Obama Get Nobel Peace Prize, Plans War In Middle East

The AP headline this morning read “In A Surprise, Obama Wins Nobel Peace Prize.”  In related news, other shocking announcements reveal that the sun rose, the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Philadelphia Flyers again, and David Letterman isn’t perfect.  Quite frankly, I was more surprised this morning at how much Fruity Pebbles we had left.

A white-knuckled, teeth clenched Chelsea Clinton told reporters that “No, really, mom and dad are thrilled for the president.  They have in no way turned the living room into an MMA fighting arena.”

Many observers won’t be stunned that Obama was given a Nobel.  He has gone to great pains to hook up with the rest of the world, but you’re not gonna have to find Glenn Beck on the radio to hear someone question the merits of this award.  Questions are already popping this week about Obama’s relationship with the left-wing media.  Wolf Blitzer’s beard almost came off as he condemned Saturday Night Live’s sendup of the president’s year one lack of accomplishments.  Early reaction to this morning’s announcement is drawing more criticism.

Newsweek blogger David A. Graham doesn’t share the Prize Committee’s zeal.  In an article detailing some other controversial selections, Graham points out that it’s a bit early for such acclaim.  After all, didn’t Arizona State University feel Obama shouldn’t even get an honorary degree?  Furthermore, the author notes, “Obama is likely to order thousands more troops into a warzone within weeks.” 

The president’s supporters have been picking up criticism lately over Obama’s escalation of the war in Afghanistan and his failure to close Guantanamo or even release prisoners anywhere near the rate of the Bush administration.  While Obama draws ire from his base, he ain’t exactly gathering new supporters from the right.  One might suggest that Obama could end up a man without a country, but that’s not the case.  Tons of countries love him; he just isn’t doing so well in America. 

You can expect a parade of skepticism from all over the world similar to that of Lech Walesa, former President of Poland, the baddest Pole I’ve ever met, and 1983 Nobel Peace laureate.  “So soon?   Too early. [Obama] has no contribution so far.  He is still at an early stage.  He is only beginning to act.” 

I can’t seem to find any lines in there to read between.

The AP makes this business sound like dog training.  The peace prize committe meant to scold former President Bush while luring the young president with a Nobel bone.  “Come on Obama.  You’re doing good!  Keep it up!”  If the criticism ever gets too tough, die-hards can always fall back on the comforting knowledge that Obama only makes mistakes because of what George Bush did to America.