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I'm sure you and I can agree to disagree with the Nobel committee's choice! I think it's a travesty...but it wasn't Obama's fault, and I hope that deep down, in his heart of hearts, he's embarrassed...
posted by
Nautikos
on October 10, 2009 at 8:25 AM
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Re: isiS
Agreed! He accepted the honor with great dignity and humility.
IMO He will be remembered by future generations as one of the great world statesmen.
posted by
elinjo
on October 10, 2009 at 5:32 AM
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It's interesting what nobody seems to be saying, this quote from Obama: "To be honest, I do not feel that I deserve to be in the company of so many of the transformative figures who've been honored by this prize," continuing, "But I also know that this prize reflects the kind of world that those men and women and all Americans want to build, a world that gives life to the promise of our founding documents."
What so many fail to recognize is that prize is awarded not solely based on action, but also on words, character, and a sense of hope that so many desperately crave. The messages Obama stood for were quiet before the 2008 elections, done comparatively without much ado.
In many ways he reminds me of Martin Luther King, jr., who called his supporters to action not just through deeds, but through strength of character and a commitment to learn from each other and the larger world around them.
That seems to be the common theme throughout these awards. I mentioned Elie Wiesel as an example in my post, who compared to many was relatively unknown as far as I can tell. (Please tell me if I'm wrong!). But his message of hope and perseverance was so compelling and beautiful, he was a natural for the prize.
We should remember that Teddy Roosevelt, Jimmy Carter, and Woodrow Wilson were also US Presidents and Nobel Laureates. Wilson was awarded the prize in the midst of WWI recuperation efforts, mainly for his work on the League of Nations and the Treaty of Versailles. Although it is admittedly a bit premature for Obama to have the prize, I think we are seeing shades of the same spirit of controversial idealism.
posted by
myrrhage_
on October 10, 2009 at 5:17 AM
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Re.President Obama's Nobel Peace prize.
Within 5 minutes of hearing the news I posted yesterday's blog 5 minutes. Wow, I thought, this is fantastic! In my humble opinion the Nobel committee made a very wise decision. During the day I read quite a few negative responses both from other Blogit bloggers and from the media at large. Indeed according to a poll in the Washington Post most readers thought the decision was unwise or premature.
We all know that President Obama has not made peace in the Middle East or convinced the Taleban in Afghanistan that the time has come to accept the rule of law or persuaded the world that nuclear weapons should be abandoned or solved the countless other problems that threaten all world citizens.
So what has he done that makes him worthy of this prestigious award?
IMO, he has reminded the world that problems should be solved by diplomacy and not by force. He appears ready to listen to and respect people from other cultures. He symbolizes hope and very good intentions. For those reasons I still think that the committee made a wise decision in awarding him the prize.
Now whether he will be able to deliver is another matter entirely. He is not the only player and no doubt there are many others who will do their very best to give him a hard ride.
posted by
elinjo
on October 9, 2009 at 11:16 PM
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Celebration time I would imagine!
posted by
hardilaziz
on October 9, 2009 at 10:43 PM
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Elinjo
I second that nice post and have a Happy Canadian Thanksgiving
posted by
WileyJohn
on October 9, 2009 at 10:01 PM
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Hi Elinjo..yes I heard the news..I like Obama and his achievements to-date. Yes I stand with you in wishing the Americans congratulatory wishes on the achievements of their President. thanks so much for the visit.
posted by
shobana
on October 9, 2009 at 7:13 PM
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Good for him.
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on October 9, 2009 at 5:42 PM
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He was surprised as well! I like the way he has said he will accept the award as well! Shelly
posted by
sam444
on October 9, 2009 at 3:28 PM
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That was a surprise to see when I first got on the internet this morning. I would have never guessed him for the winner.
posted by
TAPS.
on October 9, 2009 at 11:44 AM
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He deserved it and he got it .
posted by
afzal50
on October 9, 2009 at 10:32 AM
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It has something to do with his attitude.
posted by
elinjo
on October 9, 2009 at 8:33 AM
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Congratulations America yes but it seems premature to me
posted by
Kabu
on October 9, 2009 at 8:08 AM
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now what is it he did to win that award?
posted by
Lanetay
on October 9, 2009 at 7:25 AM
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This is a report on Danish official reactions to the news.
http://politiken.dk/newsinenglish/article806684.ece
posted by
elinjo
on October 9, 2009 at 6:55 AM
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Let's hope he lives up to it.....
posted by
Troosha
on October 9, 2009 at 6:12 AM
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Surely, not just for the call to renounce nuclear weapons. An acknowledgement for the peaceful vibes he has been sending to the world, since he became president.
posted by
elinjo
on October 9, 2009 at 5:21 AM
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Hi Elinjo
I am a big fan of president Obama but I must say that awarding him the Nobel peace prize when he had not been in office for more than 10 months felt a bit patronizing. Why didn't they spell it out in plain English: He was awarded the prize as the first African American to make it to the White House as president. Surely, it would have made more sense than awarding it for merely
calling for a ban on nuclear weapons
posted by
lindo
on October 9, 2009 at 5:04 AM
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