Visit the U.S. Politics Online Discussion Forum Archives!

Sponsored by:

U.S. Politics Online: A Political Discussion Forum  

Bookmark Us! E-Mail DONATE NOW! Photo Gallery Document Archives Quiz! Register to Vote!!!
Go Back   U.S. Politics Online: A Political Discussion Forum > Political Arenas > The White House
Register Blogs FAQ Members List Calendar Mark Forums Read

The White House A forum to discuss politics regarding the President, Vice President, the Cabinet and the executive branch of government in general

Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1 (permalink)  
Old 12-09-2009
daddio's Avatar
Vice President

 
Member Since: Jun 2008
Location: the south
Posts: 9,784

United_States     Virginia

Norwegians incensed at Obama

seems he's dissed the king among other things

prezbo skipping most of the Nobel peace prize winner events but blowig off dinner witht he king was just too much.

I guess we're not in hock to them.

Quote:
Barack Obama's trip to Oslo to pick up his Nobel peace award is in danger of being overshadowed by a row over the cancellation of a series of events normally attended by the prizewinner.

Norwegians are incensed over what they view as his shabby response to the prize by cutting short his visit.

The White House has cancelled many of the events peace prize laureates traditionally submit to, including a dinner with the Norwegian Nobel committee, a press conference, a television interview, appearances at a children's event promoting peace and a music concert, as well as a visit to an exhibition in his honour at the Nobel peace centre.

He has also turned down a lunch invitation from the King of Norway.

According to a poll published by the daily tabloid VG, 44% of Norwegians believe it was rude of Obama to cancel his scheduled lunch with King Harald, with only 34% saying they believe it was acceptable.

"Of all the things he is cancelling, I think the worst is cancelling the lunch with the king," said Siv Jensen, the leader of the largest party in opposition, the populist Progress party. "This is a central part of our government system. He should respect the monarchy," she told VG.
__________________
Socialism doesn't create a rising tide that lifts all boats. It drains the lake and teaches the boat riders not to help themselves by rowing.

Jesus loves you, allah wants you dead

"Every government interference in the economy consists of giving an unearned benefit, extorted by force, to some men at the expense of others."

Ayn Rand
Reply With Quote
  #2 (permalink)  
Old 12-09-2009
Sunshine's Avatar
Vice President
So many years in one yesterday~

 
Member Since: Aug 2007
Location: Cyberspace
Posts: 8,089

United_States     Kentucky

Re: Norwegians incensed at Obama

Quote:
Originally Posted by daddio View Post
seems he's dissed the king among other things

prezbo skipping most of the Nobel peace prize winner events but blowig off dinner witht he king was just too much.

I guess we're not in hock to them.
OK, Daddio! I have to hand this one to him. He is ignoring them because the award was nothing but an attempt at manipulation of our foreign policy! I wouldn't go either.
__________________
Whatever hits the fan will not be evenly distributed.


Karma Bites!
Reply With Quote
  #3 (permalink)  
Old 12-09-2009
AkDiesel's Avatar
Secretary of Defense

 
Member Since: Mar 2004
Location: USA-Alaska
Posts: 3,411

United_States     Alaska

Re: Norwegians incensed at Obama

Yup, the King of Norway means NOTHING.... while other Kings and PM's are the cats meow.....

I do wounder how the backers are going to spin this....

bits on over under for the first "Non Story, move along."
__________________
Government Should Fear the People That Voted Them In!!

New Government=one that the President likes a GOP idea but then the Staff puts that Idea in a very DEEP HOLE.

Read HR143 get enlightment.

The Revolution Will not be Televised

off.gif
Reply With Quote
  #4 (permalink)  
Old 12-09-2009
daddio's Avatar
Vice President

 
Member Since: Jun 2008
Location: the south
Posts: 9,784

United_States     Virginia

Re: Norwegians incensed at Obama

Quote:
Originally Posted by Sunshine View Post
OK, Daddio! I have to hand this one to him. He is ignoring them because the award was nothing but an attempt at manipulation of our foreign policy! I wouldn't go either.

if that were the case he would have declined the award itself thereby exposing it as the sham its become. Accepting it validated it.

he clearly has yet to recognize the White House staff responsible for protocol.

when did you turn into goober ?
__________________
Socialism doesn't create a rising tide that lifts all boats. It drains the lake and teaches the boat riders not to help themselves by rowing.

Jesus loves you, allah wants you dead

"Every government interference in the economy consists of giving an unearned benefit, extorted by force, to some men at the expense of others."

Ayn Rand
Reply With Quote
  #5 (permalink)  
Old 12-09-2009
Sunshine's Avatar
Vice President
So many years in one yesterday~

 
Member Since: Aug 2007
Location: Cyberspace
Posts: 8,089

United_States     Kentucky

Re: Norwegians incensed at Obama

Quote:
Originally Posted by daddio View Post
if that were the case he would have declined the award itself thereby exposing it as the sham its become. Accepting it validated it.

he clearly has yet to recognize the White House staff responsible for protocol.

when did you turn into goober ?
Oh come on! Goober my hind leg... If he had declined the award that would have been overkill. What he is doing now matches the subtlety of the message in his getting the award.
__________________
Whatever hits the fan will not be evenly distributed.


Karma Bites!
Reply With Quote
  #6 (permalink)  
Old 12-09-2009
erikvv's Avatar
Secretary of Defense

 
Member Since: Apr 2007
Location: Kingdom of the Netherlands
Posts: 2,763

    European_Union

Re: Norwegians incensed at Obama

I can't blame him. The nobel prize is just an oppertunity for Norwegian politicians to persue their own interests.
Reply With Quote
  #7 (permalink)  
Old 12-09-2009
U.S. House Representative

 
Member Since: Apr 2009
Location: Dixie
Posts: 637

   
Re: Norwegians incensed at Obama

Quote:
Originally Posted by AkDiesel View Post
Yup, the King of Norway means NOTHING.... while other Kings and PM's are the cats meow.....

