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Be Smart, Barack: Turn Down the Prize

Obama accepting the Nobel will only reinforce right's caricatures

By Jason Farago| Posted Oct 9, 09 7:45 AM CDT|

(Newser) – Barack Obama, Nobel Peace Prize laureate? "They could have awarded it to Kylie Minogue and I wouldn’t have been half as surprised," writes Ben Brogan of the Telegraph, who thinks the "bunch of Scandinavian worthies" have made a silly, self-satisfied choice. Yet while the Norwegians have embarrassed themselves, the president doesn't have to—he's better than the caricature he's being made into, and he should tell the Nobel committee thanks but no thanks.

You can already see the conservative argument taking shape: "barely a senator, now barely a president," Obama is being hailed for his non-achievements by a collection of "Euro-weenies." The prize will only accelerate Obama's transformation from complex figure into "comedy confection—which he does not deserve," and gives his opponents "yet another bat to whack him with. If he's smart, Obama will turn the prize down, "even if he does look great in white tie and tails."

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NovThird2010
Oct 9, 09 8:06 AM CDT

ObamAcorn is too full of himself to turn the prize down. Reply

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Gooner82
Oct 9, 09 8:08 AM CDT

How is he full of himself?

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Reader64481089
Oct 9, 09 8:44 AM CDT

Persoanlly I think it is a reflection of the worlds feelings that he has come out publicly to reduce nukes, scale down the occupying Army in Iraq attempt to bring Israel, Iran and other countries to the table to discuss various issues designed to scale down violence. Perhaps it is soon but is it ever to soon to have peace? I am well aware that GW Bush did all he could to destroy America in the eyes of the world and think Obama has done one hell of a job attempting to piece back together the damage done by Bush. Yes indeed I am glad for America he got the award and hope he indeed keeps it, well done Mr President you make 50% of your nation very proud, the other 50% just wants you dead or so it seems

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godawgs
Oct 9, 09 9:05 AM CDT

@reader what exactly has he done though to deserve the prize? the nominations had to be by 01feb09. he was President for 11 days when he was nominated. Now all of the stuff you mentioned is great but he didn't do it in 11 days. Talking about doing things or saying your are going to do them is different then actually completing the task. This administration has set some very ambitious goals but has yet to reach any of them. If he had say accomplished something that he promised to do on the campaign trail that involves world peace then great take the award. On the other hand it is nice to see that our President is liked, and he should really thank W in his acceptance speech, for without him President Obama wouldn't even be considered for this award.

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BeatBlaster
Oct 9, 09 9:08 AM CDT

"ObamAcorn" ?? My goodness please find something better to do with your time than use precious brain power to achieve something as pointless as that word.

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Reader64481089
Oct 9, 09 9:10 AM CDT

"The Nobel Committee lauded the change in global mood wrought by Obama's calls for peace and cooperation but recognized initiatives that have yet to bear fruit: reducing the world stock of nuclear arms, easing American conflicts with Muslim nations and strengthening the U.S. role in combating climate change.-Norwegian Nobel Committee"....Nothing else needs to be said about the why, now go cry Republs, go cry

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godawgs
Oct 9, 09 9:14 AM CDT

@reader that is your opinion but do you really think that the President has done anything to earn this other then not being Bush? Look at past winners of the prize and their accomplishments and compare them. At this very moment the President is having to decide if he is going to send more troops to continue a war, he didn't start, and kill more people. Look good for the President but you honestly believe he deserves it?

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IndependentThinker
Oct 9, 09 10:48 AM CDT

@godawgs: I have thumbsed you up but I must descent from what you have to say. Not just anyone could have stepped in and gotten the Nobel. Put McCain in that spot; do you think they would have given it to him? Yes Obama is thinking about sending more troops but he is thinking first. It is obvious that he is a thinker not a decider, he moves toward peace and the right thing. Also this award is more of a push than a congratulation. A push to keep him moving forward with the things he talks about and talked about during his campaign and first months in office.

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godawgs
Oct 9, 09 11:11 AM CDT

@IT I highly doubt that McCain would have been nominated or received a Nobel Peace Prize. For one the Obama campaign did such a good job of associating McCain with Bush's third term that no matter what he said it wouldn't have been taken seriously.

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Bryanw55
Oct 9, 09 4:10 PM CDT

@godawgs, he as averted what would likely have been another cold war started by the Bush administration when they tried to put ABMs right along the Russian border-a reverse Cuban Missle Crisis from the the Russian point of view-an the Bushies were making the cynical claim that it was to protect Eastern Europe from Iranian missles. This was an obvious lie to anyone but the most ignorant. By pulling the deployment of missles that should never have been deployed, he brought Russian into cooperating with much of the rest of the world in pressuring Iran to not continue to try to develop nukes. He did this in three months. Wonderful chess moves in my opinion and apparently much of the rest of the world's.

