tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11636447.post6686919220786978253..comments2023-11-05T03:20:46.695-05:00Comments on The Ostroy Report: Why Obama's Nobel Peace Prize is DeservedThe Ostroy Reporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04955421147082736335noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11636447.post-80153469776144950382009-12-11T03:28:45.278-05:002009-12-11T03:28:45.278-05:00its interesting to read comments from 'progres...its interesting to read comments from 'progressives' that tout 'tolerance' and being 'educated' but seem to resort to the ad hominem fallacy in lieu of actually taking arguments prima facia. calling someone a redneck doesn't win a argument and actually rewarding results in lieu of good intentions is common sense...your child doesn't get an 'A' on their paper before its written, you don't get a promotion on what you intend to do for the company and you certainly don't get an award before the movie is released and viewed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11636447.post-67483216993576344292009-10-12T16:53:56.564-04:002009-10-12T16:53:56.564-04:00Oh sigh sigh, what has this world come too. The Co...Oh sigh sigh, what has this world come too. The Congo doctors lifelong achievements are definently not as noteworthy as flying around in Air Force One talking about peace from a podium, ohh and wait nuclear disarmement, where was he when north korea had those two journalists, sent another man to do his work and made sure his administration as kept out of it. He cant even manage money much less run a country. This is laughable and really embarassing that we applaud the people who do little and cast the true workers in the shadows, since they dont have hmm what where they call it the "alluring charisma of the president" please leftys dont get mad when you know your wrong.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11636447.post-41108310044545070922009-10-12T13:57:46.703-04:002009-10-12T13:57:46.703-04:00I am mystified as to how anyone could think that a...I am mystified as to how anyone could think that a guy can win an award simply based upon campaign rhetoric. <br /><br />He was nominated within 12 days of his innauguration, so counting from the nomination date backwards, all that appears is rhetoric, not action.<br /><br />Many people campaigned saying exactly the same things that Obama said and none of them were even nominated let alone elected.<br /><br />Its impossible to distinguish, for example, Obama's rhetoric from that of John Edwards. But no one even dreamed that Edwards should be nominated.<br /><br />And that doesn't even include the things that he did since election, which has nothing to do with the award of the prize. Even rabid supporters of Obama - the writers on SNL - see that he's done precious little.<br /><br />To me, this is all about Eurotrash hoping that America can give up it's record of exceptionalism as a nation to join the failed nations of Western and Northern Europe that have embraced a strong dose of socialist democracy.<br /><br />There is a reason why America had to send its men overseas twice in the last century to save them from themselves. And the closer we get to being like them, the more at risk the world becomes. We lose our ability to make the difference the world needs in responding to tragedy and challenge.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11636447.post-6103099730270675272009-10-11T20:49:17.596-04:002009-10-11T20:49:17.596-04:00Great post Andy! You have put into words what &quo...Great post Andy! You have put into words what "most" Americans are thinking about the new president. If Republicans are upset........good. I was upset with Bush.Claudenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11636447.post-34664338415207492302009-10-11T20:02:04.666-04:002009-10-11T20:02:04.666-04:00all you naysayers......let me say this.........the...all you naysayers......let me say this.........they (nobel prize committee) don't gave a DAMN ABOUT WHAT YOU THINK ! let me ask this question....when will fox news post the gop disapproval and approval numbers ? james lewis north carolinaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11636447.post-29520819553860696372009-10-11T16:17:09.260-04:002009-10-11T16:17:09.260-04:00After reading this article I have to agree with th...After reading this article I have to agree with the description of Obama's insight but I have to keep my opinion that he hasn't done enough to earn the Nobel Peace Prize. Maybe it's just because there is not a sufficient number of prize categories and that he should have won some prize appreciating his character, diplomacy and brightness. Unfortunately I don't think this was the suitable one for him to be fitted in. JayVancouver realtorhttp://jaybanks.canoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11636447.post-88588351931487385042009-10-11T03:01:31.527-04:002009-10-11T03:01:31.527-04:00"After graduating from Harvard where he was t..."After graduating from Harvard where he was the first black editor of the law review, Obama later served three terms in the Illinois State Senate, one term as a US Senator, and became the first black president in US history...and one of just 44 individuals in 233 years to hold this job. While I'm sure all this pales in comparison to what you've accomplished in your life, I'd say he's definitely got a few notches on his achievement belt..."