The Tenther Grapevine
When browsing the news this morning, I came across “the” big story of the day – Barack Obama winning the Nobel Peace Prize. My first thought – is this some kind of joke?? Not until I found the announcement on the official Nobel website could I actually believe it.
It really doesn’t matter what your position is on the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and the regular bombing of Pakistan, and the talk of sanctions against Iran (I happen to be opposed to all of it) – to give a “peace” prize to someone overseeing multiple wars is more Orwellian than Orwell.
And that’s not even considering the fact that Obama’s spent most of this year issuing threats to American citizens, too. i.e. buy this health insurance plan or I’ll fine you. Ignore the fine, and I’ll arrest you and throw you in a cage.
Wow, talk about peaceful.
So, what is this, some kind of international ad campaign to increase the amount of worship given to our “dear leader?” If they were serious about a peace prize going to a peace activist, they would’ve given it to someone like Ron Paul who’s been fiercely advocating an end to wars and the complete liquidation of the entire US Military empire around the world.
Barack Obama as a peacemaker is a complete and utter mockery of the entire award. I sure hope that makes people reconsider how important their other prizes are – Krugman, anyone?
It sure gives new meaning to the famous line “War is Peace. Freedom is Slavery. Ignorance is Strength.”
Michael Boldin [send him email] is the founder of the Tenth Amendment Center. He was raised in Milwaukee, WI, and currently resides in Los Angeles, CA. Follow him on twitter - @michaelboldin, on LinkedIn, and on Facebook.
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Absolutely ridiculous! I’m glad I bought an Obama mask for Halloween. Talk about horrifying!
I believe you’re correct. Everything he did – promising to continue war in Afghanistan, promising to keep the Iraq war going for at least another year (or longer), promising to “deal with” Iran, and promising to push through legislation that steals your money and gives it to corporate buddies – (you know, bailouts!)….and more.
I didn’t see much, other than a little rhetoric, that was peaceful from this politician before that nomination date.
If I am not mistaken, the nominations for the Nobel are due by February 1 and the current inhabitant of the white house did not take office until January 20. By my count, everything he did to deserve this he did in 12 days.
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