First Cup 02.02.07
By Jim Lynch on Feb 2, 2007 in First Cup, Good Ideas, People
The morning cup of coffee has an exhilaration about it which the cheering influence of the afternoon or evening cup of tea cannot be expected to reproduce. ~ Oliver Wendall Holmes, Sr.
Peace n.
1. The absence of war or other hostilities.
2. An agreement or a treaty to end hostilities.
3. Freedom from quarrels and disagreement; harmonious relations: roommates living in peace with each other.
4. Public security and order: was arrested for disturbing the peace.
5. Inner contentment; serenity: peace of mind.
“peace.” The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition. Houghton Mifflin Company, 2004. Answers.com 02 Feb. 2007. http://www.answers.com/topic/peace
Yesterday (February 1) was the nomination deadline for the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize.
Former U.S. Vice President Al Gore and Canadian activist Sheila Watt-Cloutier were nominated for the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of their efforts to raise awareness about the threat of climate change.
Uh, What?
Are humans at war with The Thermometer now?
This nomination makes much more sense:
Limbaugh, whose daily radio show is heard by more than 20 million people on more than 600 radio stations in the United States and around the world, was nominated for the prestigious award for his “nearly two decades of tireless efforts to promote liberty, equality and opportunity for all humankind, regardless of race, creed, economic stratum or national origin. These are the only real cornerstones of just and lasting peace throughout the world,” said Landmark President Mark R. Levin.
“Rush Limbaugh is the foremost advocate for freedom and democracy in the world today,” explained Levin. “Everyday he gives voice to the values of democratic governance, individual opportunity and the just, equal application of the rule of law — and it is fitting that the Nobel Committee recognize the power of these ideals to build a truly peaceful world for future generations.”
The side benefit to Rush’s nomination is to observe the spittle inducing sputtering this has caused on the left. UPDATE: If you think I was kidding in the last sentence, read the comments in this post by Dan Riehl. Should he win (a scenario as unlikely as Al Gore having any real impact on, well, anything) it would create a nutroots meltdown that is almost too delicious to envision.
Compassion is no substitute for justice.
I second the nomination.
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