<br /><br />Unfortunately, nowhere on the Nobel Prize website does it say it gives the award for ANY of what you mentioned in the above paragraph!!Obama Bin Ladennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11636447.post-29518610700326835152009-10-10T23:34:55.236-04:002009-10-10T23:34:55.236-04:00Repeating campaign slogans calling for hope and ch...Repeating campaign slogans calling for hope and change is hardly an action deserving of a Nobel Peace Prize.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11636447.post-46160666775368753302009-10-10T22:38:58.098-04:002009-10-10T22:38:58.098-04:00it would be silly for Americans to criticize Obama...it would be silly for Americans to criticize Obama for getting the Nobel Peace Prize... they can give it to whomever they like, and besides it's nice to have a president who is admired and respected internationallySam Kaufmanhttp://psoriasisguru.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11636447.post-19109546082359253032009-10-10T17:38:10.662-04:002009-10-10T17:38:10.662-04:00Anon 11:11......After graduating from Harvard wher...Anon 11:11......After graduating from Harvard where he was the first black editor of the law review, Obama later served three terms in the Illinois State Senate, one term as a US Senator, and became the first black president in US history...and one of just 44 individuals in 233 years to hold this job. While I'm sure all this pales in comparison to what <em>you've</em> accomplished in <em>your</em> life, I'd say he's definitely got a few notches on his achievement belt...<br />AndyThe Ostroy Reporthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04955421147082736335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11636447.post-27764557641658982932009-10-10T14:13:17.095-04:002009-10-10T14:13:17.095-04:00I think this award speaks badly for the Peace Priz...I think this award speaks badly for the Peace Prize Committee. It is true that Obama hasn't started any wars, but neither has he ended any. He has expressed an entirely laudable aspiration to rid the world of nuclear weapons, but has not achieved any actual progress toward that goal. He says the right words about climate change, but again there is no tangible progress.<br /><br />On the down side, and this is a very big down side, he has made himself an accessory after the fact to the Bush administration's torture and murder of prisoners. In short, Obama has done nothing to merit this award, and much to disqualify himself from it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11636447.post-38541385255883161372009-10-10T12:44:50.429-04:002009-10-10T12:44:50.429-04:00Didn't Jimmy Carter share the Prize with a cou...Didn't Jimmy Carter share the Prize with a couple of other guys for 'bringing peace to Palestine'?<br />Giving it to Obama at this stage sounds like someone saying he won't achieve anything more worthy of the prize than that.mmandebvunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11636447.post-63971872244960413672009-10-10T12:07:28.018-04:002009-10-10T12:07:28.018-04:00Yes everything you pointed out is true, and I like...Yes everything you pointed out is true, and I like Obama for his intellect and good decision making.<br />But, I believe it is way too early for him to receive an Award of that caliber, cause he will have a way bigger burden on his chest than before. And what if he makes one mistake, people are gonna chew him up, way worse than before. He just does not need that scrutiny when non of his promises have not been fully met.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11636447.post-30286265795869293492009-10-10T12:05:31.326-04:002009-10-10T12:05:31.326-04:00Hi Andy,
Thank you for the clarity of your thoug...Hi Andy, <br /><br />Thank you for the clarity of your thoughts and the wisdom of your understanding on Obama's wonderful award. <br /><br />This about his campaign for hope and the potential we all feel inside to actually live a level of consciousness beyond the petty ego-mind that for the past 8 years has been the leading this country. <br /><br />We all need to move beyond our ego battles and instead rediscover the power of our hearts and our higher nature.<br /><br />I write about consciousness and progressive ideas at www.explorelifeblog.com<br /><br />JosephJoseph Bernardhttp://www.explorelifeblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11636447.post-65309188482058583802009-10-10T11:11:54.602-04:002009-10-10T11:11:54.602-04:00This is a joke. Obama hasn't done anything. An...This is a joke. Obama hasn't done anything. And how about this doozy, "who said the Nobel Committee's criteria for winning requires candidates to be 'accomplished' U.S. presidents?" Uh, that's what an award is for. Accomplishments.