A senior Ukrainian lawmaker who put Donald Trump forward for a Nobel Peace Prize has withdrawn his nomination.

Oleksandr Merezhko, the head of Ukraine's parliamentary foreign committee, told Newsweek on Tuesday that he had "lost any sort of faith and belief" in Trump and his ability to secure a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine.

Merezhko said Trump had "virtually no reaction" to large-scale strikes on the Ukrainian capital in recent weeks, adding: "He has chosen the path of appeasement."

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[–] 237 points 1 year ago (7 children)

Why nominate his bitch ass in the first place?

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  • As per the article: Oleksandr Merezhko. Without knowing more about him, he does seem genuinely far from being on Russia's payroll or part of the proto-fascist elements (beyond potentially the usual accidentally being a useful idiot like many centrist liberals end up being, sadly). Seems more like an old school centrist out of his depth, but with genuine convictions for liberalism, for what it's worth.

    My guess is that he either completely misestimated what Trump really is about - or maybe put forth the nomination to bait his narcissist side into doing more, with the prize serving as a carrot on a stick. Either way, he was quite wrong in hoping for Trump doing much to end the war.

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    [–] 119 points 1 year ago* (3 children)

    Lol you'll never win you piece of human garbage

    Maybe if it was the Nobel Rape prize, or the Nobel Fraud prize, or the Nobel Fleece People For Everything They've Got Prize, you'd have a chance.

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    [–] 100 points 1 year ago (4 children)

    Oh cmon, look at how hard Donny is trying to make a peace happen, he’s even saying mean things about Israel now. “No new wars”

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    He's senile as shit. Probably thinks it's more official if he reasserts he knows his own name. Especially after calling himself "donakd".

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  • [–] 39 points 1 year ago (8 children)

    THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.

    lol

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  • [–] 27 points 1 year ago (1 child)

    This is like boomers signing text messages.

    Sincerely,
    Empricorn

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  • [–] 17 points 1 year ago* (7 children)

    My dad does that.

    Best Regards,

    samus12345

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  • [–] 13 points 1 year ago

    Dear samus12345

    Regarding your previous commentary, I would like to remark that you neglected to properly adress the gentleman whom you were replying to.

    I sure hope your father shows far better attitude when writing to the world wide web. I highly recommend to ask them for advice on how to improve your formal language.

    Yours Sincerely,

    stebo02

    Professional shitcommenter

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    [–] 31 points 1 year ago

    Really? Why? Didn't he say he was dropping bombs because it's time for peace? Why would you withdraw such a noble prize to someone so peace-loving and earnest?

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  • [–] 25 points 1 year ago (1 child)

    Fuck it, nothing means anything anymore. All institutions are crumbling. Give ‘em the Nobel Prize, give ‘em the Fields Medal, give ‘em the Heisman Trophy, give ‘em the Mark Twain award.

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  • [–] 17 points 1 year ago (1 child)

    Yeah, I had the tiniest bit of faith in the Anti Defamation League, but after they called Musk's stunt fair game I realized pockets of money could even buy ethics groups. From here on out, unless a group manages to zero its profits or earnings by the end of the year, they're untrustworthy.

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  • [–] 22 points 1 year ago (3 children)

    that he had "lost any sort of faith and belief" in Trump and his ability to secure a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine.

    I mean that's a great assessment, nothing to add. I'm just not sure why it took him this long.

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    Can someone tell Pakistan there is a form to withdraw your nomination? That'd be great, thank you.

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  • [–] 11 points 1 year ago (4 children)

    Wait... I thought Pakistan nominated him. Why nominate him as a Ukrainian when he wants you to give up parts of your invaded land. When he promised to end the war within 24h after inauguration, but did nothing but make a mess. When he's Putin's little bitch... Why are people trying so hard to make Idiocracy a reality?

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  • [–] 8 points 1 year ago

    If a Nobel got him to calm down, I'd let him have it. It might as well be so much toilet paper anyway.

    If Trump wants to go all full-dictator, he might as well look the part and adorn his chest with medals like a bird hoarding shiny objects.

    Contemptible shitbag.

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    [–] 9 points 1 year ago

    Dildos can't win peace prize.

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  • [–] 6 points 1 year ago

    Oh man, I thought he had that in the bag too.

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