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Friday, October 09, 2009
Obama Wins Nobel Prize (Despite Lack of Success)
Posted by: Matt Lewis at 5:44 AM
Isn't this, at least, a bit premature?

I mean, shouldn't you at least do something before winning such a prestigious award?

As Reuters noted, the Nobel Committee,
awarded the prize to Obama less than nine months into his presidency. Despite setting out an ambitious international agenda, he has yet to score any breakthrough on the Middle East or Iran's nuclear program, and faces difficult choices on the conduct of the war in Afghanistan.
The award could not have been given for accomplishments, but the committee did note in a citation that Obama has, "captured the world's attention and given its people hope for a better future."

It seems Obama was awarded based on zero accomplishments, but on lots of "hope" for the future ... 

In winning the award, President Obama joins Theodore Roosevelt (1906) and Woodrow Wilson (1919) and Jimmy Carter (2002). 


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Careful with that axe, Eugene writes: Friday, October, 09, 2009 6:04 AM
WTF
Yeah, even though I agree with some of the things the guy is trying to do, I was surprised by this. I mean, the guy hasn't accomplished anything in this area.

Other than the Nobel Committee thumbing George W. Bush in the eye (again) there really seems to be no merit to this award.
Val writes: Friday, October, 09, 2009 6:14 AM
absolutely fabulous
they gave the prize to Obama because he managed to wrangle the foriegn policy reigns from Bush and CO-you know those guy permanent majority pfellas who told the world they were going to be running things for next 40 years. I guess they were so relieved McCaindid't win they most likely decided to award it to him then by nature of slaying the conservative neocon dragon and trying to return the world to some degree of sanity-of course the far right shills will not see it that way which is just further commitment to their new anti-american stance. A nobel for Obama is not a good senario for them and the snark and bile is already spilling out.

IF you thought they were happy about Obama losing the Olympics get ready for the mother of all mood swings as the far right's heads start to pop one by one.

As another poster wrote-"you can't wipe the smile off my face with a two by four."

"Nyuck"
Tom writes: Friday, October, 09, 2009 6:40 AM
CARTER, GORE AND OBAMA!!????

What? Hugo Chavez has never won?
..............................................................................................

"The Liberal Left Nobel Peace Prize."


QUESTION: In addition to Bill Ayers, Nancy Pelosi, George Soros, Van Jones, Al Franken and the entire staff of ACORN, who else is on the prize committee?




Careful with that axe, Eugene writes: Friday, October, 09, 2009 6:44 AM
Sorry Val
Let's go ahead and agree that this is a slap at the "NeoCons". But that kind of diminishes the prize, doesn't it?

Nobel prizes are supposed to be for accomplishments, not making political statements.


