back home"
In case you hadn't noticed, Obama has expanded the war in Afghanistan. He's not pulling anyone back home. As for Iraq, the removal of our troops was negotiated by Bush and signed into an agreement while Bush was still President. Obama has taken no action other than to continue the plan put in place by Bush.
"he banned torture...."
Torture was already against U.S. law before Obama took office. His ban was meaningless. That said, there are people who broke that law and deserve to be prosecuted. But that doesn't mean that torture was acceptable U.S. policy until Obama came along.
"...and other extreme interrogation techniques...."
Did you notice that Obama included a caveat when he restricted interrogations to the U.S. Army Field Manual? That caveat said his administration reserved the right to use "enhanced" interrogation techniques if the ones in the manual proved to be insufficient.
"he has pushed for peace between the israelis and palestinians...."
As has every president since 1948. Nothing new here.
"can't we all agree this is a good thing?"
It is. But it is unrealistic. By the way, Obama is not the first president to call for a nuclear free world.
"battling climate change is a priority....another good thing"
The science is unsettled on how much humans are responsible for climate change, and any US action is pointless unless we get the Chinese and Indians to go along--both of which, by the way, have said "Thanks, but no thanks."
"obama set down new ways in which the U.S. works with the world especially with those who bush and company accused of being the axis of evil...."
Interestingly enough Obama has kept in place Bush's demand that Iran cease the enrichment of uranium before engaging in talks. No difference here either, Misty.
For most of you right wingers, you would criticize it anyways even if he had done something. You lack objectivity because you even jump at the guy when he coughs. You've become ridiculous and keep talking to each other, agreeing with each other in everything anti Obama.
So, I extremely happy for Obama just thinking about the pain and agony will create in your souls.
And you Obamie Zombies would still worship the ground he walked on "anyways" even if he had done nothing.......
According to THEM, Obama's time in office is totally irrelevant. He could have lost for all they cared.
I know I wouldn't want to be in his shoes.
I think you're right!
Okay, everyone.......Repeat this sentence three times and then think about it..........
If you have to ask what that is, you've dunked your cup into the Kool-Aid one too many times.
"obama is running two wars in iraq and afghanistan — but those are not his doing...."
Afghanistan is the result of an attack on our country, in case you forgot. It's not like Bush just woke up one morning and said, "Hey, I think I'll attack Afghanistan."
Iraq is the result of 12 years of Iraqi defiance of UN resolutions. Iraqi air defense gunners fired on our pilots daily as they attempted to enforce UN mandated no fly zones. Saddam Hussein initiated two wars against neighboring states and killed hundreds of thousands of his own citizens. He also used chemical weapons against the Iranians and the Kurds. He was a ruthless dictator and I have no problem with his removal, except for the timing. There were plenty of valid reasons to get rid of him, but the timing was poor.
"bush and company started that and it is gonna take some time b4 he can pull them back home"
In case you hadn't noticed, Obama has expanded the war in Afghanistan. He's not pulling anyone back home. As for Iraq, the removal of our troops was negotiated by Bush and signed into an agreement while Bush was still President. Obama has taken no action other than to continue the plan put in place by Bush.
"he banned torture...."
Torture was already against U.S. law before Obama took office. His ban was meaningless. That said, there are people who broke that law and deserve to be prosecuted. But that doesn't mean that torture was acceptable U.S. policy until Obama came along.
"...and other extreme interrogation techniques...."
Did you notice that Obama included a caveat when he restricted interrogations to the U.S. Army Field Manual? That caveat said his administration reserved the right to use "enhanced" interrogation techniques if the ones in the manual proved to be insufficient.
"he has pushed for peace between the israelis and palestinians...."
As has every president since 1948. Nothing new here.
"can't we all agree this is a good thing?"
It is. But it is unrealistic. By the way, Obama is not the first president to call for a nuclear free world.
"battling climate change is a priority....another good thing"
The science is unsettled on how much humans are responsible for climate change, and any US action is pointless unless we get the Chinese and Indians to go along--both of which, by the way, have said "Thanks, but no thanks."
"obama set down new ways in which the U.S. works with the world especially with those who bush and company accused of being the axis of evil...."
Interestingly enough Obama has kept in place Bush's demand that Iran cease the enrichment of uranium before engaging in talks. No difference here either, Misty.
