I've recently stumbled upon an interesting new trend. Over the past few years, while staying at hotels in Miami, Guadalajara, London, DC, NY and LA, everyone from bellboys to housekeeping staff have proudly told me that "Obama stayed here". Barrack must be racking up some serious air-miles.
Even though I'm a big Obama fan, I personally think his recent Nobel Peace Prize says more about the Bush years than Barrack's universal appeal. Truth is the world felt bullied by the Bush administration, weary of it's "my way or the highway" attitude. Obama's diplomacy, willingness to listen, eloquence, and understanding that partnership and cooperation are essential to the survival of this planet, is such a departure from the Dubya years - allowing Obama to pick up some serious bling.
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Totally agree. And despite all the discussion, it's apparently not the first (and won't be the last) time that the Nobel Peace Prize committee awards someone before their potential and/or promises have been reached.
I applaud the committee for their willingness to acknowledge Obama's global vision and leadership - as both validation and further incentive to remain true to his values and supporters. Yes he can!
A wonderful validation to the present "President of Peace" a far cry from the past "President of War".
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