Commentary: "He won what?!"

I listened to the radio this morning and most of the talk was bad mouthing President Obama for receiving the Nobel peace prize.

I am sick of Americans knocking our President; they are right he is working on a lot of different projects. Do people realize that our country is in a crisis right now? I want a President that can multi-task, that is not afraid of "doing to much". I am tired of Presidents' that hold press confrences once a month, and either spend the rest of their time on their ranch or chasing interns around the office.

President Obama is treating his job as a Project Manager would. He has made a list of the things that need to be done and assigned teams to work on what needs to be accomplished. This is why he appoints people he trusts to work with him. Meanwhile he is firefighting the big stuff! Don't people want a President that can do more than one thing at a time and that isn't afraid to communicate with the American people and the world!

I am ashamed of Americans that continue to bash everything the President does. If he is doing too much it is because the last guy left the country in the worst shape it has ever been in.

I think President Obama received the Nobel Peace prize as a message from the international community letting him know that they appreciate an American president that is willing to work with all countries, a president that is not afraid to WORK to better the world.

It is a shame that the world thinks more of our President then most Americans do; to those whining Americans, "Lead, Follow or get the Hell out of the way", Obama is going to turn our counrty around!

Roland, I admire you greatly; please don't ever go over to the dark side. We NEED you!

Roland that is exactly what I just posted on Campbell Brown's blog. I can't understand why the MEDIA is asking WHAT HAS OBAMA DONE? The Nobel Committee said it was based upon the HOPE is has brought to the WORLD. Roland I am excited on this day and SAD at the same time. As much as I have enjoyed listening to the NEWS CHANNELS for YEARS, I am going to have to stop because it is getting too disgusting and distasteful. I can't stand dishonesty and the MEDIA is too far gone for me, now. Have a great day Roland.

People need to keep in mind that this is a Nobel Peace Prize award, not a President of the year award. From my understanding, you do not have to be a President or even run for President in order to get the award. MLK was not President, nor a governor, nor a mayor, he was simply a minister that moved people, moved the world, inspired a nation...hmmm that sounds a lot like someone named Barack Obama! Didn't Obama do the same thing, he moved people, inspired the world, gave people hope, and he just so happened to become President of the United States. I believe this is what the award committee saw. They saw not so much a President into his first year but they saw someone who created a movement which ultimately led to his presidency.

Thank you mr.Martin it is good to hear some one saying something posative and honest for A chance. hate and evil is eating these people up.have they not learned ,no wapon fomed against him will not work.Do you know if mr Steele goes to church or read the bible. see you on T.V.ONE. have Agood day and GOD BLESS.

It's not a Norwegian committee...The Nobel prize is awarded by a Swedish committee. Both share the commonality of being part of an antisemetic Europe that is responsible for the Holocaust and continues to show its ugly antisemetic face with the awarding of last year's Nobel peace prize.

It was completey absurd to give this man this award. President or not, he's accomplished nothing and arguably made the world more safe ONLY for dictators and rogue nations. It's amazing how many naive Chamberlains there are in the world.

Hope for a better future is bull. Was that the goal in nominating Yasir Arafat? Come on – it was one last slam at Bush and a slam to those who are not venerating the president. That was not the what Alfred Nobel envisioned – making a political statement. I have heard suggestions that the Peace Prize should go back to Sweden, where all of the other Nobel prizes are awarded to the deserving.

He should NOT Accept that honor. He has done NOTHING to earn it.

I am an Obama supporter but I was embarrassed to hear about him being rewarded the prize. But then he seems like a great man so I guess he's probably already more embarrassed about it than any of us.

Who selects the Nobel Laureates? In his last will and testament, Alfred Nobel specifically designated the institutions responsible for the prizes he wished to be established: The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences for the Nobel Prize in Physics and Chemistry, Karolinska Institute for the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, the Swedish Academy for the Nobel Prize in Literature, and a Committee of five persons to be elected by the Norwegian Parliament (Storting) for the Nobel Peace Prize.

