Recognizing the severity of John McCain’s issues with violence and its appropriate use, the Nobel Committee awarded Barack Obama the Nobel Peace Prize primarily just for beating him. Oh sure, they are very inspired by Obama’s leadership on nuclear disarmament and his new focus on seeking diplomatic solutions to the world’s problems. But you don’t give out such prestigious awards for potential alone. You award accomplishments. And Obama’s main accomplishment in the area of peace is that he denied the Gods of War their choice of president.
