Friday, October 16, 2009

Interesting take on the Constitutionality of the President's Nobel

Obama's Prize was premature, at best; we're still embroiled in two foreign wars, and the President is actively maintaining the security and war footing of his predecessor while at the same time frustrating the efforts of others to create a more secure, accountable, and sustainable footing. But really, his speech after the announcement was made was pitch perfect, and I'm guessing is anyone saying he should have refused the thing would almost certainly not have given him any political credit for doing so. All in all, as far as I'm concerned this is theater - not really any big deal one way or the other. This, however, I found very interesting; legally speaking, these guys say that the President accepting the Nobel Peace Prize will require Congressional approval, and for good reason. Check it out.

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