muniq

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   by muniq 3y ago

   > Seems like a “no true Scotsman” argument. Naturally, the winners are going to often be prominent individuals. I would argue that the majority of recent Peace Laureates (including this years) became internationally prominent after winni
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   by muniq 3y ago

   The Soviet Union provided more material support against colonialism and apartheid than the United States. Ask Mandela.
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   by muniq 3y ago

   Gandhi - whose name has become synonymous with peace and non-violence - was nominated 3 times but didn't win. The evidence strongly suggests that the Nobel committee doesn't like giving the prize against anti-western dissidents un