Nobel Committee Opens Nominations for 20XX Nobel Peace Prize

[Il Terra Di Agea]

"Once, what seems like eons ago, each year, the Norwegian Nobel Committee specifically invited qualified people to submit nominations for the Nobel Peace Prize. For many years the world has been in nigh constant war, overshadowing those who promoted peace. Now, as the world remains in conflict, we cannot sit idly by as those who work toward peace are continually denied the importance they deserve. We of the Nobel Committee officially open up the nominations for this years prize.

"The statutes of the Nobel Foundation specify categories of individuals who are eligible to make nominations for the Nobel Peace Prize. These nominators are;

--Members of national assemblies and governments,
--Members of Institut de Droit International,
--University professors of history, political science, philosophy, law and theology, university presidents and directors of peace research and international affairs institutes,
--Former recipients, including board members of organizations that have previously won the prize,
--Present and past members of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, and
--Former permanent advisers to the Norwegian Nobel Institute.

"In order to qualify for the award, the nominated person or organization must be actively involved in the process of resolving a conflict or conflicts or creating peace over the course of this year."

Edited December 17, 2010 by Il Terra Di Agea

[Shatner]

OOC: Do you want us to nominate only existing characters, or can we invent one for the running?

IC:

The Sioux Confederation earnestly endorses the reopening of Nobel Committee and will be closely observing and supporting the proceedings.

Edited December 17, 2010 by Shatner

[Sargun II]

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--University professors of history, political science, philosophy, law and theology, university presidents and [b]directors of peace research and international affairs institutes,[/b]
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PRIVATE:
The head of [b]Artemis International, [/b]the world's largest humanitarian organisation and the chief donator to the White Cross, wishes to nominate Lavo Shalam for his unceasing work in creating peace on the Korean peninsula, including the creation of a native Korean state and use of non-military influence to help stabilise the troubled peninsula.

[Zarfef]

Zarfef would like to nominate himself, despite causing several major world wars, he says he is willing to accept this prize that he is most obviously worthy of. Well that is, at least he is every bit as worthy in his opinion as Lavo. All of this aside however, we believe that Amyante of Zargathia is the most worthy for her continued peaceful efforts within Asia.

[Centurius]

"With the childish nature of a lot of nations we fear the nobel committee will need to review its policy of choosing nominees. Unfortunately a lot of leaders will not understand the nature of the committee and nominate allies or themselves"

[AironthFlamewing]

The United Kingdom of Idaho-Montana wishes to nominate High Priest John Paul II of the United Kingdom of Idaho-Montana Catholic Church for the Nobel Peace Prize. John Paul's work with the homeless and needy of the UKI-M cement his status as a cultural and historical icon amongst the people. His work tending to the earthquake ravaged people of Upper Idaho warranted his nomination as High Priest and this award would be the crowning achievement of his life.

[Jordosaur94]

"THIS should end well." the Kaiser grumbled as he sat in his room in the fanciest residence in Port Asbestos watching the TV and hearing about the Novel Committee reopening.

[Zarfef]

[quote name='Centurius' timestamp='2571096787' post='2542028']
"With the childish nature of a lot of nations we fear the nobel committee will need to review its policy of choosing nominees. Unfortunately a lot of leaders will not understand the nature of the committee and nominate allies or themselves"[/quote]


If they were willing to grant me the Nobel Peace Prize, I would be willing to give all of the proceeds over to any charity of their choice, adding the most good back to the global community. Even though I didn't state it before, no else has made this offer either. Who else would be willing to spend all of that money so exclusively on the goal of international peace? As to your claims that we are childish, we respond that we are simply a "representative government", a true global bastion of representation of the people. After all, do to an increasing population, majority of our country is under the age of 25, if I were to act my age or older, I would not be doing my duty of representing my people. For that is my charge! If your nation is filled with the old and the boring, that's hardly my problem. But I am certainly glad you represent them, so perhaps your nations youth should come over here!

-Zarfef

Edited December 18, 2010 by Zarfef

[Michael McBride]

While respecting Lavo Shalam for all the work he has done, the government of the Empire of Pravus Ingruo wishes to nominate Monarch Lance Pikachurin of Disparu for this prize. Monarch Pickachurin has worked tirelessly over the past year to bring peace to numerous conflicts, from the Pravus Ingruo-USA war to the Manitoba land dispute.

