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the_ignored
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 Posted - 10/27/2012 : 00:46:45
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By now, I'm sure everyone has heard of the story of Malala Yousafzai who was shot in the face by some taliban fuckers for daring to say that girls should be able to go to school.
Some people with a little bit of decency have decided to give Malala something she truly deserves.
There's a link to a petition to get her nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize.
Earlier this month 15-year old Malala Yusufzai was shot in the head by a Taliban gunman in response to her campaign against the destruction of girls schools in Pakistan. In the face of terror, Malala risked her life to speak out for the rights of girls everywhere.
Malala's bravery has sparked a global movement and we believe she deserves the Nobel Peace Prize for her courageous work. |
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>From: enuffenuff@fastmail.fm
(excerpt follows):
> I'm looking to teach these two bastards a lesson they'll never forget.
> Personal visit by mates of mine. No violence, just a wee little chat.
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> **** has also committed more crimes than you can count with his
> incitement of hatred against a religion. That law came in about 2007
> much to ****'s ignorance. That is fact and his writing will become well
> know as well as him becoming a publicly known icon of hatred.
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> Good luck with that fuckwit. And Reynold, fucking run, and don't stop.
> Disappear would be best as it was you who dared to attack me on my
> illness knowing nothing of the cause. You disgust me and you are top of
> the list boy. Again, no violence. Just regular reminders of who's there
> and visits to see you are behaving. Nothing scary in reality. But I'd
> still disappear if I was you.
What brought that on? this. Original posting here.
Another example of this guy's lunacy here. |
Edited by - the_ignored on 10/27/2012 00:47:44
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Dave W.
Info Junkie
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Posted - 10/27/2012 : 01:18:03 [Permalink]
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While it's a nice thought, it's unlikely to make a difference:Nominations
Nomination forms are sent by the Nobel Committee to about 3000 individuals, usually in September the year before the prizes are awarded. These individuals are often academics working in a relevant area. For the Peace Prize, inquiries are sent to governments, members of international courts, professors and rectors, former Peace Prize laureates and current or former members of the Norwegian Nobel Committee. The deadline for the return of the nomination forms is 31 January of the year of the award. The Nobel Committee nominates about 300 potential laureates from these forms and additional names. The nominees are not publicly named, nor are they told that they are being considered for the prize. All nomination records for a prize are sealed for 50 years from the awarding of the prize.
Selection
The Nobel Committee then prepares a report reflecting the advice of experts in the relevant fields. This, along with the list of preliminary candidates, is submitted to the prize-awarding institutions. The institutions meet to choose the laureate or laureates in each field by a majority vote. Their decision, which cannot be appealed, is announced immediately after the vote. A maximum of three laureates and two different works may be selected per award... |
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Dr. Mabuse
Septic Fiend
Sweden
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Posted - 10/27/2012 : 01:20:13 [Permalink]
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| Signed and shared. |
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On fire for Christ
SFN Regular
Norway
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Posted - 10/27/2012 : 01:52:23 [Permalink]
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| She was an advocate for the education of women. What did she do to promote peace? |
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Dave W.
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 Posted - 10/27/2012 : 05:52:12 [Permalink]
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Originally posted by On fire for Christ
She was an advocate for the education of women. What did she do to promote peace? |
It's indirect, and happens a lot. Look at the winners from 1970, '77, '79, '92, '99, 2003, '06 and '07 for examples.
Empowering women seems to lead to more stable (and thus more peaceful) societies. |
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Doctor X
Voluntary Exile
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Posted - 10/27/2012 : 07:59:16 [Permalink]
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She needs to be elected President.
That, apparently, promotes peace.
--J.D. |
His secrets are not sold cheaply.
It is perilous to waste his time. |
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HalfMooner
Dingaling
Philippines
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Posted - 10/27/2012 : 09:57:34 [Permalink]
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| If the EU can get a Nobel, so should Malala. What a courageous child! |
“Biology is just physics that has begun to smell bad.” —HalfMooner
Here's a link to Moonscape News, and one to its Archive. |
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The Rat
SFN Regular
Canada
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Posted - 10/27/2012 : 16:24:30 [Permalink]
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I would sign a thousand petitions for this worthy cause.
Originally posted by On fire for Christ
She was an advocate for the education of women. What did she do to promote peace?
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Sometimes it's done to simply send a message. Barack Obama really didn't get it for anything other than the fact that he wasn't George W. Bush. And that was good enough reason for me.
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Bailey's second law; There is no relationship between the three virtues of intelligence, education, and wisdom.