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ultramarine13
Oct 9, 09 9:25 PM CDT

Incorrect, goddawgs, the deadline for submitting a nomination is Feb. 1st, but the Nobel laureates aren't chosen until October. Please check your facts.

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Gallavant
Oct 9, 09 10:56 PM CDT

Obama winning the award is just the Nobel folks recognizing that in a world full of physical, intellectual and rhetorical violence, it's nice to have a mature, measured, popular, inspirational voice calling on people to focus on their similarities before their differences. And they realized their chance to help define Obama in a pretty powerful way -- the prize gives him both a reputation to live up to and a tool to use in the process.

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Jayster999
Oct 9, 09 8:07 AM CDT

His overblown ego and moronic fanboys will preclude him from doing the right thing and declining this award. He is a shameless huckster and self-promoter. Reply

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Gooner82
Oct 9, 09 8:09 AM CDT

That's alright Jayster, maybe Bush will win it next year. Oh wait...

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Shannonals
Oct 9, 09 7:03 PM CDT

Considering you argue against every point The President has, your opinion doesn't matter Jayster999.

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Fondue
Oct 9, 09 8:14 AM CDT

I agree with Brogan's message, but the delivery is stupid and has already stooped to name-calling. Reply

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kokuaguy
Oct 9, 09 8:32 AM CDT

I disagree with the message and the condescending, fatuous tone with which it is delivered. Ben Brogan? The Daily Telegraph? "If he is smart....? Couldn't newser wait for someone on the right who matters in this country to opine flippantly on this topic? Mind your own business, limey light weight. Declining the award would be a slap in the face of the Nobel Committee and the Norwegian people (not Swedish like I said earlier-i need to get some sleep.) The decision to cancel Bush's Polish missile shield standing alone would merit this award. In addition, the President has steadfastly stood up to Israel on the issue of building additional settlements in the occupied territories, and this award signals European support for his position. At this point in his presidency the great JFK had allowed the Bay of Pigs fiasco to go forward which soon emboldened the Russians to put nuclear missiles into Cuba. The president's actions so far have done more than anyone ever hoped could be possible to restore US standing in the eyes of the world. Send the FLOTUS to make the acceptance speech (or the Secretary of State) and use it the award publicize the HUGE job that lies ahead as we soldier on in Afghanistan and pull out of Iraq leaving 4 million Iraqis displaced and their society in a shambles. If it turns out that Obama becomes a sort of World President, and the conservatives in this country deny him re-election as a result, so be it. But it's extremely unlikely to happen. The far right wing is fast becoming irrelevant in US politics. President Obama has made history already. He has made it his highest priority to chart the course for the U.S. once again to lead the world. Those who are willing to look ahead with imagination and boldness will see nothing but possibilities. "The world expands in direct proportion to one's courage." Anais Nin

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mikech
Oct 9, 09 8:14 AM CDT

I am a huge support of the president but have to agree with this assessment. At this point in his career I do not see how he deserves this award. There must be others who have sacrificed more over a greater period of time. I think that if he accepts it will hurt his image with independents which will see him as selfish. Also, it will be red meat for the wing nuts. But if he turns it down, he becomes a humble leader worthy of our attention. Reply

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nick
Oct 9, 09 9:00 AM CDT

At best, the award is based on the hope of achieving world peace, something that had been missing (read, totally impossible) under the 8 years of the Bush administration.

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jspeed33
Oct 9, 09 9:14 AM CDT

Who has done more? Jimmy Carter? He already has the award. The Pope? He's complicit to the strife which seperates us. Please, if you feel / think someone else is pushing forward a message of peace & has not been recognised by Nobel already, share a name first. If we all based acceptance of recognition on the reaction of others to our accolades, we would accept none of the encouragement of these moments in our own lives.

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Cher
Oct 9, 09 11:20 PM CDT

Obama is already seen as selfish. He is also arrogant and egotistical just like Sarkozy said. There would be NO way he would turn this prize down. He is too full of himself. He does not deserve the prize and he knows it. If he has any conscious at all he would be ashamed, but you just have to know that he isn't!!!!!!!!!!

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Christian
Oct 9, 09 8:21 AM CDT

Meh. I'm an Obama supporter, but this is too-much too-soon. I think it's a disrespectful message to turn down a peace prize, but it's not entirely deserved as of yet. Reply

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cornelison
Oct 9, 09 10:04 AM CDT

The President did do much before he was President. He wrote a book, established his philosophy in relationships with others and became an example of volunteerism in his community. His ability to raise hope through his campaign based on community support was the first of its kind.

