The Nobel Prize, with an asterisk

The Nobel Prize, with an asterisk

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Despite the graciousness of his speech at the White House last Friday, President Barack Obama's acceptance of the Nobel Peace Prize did have an air slightly reminiscent of Abe Lincoln's story about the man who was tarred, feathered and ridden out of town on a rail -- if it weren't for the honor of the thing, he'd just as soon walk.

Comment: The asterisk Peace Prize!