Ego Tripping

While people don't want to admit it, it's being the first African American President of the U.S. Martin Luther won the award as well and it all revolved around civil rights of African American community. Obama's election was/is a milestone and a tremendous step forward that continues that legacy that King started. On top of that, it's the level of multilateral diplomacy that he's brought to the international table, especially when compared to his predecessor, which I do believe this is partially about, and especially in the face of two very unstable and unfriendly countries. All the while though, I agree with stoneric in the sense that he's not all about peace...he still is possibly escalating a war in Afghanistan. Perhaps this prize was to persuade him to do otherwise? Either way, whether I like Obama or not, I think this prize is deserved. The man has done something pretty impressive and radical, especially given the political and world climate in which it occurred. And I'm daaaaaaammmmmnnnnn excited to see how the next 3 years go.

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