The Nobels Jump the Shark

This so cheapens the value to other recipients. Protestors in Iran? Nah. Various people speaking out against regimes in Asia, Latin America? Nah. Is it April 1st? No. Is the article on The Onion? No.

Do you suppose they had to interrupt a meeting with Obama's War Cabinet and a decision on whether or not to escalate the conflict in Aghanistan to give him the news? I guess it's possible that they're trying to influence his future decision-making. This is one honor that Jimmy Carter deserved for his efforts with Israel and Egypt.

This song immediately came to mind (Living Colour, Cult of Personality).