This was unexpected but congratulations to the president just the same. In my opinion this is a bit premature and I actually think it could hurt him domestically although it will most likely give him more respect and gravitas internationally, which seems to have been the Nobel committee's intent. Regardless, prepare yourselves for the right-wingosphere to officially go batshit crazy in 3, 2, 1...
Friday, October 9, 2009
President Obama Wins Nobel Peace Prize
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The Nobel Peace Prize is a political award, and this is actually perfectly logical if viewed in the right European context.
This is not about what Obama has done (though his talks with Russia probably iced the cake) but about what he represents and, more importantly, what he defeated when he ran for president.
This is European intellectuals deliberately repudiating the 8 years of the Bush presidency in as clear and insulting a manner as possible. That's the context in which this has to be understood and the logical context in which it makes the most sense.
I too think it may be a bit premature but I agree with Eclectic Radical. In an intangible way, if only by his "personal touch," he has done more for international relations than any president in a long time. As for the right wingers, only a few have been noisy - yet.
I nearly screamed yesterday when an NPR commentator/hostess (?), in talking about the above, referred to Rush L as the "outspoken leader of the Republican Party." I think he's too busy gearing up to be a judge at the Miss America pageant.
Anyway, to me the award is an honor - not only to President Obama but to our country.
I agree with you both. I personally think that this award was meant to spur Obama towards and remind him of the ambitious agenda he's set for the U.S. on the international stage. After one receives a Peace Prize withdrawing from various battlefields and nuclear disarmament become just a bit more important to your legacy.
Unfortunately Obamas' team is still catering to major corporate interests at the expense of people like you and myself. To give him the benefit of the doubt, I am hoping his administration changes course sooner than later, but I am not holding my breath. Don't get me wrong, I think Obama has some sincere intentions but I am feeling that those spheres of power are just too much to over come through one man, even as the POTUS.
Where are people like Nadar and Ron Paul when you need them? Both come from different perspectives, but still have a certain raw humility and pureness that is lacking in either of these two corporately driven parties.
Cheers from Canuckistan
'Where are people like Nadar and Ron Paul when you need them? Both come from different perspectives, but still have a certain raw humility and pureness that is lacking in either of these two corporately driven parties.'
Ralph Nader is probably researching his next book, so he can expose some glaring design flaw in some immensely popular product whose manufacturer has already begun correcting said design flaw. Said design flaw will likely be corrected by the time the book is published.
Ron Paul is probably picketing an abortion clinic or ghost-writing speeches for KKK rallies.
I am still giving Obama the benefit of the doubt at this point, CS. Even if he only has one term we've still seen but a fraction of that, leaving him plenty of time to fulfill many more of his campaign promises. I'm not saying that he definitely will but I do have hope.
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