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IndependentThinker
Oct 9, 09 11:00 AM CDT

And not just hope in the US but in the world. When he was elected the co2 levels rose 10% from the worlds collective exhale of relief. IT was as if a weight was lifted from the shoulders of each nation.

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LogicAppeal
Oct 9, 09 8:28 AM CDT

I think the Committee is trying to "Nobel(l)" the cat with the Peace Prize around his neck. They are daring him to not live up to it by conducting U.S. foreign policy in ways that reflect our legitimate national interests when they conflict with what the Committee would prefer. They want him repeatedly asking himself, "What would a Peace Prize winner do so as to not tarnish his medal in the eyes of the Committee?" To put it differently, might the Committee have made the award, at least in part, with the intent to mentally handcuff our president? Reply

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Oct 9, 09 8:54 AM CDT

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alienvv
Oct 9, 09 9:11 AM CDT

this is only to prove that the story of Obama was written long before he was successfully installed on the presidential position when a much better democratic candidate ( Hillary Clinton) was running at the same time... Reply

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JaneMP
Oct 9, 09 9:16 AM CDT

IMHO, the correct repsonse from Americans is, "Our country is honored because our president has been honoered." Reply

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ronimaca
Oct 9, 09 9:17 AM CDT

Listen you bunch of sour grapes he did not give himself the prize. Get over it he is good for the country. He is the anti Bush, and has a lot to correct. Reply

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NewserScooter
Oct 9, 09 9:23 AM CDT

That is why he should not have won. History will show that is was Bush that has done more to help the world esp. in breaking the stalemate in the Middle East and his support of Africa esp in the treatment of AIDS patients. Obama has better press, not a better history.

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cornelison
Oct 9, 09 10:00 AM CDT

The arrogant Republicans called his visits to other countries as an "apology tour" & the international community heard it. Ironic isn't it? Congrats. Mr. President.

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deborahsongs
Oct 9, 09 4:15 PM CDT

Thank You!

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dax
Oct 9, 09 5:03 PM CDT

@newserscooter (wrote): "Bush that has done more to help the world esp..... Obama has better press, not a better history." ---- Papa Obama better ingredients, better pizza.

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stacysaw
Oct 9, 09 9:43 AM CDT

i can only think that this is purely a big, big public rebuke to bush. when i saw the headline the song "thank you for being a friend" came to mind. that about sums it up. i'm sure there's another award or something obama could've gotten for the same purpose. the other nominees - particuarly the PM of zimbabwe - deserve it more. Reply

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cornelison
Oct 9, 09 9:58 AM CDT

The President has put his energy into improving international relations with The United States. It's in stark contrast to the previous admin. & I for one am able to sleep better at night. Reply

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timeandagain
Oct 9, 09 10:03 AM CDT

I used to think the Nobel was an important, prestigious honor. Now it is something akin to People Magazine's 50 Bachelors list... Reply

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Cher
Oct 9, 09 11:35 PM CDT

Thank you. Now it will never matter to me again who wins or not. This prize will be forever tarnished. I bet he will also get "Man of the Year" that he will not deserve. People better watch out about adoring him. God is watching.

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cornelison
Oct 9, 09 10:09 AM CDT

Anyone who earns a Nobel Peace Prize will also be obliged to continuously earn it. He helped change the way that politicians could get elected. That alone has a huge direct effect on the international community. How? Corporations & special interests are not going to interfere with The President's objective towards better relationships with other countries. Reply

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godawgs
Oct 9, 09 10:16 AM CDT

@corn reading your posts, have you taken the time to note how many former lobbyists on the admin? Also special interest's still rule DC, the culture of Washington hasn't changed since President Obama was elected, just the special intrest groups. So since he ran a very good campaign and used the Internet, social networking, and other sites that is worthy of the Nobel Peace Prize? Maybe you meant something else in that statement, if you would care to explain.

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nobel
Oct 9, 09 10:36 AM CDT

Sign a petition now - nobelpeace.eu ! Petition against the absurd decision to award B. Obama Nobel Peace Prize... Reply

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northeast
Oct 9, 09 11:25 AM CDT

Take it. Why not? Everyone on the right already has no respect for an organization that gave a peace prize to Yasir Arafat, Obama really doesn't have much to lose. Reply

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hamsammichs
Oct 9, 09 11:36 AM CDT

Haha ObamAcorn, that's awesome. They might as well have given this award to Tina Fey. Reply

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nobel
Oct 9, 09 11:42 AM CDT

Sign a petition now - nobelpeace.eu ! Lets express our objection against the absurd decision to award B. Obama Nobel Peace Prize. Reply

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carol
Oct 9, 09 12:57 PM CDT

Congrats to Obama. Hope he earns it. This is like winning an oscar before the movie is even made. Reply

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Alan_Harrington
Oct 10, 09 10:02 AM CDT

very well said. it's based on promises and hopes.

