I love Obama and hate Trump, but I don't think Presidents should be eligible for this prize. It's part of the expectation for the job. The prize should be reserved for someone who is going absolutely outrageously above and beyond to bring peace to the world and bring attention to the efforts of that person.
Not going to lie. This award totally undermined the credibility of the Nobel committee.
Hey, I don't dislike Obama. I have nothing against the guy. But awarding a Peace Prize to a guy who had been in office a handful of months--and had no accomplishments to merit the award--was a ridiculous moment.
casettedeck on October 10th, 2025 at 15:10 UTC »
He didn't deserve it as well. By definition US presidents shouldn't even be considered.
billygreen23 on October 10th, 2025 at 15:11 UTC »
I love Obama and hate Trump, but I don't think Presidents should be eligible for this prize. It's part of the expectation for the job. The prize should be reserved for someone who is going absolutely outrageously above and beyond to bring peace to the world and bring attention to the efforts of that person.
AnybodySeeMyKeys on October 10th, 2025 at 15:39 UTC »
Not going to lie. This award totally undermined the credibility of the Nobel committee.
Hey, I don't dislike Obama. I have nothing against the guy. But awarding a Peace Prize to a guy who had been in office a handful of months--and had no accomplishments to merit the award--was a ridiculous moment.