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In reply to the discussion: Machado to give Trump her Nobel Peace Prize?????? Next week???? [View all]Ocelot II
(129,271 posts)38. He'd display it and claim it was rightfully his,
though hed have to alter the medal or have a replica made that had his name on it and not hers. And I have no doubt that he would do that.
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True or not, it would be a pointless gesture. He KNOWS he didn't EARN any prize, honor, or power
Attilatheblond
Friday
#7
And he cares whether he's earned whatever he's gotten? To him, only fools earn what
allegorical oracle
Friday
#29
It's not transferable. If she wants to give away its physical symbols or the prize money
Ocelot II
Friday
#10
Exactly. The Nobel Committee officially awarded it to her and they will not recognize the
hlthe2b
Friday
#14
I maybe they can revoke hers. Giving it to the new Hitler seems to be a valid reason.
boston bean
Friday
#15
Apparently, they can't per the statement released earlier by the Nobel Committee spokesperson.
hlthe2b
Friday
#34
We know Trump can be easily manipulated with flattery, so good move for peace in Venezuela if she does this.
Doodley
Friday
#12
The infuriating thing is that he'll display it proudly and brag about how he "won" it.
Ocelot II
Friday
#17
Machado is coming off as a fraud, and might not be into peace all that much. Especially with her head stuck up
RedWhiteBlueIsRacist
Friday
#21
Don't forget the FIFA peace prize. TSF is an absolute fool. And we're stuck with him.
allegorical oracle
Friday
#30
Nobel Committee Says Peace Prize Cannot Be Transferred After Machado Says She Wants to 'Share It' With Trump
LetMyPeopleVote
Friday
#39
MaddowBlog-After Trump rant, Nobel Prize committee issues reminder: Honors are nontransferable
LetMyPeopleVote
Tuesday
#40