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AmiBlue
Oct 9, 09 2:27 PM CDT

The telegraph is the UK version of faux news. I wouldn't expect anything else from it. Reply

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deborahsongs
Oct 9, 09 4:00 PM CDT

All the morons who attempt to detract from President Obama's win, are people of lesser intelligence. If they had any sense at all, they'd wish him well or say nothing at all. Those of you with the negative vibes are folks who WOULD NEVER ACCOMPLISH ANYTHING WORTH MENTIONING IN LIFE. Jealousy is something that has always baffled me. People who spend so much time with envy in their hearts, miss out on any blessings that may be meant to come their way. You people are sad. Obama has the Nobel Peace Prize, and there is nothing you can do about it. So get over it! Michael Steele of the RNC, is a giant ASS, and he is so envious of Obama because he can not be him Eat it , deal Michael! lol Reply

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ultramarine13
Oct 9, 09 9:31 PM CDT

I would be cautious using language like that. Although I agree with you in principle, I disagree with how you expressed it. After all, look at the language used by Fox News. Are things really going to change if those who want the change use the same language as the people they oppose?

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Cher
Oct 9, 09 11:48 PM CDT

Sounds like you are the moron!! I can have my opinion and print it just like you. I am not jealous! What in the world do I have to be jealous of? You need to come up with a different word. You are a moron but I do not try to shut you up. It is too much fun to see you make a fool of yourself. By the way if Michael Steele is an ASS it must take one to know one!!

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freethemall
Oct 10, 09 12:31 AM CDT

Well said, debora!

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polstroad
Oct 9, 09 4:47 PM CDT

here is (in his own words) why it is a good thing: for him and for our nation-- 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 Reply

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kokuaguy
Oct 9, 09 6:50 PM CDT

A beautiful message-- wonderfully concise, eloquent, and humble. I look forward to the acceptance address in December. (And mahalo polstroad.)

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joanb
Oct 9, 09 4:51 PM CDT

bunch of rightees and probably racists. This is causing much difficulty in this contry. People with SHUT minds who cannot think or rationalize. Like RUSH for example. Narrow minded bigot. Reply

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Cher
Oct 10, 09 12:00 AM CDT

For those of us who do not agree with you, why are we called racists and other names? Just like you we CAN have a view. I don't care if you like mine or not. The man simply does not deserve the prize or the money. We will see what charities he will give the $1.4 million to. It should be his ugly wife who needs extensive work on her teeth and whole body. She is one ugly moose.

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Shannonals
Oct 9, 09 7:05 PM CDT

Every comment the right has regarding this award sounds exactly like the comments coming from Iran and the Taliban. Congrats GOP, you have finally reached an all-time low by agreeing with the people killing our troops Reply

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Cher
Oct 10, 09 12:07 AM CDT

What exactly are the comments coming from Iran and the Taliban? If they have said anything there are many of us that would like to know. Funny I haven't heard ANYTHING on TV or read anything either. Get a grip and stick to the truth.

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STALKIE
Oct 9, 09 9:03 PM CDT

The Liberals in the White House.are only reason our troops are getting killed. They've turned our Military into a laughing stock. Reply

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ultramarine13
Oct 9, 09 9:38 PM CDT

Unlike the previous administration of course, who quickly and decisively liberated two oppressed countries with almost no casualties and were welcomed as liberators...

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rwgntag
Oct 9, 09 9:54 PM CDT

Personnally I think they are a bunch of idiots. Reply

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Cher
Oct 9, 09 10:58 PM CDT

The reason Obama shouldn't have received the prize is because: HE DOESN'T DESERVE IT. Reply

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DarkFrancis
Oct 10, 09 3:32 AM CDT

Whatever my feelings on Obama's deservedness here, the fact remains that he's in a 'damned if y'do, damned if y'don't' pickle. Accept it and the frothers will bleat that he is an appeaser and has done nothing to earn any kind of praise. Decline it and they'll accuse him of being too 'big' for the Nobel. Best thing to do is the thing he did: accept it with grace and an explicit expression of humility...and admit that it probably isn't deserved. Reply

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