Mr Roland, words are cheap. Action speaks louder than words. Giving this award in this way cheapens the prize. An award given for results has now been given for ambition, which may or may not result in anything and that is truly a shame. The reward is not supposed to be a call to action, the reward is supposed to be a RESULT of action. And finally, shouldn't the prize have a higher bar than high expectations? Especially when there are so many people who have worked for years in dangerous situations on the front lines to make a difference to the most voiceless people of the world?

Its been said once, and it can be said again... the audacity of HYPE... not hope. He has yet again been given honor for being full of hype, lies, and deception. I am flabergasted and cannot believe he has been given such an honor for having done nothing. Many people have lived in this world with much better intentions, hopes, and dreams; regular everyday people who inspire despite not being put on a pedistal of fallacy. Where are their Nobel Peace Prizes?

This has seriously scarred the significance of this award, and begs me to question further the criteria against which people in this world are evaluating the merit of a man.

Horsefeathers, Roland.

He was nominated less than two weeks into his presidency (Feb 1 deadline).
Perhaps you can tell us what he had done to that point?
My Paster has been preaching hope longer than Obama has been on the planet.
Hope sellers are everywhere.
Finding achievers is the trick.
Why is the Nobel Peace Prize made up of current members of the Norwegian Legislature?
Are you not aware that the serious Nobel prizes are determined in Sweden by non political folks?
This is politics.
Pure and simple.
A few years ago, the head f the committee in Norway admitted this.
why can't you?

After the Bush ere disaster, Obama was awarded the Nobel peace prize simply for not making things worse!

Obama was a president for only 12 days before the nomination deadline for the Nobel Peace Prize closed (in February of this year). Not sure what gigantic strides he made in those 12 days to deserve that prize.

It is an insult to others who have spent their LIFETIMES working for humanitarian, peace, and justice-related causes. Mahatma Gandhi, who by any standard is the embodiment of what the Nobel Peace prize stands for, never won it, but Barack Obama did !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What is wrong with this picture??????

If not being Bush and delivering hope through eloquent speeches were the criteria, there would be thousands who are eligible including us for the first criteria and motivational speakers for the second criteria.

All Obama has left to do is win a few Olympic medals and he can call it a day. (maybe the Olympics committee will introduce a sport called 'talking' just so he can round out his accolades?). He already has won the presidency, a few honorary Ph.D.s, the Nobel Peace prize. And he is just 9 months into his presidency. I think he should start a religion while he is at it because there is no scarcity of his followers

Kind of like the Dala Lama who preachs peace and that is a good thing especially inlight of the last guy, BUSH who could have won the "War" prize. Another loss the Republican party is trying ever so hard to find fault with. Only the Republicans would take something that is good for America and find fault but I expect nothing less from the party of NO.

Oh yea, ex Republican who just gave up on a party that only thinks power, money and them and could care less about the big picture. The big picture would be America.

Roland, Unfortunately all of your logic and rationale is falling on deaf ears because those who oppose President Obama will never see the good in him, nor will they share in the pride of his achievement for this country. Michael Steel is a puppet on the string of the Republican party. They got a Good One when they found him. I hope he is chosen to be someone's running mate for the Repubs. I say running mate because just like Palin, he will never be at the top of the ticket - that ain't his place!

Andy, I agree 100% .Someone get me a list of his accomplishments and and community organizer does not count. It took this guy 4 months to make a decision on a new dog. He is a tele-prompt reader that cannot make a decision. A President need to be a decision maker. He can get us in debt. His debt in one-year will equal G.W.s over eight years. I read thes articles written and they do not get what the average american believes.

"I am sick of Americans knocking our President" but it was ok to bash Bush and Clinton.

Like it or not, President Obama was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize from a committee outside the U.S. This is his and no one can take it away from him like the Olympics in 2016. I heard someone say today that if President Obama did bring about peace his opposer's would say he killed the defense industry. These no-mongers are the antithesis of what this award stands for and they don't even get it.

I have worked in law for several years and have rarely seen anything solved in nine months. The issues President Obama is tackling are so huge that he deserves the award just for taking them on. The seven or whatever speeches he has given have told me more about his goals and are more articulate without the condescending attitude of Bush. I am thankful that he is my President and proud that he is already getting recognition strictly on the merits.

