President Obama wins Peace Prize

October 12, 10:38 AMLas Vegas Political Buzz ExaminerTony Robertson

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Is that really what this president needs right now?

With countless right-wing religious types calling Barack Obama the Antichrist and one of the criteria for said position being peace in the middle east, does he really even want that kind of press right now?

On top of that, President Obama is facing mounting accusations that he is not living up to his many campaign promises. Being awarded one of the most prestigious awards on the global circuit based on promises he made while campaigning can't help at this point in the ballgame.

The Nobel Peace Prize is to go 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," according to nobelprize.org.

To me, that implies a great deal of work. On top of that, nobelprize.org cite their reasons for awarding the prize to President Obama  are "for his extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples".

Really? Remember, the nomination was cemented in February. How much can one man do in his first two months in office to change the global scene?

I agree with Bill O'Reilly in his hope that President Obama winning the Peace Prize will be good for our country. It's been a long time since we've gotten good press on the international level. I just wish it were based on some of the great things we've already done as a country and not a gamble on the hopes that our President will turn out to be a wunderkind over the course of the next three years.

Maybe I'm wrong. Maybe you can help me out. Does President Obama really deserve the Nobel Peace Prize? Has he actually proven himself to be a great international diplomat? Remember, there is a difference between just traveling and being well received in various global destinations and actually accomplishing something.

 I will award him a few points for inviting the college professor and the police chief over to his house for a beer. Ther's one in the Obama column. Please post any other great deeds in the comments section below.