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Hello everyone. To all of those in doubt as to why President Obama righteously won the Nobel Peace Prize, I am going to summarize here. First and foremost, he is trying to reduce the stockpiles of nuclear weapons around the world, he is also very involved in the Middle East peace, and he is looking for different alternatives to the war in Afghanistan, rather than send out thousands of troops unnecessarily. He is working hard and fixing what past leaderships could not. Now, if you’re still in doubt of who better than President Obama to receive such a nomination, I ask you, who in your opinion do you think should or could have earned such a nomination??

An organization that gives a “peace prize” to Yassir Arafat, the godfather of 20th century terrorism, has zero credibility to begin with. Obama and the Nobel Committee deserve each other.

The Nobel Prize committee had already lost credibility. Attaching “Nobel prize winner” to your name is no longer a resume enhancer. But this… this is just so over the top!

American , you should proud of your president.!!!!!

How can you put Obama in the same class as Mother Theresa? He does not deserve this. Can you spell POLITICAL!

The criticism coming from right wing republicans is a clear reflection of how badly they want Obama to fail! The can’t bear to see him, or America under him, succeed in any way, which says a lot for their patriotism and perhaps in some cases even racism. There is no doubt that Obama deserves this honor even if it is in small part due to the huge relief that the whole world felt after Americans finally came to their senses and overwhelmingly voted for a sensible and pragmatic person like Obama to succeed the most hated warmongering President and Vice President in the history of America, who as you recall, were originally appointed (not elected) to the White House by the Supreme Court who overturned the wishes of the majority of Americans who voted for Al Gore.

This was a test of integrity, and the President failed it badly. He has given his enemies plenty of new ‘ammunition’ on many fronts: that he values hope and feelings over actual achievement, that he delights in hob-knobbing with the self-anointed elite, that it’s all about him. President Obama could have acheived much more by thanking the Nobel Committee, but turning down the award. Imagine how the agendas of ‘the 12 days’ are already being scoured for anything pertinent!

“May God bring peace to whole universe”. Now someone please nominate me for next peace prize.

A nominee 2 month into the presidency, why not? It’s all about having great speech writers and knowing how to deliver the message.

The criticism coming from right wing republicans is a clear reflection of how badly they want Obama to fail! The can’t bear to see him, or America under him, succeed in any way, which says a lot for their patriotism and perhaps in some cases even racism. There is no doubt that Obama deserves this honor even if it is in small part due to the huge relief that the whole world felt after Americans finally came to their senses and overwhelmingly voted for a sensible and pragmatic person like Obama to succeed the most hated warmongering President and Vice President in the history of America, who as you recall, were originally appointed (not elected) to the White House by the Supreme Court who overturned the wishes of the majority of Americans who voted for Gore.

Why award the “Prize” this year? Years when the “Prize” was not awarded: 1914-1916, 1918, 1923 & 1924, 1939 & 1943, 1948, 1955 & 1956, 1966 & 1967, and 1972. Obviously, in many of these years U.S. Presidents were involved in ongoing warfare by the U.S. defending itself and “fighting for peace”. At least in 1972 Richard Nixon successfully negotiated with North Vietnam effectively ending American involvement in the Viet Nam War, his groundbreaking visit to the People’s Republic of China opened diplomatic relations between the two nations, and he initiated détente and the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty with the Soviet Union. Still no “Prize” for actual deeds.

Who is more deserving? I think the Nobel Committee has done their homework whether you agree or not you must respect the Nobel Committee.

I think I finally understand.
The Nobel Peace Prize is not about peace, it’s about who can tell the biggest lie!

Just like when Carter and Arafat won the prize for talking peace, while Arafat was supporting attacks on Israel.
Just like when Al Gore lied about global warming so he could earn millions.
Now we have Obama lying about hope and change, while tearing this country apart for political gain.
There is no change, just the failed leftist policies of the past. And hope is fading for all the people loosing their jobs and their life savings as he spends this country into the ground.

Obama has done a lot to deserve the NOBEL peace prize! He went around the world to all the dictators and communists requiems and apologizes for the United States of America and all the horrible things we have done in the world. He has bankrupt this country so very soon we will no longer be a superpower that way all the 2-bit dictators and communists run countries can do what they want and we will not be able to stop them anymore. Al Qaeda and the militant Muslim work can run amok and take over. Yes, sir OBAMA really does deserve the NOBEL peace prize.

BREAKING NEWS: President Obama has just been announced King of the World! Stay tuned for his acceptance speach while he stands at the front of the USS. America, with his arms out-stretched

Is this a practical joke? Someone please explain to me exactly what (other than giving lofty speeches) he has done to earn this. If I envision peace then can I get one too? How about if I envision peace, prosperity and also wish that Islamic extremists stop trying to kill me…now can I have one? Quick, before I lose the vision.