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11636447.post-31722545954190057242009-10-10T11:01:06.180-04:002009-10-10T11:01:06.180-04:00I lean in favor of the position that Obama has not...I lean in favor of the position that Obama has not done anything to earn the Prize. He has issued many great speeches regarding the issues that cause war, but it's hard to reconcile his growing war in Afghanistan and Pakistan, the continuing war in Iraq, the potential war against Iran, and the placement of additional troops in Colombia against these actionless words. I hope that he actually DOES something that merits the award. Repealing the Patriot Act and renouncing the Bush Doctrine of pre-emptive attack would be a good start.<br /><br />But I agree with the observations being offered by many across the globe that Obama won the award simply by not being Bush. It is seen by some of these to be an expression of gratitude by the members of the Nobel Committee to the people of the US that we somehow managed to prevent the endless and widespread Bush/Cheney wars by replacing Bush with a more reasonable man. If this is so, then I am proud to be an American and glad for the nation that something we did merits international recognition. I just hope that Obama donates the award to a worthy cause which will benefit Americans in need. It will help to defuse the outrage from the Party of No.<br /><br />Good luck with the premiere. Your late wife set a high standard with Waitress, which I'm sure you will meet. I await the glowing reviews.Realisthttp://blogcritics.org/writers/realistnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11636447.post-49660242595812273202009-10-10T10:24:27.156-04:002009-10-10T10:24:27.156-04:00I am indeed so proud of this country and the leade...I am indeed so proud of this country and the leadership the president has provided. But let me answer to the comment made by anonymous 9:31<br />Indeed you see on TV more the ugly type of conservatism. But Obama has not revived it. He just forced them to surface and show their face. Don't confuse the darkness they had chosen before as "non-existence."<br /> Now we know them. It is much better to know them.<br /><br />Secondly, the decent type of conservatism will be strengthened eventually through the process of having to disassociate themselves from the trash.<br /><br />The long term consequences will be positive for the vast majority of sane Americans. That's how social change occurs. Always. Everywhere.Athena Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11483906167304901085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11636447.post-23677431704716478702009-10-10T10:15:54.986-04:002009-10-10T10:15:54.986-04:00"OBAMA makes this country weaker....wake up.&..."OBAMA makes this country weaker....wake up." Spoken like a true fact denying foxhole dittohead who is totally out of touch with reality. <br /><br />The Anholt-GfK Roper Nation Brands Index (NBI) survey on which countries are most admired and appreciated around the world has been conducted annually since 2005. This year the US topped the list for the first time, climbing six spots.<br /><br />And here at home: The NBC/Wall Street Journal poll finds that just 21 percent approve of the job Republicans are doing on health care while 65 percent disapprove.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11636447.post-82493988118476111152009-10-10T09:31:54.112-04:002009-10-10T09:31:54.112-04:00OBAMA makes this country weaker....wake up.
"...OBAMA makes this country weaker....wake up.<br /><br />"The Nobel committee may have chosen President Obama as the Peace Prize winner because of its hopes for his impact on the world -- but his top achievement so far has come at home. Indeed, Obama has been on a roll. <br /><br />In nine months, he has breathed life into the Republican Party, boosted pro-lifers, tarnished the reputation of regulation, bolstered traditional values, increased the public's desire for immigration restriction and shifted independent voters rightward. <br /><br />No, Obama hasn't turned back the oceans. But revivifying conservatism almost before books announcing its death could be published qualifies as a feat almost as miraculous. "Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11636447.post-34706007724884934612009-10-10T08:44:44.301-04:002009-10-10T08:44:44.301-04:00Very well said! But would have read better withou...Very well said! But would have read better without the italics for emphasis.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01287090837266778687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11636447.post-18044822967595861702009-10-10T08:31:21.876-04:002009-10-10T08:31:21.876-04:00Yes, Hooray for Barack. I love feeling proud of m...Yes, Hooray for Barack. I love feeling proud of my country again.Ann in Brooklynnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11636447.post-55621498643043473112009-10-10T08:18:41.849-04:002009-10-10T08:18:41.849-04:00I couldnt have said it better Ostroy! Im proud of ...I couldnt have said it better Ostroy! Im proud of America! It's about time we get our respect back with how other countries look at us! Yeah Barack! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com