why did Obama win the nobel peace prize?

Do you agree with AP’s report as to the reason why Obama won the Nobel Peace prize? They said the decision was "designed to build momentum behind his initiatives to reduce nuclear arms, ease tensions with the Muslim world and stress diplomacy and cooperation rather than unilateralism." If you do not agree, what do you think is the main reason he won the prize?

Great question…….

According to their own website, the deadline for the submission of names to be considered for the prize is February 1.

http://nobelprize.org/nomination/peace/process.html

According to the Committee the POTUS won the Nobel Peace Prize on "giving the world "hope for a better future" and striving for nuclear disarmament. And he did all that between January 20th and February 1.
Obama was not nominated based on what he had accomplished as president because he had been in office for less than two weeks.

I would add a simple, declarative WTF and leave it at that.

Independent
A:~)

17 Responses to “why did Obama win the nobel peace prize?”

  • Buddhist Objectivist:

    More like momentum for a world government..
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  • Mitchell:

    The Norwegians didn’t want to be labeled ‘racist’ ?
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  • Cooley:

    Because he was nominated and they picked him. Let it go!
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  • Told You So:

    Words, just words.
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  • Ghost of the Fly Obama Killed:

    Because this past week, he was actually mocked by shows such as SNL. In order to prevent that from happening again, they decided to award him the Nobel Peace Prize.
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  • Tina:

    I have no clue why he got it. I mean what in the world has he done? I mean seriously WHAT HAS HE DONE? Besides world campaigning?
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  • Anarchist:

    Great question…….

    According to their own website, the deadline for the submission of names to be considered for the prize is February 1.
    http://nobelprize.org/nomination/peace/process.html

    According to the Committee the POTUS won the Nobel Peace Prize on "giving the world "hope for a better future" and striving for nuclear disarmament. And he did all that between January 20th and February 1.
    Obama was not nominated based on what he had accomplished as president because he had been in office for less than two weeks.

    I would add a simple, declarative WTF and leave it at that.

    Independent
    A:~)
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  • Pursan:

    I think Obama’s been outmaneuvered. Giving him a Nobel Prize for promises he made kind of forces him to keep those promises or be known as a liar internationally.
    (Why didn’t we Americans think to give him a prize for his unemployment kept lower than 8% if the "stimulus" was passed promise?)
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  • Huevos Rancheros:

    So in other words they said he won because he appeased the muslims and he is weakening the United States. I can believe it.
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  • ladydreamer24:

    It is a slap in the face to the nominees that have worked their entire lives to bring peace in different areas of the world. What has Obama done, in his entire life, to merit such an honor? When you have great people around the world that are actually laying down their lives and the lives of their families to help bring resolve to areas that have lived in great fear, poverty and under inhumane conditions for many years. Again, what has Obama accomplished in his entire life that even comes close to the sacrifices of these honorable people? It is or should be an embarrassment for this country for Obama to be placed on a pedestal that he in no way deserves. Unbelievable!
    As to why he won, who knows. Maybe by being the first black President. Surely it cannot be because he is alienating our allies around the world and apologizing for America to our enemies! He has not changed the policy for the war or any international policy that I know of that suddenly endears America to what has been our enemies for many decades. I only see a list of critical problems this country faces that Obama is continuing to ignore. I hear about our military people getting killed everyday and he still cannot make a decision about sending them help. But, he can make a snap decision about where he believes the Olympics should be held. Who is this man, a man that told us that we should look to his associates to learn about him. So far all I have seen him associate with are radical left wing nuts. Wright, Ayers, Soros, to name three out of many.
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    http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20091009/wl_afp/nobelpeace_20091009084503

  • JR:

    Watch PBS tonight… the newshour. And if you’re really curious, listen to NPR today.
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  • Isa35:

    No, I don’t agree with their reason for his win – their laundry list represents potentiality and not reality. For what it’s worth, congratulations Mr. President.
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  • sambooka:

    because he’s black. No joke, he was the first black president, he was bound to win something.
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  • ♥~Asia~♥:

    because when he became prez he planned it to make him more famous and for more money

    plus hes middle name is "Husane!

    aand i dont want a o bomba nation!

    - i do not pay taxes so he can go to france for dinner-

    -hes name Barrock Husane Osama I MEAN obama
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  • Avery:

    "Then (later) he (‘the prince who is to come’ … the coming Antichrist)
    shall confirm (enforce)

    a covenant (‘peace treaty’ or ‘peace plan’)
    with many (in Israel)
    for one week (a week of years = 7 years)

    But in the middle of the week
    (exactly 3½ years after enforcing the ‘peace’)
    He shall bring an end to sacrifice and offering.
    (He will probably help Israel build a new Temple first)
    And on the wing of abominations
    shall be one who makes desolate …" (Revelation chapters 6-20 detail the coming events of this time)
    (The coming ‘Apocalypse’ … the ‘Great Tribulation’ … Armageddon)
    (Daniel 9:27)

    Daniel 9:27a
    A peace treaty with Israel will usher in the Tribulation.
    Revelation 17:14a
    Jesus will defend Israel, conquering Israel’s enemies during latter Tribulation.
    Revelation 18:21b
    The armies of Israel’s enemies will be no more.
    Revelation 19:7
    Jesus will arrive, ready to marry His bride.
    Revelation 19:19 – 21
    The leaders of Israel’s enemies will be killed.
    Revelation 21:9 – 10
    Jesus’ bride is revealed to be the holy city of Jerusalem.

    …Dudes gonna trigger the tribulation…
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  • King.Cam im 19 not 38.lol:

    I have NO problem with Obama. But did he deserve this prize? O dont understand why he won it.lol
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  • Scott:

    Ladydreamer24 has your answer, she said it perfectly
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