This article (http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5j1_QF_M_HvZAOpRa9UGcm5CbA-1gD9B7HDR80) might clarify why he got the peace prize. In particular:
_ Myth: The prize is awarded to recognize efforts for peace, human rights and democracy only after they have proven successful.
More often, the prize is awarded to encourage those who receive it to see the effort through, sometimes at critical moments.
So not really so much awarding Obama a cookie for not being Dubya, but not-so-subtly poking him to follow through. I can respect that, I guess. . .?
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Date: 2009-10-09 04:00 pm (UTC)_ Myth: The prize is awarded to recognize efforts for peace, human rights and democracy only after they have proven successful.
More often, the prize is awarded to encourage those who receive it to see the effort through, sometimes at critical moments.
So not really so much awarding Obama a cookie for not being Dubya, but not-so-subtly poking him to follow through. I can respect that, I guess. . .?