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Did he win this based on his intentions?

A republican friend just told me there are rumors that he might decline???

From the article:""We trust that this award will strengthen his commitment, as the leader of the most powerful nation in the world, to continue promoting peace and the eradication of poverty," the foundation said."

Seems kind of like this award is a bribe/encouragement to Obama to keep his money where his mouth is. Not sure if it's the most ethical way to handle the Peace Prize though.

I think the President has been linked to Idiotechnica too ....

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President Barack Obama to Flavia
show details 6:20 PM (17 hours ago)
Flavia --

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

i feel like i see both sides of this argument. i have a hard time choosing sides when both opinions are valid so i'll just say "i hope he lives up to the hype"

this just in... I was watching ESPN 2 and Barack Obama just won a the National Fifth Grade Spelling Bee

roffle.

This just in Obama just won the North Georgia State Fair Ridin' Lawnmower Racin' Championship.

how bout the prettiest uterus competition?

Obama just won the 5th annual Rock Paper Scissors tournament at the Palms in fabulous Las Vegas.