The Nobel Peace Prize winner has been announced, and it's not just a worthy choice... it's brilliant. Instead of ignoring Trump's incessant demands for the prize, this selection feels like a direct response to him.
This year's winner isn't a world leader, it's a pro-democracy activist from Venezuela named Maria Corina Machado. The symbolism is very deliberate... this was a statement.
In the press release announcing the winner, the committee noted:
"Democracy is a precondition for lasting peace. However, we live in a world where democracy is in retreat, where more and more authoritarian regimes are challenging norms and resorting to violence. The Venezuelan regime’s rigid hold on power and its repression of the population are not unique in the world. We see the same trends globally: rule of law abused by those in control, free media silenced, critics imprisoned, and societies pushed towards authoritarian rule and militarisation. In 2024, more elections were held than ever before, but fewer and fewer are free and fair."
"When authoritarians seize power, it is crucial to recognise courageous defenders of freedom who rise and resist. Democracy depends on people who refuse to stay silent, who dare to step forward despite grave risk, and who remind us that freedom must never be taken for granted, but must always be defended – with words, with courage and with determination."
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There is little need to read between the lines there. Did you get the message Donald Trump and your mindless Maga followers?
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