I wonder if he has to pay taxes on the money. I know he is donating it but it still has to filter through his account. See I wonder about those things.

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Nikki, all the news reports that I have heard have stated that Obama was President less then 2 weeks when he got nominated. Apparently who ever did the nominating had to scramble in order to get his name in before the "Official" deadline.

So all the stuff that Obama did in order to become President is what, chopped liver? Is it just not that big a deal that an African-American became president-elect almost a year ago now? That he had to overcome Hilary Clinton plus what the Republicans tossed his way, and didn't really get ugly in the campaign.

I wonder how well do some have a selective memory over the last year or just want to disregard some things. Have we already forgotten how ugly some things in the world were a year ago after the financial crisis in the US?

I'm just asking a few questions as someone that does see that Obama has achieved something.

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He may have achieved something but is it Nobel Prize worthy????

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JB, I don't think anyone disputes the Obama is wonderful at campaigning and giving speeches, but that historically has not been the basis for a Nobel Peace Prize.

Jeff

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I haven't seen him accomplish anything. And to get in the White House, he used one job to campaign for another without fully serving in any of them. And I don't recall his campaign being any less ugly than anyone else's, unfortunately.

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And this proves my earlier point...

For some it won't matter what Obama does - like I said...the man could achive peace in the Middle East tomorrow and I don't doubt that Angie will still be saying...

"I haven't seen him accomplish anything..."

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Hell if I know - I'd expect he'd have to claim it as "income"...

But then shouldn't he get a tax deduction for the donation?

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I would be the most content if my children grew up to be the kind of people who think decorating consists mostly of building enough bookshelves. ~Anna Quindlen

Happy to prove your point for you... I'm not really as shallow as all that, but if it helps prove your point, that's all that matters.

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"You are a king, then!" said Pilate.
Jesus answered, "You are right in saying I am a king. In fact, for this reason I was born, and for this I came into the world, to testify to the truth. Everyone on the side of truth listens to me." John 18:37

**** Morris column on the selection:

THE NOBEL PRIZE TO OBAMA: EUROPE’S BID TO RE-COLONIZE AMERICA at DickMorris.com

I don't disagree.

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Jesus answered, "You are right in saying I am a king. In fact, for this reason I was born, and for this I came into the world, to testify to the truth. Everyone on the side of truth listens to me." John 18:37