"obama is running two wars in iraq and afghanistan — but those are not his doing...."
Afghanistan is the result of an attack on our country, in case you forgot. It's not like Bush just woke up one morning and said, "Hey, I think I'll attack Afghanistan."
Iraq is the result of 12 years of Iraqi defiance of UN resolutions. Iraqi air defense gunners fired on our pilots daily as they attempted to enforce UN mandated no fly zones. Saddam Hussein initiated two wars against neighboring states and killed hundreds of thousands of his own citizens. He also used chemical weapons against the Iranians and the Kurds. He was a ruthless dictator and I have no problem with his removal, except for the timing. There were plenty of valid reasons to get rid of him, but the timing was poor.
"bush and company started that and it is gonna take some time b4 he can pull them back home"
In case you hadn't noticed, Obama has expanded the war in Afghanistan. He's not pulling anyone back home. As for Iraq, the removal of our troops was negotiated by Bush and signed into an agreement while Bush was still President. Obama has taken no action other than to continue the plan put in place by Bush.
"he banned torture...."
Torture was already against U.S. law before Obama took office. His ban was meaningless. That said, there are people who broke that law and deserve to be prosecuted. But that doesn't mean that torture was acceptable U.S. policy until Obama came along.
"...and other extreme interrogation techniques...."
Did you notice that Obama included a caveat when he restricted interrogations to the U.S. Army Field Manual? That caveat said his administration reserved the right to use "enhanced" interrogation techniques if the ones in the manual proved to be insufficient.
"he has pushed for peace between the israelis and palestinians...."
As has every president since 1948. Nothing new here.
"can't we all agree this is a good thing?"
It is. But it is unrealistic. By the way, Obama is not the first president to call for a nuclear free world.
"battling climate change is a priority....another good thing"
The science is unsettled on how much humans are responsible for climate change, and any US action is pointless unless we get the Chinese and Indians to go along--both of which, by the way, have said "Thanks, but no thanks."
"obama set down new ways in which the U.S. works with the world especially with those who bush and company accused of being the axis of evil...."
Interestingly enough Obama has kept in place Bush's demand that Iran cease the enrichment of uranium before engaging in talks. No difference here either, Misty.
"obama is running two wars in iraq and afghanistan — but those are not his doing...."
Afghanistan is the result of an attack on our country, in case you forgot. It's not like Bush just woke up one morning and said, "Hey, I think I'll attack Afghanistan."
Iraq is the result of 12 years of Iraqi defiance of UN resolutions. Iraqi air defense gunners fired on our pilots daily as they attempted to enforce UN mandated no fly zones. Saddam Hussein initiated two wars against neighboring states and killed hundreds of thousands of his own citizens. He also used chemical weapons against the Iranians and the Kurds. He was a ruthless dictator and I have no problem with his removal, except for the timing. There were plenty of valid reasons to get rid of him, but the timing was poor.
"bush and company started that and it is gonna take some time b4 he can pull them back home"
In case you hadn't noticed, Obama has expanded the war in Afghanistan. He's not pulling anyone back home. As for Iraq, the removal of our troops was negotiated by Bush and signed into an agreement while Bush was still President. Obama has taken no action other than to continue the plan put in place by Bush.
"he banned torture...."
Torture was already against U.S. law before Obama took office. His ban was meaningless. That said, there are people who broke that law and deserve to be prosecuted. But that doesn't mean that torture was acceptable U.S. policy until Obama came along.
"...and other extreme interrogation techniques...."
Did you notice that Obama included a caveat when he restricted interrogations to the U.S. Army Field Manual? That caveat said his administration reserved the right to use "enhanced" interrogation techniques if the ones in the manual proved to be insufficient.
"he has pushed for peace between the israelis and palestinians...."
As has every president since 1948. Nothing new here.
"can't we all agree this is a good thing?"
It is. But it is unrealistic. By the way, Obama is not the first president to call for a nuclear free world.
"battling climate change is a priority....another good thing"
The science is unsettled on how much humans are responsible for climate change, and any US action is pointless unless we get the Chinese and Indians to go along--both of which, by the way, have said "Thanks, but no thanks."
"obama set down new ways in which the U.S. works with the world especially with those who bush and company accused of being the axis of evil...."
