Just to show how far behind I am with regards to public officials, I read today that Obama has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize...for what exactly I have no clue.

I know why other sitting Presidents have won it. I know why they give out the Peace Prize...but I have no idea why they gave it to Obama...what major strides has he made in his foreign policies that would warrant such a distinction? I know he's made a lot of speeches and promises during his campaign...hell, the guy has only been in office 9 months. Does a guy only have to promise change, or should he have to deliver first? So far he's maintained status quo, home and abroad.

Hell, if all it took were words, Both Bushes would have one of these things.

What am I missing?