"Let me be clear, I do not view it as a recognition of my own accomplishments, but rather as an affirmation of American leadership on behalf of aspirations held by people in all nations."........
In its surprise choice, the Norwegian Nobel Committee cited the president's creation of a "new climate in international politics" and his work on nuclear disarmament, even though he is just nine months into his presidency.
This win for President Obama was based on a DECISION DESIGNED TO ENCOURAGE HIS INITIATIVES to reduce nuclear arms, ease tensions with the Muslim world and stress diplomacy and cooperation rather than unilateralism.
I wonder if Limbaugh will fall off his chair in a fit of ranting and raving, screaming and slobbering all over his big fat disgusting self, while degrading our President! Obama did not ask for this NPP, and I know he is humbled because that is who he is.
Believe it or not, I do not put Obama on a pedastal. He has made decisions that I am not happy with. But he is our President and I do respect him. I have high hopes for our country because we have a President who is working hard to right the wrongs of yet another disasterous Republican administration. But people please be aware, it's been 9 MONTHS, no human being, not even Barack Obama, could work the miracles you expect of him in 9 short months. The mess our country is in will take generations to turn around.
So for those of you who are scared of much needed change, even tho you agree we need change, I will end with this from Archbishop Desmond Tutu of South Africa, who won the prize in 1984. He said Obama's award shows great things are expected from him in coming years. "It's an award coming near the beginning of the first term of office of a relatively young president that anticipates an even greater contribution towards making our world a safer place for all. It is an award that speaks to the promise of President Obama's message of HOPE."
update: I found this at Timesonline,
Obama’s is a fourth and perfect example of what Nobel scholars call the growing aspirational trend of Nobel committees over the past three decades, by which awards are given not for what has been achieved but in support of the cause being fought for. Defending the choice, the committee chairman made clear that this year’s prize fell in that category.
