A lot of people thought the Nobel Peace Prize was irreparably damaged when it was awarded to Henry Kissinger in ‘73. The prize was officially for the Paris agreement, intended to bring about an end to the Vietnam war, but many saw it as downplaying Kissinger’s roll in the policies he promoted during the war. For example Kissinger had a central role in orchestrating the bombing of neutral Cambodia, and its attempted cover up, which led to accusations of war crimes.

It is also notable here that Kissinger’s prize, like Obama’s, was for his efforts at peace, not actual peace achieved. The Paris accords allowed the US to step out of the conflict, while the North and South Vietnamese resumed hostilities. No peace was achieved by his efforts.

“I will accept this award as a call to action,” Obama said.

Here ya go, folks. Some breaking news regarding his speech. I WAS wrong about what he said, and I stand corrected.

Um,…okay. Just be sure they spell your middle name correctly when they engrave your name on it.

Your acceptance of this award only serves to cheapen it and make a laughing stock of its real value and prestige.

PJ, you and I are only stating the obvious, aren’t we? Even Matt Lauer, Obama cheerleader, has questions about its validity. Amazing.

I was shocked when I heard this news. It definitely seems premature to me. I do applaud his statements at the UN placing us on a path to a nuclear free world – his speech in Cairo reaching out to the Muslim world – his commitment to close Guantanamo – His steps at the EPA – His talks with the Israel – His administrations talks with Iran

And sure these are all concrete steps he took – BUT –

These are all just planted seeds – not much ripe fruit here.

Maybe this is the “Johnny Appleseed” version of the Nobel Prize. Having actually planted the seeds is something, but in my opinion the Prize should come only after those planted seeds actually begin to bear fruit (IF they ever do bear fruit). I think the Nobel team was arguing that the tangible change in our political climate IS the fruit, maybe so. Still seems premature to me.

See? It took, what, all of 23 minutes and already the racial mud-slinging begins!

Darn you liberals and your racial-tinted glasses!

Thanks, PJ, for a good laugh on this dreary morning! But tell me, what is your take on this Nobel thing? Did he honestly deserve it for his good intentions, or should there be some actual substance to attaining such a prestigious award?

I am also now awaiting the racist-card to be thrown down by Obama sycophants in regard to anyone questioning his receiving this prize. Wait for it…it’s coming.

If I could, I would ask Netanyahu his opinion on Obama’s apparent promotion of peace in the world and huggy-fuzzy love for Muslims. I’m sure he would have a thing or two to say. Oh that’s right, I forgot. Obama told Israel to stop their settlements. Surely Netanyahu would bow to Obama’s greatness and Disney-movie mentality.

Intentions intentions intentions…I believe it was C. S. Lewis that said, “The road to Hell is paved with good intentions.” Take that for what it’s worth.