There Is No Way to Peace, Peace Is The Way
So. Obama was given the Nobel Peace Prize.
And, because he'sblack a polarizing figure, there is controversy over the selection.
I understand both perspectives sort of: He hasn't done anything yet vs. his message of hope and change was transformative in a meaningful way for all people, should they choose to be open to that message.
While the ensuing ruckus created by the unwashed microphone-loving media sluttage is entertaining, it does tend to leave one with a bad taste in one's mouth.
Well. Because President Obama does not need any more distractions than he already has to contend with, and because less Rush Limbaugh is better than more, I have a suggestion.
I think the Nobel committee should revoke Obama's Peace Prize, or put it on ice, or something, and give out the following Peace Prizes. Award money to be donated to Obama's charitable organization of choice. I recommend the Well Read Hostess shoe and Hermes Kelly Bag Fund, but I'll leave it up to him.
First, I think it would be remiss to exclude Roman Polanski from this honor. Where would we be without him this year? We all owe a debt to Roman Polanski for reminding us that arrogant Hollywood "artists" actually do believe that they are better than the rest of us and that there is no distinction between "rape" and "rape rape," no matter the time, culture, and, as I read this weekend, "vibe" of the times.
Jon and Kate Gosselin deserve recognition also. It's critical to the very survival of the species that we remember that pimping out one's children for monetary gain results in an almost Greek display of public humiliation and shame. Starting with her hair cut and ending with his insistence on wearing Ed Hardy 24/7.
Mark Sanford and John Ensign should be honored, I believe, for helping us all to see, in the clear light of day, that those politicians and so-called "Christians" who rail against homosexuality and non-traditional forms of marriage are mostly just blowing hard because their own proclivities scare the bejeezus out of them. The bonuses of payoffs to husbands and torrid email contents were also just plain fun, so thanks, fellas!
Although Octomom could use the 1 million that comes with the prize, she shouldn't get to keep it. Octomom forced all of us to look at the potentially messy consequences of dicking around with Mother Nature, who, in case you missed the memo, does not like to be dicked with. Octomom really took one for the team, though didn't she? Having herself artificially inseminated so that she could parent more children than one person possibly could parent responsibly so that we could all, collectively, cringe, and say, "Oh hell no. That's just wrong."
Michael Vick certainly is doing his part to draw awareness to animal cruelty prevention. But mostly, I think he deserves the prize for giving Philadelphia fans a legitimate target at which to hurl ice balls during Eagles games going south.
I don't know what the Nobel Committee's policy on group awards is, but it seems to me that Glenn Beck, Bill O'Reilly, Sean, Keith Albumen, and even the totally cute Rachel Maddow should all share in the distinction that they have earned by demonstrating, by inverse example, what journalism actually is and how important it is to an informed and responsive electorate.
I'm open to other suggestions if you have them! Unless you are going to totally miss the point, in which case, go ahead and share them anyway so I can yell at you through the profligate use of capital letters and multiple exclamation points.
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I understand both perspectives sort of: He hasn't done anything yet vs. his message of hope and change was transformative in a meaningful way for all people, should they choose to be open to that message.
While the ensuing ruckus created by the unwashed microphone-loving media sluttage is entertaining, it does tend to leave one with a bad taste in one's mouth.
Well. Because President Obama does not need any more distractions than he already has to contend with, and because less Rush Limbaugh is better than more, I have a suggestion.
I think the Nobel committee should revoke Obama's Peace Prize, or put it on ice, or something, and give out the following Peace Prizes. Award money to be donated to Obama's charitable organization of choice. I recommend the Well Read Hostess shoe and Hermes Kelly Bag Fund, but I'll leave it up to him.
First, I think it would be remiss to exclude Roman Polanski from this honor. Where would we be without him this year? We all owe a debt to Roman Polanski for reminding us that arrogant Hollywood "artists" actually do believe that they are better than the rest of us and that there is no distinction between "rape" and "rape rape," no matter the time, culture, and, as I read this weekend, "vibe" of the times.
Jon and Kate Gosselin deserve recognition also. It's critical to the very survival of the species that we remember that pimping out one's children for monetary gain results in an almost Greek display of public humiliation and shame. Starting with her hair cut and ending with his insistence on wearing Ed Hardy 24/7.
