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HariSeldon

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36. Worse than the so-called "Nobel Prize in Economics"

Fri Mar 15, 2024, 02:16 PM

Mar 15

Nobel didn't create the "Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel", as he did the actual Nobel prizes (physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine, literature and peace). The money-people got butt-hurt about being left out and made their own "Nobel prize." Mathematicians were left out of eligibility for Nobel prizes as well, but they did the honorable thing and created their own awards (the Fields Medal and Abel Prize).

How did this odious organization get any right to use RBG's name? Shouldn't those rights belong to her estate?

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Justice Ginsburg's Family Decries Bestowing RBG Award on Elon Musk and Rupert Murdoch [View all] Nevilledog Mar 15 OP

Good. DURHAM D Mar 15 #1

The disrespect is deliberate peggysue2 Mar 15 #2

Yes. Terrible they felt they need to do so. elleng Mar 15 #5

It's impulsive with them. KPN Mar 15 #45

sure seems like it mountain grammy Mar 15 #44

I have no problem with Martha and Sly but Abigail_Adams Mar 16 #66

They disrespected RBG the second they named Brendan Sullivan as chairman peppertree Mar 15 #47

AWFUL! elleng Mar 15 #3

That's such a MAGA punch in the nose. That was a maliciously derived slate. marble falls Mar 15 #4

They're evil fuckers. Spending their time coming up with hateful actions. Nevilledog Mar 15 #61

Effin sick malaise Mar 15 #6

One does really have to ask why. Look at the two recipients. republianmushroom Mar 15 #7

And the rest! 2naSalit Mar 15 #20

What on earth would make them think their selection was appropriate? Raven123 Mar 15 #8

The mockery is deliberate and full of malice Easterncedar Mar 15 #13

Take a look at who runs that thing. Sick little reichwing jerks. niyad Mar 15 #19

Millionaires/billionaires gotta aire... rubbersole Mar 15 #23

i know her son jim. i knew he's b pissed. mopinko Mar 15 #9

Can the family demand RBG's name be disassociated with this foundation? Raven123 Mar 15 #10

This!!! ☝☝☝☝☝☝☝☝ nt wolfie001 Mar 15 #35

I thought the same thing JoseBalow Mar 15 #43

Complete assholes. brer cat Mar 15 #11

That's really offensive, beyond just tone-deaf. Ocelot II Mar 15 #12

It IS intentional Easterncedar Mar 15 #14

Why is someone connected to Oliver North in charge of the RBG award in the first place? ificandream Mar 15 #15

Next up: Hitler posthumously awarded Peace Prize. Hermit-The-Prog Mar 15 #16

The Ronald Reagan award markodochartaigh Mar 15 #54

That is defamatory. They should sue if possible. I'm not a lawyer but damn... CousinIT Mar 15 #17

eek. yuck AllaN01Bear Mar 15 #18

WTF? That's a travesty. Martin68 Mar 15 #21

Unbelievable sheshe2 Mar 15 #22

Uh? "lifestyle guru Martha Stewart"? You mean ex-con Martha Stewart? Wonder Why Mar 15 #24

Brendan Sullivan and decency never moniss Mar 15 #25

Has Stallone Rebl2 Mar 15 #26

I'll buy "achievement" Mblaze Mar 15 #27

So basically this is now Quanto Magnus Mar 15 #28

I had to double-check the date, that it wasn't April 1. (n/t) thesquanderer Mar 15 #29

The honorees reflect the integrity and achievement that defined Justice Ginsburg's career and legend patphil Mar 15 #30

Wow, they couldn't have picked any worse people Farmer-Rick Mar 15 #31

Stallone is a staunch Republican. I do not know his views on MAGA, but as RBGs contemporary, he would have nothing but keopeli Mar 15 #32

Commit more crimes, get more awards! bucolic_frolic Mar 15 #33

This Has To Be Satire... GB_RN Mar 15 #34

It's real Nevilledog Mar 15 #38

Really Putrid... GB_RN Mar 15 #60

Worse than the so-called "Nobel Prize in Economics" HariSeldon Mar 15 #36

Their website is conveniently "currently under revision" FelineOverlord Mar 15 #37

Create a burner account first dickthegrouch Mar 15 #62

Huh? Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Mar 15 #39

Total bullshit. RBG would definitely not approve. spanone Mar 15 #40

Is this award for real? SleeplessinSoCal Mar 15 #41

Do we all feel appropriately "owned"? MorbidButterflyTat Mar 15 #42

What a list that is! Omg. BootinUp Mar 15 #46

WTF???!!! TeamProg Mar 15 #48

I just read this article that I just can't imagine what RBG would say......... turbinetree Mar 15 #49

Pure insult to PDG's family and the memory of Justice Ginsburg Trust_Reality Mar 15 #50

Honestly, for most of the folks listed I wouldn't lift a finger if they were drowning. pecosbob Mar 15 #51

What? Why? How... ColinC Mar 15 #52

These lowlifes... GiqueCee Mar 15 #53

Considering they consider RBG a hero for dying budkin Mar 15 #55

Can they stop the ability to use her name from these people? onecaliberal Mar 15 #56

That is what I was thinking Sanity Claws Mar 15 #58

"extraordinary achievements." Bayard Mar 15 #57

"This year's multi-millionaire award goes to..." C Moon Mar 15 #59

What?! Good Grief! Rhiannon12866 Mar 15 #63

Musk deserves the Donald J. tRump Full Pantload Award Blue Owl Mar 15 #64

RBG "Award" Zambero Mar 16 #65