by urk on October 9th, 2009
I'm definitely scratching my head about that one. Not even the prize committee's justification made much sense. I can understand the Time Magazine Man of the Year, or whatever, but the Nobel Peace Prize? If anything it's more of a detraction than a recognition.
by Talimze wins the prize on October 9th, 2009
According to Thorbjoern Jagland, the Nobel Committee chairman, it is because "he has been able to change the international climate. Some people say, and I understand it, isn't it premature? Too early? Well, I'd say then that it could be too late to respond three years from now. It is now that we have the opportunity to respond — all of us."
So, there's your reason.
by john pennington on October 9th, 2009
2nd Answer.
Do you think drug tests are in order for each member of The Nobel Prize Committee?
This decision could only have been made by people on acid.
by iwnit on October 9th, 2009
"for his extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples"
Source and further information:
http://nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/peace/laureates/2009/
by hawaii.jake on October 10th, 2009
Here is the entire announcement from the Nobel Prize Committee:
The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided that the Nobel Peace Prize for 2009 is to be awarded to President Barack Obama for his extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples. The Committee has attached special importance to Obama’s vision of and work for a world without nuclear weapons.
Obama has as President created a new climate in international politics. Multilateral diplomacy has regained a central position, with emphasis on the role that the United Nations and other international institutions can play. Dialogue and negotiations are preferred as instruments for resolving even the most difficult international conflicts. The vision of a world free from nuclear arms has powerfully stimulated disarmament and arms control negotiations. Thanks to Obama’s initiative, the USA is now playing a more constructive role in meeting the great climatic challenges the world is confronting. Democracy and human rights are to be strengthened.
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. 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.
For 108 years, the Norwegian Nobel Committee has sought to stimulate precisely that international policy and those attitudes for which Obama is now the world’s leading spokesman. The Committee endorses Obama’s appeal that “Now is the time for all of us to take our share of responsibility for a global response to global challenges.”
Oslo, October 9, 2009
by Megan on October 31st, 2009
In truth,he doesn't deserve it. He has not done one thing he said he was going to do. It was given to him because he's the first black president. Period
by tcbtom on October 31st, 2009
He didn't do anything to deserve it and neither did Al Gore. The Nobel Peace Prize has lost all of its meaning. It is completely worthless now.
by Grant aka Guybrush Threepwood on October 9th, 2009
Spicy asked a question similar (& less wordy) to this a few minutes ago.
i'll just mark this as a duplicate.
by funny girl on October 9th, 2009
wtf! obama got the noble peace prize!!!! what!!!
by Kensum1 on October 9th, 2009
"Obama's election and foreign policy moves caused a dramatic improvement in the image of the U.S. around the world. A 25-nation poll of 27,000 people released in July by the Pew Global Attitudes Project found double-digit boosts to the percentage of people viewing the U.S. favorably in countries around the world. That indicator had plunged across the world under President George W. Bush."
Maybe people will stop hating America, he is working to help this country.
I never saw this much hating on someone for no good reason.
by druebeall on October 10th, 2009
He DID nothing.
by Schonberg on October 9th, 2009
He won it for America and its people and for the future peace of the world which he is going to ensure during his term of office.
by SoulSearcher on October 9th, 2009
Kissed the ass of every country we ever had issues or wars with. Promised a country to make it better, to the tune of another 800 billion in debt. Paid acorn 800 thousand to buy the votes..and, well hell anyone that voted for him needs to stop whining. Had anyone read up on the man, they would have known he was not worthy of being president. Crying over spilled milk just gives you more to mop up.
by john pennington on October 9th, 2009
Stunned..........
I watched the CNN video for an answer and i did not find one.
I guess its just because he's "a good ole boy". nothing racial meant, just a saying from the south.
by Rufus Clancy on November 21st, 2009
Short answer...nothing. Long answer..absolutely nothing.
by Vaporeongirl on October 10th, 2009
Because the person who gave it out is incompetent.
by Capital J on October 9th, 2009
i was just watchin the news... he was nominated "within days of being voted to office". he himself said "he does not deserve to be in the presence of the the rest of the nominees". and from what they said on cnn he was nominated for "changing the climate of world peace" (whatever the hell that means????) so basically he did nothing and doesnt deserve it but his tokenism earned him a meaningless prize.
by jimmy2060 on October 9th, 2009
i don't think it would take a brain surgeon to figure out what is going on. this is a cover to make the idiots who voted him in ,not to look so stupid. WELL FOLKS, IT AINT WORKING. Cause what he is speaks so loudly that you can't hear what he says.Just hang tight,you will see the real person come through,i gaurantee. for you people who worries about my Grammer and how educated i aint,keep on truckin
by LarryH54 on October 9th, 2009
<sarcasm>It's not what He did, it's who He is. The Great One is the New Messiah, and only He can lead us out of the wilderness of war, poverty, and lack of medical care. Only He can bring peace and hope and unity to a world gone mad with hate and strife. The Media and the Nobel Committee can see this clearly. Why can't you?
</sarcasm>
by Dibley on October 9th, 2009
I was just going to ask that myself.
by Cladvulk on November 9th, 2009
Evidently, he opened a box of Cracker Jack.
by designer is wearing a Smile on October 31st, 2009
Ok, I have put 5 minutes thought into this question and I got nothing....No reason what so ever..