Mark Sanford and John Ensign should be honored, I believe, for helping us all to see, in the clear light of day, that those politicians and so-called "Christians" who rail against homosexuality and non-traditional forms of marriage are mostly just blowing hard because their own proclivities scare the bejeezus out of them. The bonuses of payoffs to husbands and torrid email contents were also just plain fun, so thanks, fellas!
Although Octomom could use the 1 million that comes with the prize, she shouldn't get to keep it. Octomom forced all of us to look at the potentially messy consequences of dicking around with Mother Nature, who, in case you missed the memo, does not like to be dicked with. Octomom really took one for the team, though didn't she? Having herself artificially inseminated so that she could parent more children than one person possibly could parent responsibly so that we could all, collectively, cringe, and say, "Oh hell no. That's just wrong."
Michael Vick certainly is doing his part to draw awareness to animal cruelty prevention. But mostly, I think he deserves the prize for giving Philadelphia fans a legitimate target at which to hurl ice balls during Eagles games going south.
I don't know what the Nobel Committee's policy on group awards is, but it seems to me that Glenn Beck, Bill O'Reilly, Sean, Keith Albumen, and even the totally cute Rachel Maddow should all share in the distinction that they have earned by demonstrating, by inverse example, what journalism actually is and how important it is to an informed and responsive electorate.
I'm open to other suggestions if you have them! Unless you are going to totally miss the point, in which case, go ahead and share them anyway so I can yell at you through the profligate use of capital letters and multiple exclamation points.
Posted by Well Read Hostess at 10/12/2009 12:36 PM 
Categories: Celebutaunt,Politics as Usual
Tags: Roman Polanski John Ensign Mark Sanford Octomom Rachel Maddow Sean Hannity Nobel Peace Prize Keith Olbermann Michael Vick Bill O'Reilly Barack Obama Jon and Kate Glenn Beck
Categories: Celebutaunt,Politics as Usual
Tags: Roman Polanski John Ensign Mark Sanford Octomom Rachel Maddow Sean Hannity Nobel Peace Prize Keith Olbermann Michael Vick Bill O'Reilly Barack Obama Jon and Kate Glenn Beck
I have no additions, but let me say that I heartily enjoyed your suggestions. Also, yes-yes on the Roman Polanski. And seriously, Whoopi, WTF?
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Cute Rachel Maddow? I guess, if you're into people with necks like linebackers.
I was saving up for Roman Polanski. I guess we can still crush him later. Not sure who takes the artsy side - thought that would be you.
And has the "Kate Gosselin" haircut been around for awhile, or am I just now noticing it everywhere? 'Cuz I gotta tell ya. Bed head doesn't do it for me.
I never quite understood how the peace prize (relative to the science, medicine, economics, etc) was the one prize that seemed to go out proactively, based on hopes or expectations. I mean, Arafat? Really? Though I did have an awesome idea once for a peanut butter lubricant. It'd have been nice if the science community could have recognized me in anticipation of the idea's awesomeness.
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Well said, as usual. I'd like to also hurl iceballs at Roman Polanski. Because I don't care how mature a 13yo looks, IT AIN'T RIGHT.
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And where is Our Collective Boyfriend to lay down the bigot card on this post?
*tap*tap* Is this thing on?
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I'm tempted to miss the point just in order to see you get profligate with your punctuation.
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Rachel Maddow in the same sentence with Glen Beck? Please.......... watch just 15 minutes of either show and you will see the light.
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In my head I am using lots of exclamation points and capital letters.
I don't just make this shit up, you know (most of it, anyway). I actually do research and think about what I'm writing. I meant exactly what I said and thank you very much, I see quite clearly in the light I'm using. I think you might need a little more wattage on this one. Just because I might agree with R.M.'s perspective and I think that Glenn Beck is a bona fide fuckwit doesn't mean that I don't think either one does much in the way of promoting responsible journalism. RM's show whips up the left and GB whips up the right - granted, more easily whipped up in my opinion. Still. Neither rises to the standard of journalism.
So THERE!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Watch the shows!!! Look at the guest lists!!! Listen to them speak? Rachel Maddow has been on Meet the Press the last two weeks!!! Do you have to be a journalist to be on that show???? Has Glenn Beck or any of the other wing nuts from Fox ever been on? I don't think so!! So There!!! Your serve!
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She's being honest. The lighting at her computer nook is quite good.
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ignoring. as promised.
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When you comment you aren't ignoring. To ignore is to not comment. You're welcome.
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