Nobel Prize in Peace More about Hope
As we all know by now, President Barack Hussein Obama won the Nobel Prize for Peace. The committee liked his international outlook.
Obviously, this award was not about accomplishment, but more about being a world leader. It was also a smack down of Dubya.
Personally, I thought that Hillary Clinton should have shared this award with the President in this instance. She's been doing all of the ground work.
I also wished this would have happened next year. Oh well, one takes the victories when one can get them.
Ok Dems, pass health insurance reform. It's time. You've got a popular president.
Update: note from the POTUS himself:
Benny,
This morning, Michelle and I awoke to some surprising and humbling news. At 6 a.m., we received word that I'd been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for 2009.
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 -- men and women who've inspired me and inspired the entire world through their courageous pursuit of peace.
But I also know that throughout history the Nobel Peace Prize has not just been used to honor specific achievement; it's also been used as a means to give momentum to a set of causes.
That is why I've said that I will accept this award as a call to action, a call for all nations and all peoples to confront the common challenges of the 21st century. These challenges won't all be met during my presidency, or even my lifetime. But I know these challenges can be met so long as it's recognized that they will not be met by one person or one nation alone.
This award -- and the call to action that comes with it -- does not belong simply to me or my administration; it belongs to all people around the world who have fought for justice and for peace. And most of all, it belongs to you, the men and women of America, who have dared to hope and have worked so hard to make our world a little better.
So today we humbly recommit to the important work that we've begun together. I'm grateful that you've stood with me thus far, and I'm honored to continue our vital work in the years to come.
Good response, Mr. President.
Obviously, this award was not about accomplishment, but more about being a world leader. It was also a smack down of Dubya.
Personally, I thought that Hillary Clinton should have shared this award with the President in this instance. She's been doing all of the ground work.
I also wished this would have happened next year. Oh well, one takes the victories when one can get them.
Ok Dems, pass health insurance reform. It's time. You've got a popular president.
Update: note from the POTUS himself:
Benny,
This morning, Michelle and I awoke to some surprising and humbling news. At 6 a.m., we received word that I'd been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for 2009.
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 -- men and women who've inspired me and inspired the entire world through their courageous pursuit of peace.
But I also know that throughout history the Nobel Peace Prize has not just been used to honor specific achievement; it's also been used as a means to give momentum to a set of causes.
That is why I've said that I will accept this award as a call to action, a call for all nations and all peoples to confront the common challenges of the 21st century. These challenges won't all be met during my presidency, or even my lifetime. But I know these challenges can be met so long as it's recognized that they will not be met by one person or one nation alone.
This award -- and the call to action that comes with it -- does not belong simply to me or my administration; it belongs to all people around the world who have fought for justice and for peace. And most of all, it belongs to you, the men and women of America, who have dared to hope and have worked so hard to make our world a little better.
So today we humbly recommit to the important work that we've begun together. I'm grateful that you've stood with me thus far, and I'm honored to continue our vital work in the years to come.
Good response, Mr. President.
Labels: benny's world, Nobel Peace Prize, President Barack Hussein Obama
posted by benny06 at
Friday, October 09, 2009
1 Comments:
Yes, Obama received the Nobel Peace Prize for NOT being George W. Bush. Very few Americans understand the terrible impact eight years of Bush/Cheney had on the United States' reputation in the world. Any President who repudiates the illegal and immoral actions of the prior administration would have been equally praised by the international community.
The Nobel committee was likely also pushing Obama to see through on his campaign promises. On that count, only time will tell.
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