Rudy won Time magazine person of the year what did he do, {resident Obama has an inspirational message about peace, inclusiveness, and brotherhood, the two wars we are fighting are criminal by their nature, we didn't go to Rawanda or Darfur, why Iraq and Afgan in the name of democracy, bs to long has America dangle the sword

While I do believe in the first amendment of free speech, I am getting very sick of hearing the misinformed people spread gossip and hate. I agree with you Roland. President O'Bama has worked tirelessly to make this world a better place and fix all the things the previous administration left. All this, after inspiring hope around the world and changing the way we work with other countries both before and after his campaign. His leadership style is refreshing. I appreciate how he listens and then responds. He has spread hope and inspires the world to reach for the best in ourselves.

Roland, thank you! You are the only person on CNN todday that has said the truth. Shame on the rest of the staff. Just a few months ago everybody was on the Obama Band Wagon and now they are spending their time ripping him apart. Who of you could be the President of our country under these circumstances? He is trying to encourage Peace around the world and he is trying to clean up the mess that Cheney and his puppet Bush made of our country over the past 8 years. You all need to impart positive information to the citizens in the US because in case you hadn't noticed our Country really is in a recession and we are lucky we have electricity and clean running water. Get off your high horses and humble yourselves.

I certainly don't begrudge the president for winning this award, but I will argue till death that the Nobel Prize is supposed to be earned. To award the Nobel on "Hope" is just plain silly. This makes a mockery of the whole process. I would be interested to see the reaction of other Nobel winners.

Just shows that even with nothing to offer, an award must be given because........we want to! LOL This is just the same as a 5 year old getting an award for playing t-ball. Instead of dealing with reality, the Nobel committee has been (and obviously continues to) live with the king in Mr. Roger's "Land of Make Believe."

Congratulations President Obama! I wonder how many people truly realize the truth of your vision for a world at peace. It takes great courage, a deep understanding of the world, and hope to look beyond the knee-jerk responses of ego, fear, anger, greed, and revenge that so many less evolved individuals would follow.

Thank you.

The awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize to President Obama is an honor for all Americans. People of the world are hungry to form a partnership where their views and concerns are respected. It's not at all too early or premature to say, " Thank you United States President Barak Obama for globably working in the best interests of people and their cultures towards advancing world peace ."
Marsha Phelts, American Beach on Amelia Island, Florida

Andrew Jackson - it is a Norwegian committee that awards the Nobel Peace Prize, a "committee of five people elected by the Norwegian Parliament" in accordance with Alfred Nobel's will. All of the other Nobel Prizes are awarded by various Swedish academies.

I'll disagree with Roland, in that it doesn't really mean he has any standard to live up to. The Nobel Peace Prize doesn't really mean any much anymore. Some of the recipients have been utterly ridiculous. Obama should accept it, shrug his shoulders, and move on.

(Although, the Right will try to make this his "Mission Accomplished" moment.)

but it's not April 1..so what gives??

This prize is a challenge to a man who promised much but may not have had the guts to carry out all that he promised. This is a hopeful moment for all of us who believe in this man and what we think he is capable of doing. This may be just what his presidency needs to bring about the change the world wants.

The honor was bestowed upon President Obama because he offers hope to the world. A change for the better, and hopefully less war.

I believe a message was also delivered, illustrating what the world thinks of the childish republican behavior associated with hate war and attempts to repair the world economy.

I don't believe America completely understand the international implicaitons of Obama's election. It feels like a weight has been lifted. As a Canadian, I am impacted everyday by the decisions of the U.S.. Obama is doing plenty of things I don't agree with, but the world-wide depression caused by George Bush's election is understood by international community. Obama doesn't have to be perfect: he just has to be of the 21st century. Thank you for that, and yes, given the U.S's importance, Obama's mere election, is quite enough to merit this award.

MLK helped end segregation. Obama helped....? With Obama receiving this award, the prestige of it has gone down in my eyes. He has accomplished nothing. Awards are supposed to be given to someone who has accomplished something. He has done absolutely nothing except romanticized everyone with his smooth talk and words.

I am definitely not an "Obama hater", since my money went to his campaign. But, the Nobel committee's logic is completely unfounded.
The application was made 12 days after Obama took office!!

