On the day of the award ceremony, Malia, age 10, congratulates her father then proceeds to remind him it's Bo's birthday and that it's going to be a 3-day weekend. (Named after the singer/performer Bo Diddly, Bo is the Obama family dog.) Never mind that her father is the fourth president to ever win this prestigious and honorable prize. Never mind he's the third sitting president to win, or that he's the very first to receive the award as a freshman in office. In winning, President Barack Obama joins the elite group of others such as Mikhail Gorbechav (in helping end Cold War) and Nelson Mandela (in his great efforts to end apartheid.) But to his daughters at home in the White House, President Obama is just a good ole' humble and fun loving dad. Aw, shucks...
As a 48-year-old first year president, Obama has more pressure and expectations to take on now. Many believe he was undeserving of such prestige. Some believe it wasn't enough to be selected for simply his efforts and inspiration. But the President was chosen for his “extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples" and he accepted the award as "a call to action." He continues his efforts for change and charity by donating his $1.4 million to charity.
President Obama hasn't yet decided where the money will go...who should he donate this money to? (Sorry, video games, trendy footwear, new sports equipment and junk food fails to fall under the category of charity!)
Three loud cheers for our great and Noble President! King of the Wild Things!
Let the Wild Rumpus Start!
7 comments:
i dont think he should have won...
heh... thats what everyone is saying...Obama was surprised when he got the award. That's why everyone thinks he shouldn't deserve it. Because they think it was like...um... what is the word im looking for...probably fluke is the right word. They think a nobel peace prize should belong to someone who has worked hard to improve everyday life. I just hope they'll award a Nobel Peace prize to a guy that'll change the economy back to its original state soon...
idk...
What do YOU mean by "original state"...?
Great comments, boys!
heh... the economy was a little better than now a few years ago.
GAAA OUR ECONOMY STINKS!!!
I heard Forest Park isn't a school it was b4... -.-" so sad..
We were the last sixth graders to enjoy FP before the economy was destroyed!!! Good for us i guess o.o
I feel bad for FP now.. P.E. and Computers are gone, many teachers were laid off.. geez, i hope the school stays open!
but i kinda agree w/ daniel economy WAS better
For what did he win the prize for?
Putting promises over promises and never forfilling them?
Then in that case I also deserve one!
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