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I wish this wasn’t just a proxy for who western elites deem important or politically advantageous, but was actually honoring those who have made the world more
by ceilingcorner 5y ago
I wish this wasn’t just a proxy for who western elites deem important or politically advantageous, but was actually honoring those who have made the world more peaceful. In an increasingly multipolar world, such an award would be appreciated by everyone, I think.
I’m not even sure to include on such a list, which itself indicates the problem. Probably some inventors and technologists that have reduced fights over resources.
- dustintrex 5y agoEnlighten me, please: just how is a Philippine journalist "important or politically advantageous" to the "Western elite"?
- ceilingcorner 5y agoBecause it makes Duerte look bad, who is the “Trump” of Southeast Asia. Please note that I am not defending Duerte, simply saying that Western media and elites clearly don’t like him. Quoting Wikipedia: He declared the intention to pursue an "independent foreign policy", and strengthened relations with China and Russia.[20] When Assange or Snowden get the Nobel, I’ll believe that the committee cares about a free press.