I had decided to not blog about politics as a rule, leaving that to the many experts who do it for a living. But I really feel the need to comment on the top news story of the day, our President receiving the tremendous honor of the Nobel Peace prize.
It is absolutely amazing how ridiculous people are behaving in reaction to this announcement! Somehow Barack Obama brings out the worst in some people and it can be downright scary to behold. I could not believe the excoriating remarks made by some of my favorite online writers this morning. I have to say I wasn't surprised by the reactions from the RNC, Rush Limbaugh and the Taliban (notice how I linked the three, just the DNC spokesperson did justifiably).
This man is the leader of our great nation and he cannot get a break. When he loses something that he obviously wanted for his hometown as well as his country, people are rejoicing in American streets (i.e., the Olympic bid failure of last week). Now, when he is awarded this prize out of his control, he is kicked about like he paid off the committee or something. I smell a lot of jealousy and I hate to say it, but racism as well. It is disgusting and I am ashamed of many of my fellow countrymen today who could have taken the high ground just ONCE and congratulated our President. Let Mr. Obama work on trying to deserve the honor as he so graciously put it this morning.
Also, shame on the media for doing the same old thing and glorifying the haters as they always do.
It is absolutely amazing how ridiculous people are behaving in reaction to this announcement! Somehow Barack Obama brings out the worst in some people and it can be downright scary to behold. I could not believe the excoriating remarks made by some of my favorite online writers this morning. I have to say I wasn't surprised by the reactions from the RNC, Rush Limbaugh and the Taliban (notice how I linked the three, just the DNC spokesperson did justifiably).
This man is the leader of our great nation and he cannot get a break. When he loses something that he obviously wanted for his hometown as well as his country, people are rejoicing in American streets (i.e., the Olympic bid failure of last week). Now, when he is awarded this prize out of his control, he is kicked about like he paid off the committee or something. I smell a lot of jealousy and I hate to say it, but racism as well. It is disgusting and I am ashamed of many of my fellow countrymen today who could have taken the high ground just ONCE and congratulated our President. Let Mr. Obama work on trying to deserve the honor as he so graciously put it this morning.
Also, shame on the media for doing the same old thing and glorifying the haters as they always do.
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