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In reply to the discussion: Bradley Manning nominated for Nobel Peace Prize [View all]sabrina 1
(62,325 posts)crimes btw, so it's odd to see Bush being defended here. The world knows what Bush did and it is nominating someone like Manning who did what we all once wished someone would have the courage to do, that will restore some faith in the peace prize. While it appears most Americans are not aware of his motives, he did clearly state them before he was arrested, he knew the consequences but went ahead anyhow, and people in other countries are more informed about these things AND certainly less willing to 'move forward' from the brutal, war crimes committed by the Bush administration, than Americans are, sadly that now appears to include some Democrats.
In his own words for anyone who has taken the trouble to read them, as he wrestled with his decision, it is clear that this was a very intelligent man, a person who could not set aside his humanity in order to cover up crimes he became aware of.
His nomination should cause this country to at least ask some questions as he did, about our foreign policy in general, policies the world views now with great fear. He at least restores some hope that not all Americans support those policies and in that process he makes this country look a little better in the eyes of the world.