The Nobel Peace Prize 2009 went to Barack Obama
"for his extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples"
US President Barack Obama has said he was "surprised and deeply humbled" to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, less than 10 months into his presidency.
Speaking at the White House hours after the Norwegian Nobel Prize Committee named him as a surprise winner, he said the award should be a "call to action".
The world faced challenges that "cannot be met by one person or by one nation alone," Mr Obama said.
The committee said he won for efforts to boost diplomacy and co-operation.
"Only very rarely has a person to the same extent as Obama captured the world's attention and given its people hope for a better future," the Norwegian committee said in a statement.
"His diplomacy is founded in the concept that those who are to lead the world must do so on the basis of values and attitudes that are shared by the majority of the world's population."
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He said he did not feel he deserved to be in the company of some of the "transformative figures" who had previously received the award.
Some of his aims, particularly the goal of universal nuclear disarmament, would be difficult to achieve even within his lifetime, let alone his presidency, Mr Obama said.
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In the US the chairman of the Republican National Committee, Michael Steele, asked a simple question: "What has President Obama actually accomplished?"
Attributing Mr Obama's win to his "star power", Mr Steele said it was "unfortunate" he "outshined tireless advocates who have made real achievements working towards peace and human rights".
Iran's foreign minister said the decision to give the award was taken too "hastily".
Nobel prize win 'humbles' Obama
Past winners of the Nobel Peace Prize: Ken Oprann in 2008, Al Gore (2007), Muhammad Yunus (2006)...
Did Obama deserve the Prize?
He didn't deserve it.
"How many people find fault in what they're reading and the fault is in their own understanding" Al Mutanabbi
because he didnt do anything!
"How many people find fault in what they're reading and the fault is in their own understanding" Al Mutanabbi
There are some names dropped in the world reaction news piece about the award... maybe one of them was more worthy... for like.. actually having done something.
"For too long, we have been a passively tolerant society, saying to our citizens 'as long as you obey the law, we will leave you alone'" - David Cameron, UK Prime Minister. 13 May 2015.
maybe if the prize stimulates Obama to do more for people.. it could be a good thing.
erm... he is already the president of a country - he needs no other motivation (IMO).
So far, he has not delivered on his promises. Guantanamo is not hidtory, there are still troops in IRaq and Afghanistan, with a chance that their number will increase in the latter, he has not deelivered on american healthcare yet. He has not delivered in the middle east either where after some luke warm words, he has backed down and is continuing to do so more and more day by day. He has also not delivered on the Amercian civil liberties where he has extended and continued the programs that were started by his predecessor.
In short, while he has promised loads, he has not delivered yet - and for many7 things he has not had a chance either as they are not one day things, but things that take time and effort.
(He is also loaded and does not need the money.)
By all means give him an award, but wait for him to accomplish something first. IMO.
"For too long, we have been a passively tolerant society, saying to our citizens 'as long as you obey the law, we will leave you alone'" - David Cameron, UK Prime Minister. 13 May 2015.
I agree with that. I think as a leader, it should be natural in him to have so much motivation, charm, enthusiasm. But now he has the award...I wondered whether it may stimulate him to do more...as in actually deliver his promises one by one.
These days leaders give good speeches. I do not expect more than that.
"For too long, we have been a passively tolerant society, saying to our citizens 'as long as you obey the law, we will leave you alone'" - David Cameron, UK Prime Minister. 13 May 2015.
A sad indictment of the world this year. Not sad that Obama won per se, but he only had to look like he supports peace in order to win; not to mention a lot of Americans will be incensed at the partisanship. But who did make peace happen this year? Bueller? Bueller?
ok that was slightly off topic
"How many people find fault in what they're reading and the fault is in their own understanding" Al Mutanabbi
Kafir Nobel prize is corrupt. They take bribes and give awards to each other. how can they give peace award to Obama the satan who is sending more troops to slaughter Muslims in Afghanistan. You just cant expect kafirs to do the right thing.
Ayatollah rightly named America as "Great Satan".
www.presstv.ir
Bruce defended his selection of Beckham saying:
But he also said:
So his first reason was highly contrived because he didn't initially want to acknowledge the bias. Slimy stuff coming from Steve Bruce then.
Perhaps it isn't off-topic at all.
So far:
What has Barack Obama actually successfully done whilst being President?
Any links?
He gave a speech in cairo... He managed to become president... he has managed to not get assassinated.
and I think that is about it.
He may or may not manage to reform the US healthcare system - but even if he manages to, its not definitely better (making it mandatory for people to join up to some healthcare plan will not necessary give them peace of mind if the healthcare companies are not tackled head on and made... sane.)
"For too long, we have been a passively tolerant society, saying to our citizens 'as long as you obey the law, we will leave you alone'" - David Cameron, UK Prime Minister. 13 May 2015.
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_has_President_Barack_Obama_done_so_far