You fiend! Never have I encountered such corrupt and foul-minded perversity! Have you ever considered a career in the Church? - The Bishop of Bath and Wells, Blackadder II
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Doctor X
Voluntary Exile
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Posted - 10/27/2012 : 17:46:19 [Permalink]
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One would think education for women would promote peace. One does not need political excuses. Perhaps Mitt will win one for "not being Obama." "Good enough reason," perhaps, but really not.
The Nobel Peace Prize has, sadly, long ago become a local political statement devoid of the majesty it so cheaply squandered. Giving it again to someone who actually deserves it--not so serve ignorant political points--may breath a bit of legitimacy back in to it, perhaps.
Then this ceases being a "media issue" and belongs in politics.
--J.D. |
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The Rat
SFN Regular
Canada
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Posted - 10/27/2012 : 21:22:08 [Permalink]
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Originally posted by Doctor X
One would think education for women would promote peace.
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Perhaps it does, and education for women is exactly what she is standing up for. Or did you miss that part of the story?
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Bailey's second law; There is no relationship between the three virtues of intelligence, education, and wisdom.
You fiend! Never have I encountered such corrupt and foul-minded perversity! Have you ever considered a career in the Church? - The Bishop of Bath and Wells, Blackadder II
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Doctor X
Voluntary Exile
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Posted - 10/27/2012 : 22:32:23 [Permalink]
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Originally posted by The Rat
Originally posted by Doctor X
One would think education for women would promote peace.
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Perhaps it does, and education for women is exactly what she is standing up for. Or did you miss that part of the story? |
Could not have, for if I did I could not have made the observation.
Perhaps you missed that part of my post . . . though you quoted it.
Curious.
--J.D. |
His secrets are not sold cheaply.
It is perilous to waste his time. |
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The Rat
SFN Regular
Canada
1370 Posts |
Posted - 10/28/2012 : 17:20:40 [Permalink]
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Originally posted by Doctor X
Originally posted by The Rat
Originally posted by Doctor X
One would think education for women would promote peace.
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Perhaps it does, and education for women is exactly what she is standing up for. Or did you miss that part of the story? |
Could not have, for if I did I could not have made the observation.
Perhaps you missed that part of my post . . . though you quoted it.
Curious.
--J.D.
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It seemed to me that you were thinking that she was not doing anything in that regard, and was therefore unworthy of the award. No matter, I think she is, and see no reason to think otherwise. |
Bailey's second law; There is no relationship between the three virtues of intelligence, education, and wisdom.
You fiend! Never have I encountered such corrupt and foul-minded perversity! Have you ever considered a career in the Church? - The Bishop of Bath and Wells, Blackadder II
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Doctor X
Voluntary Exile
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Posted - 10/28/2012 : 21:08:04 [Permalink]
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You seemed incorrectly.
--J.D. |
His secrets are not sold cheaply.
It is perilous to waste his time. |
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Dr. Mabuse
Septic Fiend
Sweden
9688 Posts |
Posted - 10/29/2012 : 02:57:04 [Permalink]
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Originally posted by The Rat
Originally posted by Doctor X
One would think education for women would promote peace.
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Perhaps it does, and education for women is exactly what she is standing up for. Or did you miss that part of the story? |
I think it was OnFireForChrist who missed that part of the story. I read Doctor X's repsonse as being ironic/sarcastic. |
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On fire for Christ
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Posted - 10/29/2012 : 04:19:29 [Permalink]
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Oh that's right, blame me. All I said was that peace and women's rights are different issues. I didn't realize that everyone just intuitively knows that they "seem" to be related.
I have nothing to do with this absolutely inexplicable misunderstanding. Although it does reinforce my opinion that people on these boards don't understand sentences so simple that any small lamb or child could understand them. |
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Dr. Mabuse
Septic Fiend
Sweden
9688 Posts |
Posted - 10/29/2012 : 06:09:45 [Permalink]
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| Yes, for a simple child, these issues may seem unrelated. You don't go into sociology and anthropology until you grow up a bit and realise that things aren't that simple. Many issues that are seemingly unrelated to the simple mind are actually linked to each other by the rather complex organism called Homo Sapien, and its behaviour. |
Dr. Mabuse - "When the going gets tough, the tough get Duct-tape..."
Dr. Mabuse whisper.mp3
"Equivocation is not just a job, for a creationist it's a way of life..." Dr. Mabuse
Support American Troops in Iraq:
Send them unarmed civilians for target practice..
Collateralmurder. |
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Malala Should get Nobel Peace Prize
