About a month ago, President Barack Obama became the latest Columbian to receive the Nobel Peace Prize. This event shocked many and even managed to offend a few. Obama himself was surprised at his victory, claiming in a press conference that it was his daughter who first told him the news. In the days that followed, media pundits had the same question for their guests: did Obama deserve the Nobel Peace Prize? The resounding answer is no. Many believe that Obama did not deserve this honor. They claim that Obama has not “done” anything.
About a month ago, President Barack Obama became the latest Columbian to receive the Nobel Peace Prize. This event shocked many and even managed to offend a few. Obama himself was surprised at his victory, claiming in a press conference that it was his daughter who first told him the news. In the days that followed, media pundits had the same question for their guests: did Obama deserve the Nobel Peace Prize? The resounding answer is no. Many believe that Obama did not deserve this honor. They claim that Obama has not “done” anything.
Awarding Al Gore the Nobel Peace Prize for increasing understanding and awareness of global warming seems a bit like giving the Nobel Prize in Literature to a publisher.
By | Oct 26 12:47 am ET
Awarding Al Gore the Nobel Peace Prize for increasing understanding and awareness of global warming seems a bit like giving the Nobel Prize in Literature to a publisher.
Former Vice President and visiting Columbia professor Al Gore and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change were awarded the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize on Friday.
By | Oct 15 03:47 am ET
Former Vice President and visiting Columbia professor Al Gore and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change were awarded the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize on Friday.
