Obama has won a Nobel

[srmom]

I think it has been made quite clear that he received it in essence because of EXPECTATIONS in the FUTURE. If that is the case, it is too early to say he doesn't deserve it because he hasn't had time to live up to those expectations.

If this is going to be the criteria for awarding prizes, medals, etc. in the future, why don't we just start having committees decide before an athletic event who the committee EXPECTS to win the event, then award the medal or the win based on the expectation.

Or why even bother having elections any more, they are expensive and a waste of time, let's just have a committee decide who should win the seat because they are EXPECTED to win.

I think this new way of awarding based on expectations could save all of us a lot of time and energy in the future!

[deepimpact2]

Originally Posted by srmom

If this is going to be the criteria for awarding prizes, medals, etc. in the future, why don't we just start having committees decide before an athletic event who the committee EXPECTS to win the event, then award the medal or the win based on the expectation.

Or why even bother having elections any more, they are expensive and a waste of time, let's just have a committee decide who should win the seat because they are EXPECTED to win.

I think this new way of awarding based on expectations could save all of us a lot of time and energy in the future!

I'm sorry. I'm confused. Isn't all of the stuff concerning the Nobel Peace Prize done in Europe?

[srmom]

Originally Posted by deepimpact2

I'm sorry. I'm confused. Isn't all of the stuff concerning the Nobel Peace Prize done in Europe?

Giving something for nothing - the European way!

(I'm sure they'd love your characterizations)

[deepimpact2]

Originally Posted by srmom

(I'm sure they'd love your characterizations)

What are you talking about?