Posted on 10/04/2025 3:40:40 PM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum
As 2025 dawned a 40-year-old Norwegian man called Jørgen set out his hopes for the coming year.
In particular, he spoke about his dismay at the increasing polarization, and the 'rise of autocratic political tendencies' around the world.
'More concerning was the erosion of freedom of expression even in democratic nations,' he complained. 'In the United States, President Donald Trump launched more than 100 verbal attacks on the media during his election campaign.'
Such sentiments might be expected from a liberal speaking in Scandinavia but the man's words will reverberate at the White House.
They were spoken by Jørgen Watne Frydnes who, above all others, will determine whether President Trump is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
Frydnes, a human rights advocate, is the Secretary General of PEN Norway, a charity defending freedom of expression, and was appointed by the country's parliament as the chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, which awards the Nobel Peace Prize.
At 11am local time on October 10, he will make the announcement at the Norwegian Nobel Institute in Oslo. The winner is decided by Frydnes and four other members of the committee, also appointed by parliament. If they cannot reach a consensus, it will be decided by a majority vote.
An analysis of past statements by the five voters suggests three are likely to be against Trump. However, despite that, there is still a chance it could go his way.
The vice chair of the committee has previously expressed sentiments that could be viewed as sympathetic by the White House.
And where the fifth vote stands is unclear, but it is held by an anti-EU former politician who is not considered a liberal in Norway.
According to the prediction website Kalshi the current favorite for the prize, with a 24 percent chance, is...
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I see upside to both sides:
1- President Trump wins and those F’ers have to admit MAGA won....
2- they don’t give it to President Trump and its further proof what an absolute joke the award is...
It’s actually their best move to try to control Trump, so then they can threaten to revoke it.
Secret weapon? Results.
Autopen should get it. That’s how worthless it is. Although the million bucks donated to the NRA would be terrific.
Øbozo was awarded the NPP before he had taken the oath of office.
The Nobel committee is compromised, quite thoroughly one highly suspects.
The Nobel PP is meaningless since 0bama got his like a Cracker Jack surprise.
Obama and Algore both got the NPP (in different years) for the same thing — Not being George W Bush!
Obama is not the only case—there are also egregious choices like Yasser Arafat and Al Gore. Trump should decline the prize if offered—but it won’t be. He wouldn’t be the first to do so.
These snobbish elites think they are doing something important. They made their worthless award meaningless when they gave one to Obama.
Trump could win the Nobel peace prize - but first he has to deserve it.
Trump gets in the face of liberals. He shouldn’t expect them to be happy about it.
Let them do their liberal thing. That probably doesn’t include a Nobel prize, however well-deserved
You mean like Obama......BWWWWWAAAAAHAHAHAHAHA.
Due to the color of his skin rather than the content of his character.
Doesn’t work for the color orange.
Actually the color thing for Barack wasn’t one, it was two tone. After being beaten and having things thrown at his face by Michelle he was black and blue.
Greta got arrested by the IDF, when it seized the Pali flotilla. She will get the prize.
Of things I care about….this isn’t even close to being on the list.
It has as much worth as the Pulitzer and Oscar. Garbage prizes for DEI wokesters.
Nah, she's too combative. Maybe give it to Kamala Harris, by running for President she allowed Trump to win thereby giving the world more peace. (Liberal logic.)
They gave it to Obama after 9 days in office the award is a joke.
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