So Obama Won the Nobel Peace Prize

I don't know what the exact reason is behind this decision, but it seems to me more like a hidden statement. Something along the lines of: 'We have placed our hope and trust in your hands, President Obama. Now go forth and bring peace to the world. And while you're at it, do not forget to smite our enemies).' Yikes, talk about pressure!

Alas, if that was the reason, I fear it may also backfire. Even the Obama supporters (not to mention Obama himself) are struggling to find reasons to justify the award. And what's more, this just provides additional ammo to his more zealous opponents for their favorite hobby: Obama-bashing. They will whine for the millionth time about how he owes his popularity, especially outside the US, more to marketing hype (and anti-Bush sentiments) than to his actual achievements. Sigh. As if those people don't have enough to complain about already without offering any real solutions...