[I will probably limit myself to one unpopular post per day.]

Oct 12, 2007 09:38

At the gym this morning I saw that Al Gore won a Nobel Peace Prize. I get that they view global warming as a serious issue, but just because the Nobel Peace Prize is the most prestigious and warm-fuzzy-feeling-filled award they can hand out . . . I mean, seriously?

From the Pajamas Media roundup:

Damien Penny: "I would have preferred to see the ( Read more... )

issues: nobel peace prize, issues: environmentalism

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gotta agree onwingsofeagles October 12 2007, 16:11:19 UTC
When I saw the news, I thought, "peace prize?!"
Geez, people are literally putting their lives on the line for peace in their countries, but totally aren't cool so who cares.

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anonymous October 14 2007, 19:43:25 UTC
The New York Times Week in Review section had a nice little backgrounder today on the Peace Prize ( ... )

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