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Michael Travis ...

Yes. He deserves the prize because he has been embraced by the free world as hope that America has found its way back to the right path.

He symbolizes hope for a better future. He hasn't had much time yet to prove himself, but his persona alone suggests great possibilities.

I do hope that he will not become a war president. We need to focus on home first.

I think he should bulldoze ahead with his policies. Force improvement on our nation. He represents all the good that America could do in the world.

Johnna Lowther

Yes. It definitely lends to his popularity, but that’s also the point.

It’s more symbolic than anything and was awarded for the ideology he’s represented and portrayed in the worldwide arena.

Symbolism is sometimes more significant than action. We desperately needed to improve our international relations. He started that movement before he even took office and has continued that momentum (I believe the latest popularity poll gave him higher stats outside the United States).

That was an important change: to arrive at a more peaceful and respectful state in global affairs.

He also represents a nation of people whom he credited in his acceptance speech with deserving the prize for ‘striving for peace and shared prosperity’ and I think that’s why the award was given. For the hope and faith of continuing to change the tide in all of us – to unite together in the cause for worldwide peace and equality.

Candis Crain

Eh. He's definitely changed the atmosphere in international relations.

However, I think it occurred as a secondary benefit to his role as President. Almost by accident (?). His ELECTION signaled a change in perception of America - that we are not just a country of racism, bigotry and classism.

I think that those who voted for him are the real winners of this peace prize.

Kristen Landes

Eh. I do think President Obama is making good headway but it's a touch premature.

We have experienced in the past how long previous presidents' plans have taken to unfold, if they even do at all.

Not to say that is the case here, but the Nobel committee may have jumped the gun.

Regardless, it should still be a proud moment for President Obama and the United States.

Rachel Eads

Eh. Giving Obama the Nobel prize has given Republicans another reason to criticize him.

I'm not sure he really deserved it, but I really don't care. I just want Obama to do his job.

He didn't nominate himself, and I admire how down to earth and humble he is about the whole thing.

Rachel Okimi

No.

Hassan Al-Rubaie

No. Don’t get me wrong, I like the guy, but I think that this came a little too early in his career.

He’s definitely made strides to make things better in the world, but I don’t know if that has made him Nobel prize-worthy yet. Only time will tell if he will truly live up to this honor.

Josh Thomas

No. President Obama does not deserve the Nobel Peace Prize.

The current president lacks any significant accomplishment on the matter of conflict resolution with the exception of his beer summit on race relations earlier this summer.

This prize is defined as one part being dedicated to "the person who shall have done the most or the best work for fraternity between nations, for the abolition or reduction of standing armies and for the holding and promotion of peace congresses."

On Tuesday, the U.S. Senate approved $636 billion in military funding, $3.9 billion less then the White House requested.

The propensity for armed conflict does not appear to be abating, which makes Obama a very odd choice for the Peace prize. In the last few weeks, the Israeli-Palestinian peace talks have all but frozen under Obama's leadership, and the threat of nuclear Iran appears to make our current president mimic the words of our last one.

Travis Wilson

No.

Chrissy Wunderlich

Eh.

Aaron Thacker

Eh. This extremely prestigious award probably would not have received as much backlash had the designation come the second or even third year into Obama's presidency.

Understandable criticism but merely another excuse for the FOXNEWSies of the world to bitch. Congratulations President Obama and am anxious to see 4 years of backing up your Nobel Peace Prize.

Mandy Trei

No. Obama's Nobel prize award was granted on the basis of "he makes us feel good."

It was a gratuitous gesture without content and intention without demonstrated accomplishment, especially since Obama's administration proposes ramping up the Afghan war.

This shows beyond a shadow of a doubt Oprah-isation and the H1N1 of American cultural imperialism continues its baleful spread around the world.