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According to the Nobel Committee
"for their efforts to build up and disseminate greater knowledge about man-made climate change, and to lay the foundations for the measures that are needed to counteract such change" There are several ways to promote peace, ending wars is only one.
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Congratulations are certainly in order for Mr. Gore, quite an achievement to receive such a prestigious award.
[envious quote] I'd kill for a Nobel Peace Prize [/Steven Wright] ![]()
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According this article/interview, the Nobel peace prize committee has changed standards from Nobel's original intent which was,
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Given that his work has reached across national boundaries and has been built upon the concensus of minds from quite a few walks of life, he's still under the original category under the first clause. In attempting to foster cooperation at an international level to address climate change, he's also taking steps to avoid potential resource conflicts which very well could become armed engagements if the matter is left to its own devices.
And she's right, the peace congress thing is pretty frelling pedantic. So, even if I don't agree with everything he says, he's kosher on the win under the original definition in my book on the first two clauses. Now, having just defended Al Gore's win of the Nobel, I need a few moments in the men's room scouring my mouth out with soap and steel wool...
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You're an alright guy - even if you do have a head in your freezer.
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The only head I've had in a freezer lately is my own...long story, but she was hot, and the shower wasn't cold enough.
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He has done something with style! No boring
stand up speeches, No unreadable book but a film with clear graphics and pictures. Now before that moderators thread closed button may be pressed, when am I gonna get my copy of this film as a freebie in the Sunday paper? |
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I dunno if I agree that the classic peace conference is 'out of style' but apparently you are correct. I still dont think he should have won it, but I guess he does qualify. Any further discussion would be highly political. grrrrr..... ![]() |
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You're obviously OK now so come on, tell us. It's Friday afternoon - time for some entertainment.
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I know, you were working on a controlled warming experiment so you could extrapolate it to the global level.
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Half undressed is a heckuva time to realize hooking up with your best friend's ex-wife might not be a brilliant idea... Heckuva time to realize it, but better than not realizing it 'till you're half redressed. Of course, that depends on your definition of "better"...and how much you really like your best friend.
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