Re: As if it couldn't get any more rediculous
Rubbish; BAOR (British Army of the Rhine) left in the '90s. The US and Britain still have bases in Germany. Germany was unable to go to war because A. It was divided and B. Western German forces were incorporated into NATO. You may as well argue that the Cold War deserves a Peace Prize.Originally Posted by Kralizec
Re: As if it couldn't get any more rediculous
The real occupation lies in Fort Knox, Germany's gold is right there
Re: As if it couldn't get any more rediculous
My conspiracy alarm goes DING DING DING now. Gawd, you realize I have to go all the way to another room to shut it off, thus abondoning my coffee for half a minute?
Still maintain that crying on the pitch should warrant a 3 match ban
Re: As if it couldn't get any more rediculous
NATO has been nominated and considered several times. And Gorby got the prize.
Still maintain that crying on the pitch should warrant a 3 match ban
Re: As if it couldn't get any more rediculous
Of course he did, that is why the Noble price for peace is worth just as much as whatever you get when buying a pack of cornflakes. What the commision doesn't understand is that they won't be taken seriously anymore if they insist on shoving their opinion into throats. It was kinda fun to see Obama being absolutely emberrassed for recieving it he as he really didn't understand, and neither did I to be honest.
Last edited by Fragony; 10-13-2012 at 10:54.
Re: As if it couldn't get any more rediculous
The Nobel prize is one of several other peace prizes. It is not the biggest in terms of money. It is, however, the most prestigious and famous. Why? Because of the choices made by its committee.
Gorby is among the most obvious candidates ever.
The thing is, Frags, that you do not support the ideals in Nobels will. You disagree with the premise of the prize. As such, it is no wonder that you disagree. And that's also why your opinion is irrelevant to the committee.
Still maintain that crying on the pitch should warrant a 3 match ban
Re: As if it couldn't get any more rediculous
Live in your world all you want but trust me on this, nobody takes the peace price seriously anymore, it's nothing but a running joke
Last edited by Fragony; 10-13-2012 at 11:15.
Re: As if it couldn't get any more rediculous
China seemed to disagree last year.
Also, you posted this thread 11 minutes after it was awarded. You care. Even though you are far from the target audience.
Among those who fight for peace, human rights and democracy(that excludes you, frags), Nobels prize is still the modt prestigious. And that's what counts.
Still maintain that crying on the pitch should warrant a 3 match ban
Re: As if it couldn't get any more rediculous
I just get news a little faster, and everybofy expected it to be rediculous given it's reputation
Edit, you are right by the way, I do care
Last edited by Fragony; 10-13-2012 at 11:50.
Re: As if it couldn't get any more rediculous
I suppose that means Korea can't go to war either and there's no reason to have all these US forces down there?
As for the EU not being a person, corporations are people, too!
That said the US should have gotten it, there are two ways to support that argument:
1. They enforce the pax americana by killing everyone who disagrees
2. They are evil but at least they draw all the other bad guys' attention so the rest of us can live in peace
I've always thought that the EU played a big role in European cooperation and cooperation is one of the keys to establish peace.
You can argue that it's not perfect as long as you want but you're not perfect yourself so why should I even accept your argument?
Just wait until Putin replaces Barroso and Russia joins at the same time, that's the first step to chinese inclusion etc.
There are great plans and world peace will come, you guys just lack vision and enthusiasm and optimism.
"Topic is tired and needs a nap." - Tosa Inu
Re: As if it couldn't get any more rediculous
Bringing peace isn't enough to get the Nobel prize.
You have to bring peace in the manner described in his will. Which means peace brought about by a reduction of standing armies, not the peace enforced by large armies.
Still maintain that crying on the pitch should warrant a 3 match ban
Re: As if it couldn't get any more rediculous
I agree: It was NATO and the Soviet Bloc that stopped war.
And the EU's contribution to the SALT Treaties?
You do not have to! You can ignore me if you wish. But you cannot ignore the unelcted people who rule over both you and I.
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