The award should have gone to someone who had done even the smallest action to back up their rhetoric. And no, it does not have to be for a "lifetime of achievement". Then again, it shouldn't go to someone just for winning an election, no matter how monumental the social implications.

The award should represent some measure of sacrifice or success for the sake of progress toward peace around the world.. Campaign promises are just that – promises. And we all know too well that many promises are broken.

The Nobel Peace Prize lost all value when they gave it to Arafat, so who cares who gets it after that.

It's a great day. An American has won the Nobel Peace Prize. We should all rejoice and be proud of this simple fact.

Congratulations Mr. President!

Congratulations United States of America.

After 8 long years of Neanderthal-ism, we're finally back!

The era of adventurism is over. Intelligent Americans should listen to the message that the international community is sending, you want to destroy your President who is advocating equality,Freedom and a society free from exploitation.It is amazing that the Republican Party can challenge the Heathcare Bill that provides Healthcare to its people but was quick to approve many financial bills that deals with the war in Iraq. The money that was spent alone in Iraq is enough to compensate for the present healthcare expenses. The Republican have refused to acknowledge the plight of the common man. In the history of this country, can someone tell me how many Republican Presidents has left the white house with a SURPLUS.The era of fear mongering is gone, it is a new day and a united day. The world has spoken and Americans are listening.The politicians that are questioning OBAMA's nobel price and smilling when America lost the OLYMPIC bid should beware. Charity Begins From Home.

What a joke, first it was lets recognize people for actually DOING SOMETHING, then it became well lets recognize everyone for at least participating. Now it's well lets recognize people for saying that they want to do something. What a JOKE!

I don't think he has accomplished anything concrete to deserve it. They should have waited for another three to four years for his accomplishments. I agree that he gave hope for "change" towards good to lot of people, but where are the accomplishments? So what's next ... an oscar or grammy 'cos he really wants to sing and inspires people to sing!

I guess it all boils down to what the criterion for the award is. I think many people, myself included, thought Nobel prizes are awarded for accomplishment in a specific field or endeavor, not for perceived potential or for instilling "hope for a better future". It seems that we were wrong. This lax standard only serves to cheapen the value of this once prestigious award.

Genius, at minimum. Sometimes, vision is "the cart before the horse". Let it play out............

I pretty much enjoy reading anything Roland Martin writes.

The deadline for the nominations was 2 weeks after he took office. There is no way that he could possibly have accomplished anything worthy of a Nobel Peace Prize in 2 weeks. In my opinion it lowers the standard of the prize. Giving it to him next year would have retained the prize's integrity, and allowed Obama to hold his head up while receiving it.

Yes, very early for such incentive !!! but extra burden has decedent upon the Mr President Of Us, Barak Obama to lead the world into a real peaceful world.

no body is angel in this world but at least as a best human being you need real inspiratin with aspiratin Mr.obama has though he doesnot have"MISSION ACCOMPLISHMENT" yet.So,he deserve it,he got it.God bless america,god bless OBAMA.

I am immensely proud of my President, and glad the entire world recognizes the truth in what he has said....in order to have peace in the world, all nations, all people have to work together and want to achieve it. This award expresses the hope alive in millions that the United States will again be a beacon of hope and peace. Yay!

Brace yourselves. Obama's next award are the following:

1. Pulitzer prize for hist "Audicity of Hope" and "Dreams From My Father".
2. US Congressional Medal of Honor being a commander in chief doing a world tour making speeches of apology and hugging terrorist.
3. Special olympic gold medal for the failed 2016 bid in recognition.
4. Oscar best actor for this lying acting since he came into spotlight.
5. Grammy award for the his worship songs sang by schoolchildren
,,, and so on and so forth.

Let's give the super bowl trophy to the Detroit Lions and "HOPE" they win the super bowl!! Sound good?

And I understand that those who are FOR Obama getting this prize say that it is because he gave the world hope for the future, but the original intent of the prize was not for hope or for what a person might or could do.

According to Nobel's will, the Peace Prize should be awarded "to the person who shall have done the most or the best work for fraternity between nations, for the abolition or reduction of standing armies and for the holding and promotion of peace congresses."

In my opinion, they should at least have waited until next year. At least then the prize could have retained some of it's integrity, and Obama could receive it with his head held up.