And before those around the world start accusing us of playing favorites, the Empire and Disparu have no formal relations. In fact, due to being on opposite sides philosophically in the Pravus Ingruo-USA war, relations between the two have been a little icy. Still, despite relations how they are we cannot ignore the work Monarch Pikachurin has done to keep this continent as safe, secure, and peaceful as possible.

Edited December 18, 2010 by Pravus Ingruo

[Centurius]

"Considering the troubled state of the continent and the actions taken our nomination has to be Lance Pikachurin. While there are great other candidates such a Lavo Shalam we feel Monarch Pikachurin is better"

Edited December 18, 2010 by Centurius

[Margrave]

Finland seconds the recommendation for Lavo Shalam, but believes Prime Minister Medvedev of Slavorussia merits consideration as well. His tireless efforts towards a peaceful, balanced Europe have resulted in a peace we fully believe to be lasting.

[Vedran]

"It is about time that this historical organization continued its business of rewarding and recognizing those who work for peace, rather than recognizing those who profit from the wars their nation conducts."

[Il Terra Di Agea]

[quote name='Shatner' timestamp='1292620281' post='2542009']
OOC: Do you want us to nominate only existing characters, or can we invent one for the running?

IC:

The Sioux Confederation earnestly endorses the reopening of Nobel Committee and will be closely observing and supporting the proceedings.
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OOC: Existing characters, that way there is an actual basis on which to make decisions

IC:

"All nominations have been received and are being deliberated upon as we speak. We thank the nations of the world for their support of peace, and hope that any other notable individuals will be brought to our attention before the closing of the nominations."

[Bacharth]

The Professor of African History at Karnten would like to second the nomination of Lavo Shalam. His undying effort to preserve peace on the African continent through the treaty of Aphrike is something that we believe is deserving of a [b]peace[/b] prize.

[Shatner]

The Sioux Confederation would like to second the nomination of Lance Pikachurin.

[Vedran]

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The Professor of African History at Karnten would like to second the nomination of Lavo Shalam. His undying effort to preserve peace on the African continent through the treaty of Aphrike is something that we believe is deserving of a [b]peace[/b] prize.
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Many commentators, most of them Arctican, would note that although Aphrike has secured stability in northern and central Africa, the southeast of the continent plus everything south of the historic Botha Line was kept in order by the governments of Transvaal and Arctica, and regional security safeguarded by the close and interdependent nature of relations between the two countries.

Many Arcticans in fact did not identify themselves with the Saharan, Arab Africa but more with the sub-saharan, Bantu regions. Specifically the south and east parts of the continent, but also their fate lay with the Indian Ocean and the powers on its coasts. It was here that the commentators disagreed with the notion of a homogenous, united Africa, especially in terms of politics. There had not been a unified Africa since the days of the old PAC: ever since its demise, the south had been its own region with its own affairs, usually keeping interaction with the north at a minimum. The largely nonexistent Transvaal-Serca relations were typical of this, as well as the lack of any significant transport infrastructure between the bustling joint territory and the small powers to the north.

Regardless of this historical divide, the commentators have generally agreed with the Professor and other nominators' opinion of Lavo. He had long led the large, powerful nation that kept peace in the middle east, between the Jews and the Arabs, between Europeans and Africans, Asians and Africans. The RA had even sheltered Arctica's leader during its 2007 civil war and sent an army to join the loyalist effort.

So while no nominations had come from any of the Arcticans falling within the Nobel Committee's parameters of legitimate nominators, the general opinion was that of support for Lavo Shalam's bid for the prize.

Edited December 18, 2010 by Vedran

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[font="Arial"][size="2"]- The Global Research Team[/size][/font]

[Lestari]

The Xinyan Republic supports the nomination of Lavo Shalam for this prize.

[Maelstrom Vortex]

A letter is sent to the Nobel committee.

"I, Gou Shi, Field Marshall in the services of the United Federation of the East and officer of its government; though unable to attend your meeting directly due to the requirements of my duties, hereby nominate Chairman Jia of the United Federation of the East. His role in stabilizing the east Asian Region and bringing about the unification of its people has reduced the depth and magnitude of warfare in the region immensely. No other is more deserving of this reward. He has made me a very bored individual with an easy job, for which I , all of China, and most of the world are grateful. Thank you for reading and hearing my petition. This has been one of the most stable years that Asia has ever seen."

He thought to himself as he wrote the letter, "I am [i]almost[/i] tempted to settle down and actually start a family of my own it has been that quiet.."

