Since he was only is office two weeks when he was nominated, it seems it was based on campaign promises rather than efforts.

I really think this is more about dising Bush and the Europeans making a statement about the role they hope the US will play in the future. Nice gesture but so far off the mark. I want to hear Obama speak about it. I mean who wouldn't want such an award to recognize all their great accomplishments and life long attempts to make the world a better place....

Having actually accomplished something?

I don't doubt that Mr. Obama will accomplish many things, but has he done so yet?

Should they award the Prize in Physics to a bright 16-year old who might grow up to be the next Einstein? No, it's awarded to someone who, through the lens of history, has made a significant contribution to Physics and humanity. It's supposed to be the crowning achievement of a long and glorious career, not a yearbook vote for "Most Likely to Succeed".

Maybe they are trying to dissuade him from sending more troops to Afghanistan? :litebulb:

Well good on Obama. He was humble in his speech.

This is the Nobel I'm slightly smarter and better then you prize. But they gave the prize to Arafat. They gave the prize to Kissinger. It's a meaningless prize.

Not meaningless to the Republicans. :rolleyes:

Rebulickins are just unhappy because the only Americans eligible have to be a Demoncrat or a liberal. ;) And not meaningless to a committee of five people elected by the Norwegian Parliament. I guess UT is right, pretty unimportant in the greater scheme of things. Completely politicized.

Al Gore: got one. Ghandi: never did.

Since it's meaningless, no one should really care who got it...past, present, or who will get it in the future.

It may not play well in some quarters, but IMO, it is an honor, even if symbolic.

But still, you’re nothing in this town until you have a national airport and the largest federal office building in the city named in your honor, as well as bills introduced by your buddies in Congress every session to have your bust added to Mt Rushmore and your image to replace Alexander Hamilton on the $10 bill.

Oh well I guess he wins.

The only thing I can liken it to is naming the rookie who has only played in two games to the Baseball Hall of Fame. It is totally absurd. It is just another case of style over substance.