Interestingly enough Obama has kept in place Bush's demand that Iran cease the enrichment of uranium before engaging in talks. No difference here either, Misty.
more wars?
tax cuts for the top .01%?
deregulation?
crony capitalism?
mercenaries [you call them contractors]
more alberto gonzales, brownies? rummies? cheneys?
torture?
is that the platform you want? what kind of country do you want? what kind of person are you? and no that is not an attack! it's a question.
yes the wealthy son of a an unwed mother? who went to college on merrit and student loans? GOD'S TEATH!
LOL smacked nope. I'm not the one complaining that nothing has changed! if nothing has changed then all of you idiots complaining would revel in a Bush 3rd term!
Bring on Obamacare that's well needed!
Bring out all the troops in Iraq! and in Afghanistan too! is that your position?
"obama is running two wars in iraq and afghanistan — but those are not his doing...."
Afghanistan is the result of an attack on our country, in case you forgot. It's not like Bush just woke up one morning and said, "Hey, I think I'll attack Afghanistan."
Iraq is the result of 12 years of Iraqi defiance of UN resolutions. Iraqi air defense gunners fired on our pilots daily as they attempted to enforce UN mandated no fly zones. Saddam Hussein initiated two wars against neighboring states and killed hundreds of thousands of his own citizens. He also used chemical weapons against the Iranians and the Kurds. He was a ruthless dictator and I have no problem with his removal, except for the timing. There were plenty of valid reasons to get rid of him, but the timing was poor.
"bush and company started that and it is gonna take some time b4 he can pull them back home"
In case you hadn't noticed, Obama has expanded the war in Afghanistan. He's not pulling anyone back home. As for Iraq, the removal of our troops was negotiated by Bush and signed into an agreement while Bush was still President. Obama has taken no action other than to continue the plan put in place by Bush.
"he banned torture...."
Torture was already against U.S. law before Obama took office. His ban was meaningless. That said, there are people who broke that law and deserve to be prosecuted. But that doesn't mean that torture was acceptable U.S. policy until Obama came along.
"...and other extreme interrogation techniques...."
Did you notice that Obama included a caveat when he restricted interrogations to the U.S. Army Field Manual? That caveat said his administration reserved the right to use "enhanced" interrogation techniques if the ones in the manual proved to be insufficient.
"he has pushed for peace between the israelis and palestinians...."
As has every president since 1948. Nothing new here.
"can't we all agree this is a good thing?"
It is. But it is unrealistic. By the way, Obama is not the first president to call for a nuclear free world.
"battling climate change is a priority....another good thing"
The science is unsettled on how much humans are responsible for climate change, and any US action is pointless unless we get the Chinese and Indians to go along--both of which, by the way, have said "Thanks, but no thanks."
"obama set down new ways in which the U.S. works with the world especially with those who bush and company accused of being the axis of evil...."
Interestingly enough Obama has kept in place Bush's demand that Iran cease the enrichment of uranium before engaging in talks. No difference here either, Misty.
but then again Marilyn they were republican conservatives....LOL
The 2001 and 2003 tax cuts lowered marginal tax rates in ALL tax brackets and removed 11 million low income families from the federal income tax rolls. But I'm sure you knew that already, right?
This is the same-o- liberal pat on the back given to a person who has accomplished Zero-Nada- Nothing, and has made a bad situation worse in every way gets an Award.
Yes, like all Liberals who give us one failed disastrous program after another, they get awards because they care, they meant well who could be against ending poverty?.
I hear Obama is somewhat disappointed, yes. He is wondering why the entire Nobel body were not present at the announcement to say.
Nobel Prize goes to
Barack Hussein Obama
UMM-UMM-UMM!
Time for the Nobel Peace Prize- replica- to be put into a box of Cracker-jacks.
This is hill-arious.
Barack, you get a million dollars with this prize-What charity are you and Michelle giving it to?.
Too bad Yasser that's my baby Arafat has passed on to Hell- You could have had a beer with him at the White House- a peace summit beer.
"obama is running two wars in iraq and afghanistan — but those are not his doing...."
Afghanistan is the result of an attack on our country, in case you forgot. It's not like Bush just woke up one morning and said, "Hey, I think I'll attack Afghanistan."