This is yet another political pressure point. How on earth is the President going to accept a Nobel Peace Prize with one hand and sign off on thousands of troops headed for Afghanistan? What peace is he advocating? Give me a break. He has accomplished nothing and now his hands are tied. Nice job Norway.

What about Mr. Al, the inconvenient truth/ I invented the internet Gore? He wouldn't know the truth it hit him in the face!

Campbell,

I am writing because I am so tired of the negative things I hear about our president. There is so much being said with racial undertones about President Obama that I could not keep quiet any longer. You asked if the president deserved the honor of receiving the Nobel Peace Prize; well, the Committee that makes that decision obviously thought so. Why did they think so; because of his "extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples." I, personally, believe that President Obama has made great strides in working towards his vision of bringing the world together. I think it makes America look terrible to critize our president before the world. We need to support our president and not say to the world that our leader does not deserve this honor; especially when the Committee stated why they chose him.

I weep for all those so disappointed that our president received the Nobel Peace Prize. What happened to common politeness: "Congratulations on your honor." then shut up. You don't have to say anything more.

To those who say this man has done nothing I say he has already saved the world. In early May the Taliban were moving to within sixty miles of Islamabad with intent on taking control of Pakistans' government. The Pakistan government and military didn't seem to be offering as much resistance as one would think the situation demanded. President Obama summons the Presidents of Pakistan and Afganistan to meet at the White House. He talks to them, they return, and immediately the Talibans advances are reversed and they are pushed back. Some choice words were spoken no doubt. This man who so many today are saying has done nothing may well have prevented the Taliban from taking control of possibly hundreds of advanced nuclear warheads on advanced missiles. There is no doubt they would have used them, on Israel for sure, India and others likely.
In the insane uncertainty of the nuclear exchanges global nuclear exchanges between major powers becomes likely. Those people today so vehemently belittling President Obamas' accomplishments may well still be alive due to his action. The Nobel committee chose wisely. We are privileged to have this remarkable man as President. Please lets work with him when we have the chance.
Thank you Roland. Your voice is one of clarity.

Republicans have attacked President Obama's selection for the Nobel Peace Prize and their number 1 complaint has been he has not been in office long enough to justify receiving this award, but at the same time they have been attacking President Obama for the state of the economy, national deficit and the war. So does this mean that the actual blame should still go to the previous republican administration, because remember according to the republicans, President Obama has not been in office long enough to warrant anything (this should include blame or accolades).

Has America come to the where a president's award, merited or unmerited will be dragged to the mud. It is obvious that some of the people that don't like President Obama, have seen this as an opportunity to attack him, even aligning themselves with the Talibans. i am a European immigrant and the bitter truth is that all over the rest of the world, President Obama, within his little time in office has given hope to the whole world.

Who was the idiot reporter who yelled "What are you going to do with the money" to the President as he walked back to the White House. Rude, loud reporters are becoming the norm.

I am so glad Obama got this award.Rewards are given for doing something that impacts.Obama's political movement and innovations set a tone for world opinion on change and hope with a different approach to international issues.Kudos to Obama and sorry for the enemies of progress who will never see anything good in what he does.Republicans are continuosly reminding the world of how irrelevant they are in future thoughts of world events-a party of war mongers,arrogant,rascist,greedy,gun totting socer mums and dads,Rush Limburghlacs,religous zealots,secessionists,party of NO.
Good luck Obama and continue to work to make the world a better place.

Oh, so Now the Nobel Peace prize doesn't mean anything anymore. Would you be speaking this way if anyone else would have won it? Would your comments be as negative? To be honest I don't think he's been given a chance to do anything, because the boys on the hill are so busy trying to block his every move.

Honestly, do you think the committee took their decision lightly? I don't believe so.

Congratulations President Obama!!!

Jay

It is so good to know that there are people in this world outside of this lopsided country that understands where the United States and global relations was headed and the direction we are going with President Obama. Night and day difference. The ones that do see it are awake and the ones that don't are obviously asleep. Great commentary as usual Roland!

God bless our President. God bless us all. Peace on Earth.

