Legal Commentary

Travesty Of A Mockery

By Big Tent Democrat

Through no fault of his own, President Obama is obliged to participate in a travesty of a mockery:

Nine days after announcing a major intensification of the war in Afghanistan, President Obama arrived at Norway’s City Hall Thursday to formally accept the Nobel Peace Prize during a series of events to commemorate the award created 108 years ago by Alfred Nobel. “The goal is not to win a popularity contest or to get an award — even one as esteemed as the Nobel Peace Prize,” Mr. Obama said, when asked by a reporter here whether he believed his honor was premature. “The goal is to advance American interests, make ourselves a continuing force for good in the world — something that we have been for decades now.”

He added, “And If I’m successful in those tasks, then hopefully some of the criticism will subside, but that’s not really my concern. And if I’m not successful, then all the praise and the awards in the world won’t disguise that fact.” Mr. Obama flew here overnight from Washington with his wife, Michelle, and a small group of friends and relatives.

(Emphasis supplied.) What can President Obama do? The fools on the Nobel Committee have caused this travesty, not Obama. It is their fault, not Obama's. His statement was just right imo. Hopefully it makes it into his speech.

Speaking for me only

Full post as published by TalkLeft on December 10, 2009 (boomark / email).