Upon Peace and Prizes

Seems like such and odd prize to win, doesn't it really. "Congratulations, there is no peace actually, but if there were you would get some credit." Log it down. President Obama is in line for some credit. On behalf of those who need it. He will accept it.

Now, where are we? Oh, yeah. Headed to the war council, Mr. President. "How many bombs did we drop today? What was the collateral casualty count? Are those numbers in our acceptability target market group? What was the kill rate coefficient ratio? Are you confirmed on those? Do we have eyes on the bodies? Is this a gross estimate..............?" Yes, it is Mr. President. Totally gross. For real.

OK. I understand that he intends that there be world peace. But wouldn't it be nice if we actually had some, first? We could then award our prizes, rest on our laurels and celebrate our victories. Let there be peace. Please.

I intend to continue to believe. Don't get me wrong. I am not cynical. I am behind him all the way. Maybe it is a prelude to peace that the conference of prize awarders have recognized. A new spirit of European optimism is here, after a century of bloody, internecine wars, that involved the whole world in their personal vendettas and prejudices, Europe finally has it eyes on the prize. Peace. And they see Mr. Obama as the most likely architect.

Optimism has influenced their view. "I think I can....I think I can......I think I can." "Choo...choo...choo", said Mr. Obama. We shall see. Self-fulfilling prophecy is a known quantity of human psychology. Strange things happen. Who knows, maybe soon, Mr. Obama will guide us through the wilderness of the twentieth century wars and on to the stars. "I believe he will....I believe he will....I believe he will."

I hope, I pray, I dream, I cry for peace.........I am with you Mr. President. I am with you. As many soldiers and marines know, getting out is harder than getting in. As many natives of other lands know, getting us out is harder than getting us in. Good luck, and may this prize bring with it the world peace we are looking for.