Truth is, i believe President Obama is a good man. but he is a man. i voted for him and would again. do i agree with all his policies? No. I don’t think i should have to agree with everything he says in order to believe in the man, since as two different people we are going to have different opinions. I believe he may have received the peace prize a bit early, before he has any true accomplishments that are worthy of such a dignified award. but by reading what President Obama has said i think he is of the same mind set as me, but is still honored to be bestowed with the award and knows better than to do something as stupid as refuse it. lastly, just because someone really does not like obama, that does not make them a racist! saying that is tantamount to racism itself, because you are implying that a white man cannot disapprove of a black man without it being based upon his race. people have always vehemently hated politicians, and while i don’t think it’s an intelligent way to go about looking at politics, it usually has nothing to do with race.

I think it’s kind of funny that many of you call Obama a socialist, since he’s not. You don’t even have a socialistic party of significant size. It’s obvious that you don’t know the real meaning of the word socialist. And yes, there are some people that could have deserved the prize more than he did for example Tsvangirai, but he is really trying to change the American policies from the Bush era (except from the war in Afghanistan, which will continue). I also saw a comment about Reagan and that he should have won the Nobel Peace Price, and that’s the silliest thing I’ve ever heard.

YES.President Obama deserves it.
The whole world was needing someone so sensible as President of the United States

I think the peace prize, whether people think he deserves it or not, is in perfect timing and taste. For to give this American President this type of award at this juncture is less a political endorsement and more in the vein of peaceful pressure upon the recipient. Here, as the President sits lately with his war panel, discussing strategies in Afghanistan, he is reminded of his powerful speeches and indicators of a peaceful approach with the bestowal of this award.

I am pleased he has received this award right at this moment as it puts the reputation of the award itself back to work, where it needs to be. By bestowing this award on an individual in the apparent process of seeking peace, the panel has bet it all on actions taken in the now – and stands not only to encourage a president in a tough situation, but also to renew the status of the award itself, and those who wish to respect it.

Of course, President Obama deserved the prize. He had to correct the ignorant arrogance of the past administration’s decade of destruction. Congratulations.

NO. However, I deserve a Pulitzer for a wonderful book I intend to write someday.

I was also surprized, if not shocked, when I heard the news – but then I started thinking and read the Nobel committee’s citation: “Only very rarely has a person to the same extent as Obama captured the world’s attention and given its people hope for a better future.” Hope is what people needed after what George W. Bush had done to the concept “Hope”. We are already seeing big impacts – like the changing situation on missile deployment by the US and Russia, Iran engaging in nuclear inspections/control dialog, Israel feeling the heat on developing on the palestinian lands. I realize we do not have any concrete results yet – but this noble peace prize should help move things in the right direction. Who says the Nobel peace prize can not be used to have an impact on the peace process – wasn’t the intent of the Nobel peace prize to inspire new people to work towards the world peace? In this case it should help the person, who is in the strongest position to impact change, stand more firmly for his vision and not get tired and beaten down by the kind of challenges the world-peace driving processes bring about. World outside of the US had never cared or been so enthisastic before, about who wins the US presidency. I believe, the guy fully deserved the prize!

I am an Obama supporter but I must admit that my first reaction to his winning the Nobel Peace Prize was similar to that commented on the board – why? Not to say that its completely unwarranted, but more because of who DIDN’T receive the prize. I am sure there are many folks with a life time of accomplishments who, at first blush, may be more worthy.

But really he does have some stunning accomplishment to his credit. First off, he is the first African American President of United States. Huge implications in North America. Despite his decision with regards to Afghanistan, as a young senator he voted against the Iraq war in a time when when it was not popular. In fact, one may argue had the US not distracted its efforts from Afghanistan at the time, he might not be confronted, to the same degree, with the decision he’s confronted now. His willingness to open talks with Iran. This in itself may be worthy of the prize. From my perspective this stance was politically risky and somewhat unpopular, but nonetheless the right thing for both sides. Finally, his immediate and unquestionable change in US international relations to the world (i.e., speech in Turkey to Muslim world, address at UN and G20 promotion of economic balance). These are not trivial matters.

This man voted to continue the Iraq war, still has an estimated 120,000 troops in Iraq and plans to leave 50,000 there permanently. He has not closed Guantanamo and, in fact, seeks to codify enhanced interrogation and rendition into law. He has escalated the war in Afghanistan and increased unmanned drone bombings which kill innocent civilians in Pakistan. His rhetoric on Iran closely mirrors the run-up to the Iraq War. These are not the actions of someone who promotes peace.