Republicans will likely find a way to turn this into an example of Socialism, but Barack Obama has won the 2009 Nobel Peace Price.
In a surprising announcement this morning, the annual award's committee cited the President "for his extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples."
Obama is only the third sitting President to earn the honor, following Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson. Despite his short time in his office, the Oslo-based committee said:
"We are awarding Obama for what he has done. Many other people and leaders and nations have to respond in a positive way" to President Obama's diplomacy.
In less than a year since his historic victory, President Obama has spoken out in favor for reductions in nuclear arsenals; is trying to restart peace talks between Israelis and Palestinians; and has faced constant challenges in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Thorbjorn Jagland - the chairman of the Norwegian Nobel Committee - told reporters he hopes the Nobel Peace Prize designation "will enhance what he is trying to do."
Do you agree it's well-deserved? Or is too early to bestow such an award on Obama? Vote below!
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41 Comments
October 9th, 2009 10:12 AM
I have such high hopes for what this President will do for our country in foreign policy and domestic policy! He is getting a great respinse with other nations which is a huge improvment from the last 8 years!
October 9th, 2009 10:32 AM
Nobel prize prize? Love this website, just thought that was a silly error!
October 9th, 2009 10:55 AM
I love Obama. I don't know about a Nobel Peace Prize, but if it will strengthen his efforts and gather supporters, give him 10 of them.
October 9th, 2009 11:21 AM
Worst JOKE of the YEAR 2009!...just two weks in office and Noble peace prize award....
October 9th, 2009 11:26 AM
good. i like obama. i hope he does some good for all of us
October 9th, 2009 12:05 PM
well deserved!
October 9th, 2009 12:36 PM
Congrats Obama!
October 9th, 2009 1:33 PM
Yes..yes..dear hotindia...lets pretend that science and society around the world and nobel prize committee don't exist and we need to feed our knowledge watching fox news and dancing with stars....yeah....
October 9th, 2009 1:37 PM
Well deserved? For WHAT? The nomination deadline is February 1st. He was in office less than 15 days. He didn't have time to do anything. Are they giving awards for pillow talk now?
October 9th, 2009 2:06 PM
He has been in office for all of five months... He has not actually done anything at all. This is very frustrating because he has not made an impact besides being the first black president.