WestVirginiaRebel Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 Reuters:(Reuters) - Anti-secrecy website WikiLeaks has been nominated for the 2011 Nobel Peace Prize, the Norwegian politician behind the proposal said on Wednesday, a day after the deadline for nominations expired.The Norwegian Nobel Committee accepts nominations for what many consider as the world's top accolade until February 1, although the five panel members have until the end of the month to make their own proposals.Norwegian parliamentarian Snorre Valen said WikiLeaks was "one of the most important contributors to freedom of speech and transparency" in the 21st century."By disclosing information about corruption, human rights abuses and war crimes, WikiLeaks is a natural contender for the Nobel Peace Prize," Valen said.Members of all national parliaments, professors of law or political science and previous winners are among those allowed to make nominations. The committee declined to comment on the WikiLeaks proposal or any other nominations.Washington is furious at WikiLeaks and its founder Julian Assange for releasing tens of thousands of secret documents and diplomatic cables which it says have harmed U.S. interests abroad, including peace efforts.________Well, it's not like you need a reason to get a Nobel Prize... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SrWoodchuck Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 Absolutely right, WVR! There should be a "No-bull Putz Prize" awarded if WikiLeaks wins, along with a reading of the dead that resulted from their efforts at "peace." Those silly Norwegians.......haven't they been over-run by the Ummah, yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickydog Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 "what many consider as the world's top accolade" awarded by five silly Norwegians. That's exactly what I've been calling them, SrWoodchuck, ever since Obama got his prize. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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