Thread: The 2009 Nobel peace prize

With all due respect to all parties involved, considering Mr Obama for the award was not a bad decision. Being in the most powerful leadership position in the world uniquely places him in the position to do the most good, logically.

Now as to the wisdom of his selection, there can be doubt. On the one hand, he has re-energized US diplomatic efforts abroad and encouraged much needed dialogue at home. However, two questions are in order: 1.) Have his policy choices to-date had an eduring historical effect on world peace or international relations? and 2.) Is the support, financial and otherwise, of the Nobel Selection Committee a decisive factor in either the prosecution of such efforts, their sustainability, or otherwise critical to his policies?

Your thoughts?

Originally Posted by cubed1

With all due respect to all parties involved, considering Mr Obama for the award was not a bad decision. Being in the most powerful leadership position in the world uniquely places him in the position to do the most good, logically.

Now as to the wisdom of his selection, there can be doubt. On the one hand, he has re-energized US diplomatic efforts abroad and encouraged much needed dialogue at home. However, two questions are in order: 1.) Have his policy choices to-date had an eduring historical effect on world peace or international relations? and 2.) Is the support, financial and otherwise, of the Nobel Selection Committee a decisive factor in either the prosecution of such efforts, their sustainability, or otherwise critical to his policies?

Your thoughts?

1) NO!
2) NO!