mike writes: Friday, October, 09, 2009 6:55 AM
intents
Awards for intentions, that have no basis in the real world, end up doing damage in the end. Of Course there is such a great history, rich tradition to the Nobel preace prize. The committee is above politics, they are above snobbery. All they are saying, is give peace a chance.
If the history of the last president to win this award is any indication, of any future trouble, it will be any thing but peace. Axe man is infatuated with Carter's foreign policy, a policy that gave rise and expansion of the suicide bomber.
The lefties of the world sure do love to give themselves awards. They are as bad as the Hollywood crowd, giving themselves awards for everything they do. But in the end reality must be based on a good fiscal policy, domestically and abroad, which he doesn't have. Oh thats why he is getting the prize, he is surrendering our ntion to our enemies without firing a shot by bankrupting us. I get it now. No this guy deserves it
leo writes: Friday, October, 09, 2009 7:09 AM
Albatross or medal?
TR and Wilson got it at the end of their admins. I believe TR got it for mediating end of Russo-Japanese War. This could have been a huge victory for Obama in say 2012. No, my far right head is not popping with "anger" rather amazement and strangely enough "sympathy". I believe this Admin is sliding into serious military escalation in South Asia,probable confrontation with Iran, etc. He very well may end up as unpopular by 2012 as Bush.Does anyone really believe he'll change one acre in the Israeli-Palestine clutch ? Is this an albatross or a medal they're hanging on the poor guy's neck? This is a medal I think most people would agree is about the Committee's high expectations more than Obama's actual accomplishments;for the next three years I bet it grows heavier about his neck.
James writes: Friday, October, 09, 2009 7:26 AM
The Road of Good Intentions
"The Road to Hell is paved by the bodies of those with good intensions. Obama is an Illusionist, David Copperfeild watchout, Obama is outdoing you. He has the world beleiving he is a president. In reality he is Gorge Soros houseboy.
SJA writes: Friday, October, 09, 2009 7:38 AM
The Narcissist
A medal for BS wow. Did not know they had that category. Oh maybe it was for lying. Nope bet it was for having more corrupt friends than any president before him. It sure as hell was not for Peace. We have yet to see any of that.
Good man's wife writes: Friday, October, 09, 2009 7:54 AM
Good point, SJA
Barry is as much a war-monger as Bush. HE continues in the same vein. I guess the NPP committee LIKES the continued killing of people in Barry's wars. Odd bunch, fer sure. Maybe they want some of Barry's stimulus money(aka: his stash)!
SJA writes: Friday, October, 09, 2009 8:01 AM
Good Man's wife
Obama has yet to accomplish anything but make us look weak.
SJA writes: Friday, October, 09, 2009 8:04 AM
Mike
You are correct. The world just loves the fact that Barry will destroy us. So far he has been a great success at that. Our dollar will be abandoned and we will not longer be considered a world leader. Great job Barry.
Starman writes: Friday, October, 09, 2009 8:20 AM
worthless
Worthless award for a worthless prez. Whats the big deal?
Tom writes: Friday, October, 09, 2009 8:40 AM
OBAMA IS........


a socialist, weaker than Jimmy Carter and loves to bad mouth America to foreign leaders.

For this children sing songs about him and he wins the Nobel Peace Prize.

Go figure.

Rosemary writes: Friday, October, 09, 2009 8:54 AM
This is hilarious
This committee must be made up of idiots. He got the Nobel prize for "attempting" to improve things? This is so funny I can't even comment further.
Chuck writes: Friday, October, 09, 2009 9:02 AM
The up side of this:
Now, perhaps, even those who haven't been paying attention may start asking questions of this guy's rise to power.

The down side:

There are simply too many cult members who just won't ever get it.
coopmeister writes: Friday, October, 09, 2009 9:11 AM
Give credit to GWB
Pres. GWB's "shock and awe," Cowboy vs the world"
policies did set the pursuit of world peace bar damn low.

Congratulations to Pres. Obama for bringing the spirit of cooperation against mutual threats to the world stage.



Bob writes: Friday, October, 09, 2009 10:18 AM
How Appropriate
A nothing award for a nothing man.
vladimir estragon writes: Friday, October, 09, 2009 10:44 AM
Traitors on the right
Last week you were THRILLED that an American city was denied the Olympics.

Now you're ANGRY because an American president won a Nobel prize.

I understand Baracknophobia, but why do you hate your country so much? Why are you so eager to let personal political differences drive your hope for the nation's failure?

"United we stand! - as long as you agree with me!"

"God bless America! - well, 10 or 20 percent of us. The rest? F--k 'em."
BK writes: Friday, October, 09, 2009 10:57 AM
Obama
given the award for being the "DIVIDER"! He has caused divisions in this country and abroad. He has thrown friends under the bus and embraced socialist thugs.

Only reason he was given this K-MART Blue Light Special Award...He is a BLACK man who became President.

His approval hovers around the 50% mark is an indication of just how divisive he is. Democratic led congress checks in at about 21%.
Tom writes: Friday, October, 09, 2009 12:17 PM
NINE MONTHS AND COUNTING!

The leftist take-over of America. The results:


1. Foreign policy in total chaos. THEY DO NOT HAVE A CLUE.

2. A socialist health care plan so poorly conceived that the American people, thankfully, stood up and told the socialists where to stick it.

3. Unemplopyment now reaching the stratosphere.

Ain't it great?

Ain't it a joy?



Trampling out the vintage writes: Friday, October, 09, 2009 3:36 PM
What do these Presidents have in common?
They are all Progressives! Beware of the Progressive. They will give you a ginormous government! Hillary called herself a Progressive.

Nobel has truly marginalized itself. worthless award.
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