My fellow Americans, it is sad if we have nothing better to do than over analyze the president's Nobel prize win. Just say congrats if you want to or keep silent as a mark of your disagreement. Making a big rockus on this is petty. I am an American and I think it is time we realize we are not the only people in the world and the world does not have to bow to us. The best leadership only happens with willing followers. Just something to think about.

I agree wholeheartly with your commentary Roland. The great news of the Nobel Prize Award came a week or so after Rush and others stated that the world had rejected "Obama" after Rio won the Olympics bid. The Nobel Peace Prize Award disspelled the notion that "the world rejected our president.

I realized that the God that we serve is so good. His word says that "And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God to them who are the called according to his purpose." President Obama was created to lead this nation at this time in history and the good and the bad that some in this country and world try to do to defeat him will work for his good.
Vera Richardson

you disappointed me the other night. your president and mine was given an honor. we should all be thrilled. not campbell brown, she choose to have an entire program debating it. did he deserve it? does he live up to it? why did he receive it?

thank god for rachel maddow.

Congraulations to President Obama!!!!

The world has been praying, waiting, and hoping for a leader to step up and reach out to all mankind. Forgive all the haters, for they know
not what they are trying to do. They may not realize if yet, but they are
in the world wide minority!! Look at all the countries that was hoping
he would be elected President. Wow, look at all the young people who are supporting his plight and stepping out to help make a change. One day God will show everyone the real gift he has given
to you our president. Who else at this time is trying to bring together
the whole world in peace more that President Obama! Thank You!!

Desmond Tutu did not get the Nobel Peace Prize because he got rid of apartheid in S. Africa. He got the Peace Prize because he saw a wrong and wanted to right it. He had a long way to go when he got the Peace Prize. The Nobel Prize is not because one has actually done something. Its given because one has the right idea and is going to work to change the world. Pres. Obama's speeches to rid the world of nuclear weapons, make the world a safer place, and basing his diplomacy on his values and respect for others is what won him the Nobel Prize. Other recent Presidents have basically said, "if you are not like me, you are not worth anything." Obama values and respects other cultures and groups. He grew up in an international family, went to school in other countries, and knows the value of every person. That is what helped him win the Nobel Peace Prize. And I am very proud of him.

I think President Obama deserved the Nobel Prize. I am always amazed at how much he has done and is doing since I've heard him talk at the democratic convention 5 years ago! ...and what about what he has done before that in Chicago? ...believing in the best in us, talking about hope...and going for it!

Anyway... I think he deserves the Nobel Prize for being so calm under pressure! I mean look at the nonsense thrown at him...and nothing of anger or hatred has come out of its mouth! A lot to learn there folks! He is definitely one of the kind! He is a real leader.

This is a free country. A country where we are still allowed to question things that don't make sense (or even when they do!).

Please do everyone else a favor and show the other people nominated for this award and what they did. Then, show what Barrack has/had done or what his election meant to others and equally debate who should have won the award. Short of that, this is all blowing smoke...

If it's for the election, Barrack should not have won the award, but the voters for Barrack if that's what this committee chose as the reason....

People, if you truly know what Rush says, you would not accuse him of racism... Give me a quote, not taken out of context, that proves this. His on-radio screener is Bo Snerdly(not sure of the spelling) who is an African-American, although Bo would probably simply call himself an American. His screener, people. I don't think those who are calling Rush a racist even know the premise for his show. I challenge any and all to listen, for one week, not skipping a day. Then come back and discuss this issue with some credibility.
Why shouldn't Rush own the RAMS, although I wish he'd own a PROFESSIONAL team... lol

What did our President do within such a short time frame one sentence.

President Barack Obama inspired People around the World.

I'm certainly happy for President Obama to win the Nobel Peace Prize but I don't think he deserved it.
Call it what you might, but he's hardly accomplished the kind of things that previous winners have worked tirelessly for years and years to achieve.
There is no peace when your adversaries celebrate when you die and we should not diminish our strength to appease the terrorists, their allies, and those too weak to stand for what they believe.
What is the point of awarding a peace prize for diplomacy with fundamental enemies of the US? This is a waste of time–ask the enemies, they'll tell you that nothing will ever change their mind.
We are working on fostering peace with people who are working on bombs and their next plan to kill us. That certainly deserves an award–I thought the Darwin Award might be more appropriate though.
Why don't we give the Nobel Prize for Science to Iran for their progressive work on nuclear "power"?

