2009 Nobel peace prize goes to Barack Obama!

Just announced at 2.30 AM Pacific time, Barack Obama was awarded the Nobel peace prize. Some say they do not take it seriously and it could be mud in the faces of the committee. Others join in on the celebration. At first I was taken completely by shock, but after some thought I was able to see it the way the committee did as well.

Although we are currently in the middle of both a war, and a 40 country occupation, Barack still reaches out for peace among nations. It is true we are at war. At the same time, the president has made severe attempts to keep the deliberation going. Instead of sending an aircraft carrier to fight with the Iranians, Barack has attempted to deliberate away from Iran's nuclear arms program. It was not too long ago there were talks of fighting against Korea as well, and that has seemed to dissolve into history. Does this award put global limitations on the presidents abilities to defend the word. Only time will tell.

What better way is there to calm a bully, other then telling them that they are the very best at being sweet and kind. Would the world look poorly on the United States if Barak felt the need to act militarily? The pressure applied from the Nobel peace prize could very well make the president think twice before launching an attack. Maybe for that, The Nobel peace prize committee should award themselves. What better way to promote peace then to make one feal guilty for not living up to such a prestigious award?