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Carter Likes Nobel Pick, Taliban Not So Much

Nicolas Sarkozy says something odd about the world's hearts

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(Newser) – Not everybody thinks Barack Obama's Nobel prize is a weird choice. Jimmy Carter, who won it himself in 2002, calls it a "bold statement of international support for his vision and commitment." More reaction:

  • Taliban spokesman: "He has done nothing for peace in Afghanistan. We condemn this year's peace prize as unjust."
  • Hamid Karzai: "His hard work and his new vision on global relations .. make him the appropriate recipient."
  • Mark Halperin, on Morning Joe: "I don't think he'll embrace this. Because there is no upside."

  • Desmond Tutu: It's a "wonderful recognition" of Obama's effort to reach out to the Arab world after years of hostility.
  • Nicolas Sarkozy: "It recognizes... the return of America to the hearts of the peoples of the world."
  • GOP chairman Michael Steele: "What has President Obama actually accomplished?"

Jimmy Carter speaks in August.
Jimmy Carter speaks in August.   (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Archbishop Desmond Tutu.
Archbishop Desmond Tutu.   (AP Photo/Schalk van Zuydam)
President Barack Obama.
President Barack Obama.   (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)
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sully4411
Oct 9, 09 11:24 AM CDT
wow....how do you think of a user name thats so clever? i wish i could think of such a good insult.
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UrUndertaker
Oct 9, 09 10:19 AM CDT
"GOP chairman Michael Steele: "What has President Obama actually accomplished?""....Mr GOP Charman, he has done more in 10 months than you in the seat you now hold which was given to appease the Black Republicans I dare say, actually what have you done in your position aside from cause hate and decent in your own party. I do give you points for matching the Taliban in your hatred. Reply
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Shannonals
Oct 9, 09 7:10 PM CDT
Michael Steele is a GOP tool. The only reason he was selected as chairman was because the GOP knew people would think less of a Black chairman making negative comments aginast a Black President. What has Steele even done to prove himself worthy of being worthy of being the chairman anyway? seriously, he's not the senior member of the GOP Senate, and his postings prior to the nomination as chairman were nothing to brag about.
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kupacey
Oct 9, 09 10:33 AM CDT
Why is it left always brings up race? Reply
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Shannonals
Oct 9, 09 7:12 PM CDT
Why does the Left bring up race kupacey? You serious aren't you? It's the right that makes everything racial, the left I would conclude simply expend on it far to much. Steele should have never been the chairman, and if McCain had a slim chance to have won the election, he would never have been selected.
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