Edited December 18, 2010 by Maelstrom Vortex

[Kankou]

We should all remember Nobel’s will: “…shall have done the most or the best work for fraternity between nations, for the abolition or reduction of standing armies and for the holding and promotion of peace congresses.”

It is the opinion of the President of the People’s Republic of Chousn that Monarch Pikachurin fits the description the most. While it is true that Lavo Shalam has been a maintainer of stability in Eurasia through military might, it is difficult to say that he has worked for fraternity between nations. His support for some regimes has in fact antagonized relations among nations, and it has only been through the efforts of Chairman Jia and Premier Kap that true peace has maintained.

It is hoped that the committee recognizes that leading a powerful nation does not automatically promote fraternity between nations. Only when true understanding is established through meditation can that person be considered for the Peace Price.

[Schattenmann]

Schloss Eggenberg can dig it, and eagerly awaits the outcome.

[Triyun]

Chairman Jia would like to nominate Vice Chairman Hu Guofeng, a former leader of the Communist North for his tireless advocacy and efforts in reunifying the Chinese people and proposing a United Front to combat the forces of Imperialism and Tyranny in East Asia. Vice Chairman Hu has been a man who has put personal ambition aside in order to assist Premier Wei and my efforts to free one sixth of mankind from the Imperialist Yoke which had come to oppress it for the past decades.

[Sal Paradise]

Not long ago, the nations of Europe united against J Andrean imperialism in Great Britain. J Andres, embroiled in a war in America in which it had backstabbed its own ally and was in the process of dismantling the United States, quickly folded and abandoned its European colony. Seeing the opportunity to use their position in the furtherance of justice for the free people of the United States, Ireland selflessly demanded that J Andres cease all operations against the United States as part of the peace deal with Europe.


Their attempts to prevent the destruction of the United States of America failed, mostly because in a show of cowardice and lack of principle the nations of Europe abandoned them, but having a look at the other leaders nominated for this prize, few of them have ever achieved peace with the goal of peace in mind. Peace is only achieved in this world because of cynical self-interest. If an ally is threatened, they will favour peace. If an ally wishes to eradicate and annex another weaker state, they will insist that no one interfere in that weaker state's defense. Indeed, this tactic was employed during the war in America and this poisonous rhetoric, which results in so many nations of the world standing idly by when witness to injustice, was used to justify European support for the annihilation of the United States of America.

If those who would employ the rhetoric of peace and non-intervention to support their own self-interests and allow the destruction of cultures and sovereign states are nominated for this prize, it is only fitting that world leaders who failed to achieve peace but sought it honestly should also be nominated. The Revolutionary Federation therefore nominates Gerard and Richard Dinsmore of Ireland, the architects of this Irish policy, for this prize for standing defiantly in the pursuit of peace against international pressure where few of those nominated would have had the courage to do so.

[Pikachurin]

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[font="Book Antiqua"][size="3"]While His Royal Majesty the Monarch and his Royal House certainly appreciates that Disparuean efforts in establishing peace and stability in North America are being recognized by the international community at large, and thanks those who have decided to nominate him (particularly the Empire of Pravus Ingruo, which has nevertheless nominated His Royal Majesty despite our differences in ideology), he and his House must regretfully decline his nomination to the Nobel Peace Prize. It is his belief that his achievements in North American peace are being overestimated; for instance, the Manitoban land dispute was resolved due to the help of the Kingdom of Ursalia, and the peace that was established after war between the Empire of Pravus Ingruo and the former United States of America was due to the efforts of many nations and international organizations, including the Federation of Disparu.

Once again, His Royal Majesty wishes to thank those who have nominated him; however, he believes that there are men and women out there who have accomplished greater things than him and certainly deserves this award more than he does.

With regards,

[right]Shinku Cinquette
Royal Clerk[/right][/size][/font]
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[Uberstein]

"I'd nominate myself, but I doubt I was ever that peaceful until later on. And even then, who doesn't like a good military parade? On the other hand, I can't think of anybody who has really united nations with only peaceful means, except that one Dali Lama fellow I met with back when Ubersteinia was around. Are we allowed to nominate dead people? Also, I still send money along to the Blue Cross (Finnish version of the White Cross), and technically I founded it, so I think that qualifies me as some kind of peaceful organization. Is there some kind of Nobel War Prize I can apply for?" -Baron Uberstein

Edited December 20, 2010 by BaronUberstein