Iraq is the result of 12 years of Iraqi defiance of UN resolutions. Iraqi air defense gunners fired on our pilots daily as they attempted to enforce UN mandated no fly zones. Saddam Hussein initiated two wars against neighboring states and killed hundreds of thousands of his own citizens. He also used chemical weapons against the Iranians and the Kurds. He was a ruthless dictator and I have no problem with his removal, except for the timing. There were plenty of valid reasons to get rid of him, but the timing was poor.
"bush and company started that and it is gonna take some time b4 he can pull them back home"
In case you hadn't noticed, Obama has expanded the war in Afghanistan. He's not pulling anyone back home. As for Iraq, the removal of our troops was negotiated by Bush and signed into an agreement while Bush was still President. Obama has taken no action other than to continue the plan put in place by Bush.
"he banned torture...."
Torture was already against U.S. law before Obama took office. His ban was meaningless. That said, there are people who broke that law and deserve to be prosecuted. But that doesn't mean that torture was acceptable U.S. policy until Obama came along.
"...and other extreme interrogation techniques...."
Did you notice that Obama included a caveat when he restricted interrogations to the U.S. Army Field Manual? That caveat said his administration reserved the right to use "enhanced" interrogation techniques if the ones in the manual proved to be insufficient.
"he has pushed for peace between the israelis and palestinians...."
As has every president since 1948. Nothing new here.
"can't we all agree this is a good thing?"
It is. But it is unrealistic. By the way, Obama is not the first president to call for a nuclear free world.
"battling climate change is a priority....another good thing"
The science is unsettled on how much humans are responsible for climate change, and any US action is pointless unless we get the Chinese and Indians to go along--both of which, by the way, have said "Thanks, but no thanks."
"obama set down new ways in which the U.S. works with the world especially with those who bush and company accused of being the axis of evil...."
Interestingly enough Obama has kept in place Bush's demand that Iran cease the enrichment of uranium before engaging in talks. No difference here either, Misty.
It won't be enough money to keep Michelle in shoes for a week.......
Like Grandma always said, those who accuse are exactly what they accuse. I do believe she was right.
"obama is running two wars in iraq and afghanistan — but those are not his doing...."
Afghanistan is the result of an attack on our country, in case you forgot. It's not like Bush just woke up one morning and said, "Hey, I think I'll attack Afghanistan."
Iraq is the result of 12 years of Iraqi defiance of UN resolutions. Iraqi air defense gunners fired on our pilots daily as they attempted to enforce UN mandated no fly zones. Saddam Hussein initiated two wars against neighboring states and killed hundreds of thousands of his own citizens. He also used chemical weapons against the Iranians and the Kurds. He was a ruthless dictator and I have no problem with his removal, except for the timing. There were plenty of valid reasons to get rid of him, but the timing was poor.
"bush and company started that and it is gonna take some time b4 he can pull them back home"
In case you hadn't noticed, Obama has expanded the war in Afghanistan. He's not pulling anyone back home. As for Iraq, the removal of our troops was negotiated by Bush and signed into an agreement while Bush was still President. Obama has taken no action other than to continue the plan put in place by Bush.
"he banned torture...."
Torture was already against U.S. law before Obama took office. His ban was meaningless. That said, there are people who broke that law and deserve to be prosecuted. But that doesn't mean that torture was acceptable U.S. policy until Obama came along.
"...and other extreme interrogation techniques...."
Did you notice that Obama included a caveat when he restricted interrogations to the U.S. Army Field Manual? That caveat said his administration reserved the right to use "enhanced" interrogation techniques if the ones in the manual proved to be insufficient.
"he has pushed for peace between the israelis and palestinians...."
As has every president since 1948. Nothing new here.
"can't we all agree this is a good thing?"
It is. But it is unrealistic. By the way, Obama is not the first president to call for a nuclear free world.
"battling climate change is a priority....another good thing"
The science is unsettled on how much humans are responsible for climate change, and any US action is pointless unless we get the Chinese and Indians to go along--both of which, by the way, have said "Thanks, but no thanks."
"obama set down new ways in which the U.S. works with the world especially with those who bush and company accused of being the axis of evil...."
Interestingly enough Obama has kept in place Bush's demand that Iran cease the enrichment of uranium before engaging in talks. No difference here either, Misty.