So, we can blame the Nobels for giving Obama the Peace Prize. AOK, great, whatever.

Who was it that gave the Medal of Freedom to George Tenet? To Tenet, who "lent his personal authority to the intelligence reports about weapons of mass destruction in Iraq?" (Bob Woodward)

Lack of Judgment, much?

Great call, GWB. At least the Nobels don't lead a country, right?

And for the record, though I certainly wouldn't have been critical of someone else getting the award, I congratulate President Obama on being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. (It's not really something you "win" people. Please get that straight.)

Roland,

I don't know if P. Obama should have won it for what he's promising (Hope) or if he shouldn't have won because he hasn't delivered (fill in the blank). What I do know is;

1. It's an award from a private, non-American organization that has a loose relationship with a democratic government. In other words, we (Americans) have no skin in the game and no say in the process...it's not our award to give out.

2. They can give their award to whomever the heck they want, for any reason they want...and they can change the rationale for the award at any time they want....did I mention it's not our award to give out?

3. We (Americans) gave P. Obama something a little higher on the recognition scale back in Nov. Those Noble folks are bandwagon jumpers.

I didn't vote for P. Obama but I'm getting a little tired of the "24\7 Hate'n on Barry" crowd.

To Rick well said and I agree with you. I believe that some of the people who are complaining about President Obama's NPP Award also opposed the United Nation's refusal to sanction the US invasion of Iraq. They were wrong then and they are wrong now.
Vera Richardson

Primeiro de tudo,venho aqui felicitar o sr barack obama por tudo o que ele esta tentando fazer e o empenhamento pela paz no nosso planeta, e o nosso futuro, e dos nossos filhos...e pelo premio nobel da paz que e bem merecido..mas agora chegou a altura de nos unirmos todos numa so voz....em vez de nos contradizermos nos uns aos outros ..em ajudar,em colaborar ,em respeitar,em servir,em ouvir diferentes opinioes,em falar,mas no fim temos que resolver as nossas divergencias por muito mais dificil que seja, se queremos ter um mundo melhor..Nao e facil..pois havera sempre quem queira destruir isso,mas nao podemos desistir ....sejamos como os nossos antepassados que nao se deram como vencidos,e enquanto tivermos vivos a que lutar..

I think he deserved the Nobel Peace Prize for exactly the reason given. Some people just don't realize how many people were disgusted by President Bush and the way he treated the citizens of the U.S.

Bush's response to the Katrina disaster is a perfect example. The people of New Orleans wouold have never been left to drown if Obama was president at that time.

He needs to give it back, and he knows it.

Why did the President get the Nobel Peace Prize,

President Obama was given the Nobel Peace Prize because he created an atmosphere of peace and hope in the entire world. That was even before the election. Remember how he was greeted in Europe. That's right, he is not a weak President, he's just not a "Hot Head."

As a Norwegian I am pussled over two things. First, that Obama was given the price, and second, that commentators and humorists in the US is targeting Norwegians or Europeans in general in their criticism and/or ridicule.

I want to tell you the story of how it came about that this price was given to Obama. In Norway we have a former leader of the Labour party, Torbjørn Jagland, who led an unsuccessful government in the late 1990s. His government was unsuccessful because he made a series of embarrising blunders.

After his government lost the power, the Labour party tried to push him down the shelves in a manner as graceful as possible. First he became foreign minister, yet he continued to make blunders. He called Congo's foreign minister whose name he couldn't remember "Bongo from Congo" and he touched the breasts of a female Norwegian comedian.

Then he was pushed further down the shelves, becoming chairman of the norwegian parliament. This was probably the best place to keep him, as he couldn't do much harm there. Then, someone thought they could shelf him even further down by placing him in the Nobel commity.

His ineptitude here found more firtile ground than anyone could imagine. Even though he was the only strong proponent of Obama from the beginning, he exerted undue pressure on the other members so that he was able to secure a 3/5 vote for Obama. I also blame the two other members who voted for Obama for being spineless.

