Very stupid move by the jury. This one defies all logic and sanity actually.

Many have said that Obama is a great orator but on the ground, he hasn't done anything extraordinary

• He hasn't actually managed to get the health insurance reform, the mainstay of his election campaign passed. Its still a long way before it becomes a law.
• About reviving the economy, i don't think Obama can take much credit there. His stimulus package was preceded by Bush Jr's and by deft management by Ben Bernankie and Paulson. As such 13% fiscal deficit is hardly something to gloat about.
• Its under him, for the first time in a century, that the dollar is all set to lose its status of currency of choice in trade. Already we saw some opec members dumping the US dollar which led to a massive fall in dollar rates.
• Internationally, he has made historic speeches in Cairo trying to bridge the divide between faiths but he hasn't done anything concrete. Either with respect to Israeli settlements or Palestinian state. Is just talking good enough to win a nobel prize?
• Afpak region is a mess. First a stupid move to talk to Taliban that led to them taking over Swat and then trying to win it back. Afghanistan itself has had a fraud election, so much for democracy ; and is seeing revival of Taliban.
• Iran threat hasn't been dealt with...

Imo very bad choice. They should have allowed him some time to do things on the ground before giving him an award. They just dealt the awards credibility a body blow by this move
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