[Leica] OT: We need some hope.

[grduprey at mchsi.com (grduprey at mchsi.com)]

Hi Ted,


I guess I did not see this original post you mention.  However, while I do 
not see the reason why he is getting the prize, I certainly do not think he 
is hopeless.  He seems to be serious about getting things done, but so far 
has not made any progress, that I feel is worthy of this prize.  He has the 
potential to make some good progress and maybe then even deserve this prize, 
but right now it just is not justified.
I did vote for him, so I am hoping that he is at least partially successful.


Gene
  -------------- Original message from <tedgrant at shaw.ca>: --------------


> 
> Hi Crew,I'm going to ask my usual question when I see a statement that 
> doesn't include 
> an answer, as in "WHY?"  
> Even though the gentleman in question isn't the leader of my country, I 
> reserve the right to ask this question as it's a topic of discussion. 
> Simply because 
> Wayne Torry made this comment....>> "The current recipient is hopeless"<<
> Throughout my life I've always felt Nobel prize winner folks were the 
> brighter 
> humanoids of Earth's creatures.
> So due to this being an international group and learning what we do of 
> each other, our countries and Leaders through the List and international 
> media I'm sure many of us foreigners would appreciate an answer to the 
> comment..> "The current recipient is hopeless!"  It may not be of 
> photographic nature? But I 
> didn't start it!
> Anyone??? Like "Why is this recipient seen as hopeless?" A response if you 
> please. Thank you.
> 
> Dr.ted
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Wayne Torry" 
> To: 
> Sent: Friday, October 09, 2009 9:49 AM
> Subject: [Leica] OT: We need some hope.
> 
> 
> > Hope is good. We can all use some.
> > 
> > The current recipient is hopeless.
> > 
> > I'm taking several cameras out this weekend and HOPE for a decent photo
> > or two. I also have 2 boxes of slides and 2 rolls of B&W film to scan.
> > All from on topic cameras. I HOPE there is something worthwhile in those
> > rolls. Based on early results, there are some worthy photos in these 4
> > rolls.
> > 
> > As for the Nobel Peace Prize, it is irrevocably tarnished in my opinion.
> > 
> > Good light and good photos!
> > 
> > Wayne
> > 
> > 
> > "Whatever it is given for, it seems extremely premature - you do not
> > hand out Nobel Peace Prizes because someone is good at public
> > speaking, which is all he has done so far. I cannot understand the
> > politics behind it, can someone enlighten me?
> > Cheers
> > Jayanand
> > 
> >>>> I think it's probably the first time the Nobel Peace Prize has been
> > given
> >>>> for hope. ?We all need some hope these days.
> >>>>
> >>>> Tina"
> > 
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