Well, Sockie this is a free world, or at least most of it is. People have a right to express an opinion. Then again there are leaders who do not wish for world peace. Power is used in many places to enslave large swathes of population.
Maam, BBC panel sounds so angry, they think that President Obama has not yet proved himself. It is premature to bestow this honour upon him. It is like giving out a prize for the potential rather then the actual events that have yet to happen Might this be because politicians want a quid pro quo motif to peace?.
Sockie, I personally think, Mr. Obama has just been handed the greatest role of his life, much bigger then his role as the President of the United States of America. His audacity at winning and acceptance may be seen to mean that Mr. Obama's politics will continue down the peace road. I think the Nobel committe is looking for that promise, but there are others who may be unhappy for the same reason.
And what might that role be, Maam?
The role of the planets's peacekeeper, Sockie. But the odds are stacked against him. History will judge him harshly if he fails . If there are others better qualified to receive this prize I have not heard about them . At this moment I think Mr. Obama is probably one of the most respected leaders in the world, he is really the leading rock star of politics. Perhaps in electing him the Nobel committee felt/hoped that the message will be heard across the world .
I see what you mean Maam, in the sense that more people across the world are fimiliar with Hollywood , and the President's charismatic personality as superstar politician could get him an audience across the globe like say Brad Pitt.
Not sure if the President will appreciate this analogy. But close enough.
Maam, this kind of takes the spotlight off the banks for the moment . How are we doing there?.
Not so good. Last I heard we are still under review. Getting a point across to the banks is not unlike the peace process. It is slow and painful . At first, there is denial, then agression then disclaimers, then we go to war of words, then we negotiate, and finally.............. well, we don't know the end yet.
Ergo, we persist Maam!.