The ineptitude of the decision speaks for itself. Obama's reputation may change in any direction in the next three years, it is absolutely ridicilous to wish him welcome onto the international political stage with the Nobels peace price. Jagland has done damage to the price as an institution. He has also done damage to his idol, Barack Obama. Can the generally more conservative Americans trust a man who has a peace price to live up to in the next election. Also, one now risks that it seems that Obama is the most concerned with recognition abroad, something which will a disadvantage for him at home.

My well meant advice to Obama is that he doesn't try to be nice to the nobel commity, but rather refuse to accept the price. It is not too late for him to change his mind yet.

I do not begrudge our president winning the award. He was not lobbying for it. I just wonder when my award is coming. Since it is not based on what the winner has actually done, I am as qualified as our president. You see I have "hope for a better future" too.

President Obama deserved and won the Nobel Peace Price the following reasons:
* He offered a olive branch opportunity to enemy nations for talks and discussion about matters of common interests to the United States and other nations.
* He inspires world peace and his administration ushered in a new era of peace, diplomacy and the restoration of good U.S. relations with other members of the international community.
* His policy is diplomacy and peace talks as a first resort and miltiary action as a last resort in dealing with enemy nations.
* He has brought many people and groups together nationally and internationally.
* He opposed the Iraq war from the start and was correct about the fact that it had notthing to do with the war on terorrism. Under his order and watch, the war there will wind down and U.S. soldiers will leave there in 2011.
* He ordered the closure of Guantonomo Bay which is scheduled for next year.

The saddest thing about this Balloon Boy ordeal to me is that the Colorado Police first assured the public that this incident seemed very innocent and no foul play was in play. It cause me to wonder what would have been the case if this family was a black or hispanic family, would their immediate assessment would have been the same. In my opinion I believe the Colorado authorities need a little sensitivity training or something to get them to not stereotype these type scenarios. An unbiased approach should have been the investigation is ongoing. It took an outcry form the media or the public before they had stereotypically misjudged this family event. That is what scares me most about the whole story given the kid was not hurt because me like most humans held onto our hearts watching this event and concerned for a 6 year old kid may be involved.

Thanks for reading.

-Aaron Anson

The fact that this loser won this award diminishes it to the point where I could care less what happens in the future. I think it's a disgrace and demeans all those who contributed great things to the world.

The hope is gone!!!!!! Obama needs to get things done. Talking can only get you so far. Start doing something and leave Fox news and everbody else who disagrees with you alone. Be a man and just get it done.

But the knowledge was purely empirical. ,

Roland Martin is a bias comentator. He is always stating that those that critize the President are racist, when in fact Black Americans are also critizing him for the bail out of AIG, the Automobile industry and the failed stimilus packae, cash for clunkers and bail out of home owners who couldn't afford the mortage in the first place.

I as a Black American oppose his position on illegal immigration. He is wrong to want to give Amnesty to the 12 million or more illegal immigrants and family already here. We the people opposed it when the Democrats introduced the bill while Bush was President. I also believe that this President is more concerned about being reelected than enforcing immigration laws. Votes by those given Amnesty.

Moreover, his programs are similiar to Welfare-do not worry the government will take care of you. What about responsibility for your actions.

Roland Martin appears to be a lap Dog with an audience. He need to recognize that We have a right to critize and not oppose any President we do not agree with.Without labeled a racist. That word is not appropriate we he proposes programs that does not benefit American Citizens. An example: Amnesty for illegal immigrants-73% of Americans polled want action to alleviate the immigration problem without amnesty-the majority want them to go home.

Moreover, Mr, Martin should not be a contributor on CNN because he lacks balance-does not see the bigger picture-and is narrowly focused on defending President-which is bias. But he should recognize President Obama is an African-biracial-and we are Black Americans whom happen to be black. African Americans are those that migrate here of their by choice and apply to be an American Citizen thereby being an African American.

Lastly, no one should receive any award for a concept and this President did not earn the award. The bigger picture is what is he doing to create jobs for American Citizens.

A proud, Black American

Obama has failed miserbly at everything has lied about everything has attacked everyone who dares to disagree with him so why not give him a peace prize. I guess next year they will give it to Hugo Chavez I mean they gave it to Arafat so the next logical candidate would be Hugo Chavez. Welcome to the new America, dictatorship!