European Union wins Nobel Peace Prize (user search)

Quote from: hawkeye59 on October 12, 2012, 07:19:16 AM

Wait. Does their definition of the EU include the former European Economic Community? Even if not, I can see their reason for the EU. They have brought countries that were at war together. Also, remember that this prize is not just for actions in 2011-12.

EDIT: After looking at the award, it says "for SIX DECADES contributed to the advancement of peace and reconciliation, democracy and human rights in Europe" This means it counts the European Economic Community, and the European Coal and Steel Community. Therefore, I think it is not a bad choice.

Indeed. A lot of people here seems to forget what was the main objective driving the founding fathers of the European integration. Regardless of what we think about current EU project and what direction it should take (for one, I personally would love to see a depper integration), the EU's direct predecessors (European Coal and Steel Community, European Economic Community) did a lot to bring together and reconcile the European countries after a disaster what was the WWII. 60 years of peace indeed.

Quote from: Nathan on October 12, 2012, 08:51:48 AM

Quote from: italianboy8 on October 12, 2012, 08:48:55 AM

60 years of peace...
oh,but I'm sure some obscure blogger from Pakistan would have been a worthier candidate.

I understand your point, but this is fallacious. Obscurity is no indication of lack of value.

Good point. The only problem is that there's only one Nobel Peace Prize.

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