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President Obama wins Nobel Peace Prize, upsets locals
President Barrack Obama
President Barrack Obama became the third sitting U.S. President to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize after a surprising announcement from the Nobel Committee on Friday. The decision, which was based on Obama’s “extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples,” quickly sparked reaction as online message boards and blogs began to buzz over the committee’s shocking choice.
“There were several people who were more deserving of the noble peace prize,” says military wife Roxy, who did not identify herself as especially political. The committee received a record 205 nominations this year, and many feel that the five-member Norwegian Nobel Committee overlooked more qualified candidates.
It’s ridiculous,” says local resident Brianne, “The man hasn’t done anything amazing, hasn’t fixed any problems. There were more deserving people out there like (Doctor) Sima Samar.”
The decision has received sharp criticism from the Republican National Committee. “One thing is certain — President Obama won’t be receiving any awards from Americans for job creation, fiscal responsibility, or backing up rhetoric with concrete action,” said Committee Chairman Michael Steele in a statement.
Still, some are praising the decision. Former president Jimmy Carter, the 2002 recipient of the prize, called the decision “a bold statement of international support for his vision and commitment to peace and harmony in international relations.”
Carter is not alone. On the TimesOnline, a publication in the United Kingdom, one commenter said, “Obama has done more for world peace in a matter of months than many other so called great leaders have achieved in a life time.”
President Obama will be invited to collect the prize, which comes with a 1.4 million dollar award, in Oslo on December 10.
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Julie Suzanne Capouch is a freelance writer and DIY enthusiast. A military wife and mother of two; on any given day you may find Julie curled up with a book, making peek-a-boo faces at her daughter, or blowing bubbles in the back yard with her son.
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October 10th, 2009 at 10:24 am
Ms. Capouch, your article omitted the fact that he said he would donate the proceeds to a charity.
He was as surprised as anyone that he received the Nobel Peace Prize. He stated he didn’t feel he deserved the award, adding “it belongs to all people around the world who have fought for justice and for peace. And most of all, it belongs to you, the men and women of America.”
Here is the text of an email distributed by the White House:
Dear _____,
This morning, Michelle and I awoke to some surprising and humbling news. At 6 a.m., we received word that I’d been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for 2009.
To be honest, I do not feel that I deserve to be in the company of so many of the transformative figures who’ve been honored by this prize — men and women who’ve inspired me and inspired the entire world through their courageous pursuit of peace.
But I also know that throughout history the Nobel Peace Prize has not just been used to honor specific achievement; it’s also been used as a means to give momentum to a set of causes.
That is why I’ve said that I will accept this award as a call to action, a call for all nations and all peoples to confront the common challenges of the 21st century. These challenges won’t all be met during my presidency, or even my lifetime. But I know these challenges can be met so long as it’s recognized that they will not be met by one person or one nation alone.
This award — and the call to action that comes with it — does not belong simply to me or my administration; it belongs to all people around the world who have fought for justice and for peace. And most of all, it belongs to you, the men and women of America, who have dared to hope and have worked so hard to make our world a little better.
So today we humbly recommit to the important work that we’ve begun together. I’m grateful that you’ve stood with me thus far, and I’m honored to continue our vital work in the years to come.
Thank you,
President Barack Obama
October 10th, 2009 at 10:31 pm
Thanks for your comment, Mr. Clements. This article is by no means definative on the subject. I simply posted the announcement and offered some local opinions.