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Strangler Lewis · 10-09-2009, 08:42 AM

No, you must destroy the village in order to save it.

He can still do what he wants. Of course, they can rescind the award. I don't know if he'd have to give the money back, though.

If he wanted to look ballsy, he'd decline it.

Alex · 10-09-2009, 09:48 AM

From a purely logistical point of view, what is the legality of the president accepting the cash portion of the prize (or even the medal assuming it has significant cash value)?

Presumably, Exxon would not have been able to create a "You're a Great Guy! Award" and giving the medal with $10 million cash prize to Dick Cheney while he was vice president.

3894 · 10-09-2009, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Alex

From a purely logistical point of view, what is the legality of the president accepting the cash portion of the prize (or even the medal assuming it has significant cash value)?

The Swedish Nobel medal is the size of a largish drink coaster and solid gold. They also give out copies to members of the family; those are gold-plated. For the Norwegian Nobel Peace medal:

Quote:

In its original form, the medal was in 23 carat gold and weighed 192 grams; from 1980 on this was changed to 18 carats and 196 grams. Its diameter has always remained the same: 6.6 cms

Source is here.

The Lovely Mrs. tod · 10-09-2009, 11:56 AM

Michael Steele has surfaced.

Quote:

The real question Americans are asking is, “What has President Obama actually accomplished?” It is unfortunate that the president’s star power has outshined tireless advocates who have made real achievements working towards peace and human rights. One thing is certain — President Obama won’t be receiving any awards from Americans for job creation, fiscal responsibility, or backing up rhetoric with concrete action.

I'll admit, when the hubby came into the bedroom this morning and waved that cup of coffee under my sleeping face and said "guess what?" my first reaction was "Say WHAT?" I was far from displeased but a bit puzzled. But then, it's not the Nobel Prize for Medicine either. It's subjective. I don't think it's going to add, or detract from what Obama already shows.

And, frankly, I think it's kinda cool. Things so seldom surprise me anymore.

Gn2Dlnd · 10-09-2009, 09:52 AM

Is the Nobel Committee peddling Range Rovers now? If your concern is that they're buying influence and favors, I'd like to know what product you thing they're selling. Peace? ZOMG!?!

Alex · 10-09-2009, 09:57 AM

No, I'm not at all worried that the Nobel Committee is buying influence.

That said, the laws regulating the acceptance of gifts, etc., don't necessarily make a judgment call on the intent of a gift. I know there are very strict rules on when and how the president himself can keep ceremonial gifts from other heads of state, for example, as opposed to them being the property of the United States. This is an award to Barack Obama the person, not Barack Obama representing the United States.

That said, the prize is given quite explicitly with a policy goal of highlighting the recipient and the recipient's efforts towards peace and to therefore hopefully help propel the recipient to success.

Certainly don't mean to suggest anything pernicious here, just curious what the rules are.

Gemini Cricket · 10-09-2009, 11:51 AM

Feeling kinda mixed about him getting this award. Yes, he's more of a communicator than his predecessor but not being Bush isn't a good reason to give someone the Nobel Peace Prize.
I'm a fan of his but I'm underwhelmed by Obama so far.

Strangler Lewis · 10-09-2009, 12:13 PM

Sounds like the Republicans would like to see the Nobel Peace Prize given to a community organizer.

A what?

innerSpaceman · 10-09-2009, 12:13 PM

Um, I agree with everything in that quote by Michael Steele. That disturbs me.

Alex · 10-09-2009, 12:36 PM

If it's accurate that he hasn't, shouldn't the Republican be giving him an aware for not backing up rhetoric with concrete action?

After all, they don't want him to actually concretely accomplish any of his rhetoric.

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Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	From a purely logistical point of view, what is the legality of the president accepting the cash portion of the prize (or even the medal assuming it has significant cash value)? Presumably, Exxon would not have been able to create a "You're a Great Guy! Award" and giving the medal with $10 million cash prize to Dick Cheney while he was vice president.
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Gn2Dlnd Parmmadore Jim Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Casita del Queso Posts: 3,810	Is the Nobel Committee peddling Range Rovers now? If your concern is that they're buying influence and favors, I'd like to know what product you thing they're selling. Peace? ZOMG!?! __________________ Does anyone still wear a hat?
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10-09-2009, 09:57 AM	#6
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	No, I'm not at all worried that the Nobel Committee is buying influence. That said, the laws regulating the acceptance of gifts, etc., don't necessarily make a judgment call on the intent of a gift. I know there are very strict rules on when and how the president himself can keep ceremonial gifts from other heads of state, for example, as opposed to them being the property of the United States. This is an award to Barack Obama the person, not Barack Obama representing the United States. That said, the prize is given quite explicitly with a policy goal of highlighting the recipient and the recipient's efforts towards peace and to therefore hopefully help propel the recipient to success. Certainly don't mean to suggest anything pernicious here, just curious what the rules are.
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10-09-2009, 11:51 AM	#7
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	Feeling kinda mixed about him getting this award. Yes, he's more of a communicator than his predecessor but not being Bush isn't a good reason to give someone the Nobel Peace Prize. I'm a fan of his but I'm underwhelmed by Obama so far.
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10-09-2009, 12:13 PM	#8
Strangler Lewis Doing The Job Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: In a state Posts: 3,956	Sounds like the Republicans would like to see the Nobel Peace Prize given to a community organizer. A what? __________________ Live now-pay later. Diner's Club!
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innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	Um, I agree with everything in that quote by Michael Steele. That disturbs me.
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10-09-2009, 12:36 PM	#10
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	If it's accurate that he hasn't, shouldn't the Republican be giving him an aware for not backing up rhetoric with concrete action? After all, they don't want him to actually concretely accomplish any of his rhetoric.
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