Should Barack Obama have been nominated/awarded the Nobel Peace Prize?

Well, he's more deserving that Arafat.

Honestly, in his first 9 months, he hasn't done anything (which is more a pro than con). And last time I've checked, we still have those unmanned drones flying over Afghanistan. Well, I guess thats promoting peace. Sort of.

Peace through superior firepower.

Bit premature.

After Yassar Arafat and Al Gore got the Nobel Peace Prize, I thought my opinion of the prize couldn't fall any lower. I was incorrect.

No, he hasn't done anything. But never mind if he's done anything between January 20-now..because some people will say he has..But between January 20-February 1, he DID NOTHING! Why he was even put on the ballot on February 1st, I have no idea. And I'm not saying that maybe he won't do something in the future to warrant the award, but as of right now..no he doesn't deserve it at all. Gawd, I deserve it about as much as he does.
It makes a (more of a) mockery of the award..And no one will take him seriously if he accepts it.

the award is inspirational and aspirational........... so yes

"No, he hasn't done anything."

Thats actually more of a reason in favor than against. Usually when Presidents of countries do something, that thing tends to be war more often than not. Him not doing anything in office means he's being peaceful.

No, though he has done some things. I think it's premature.
I think there are others who likely would have deserved it more. Also, others could have used the extra attention this award might give their cause (also, the money). Obama will most likely be hurt by the attention.
I think giving Obama this award hurts the reputation of Nobel prizes.

It is kind of nice to see that Europeans like our president now, though. I'm sure Bush scared the piss out of them. I'm glad our president doesn't scare other countries anymore.

Well, he hasn't exactly resolved the war either..Which I think would be a double scoop of peace.

"It is kind of nice to see that Europeans like our president now, though. I'm sure Bush scared the piss out of them. I'm glad our president doesn't scare other countries anymore."

Well, that sort of depends on who those other countries are.

No. We still have military in two countries.

It would be nice if he eventually deserves such a reward, but I'm not seeing that happen yet.

NO

It doesn't make a whole lot of sense to me. He hasn't done much yet. But I find it very annoying that some people on the right (predictably) have their knickers in a huge twist about it. It's great for the US that he got it, however you look at it.

Sure, I guess. I'm not really following it, although I'd be mortified if Bono ever got awarded. Better Obama than Bono.

I don't know much about Arafat but I was seriously annoyed when Gore got it.

I don't think YET, but I think he will.. but if he already got it.. whatever.

Yes, we are all qualified judges for the peace rpize recipients here...

Yeah, he won the prize based on 11 days in office...since nominations end Feb 1. He deserves it. He's the messiah.

He has done nothing, let alone anything towards peace.

No

I think this is the world's way of slapping Bush in the face and spitting at the feet of the American people who elected Bush into office. I quite liked how Obama took note of what's really going on and said, "I do not deserve it." It allows the world to see that our President is in agreement with the intent behind giving it to him.

No he should NOT have received that award. Barack Obama is a joke and a disgrace to this country. He is steadily leading this country to hell.

I thought it was supposed to be for doing something. Not trying to do something.