Did Obama deserve the Nobel Peace prize?

[bigboab]

No! Who is this Obama? Never heard of him till two years ago. There are thousands of people working for peace who never get any recognition.

[ruthie]

As pleased as I was that he won the election, I was shocked about the Nobel. I have been disappointed by what I feel has been Obama's lack of follow through, and his failure to walk his talk.

On another note, how've you all been? Long time no see.

[beansis]

fuck no
even black ppls dont like him anymore

[Skiz]

Actually pone he is following on his promises just that some people are being a hindrance because they don't want him to succeed.

Do you think political opposition is a new thing?

[sez]

Actually pone he is following on his promises just that some people are being a hindrance because they don't want him to succeed.

Do you think political opposition is a new thing?

there is a difference between opposing and being a hindrance.

[j2k4]

So did he deserve it? How deserving is it when even Americans find it controversial? Did he simply win it for "not being Bush"?

In order, then:

1. Who cares.

Al Gore has one.

Jimmy Carter has one.

I've seen them on Ebay, I think.

Btw-

Amongst the lot of them, Carter has easily the most stature, truth.

That's saying something.


2. Until all Americans can actually think, it doesn't matter a hill of empty coconuts 'what Americans think'.

No one really gives a shit except those who purport to know or comment, and there are fewer of us every day, so.


3. Well, he won the election for not being Bush, and you don't have to fool any people to win the Nobel, so why not.

I think he should also get a Nobel for Olympics Solicitation, since success is not a requirement.

Anything to rehabilitate a prematurely sagging presidency.


Btw, again-

Didn't you really mean to ask, 'How deserving is it when even liberal Americans find it controversial?'

[rationmyrum]

stalin once was nominated...

[j2k4]

stalin once was nominated...

See?

Just another Lefty...

[nyknicks]

For a president that has continued the Iraq War and escalated the one in Afghanistan, no he doesnt deserve it. Stop those wars, get rid of the patriot act, restore habeas corpus and get rid of any overseas torture detentions (he only got rid of Gbay), then maybe he might deserve it.

[Albo Da Kid]

I think the crowds reaction answers your question. Everybody was booing the decision and I don't think that has ever happened int he history of Nobel prizes before