Quote Originally Posted by BDunnell
The decision is rather laughable, isn't it? So too are all the complaints from right-wingers who feel very put-upon at the moment about this being some sort of 'liberal' conspiracy, but the concept of the Nobel prizes is surely about achievement, as it is in other fields. I look forward to receiving next year's Nobel prize for literature on the grounds that I've had a good idea for a novel.
Actually, the Norwegian's handle the Peace Prize, which is what Nobel requested. I think the 5 committee members come from various Norwegian political parties and more often than not have a more liberal outlook. But, thats just the way it happens to be. There is no conspiracy there, just a prize and a million dollar check. It's not like the winner gets made King of the World or God. It's more like being voted "best of show" at a dog show. Sure other mutts can do other things but this is the mutt that won.