Comments on: President Barack Obama Wins The 2009 Nobel Peace Prize

By: Amy

Amy — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 09:12:58 +0000

@ V
but wouldn’t it be rude for him not to accept the award??

By: Amy

Amy — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 09:10:21 +0000

as most of the people are saying here, if he had gotten it later on it would have made more sense.
though i do see it as a snub to Bill Clinton….

By: Amy

Amy — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 09:04:00 +0000

i think the most worthy winner of this prize was Mother Theresa. I’m not religious or anything, but she really dedicated her life to the poor, sick and marginalized. respect. i’m sure she”s going to be a saint soon

By: Amy

Amy — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 09:01:44 +0000

I don’t know, but getting this award on pure expectation and speculation is a bit weird, rather than on actual fact. but whatever….especially as there’s going to be a new wave of soldiers in Afghanistan.

By: Cinner

Cinner — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 06:34:54 +0000

Rush Limbaugh is not a Republican “leader”, he has not been elected to a seat or office within the party. He is an entertainer with a radio show.

By: Ria

Ria — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 02:26:54 +0000

@Apples…maybe Ghandi didnt go to church every Sunday coz he wasn’t a Christian.He was a Hindu, so guess what?Hindu’s don’t go to church.And for that matter, Gandhi should’ve won the Nobel Peace Prize…he was nominated a few times but never won…so Barack Obama wins a Nobel Peace Prize but Mahatma Gandhi doesnt? Doen’t that seem a bit ridiculous?

By: Nate

Nate — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 22:55:04 +0000

It’s quite obvious most of these comments are from one person ;)

By: jellybeanbutt

jellybeanbutt — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 21:27:24 +0000

What crap. Like he’s done shit!

By: Betty

Betty — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 20:29:16 +0000

What’s next a Cy Young award for throwing out the first pitch…sorry but this guy is a joke

By: Lilliah

Lilliah — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 03:13:08 +0000

lol @ # PixiesBassline’s
“I think we should all get one now. Just for putting up with this bullshit.”

So much bickering going on here- it’s funny

By: J

Sat, 10 Oct 2009 03:08:22 +0000

I may not be American so i don’t notice all the stuff that your so called President does… but WTF! This is just so favourtism and such a “Oh he is high demand and hot press, so lets make him the winner. Oh he is the first Black President too – that there makes him eligible because he accomplished some feat.”
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This just spells so much rubbish. The person you created the Swine Flu Vaccination here in AUSTRALIA deserved it more than him! What has he seriously done that has dramatically changed the world in the past 12 months and made peace and what not??? I mean he hardly even got his nation out of the economic crisis. It was a hard job to do – but America is still f**ked. I mean, we, Australia, were hardly effected by the crisis. GIVE OUR PRIME MINISTER THE AWARD FOR ACTUALLY DOING SOMETHING HUH?
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Don’t care how you yanks view this, racist or whatever – but that dude did not deserve it and this just spells SHIT all over. Suck shit for not getting the Olympics! Just means, you’ll have trouble finding jobs over there. Well done Rio – give the unemployed some deserved work!

By: Sarah

Sarah — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 02:47:46 +0000

well, at first glance it seems as if it is premature. is it really just an award for not being george w. bush? however, perhaps it is a turning point. perhaps his hope is contagious. is that really such a bad thing? is the idea of peace a step toward real peace? has his real achievement been making america respectable again as a superpower?

By: Diana

Diana — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 02:47:06 +0000

@Jen Definitely well said.

By: Jen

Jen — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 22:54:42 +0000

@V “If people could win based on what they ‘may achieve’ in the future, then Miss Universe should win every year for promoting world peace!!!!”

That’s a good one. I am an Obama supporter, but this award was given to him way too early.

Bill Clinton and Bono deserve it more than he does (for now). Both have worked FOR YEARS fighting poverty and AIDS.
He may end up being the best president ever. He may succeed in bringing world peace. But until that happens, I dont think he serves this award.

By: jj

jj — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 22:47:08 +0000

I love Obama, but I think this award is a little premature. It would mean more if this was awarded later in his presidency. They basically gave an award for potential rather than results. Bill Clinton should have gotten one before Obama.

By: Apples

Apples — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 22:31:44 +0000

@Rachel: Ah yes, because being a good person obviously equals going to church every Sunday. GET OVER YOURSELF. Last time I checked, Ghandi didn’t go to church every Sunday.

By: Kelly

Kelly — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 21:43:00 +0000

@Meghan I am Canadian. Are you saying you agree with the question I asked you?

By: Lisa

Lisa — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 21:32:54 +0000

And please, don’t think that “Republicans” are expressing their views about Obama getting this award.

And please do not judge Republicans on several right-winged extremists. We don’t look at Michael Moore’s crazy rants and think all Democrats believe the same ish.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 21:30:31 +0000

Honestly, if Obama received this, let’s say 4 years from now, it would make more sense. I am not a Obama supporter, but I do believe that it is a too soon. It might even hurt the Obama administration! I don’t blame Obama or even want to give the medal back (that would be disrespectful), but I am mad the Noble Peace Prize committee.

It sad because of the negative publicity and association this award will get in the future. Getting awarded the Noble Peace Prize will be a running joke now… as in “I refrain from honking at other cars during traffic… where is my Noble Peace Prize?”

I am just sad that this prestigious award will now be the butt of all jokes. Can’t wait to hear all the late-night jokes tonight from Leno, Conan, Letterman, etc….

By: Hannah

Hannah — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 21:23:34 +0000

Yeah, I don’t think he’s a bad guy or so far overall a bad president but for world changes/peace there are plenty of people who deserve it more. He might become the greatest president of all time and do amazing things and then he should win the award but not until.

By: Frisa

Frisa — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 21:13:19 +0000

Apparently my comment was deleted/sensored because I used the BS word so my apologies to you Trent. But give me a break he did not deserve this award and everyone knows it. I think that’s why people are so upset. There are other people in this world who have committed their whole lives to doing worthwhile things and he hasn’t at least not yet. Just because you hold a few meetings and give a few good speeches doesn’t make you deserving of this type of award…it should be earned.

By: Kit

Kit — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 20:45:27 +0000

Hhhhhhhhhhha.
At least he’s giving the money to charity, though. :)

By: Tweety

Tweety — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 20:44:22 +0000

READ THIS CAREFULLY. This award was not based on “what he did the 1st 11 days in office.” Not at all. That’s ridiculous to even consider that. Don’t be short-sighted. READ THIS CAREFULLY: If you are NOT a minority, you may never fully understand.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 20:27:26 +0000

NOT EARNED.PERIOD

I voted for the guy but he does NOT deserve this & especially didn’t back on 2/1/09 – just after swearing in…JOKE

By: kammy

kammy — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 19:36:06 +0000

@Rachel. Ahhh, copying and pasting from your holy bible, Fauxnews I see. Good choice- you’re exceptionally bright ;)