I do wounder how the backers are going to spin this....

bits on over under for the first "Non Story, move along."
Well, he's a white king, you know. As a card carrying racist Obama can't be seen to bow from the waist to whitey!
Reply With Quote
  #8 (permalink)  
Old 12-09-2009
daddio's Avatar
Vice President

 
Member Since: Jun 2008
Location: the south
Posts: 9,784

United_States     Virginia

Re: Norwegians incensed at Obama

Quote:
Originally Posted by Sunshine View Post
Oh come on! Goober my hind leg... If he had declined the award that would have been overkill. What he is doing now matches the subtlety of the message in his getting the award.

Danny ? Wil Rockwell ?

there was nothing subtle about the giving as evidenced by the panel itself calling it bullshit.

its yet another display of him being devoid of statesmenship.
__________________
Socialism doesn't create a rising tide that lifts all boats. It drains the lake and teaches the boat riders not to help themselves by rowing.

Jesus loves you, allah wants you dead

"Every government interference in the economy consists of giving an unearned benefit, extorted by force, to some men at the expense of others."

Ayn Rand
Reply With Quote
  #9 (permalink)  
Old 12-09-2009
daddio's Avatar
Vice President

 
Member Since: Jun 2008
Location: the south
Posts: 9,784

United_States     Virginia

Re: Norwegians incensed at Obama

Quote:
Originally Posted by Sulayman View Post
Well, he's a white king, you know. As a card carrying racist Obama can't be seen to bow from the waist to whitey!

ok, thats funny
__________________
Socialism doesn't create a rising tide that lifts all boats. It drains the lake and teaches the boat riders not to help themselves by rowing.

Jesus loves you, allah wants you dead

"Every government interference in the economy consists of giving an unearned benefit, extorted by force, to some men at the expense of others."

Ayn Rand
Reply With Quote
  #10 (permalink)  
Old 12-09-2009
Sunshine's Avatar
Vice President
So many years in one yesterday~

 
Member Since: Aug 2007
Location: Cyberspace
Posts: 8,089

United_States     Kentucky

Re: Norwegians incensed at Obama

Quote:
Originally Posted by daddio View Post
Danny ? Wil Rockwell ?

there was nothing subtle about the giving as evidenced by the panel itself calling it bullshit.

its yet another display of him being devoid of statesmenship.
He did a great job of that with the Queen.


He's doing it right this time. Even a blind hog finds an acorn. (No pun intended)
__________________
Whatever hits the fan will not be evenly distributed.


Karma Bites!
Reply With Quote
  #11 (permalink)  
Old 12-09-2009
Donkey_Left's Avatar
President
Sinner

 
Member Since: Jan 2005
Location: Tierra Querida
Posts: 20,140

United_States     Colombia

Re: Norwegians incensed at Obama

__________________
First they came for the mimes, and I did not speak out, because I was a mime.
Reply With Quote
  #12 (permalink)  
Old 12-09-2009
Sunshine's Avatar
Vice President
So many years in one yesterday~

 
Member Since: Aug 2007
Location: Cyberspace
Posts: 8,089

United_States     Kentucky

Re: Norwegians incensed at Obama

Quote:
Originally Posted by Donkey_Left View Post
Occulogyric crisis?
__________________
Whatever hits the fan will not be evenly distributed.


Karma Bites!
Reply With Quote
  #13 (permalink)  
Old 12-09-2009
U.S. House Representative

 
Member Since: Apr 2009
Location: Dixie
Posts: 637

   
Re: Norwegians incensed at Obama

Quote:
Originally Posted by Sunshine View Post
Occulogyric crisis?
Now stop that! I nearly spit my lemonade on the key board!
Reply With Quote
  #14 (permalink)  
Old 12-09-2009
pramjockey's Avatar
Be excellent to eachother
Scruffy-looking nerf herder

 
Member Since: Feb 2006
Location: Morrison, CO
Posts: 22,268

Scotland     Colorado

Re: Norwegians incensed at Obama

So he is criticized for being awarded it (not his choice) then he's criticized for not spening enough time there, but he'd be criticized for spending too much time there if he'd attended all the functions.

Do you guys realize how petty and pathetic you look right now?
__________________


Noli arrogantium iniurias pati
Reply With Quote
  #15 (permalink)  
Old 12-09-2009
daddio's Avatar
Vice President

 
Member Since: Jun 2008
Location: the south
Posts: 9,784

United_States     Virginia

Re: Norwegians incensed at Obama

Quote:
Originally Posted by pramjockey View Post
So he is criticized for being awarded it (not his choice) then he's criticized for not spening enough time there, but he'd be criticized for spending too much time there if he'd attended all the functions.

Do you guys realize how petty and pathetic you look right now?


speaks to a pattern of diplomatic gaffs.

the pecking order of stuff you do is very clear adn dinner with the king is the top of the list.

I'm thinking he's not into fish...

__________________
Socialism doesn't create a rising tide that lifts all boats. It drains the lake and teaches the boat riders not to help themselves by rowing.

Jesus loves you, allah wants you dead

"Every government interference in the economy consists of giving an unearned benefit, extorted by force, to some men at the expense of others."

Ayn Rand
Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 07:38 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.3
Copyright ©2000 - 2010, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
SEO by vBSEO 3.2.0
Copyright © 2000 - 2009 U.S. Politics Online