Isn't it too early in his presidency to win that? A year longer down the line when we see and experience the long term effects of his presidency, then sure. But now? Something is rotten in the state of Denmark.

I agree. Except for maybe that last line.

...I think it's Norway.

And just when I thought the Obama craze was over...
I saw this on CNN, we all know the real reason for this is
OMG 1ST BLACK PRESIDENTZ!" which, IMO, isn't a very good reason to give out a Peace Prize. But whatever.

Someone's obviously never read Hamlet.

I heard about this on the way to work today. I'm not sure how I really feel about it yet, but it does seem odd to me too.

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."

People need to understand Obama isn't even 1/7th done with his FIRST term. No president has gotten anything done in 6 months.

Or it could just be a publicity stunt to, I dunno, increase awareness of the Nobel Peace Commitee or something? One things for sure, it's not for legit reasons.

People need to understand Obama isn't even 1/7th done with his FIRST term. No president has gotten anything done in 6 months.

...and one part to the person who shall have done the most or the best work for fraternity among nations, for the abolition or reduction of standing armies and for the holding and promotion of peace congresses.

It's all part of the Obama fever and a poor excuse for inviting Obama to dinner in Oslo. The papers are full of articles like that these days, "Prime Minister Were Surprised When Obama Called" and "Oh my God, I actually spoke to Obama" and so on :p

Seriously though, I think it's pretty foolish giving the prize to the "top man" in two ongoing wars... But at the same time, I see the point. Words are powerful too, and isn't perhaps the idea of a world heading in a better direction worth a prize? Maybe maybe. But overall, I think I think it's a mistake.

maybe in two or three years

Oh Well!
Let´s wait 2-3 years!
Is there any assurance that something will happen?
I don´t think so .. .
Oh well . . . .we´ll see then . . .