Sorry, I tried!!!!
by Millenium - The Mysterious M on October 31st, 2009
Time's up!
by PPI - Lebel Michel on October 31st, 2009
okay, that's a minute.
by HabitualUser on October 31st, 2009
There is no answer. It was a MISTAKE.
by Lithiummetal on October 10th, 2009
In short: nothing.
by my2cents on October 10th, 2009
He is not George W. Bush.
by Matrixbarf on October 9th, 2009
Funny thing is, that when I first saw a headline today about Barrack Obama getting the '09 Nobel Peace Prize, I didn't think about why. I just thought "cool, go USA". Then when I get to work, virtually everyone was miserable and bitchy. The first thing the guy next to me says is "You won't believe what bs is going on [today]. Obama got a Peace Prize!?". My only thought then was "Jeez, can't we be proud of ourselves for at least one day....that our President won a significant award?" (When I say "our", I mean U.S. citizens)
by Moongrim on October 9th, 2009
Ummmmmm.......
not invade a country to defend his daddy's honor?
by Sokoot on October 9th, 2009
Maybe because of things he didn't do like threatening or attacking other countries. We should wait and see if it stays that way or not!
by kybear on October 9th, 2009
He is the Chosen One. nuff said!
by WilAtHart is DONE on November 21st, 2009
absolutely nothing. nada. zip. zilch. zero. negative. negatron octagon...umm, yeah, nothing.
by Moongrim on November 1st, 2009
He doesn't.
Even many libs acknowledge that.
But it does seem to make cons happy; something to keep them occupied.
by bathory313 on October 12th, 2009
From what I can see, nothing. He does not deserve this honor, and should decline it. Disgusting.
by tyco on October 10th, 2009
He was the best choice this year. The Nobel Prize for Peace is given to those who reach across the world and dilengently work on behalf of peace. It is stated in the Nobel Mission. It is given to encourage those principles.
He has opened the doors to peaceful negotiations with those that fear and hate us starting with is first overseas speech to Egypt and he continues to this day.
by jubilee on October 9th, 2009
Not only is the lack of accomplishments troubling, how can a man prosecuting 2 wars in the middle east, as well as authorizing drone attacks into Pakistan, be celebrated as a man of peace? The entire world has to be scratching it's head.
by Bull wears a COAT of many colours on October 9th, 2009
Oh, lots of things, I'm sure. Let's see, uhhhhh, ummmm, well, he was a community Organizer. Maybe that's what it's for. Or maybe because he embarassed his country by bowing before the king of a nation that hates us???? That was impressive. Or, maybe because he gave away 800 billion dollars to a bunch of rich guys.
by Possum on October 9th, 2009
He got himself laid on his recent trip to Norway.
You misunderstood-he was awarded the Noble Piece Prize!
by john pennington on October 9th, 2009
3rd Answer:
How about this for a reason for his prize:
I know you know of someone that kisses someones rearend just to get on their good side, right?
Since President Obama is the most powerful human on the planet, do you think this committee gave him this prize, simply to get "brownie points" for their part of the world?
I dislike a__kissers very much.
by Old School on October 9th, 2009
Well, he deserves it every bit as much as Henry Kissinger did....:-P....
http://listverse.com/2007/10/17/top-10-controversial-nobel-peace-prize-winners/
by Blackberry. on October 9th, 2009
by Dude 101.6 on November 28th, 2009
Cant think of a thing????????????
by Sharona Life is a Tale Told by an Idiot on November 21st, 2009
He ended 8 years of George Bush. That puts him up there for every prize I can award him.
by Redrum on November 9th, 2009
Be America's First BLACK President
by Rufus Clancy on October 27th, 2009
Nothing that I can see.
by Moongrim on October 10th, 2009
Breathe.
by slothmister on October 9th, 2009
According to the Norwegian Nobel Committee he has show a lot or promise with his ideas towards global peace.
IMO promise is not enough! I want to see results!
Now, remember this was NOT his idea, it was awarded too him, therefore he is in no way to blame, also he is only 10 months into his term, in 3 years we may be wondering how the heck the Nobel Committee knew he would be so influential in global peace (and then again, we may not!)
by Ditto on October 9th, 2009
I hadn't actually heard the news on this one but it surprises me. My, how things happen so quickly!
by King of Sexytown on October 9th, 2009
I think this makes the least sense out of everything this country has done so far. I think Americans all just need to wear shock collars or something. And anytime this country does something stupid we get a quick zap. Just to keep us on track.
by Jonathan... is back on October 9th, 2009
NO F'n Clue! +5 Spicy Missed ya, just back from almost 3 weeks of travel. I hope all is well with you Angel. Best, Jonathan
what is your opinon of Obama's leadership of America so far?
by ICFIRE on March 4th, 2010
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what is your opinon of Obama's leadership of America so far?
by ICFIRE on March 4th, 2010
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"No fishing" in America. Did you ever think that Obama was going to go this far?
by Anonymous on March 9th, 2010
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Would Obama be a better President if he weren't a Socalist?
by threeiscompanybasedonhowyoulookatit on March 3rd, 2010
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Why do most white people hate on obama and to me he is doing a great job as president?
by MS.TODD on March 1st, 2010
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I am truly boggled over this one, it doesnt make any semse.
by Anonymous on October 9th, 2009
I'm pretty sure the president is just as confused.
by urk on October 9th, 2009
I would think so.
by Anonymous on October 9th, 2009
+6
We actually agree for once!
He has not truly done anything to earn that, but he may.
by Banned from Yahoo on October 9th, 2009
LOL< Banned, thats funny.
by Anonymous on October 9th, 2009
@Banned - Thanks man. I know we can agree on common sense and logic any day.
If I were in the Prez' shoes I'd feel really awkward right now.
by urk on October 9th, 2009
http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7947396
Awesome idea!!!!
No way in hell he will do it though!
by Banned from Yahoo on October 9th, 2009
Yahoo news already posted a byte on him accepting it. I thought the same thing though, that he should consider declining it, but that would be a very tough decision to make considering how it could create undue tension. I think the Nobel committee put him in a weird and uncomfortable spot.
by urk on October 9th, 2009
plus6
by Seeya says Dont Ever Give Up on October 9th, 2009