I’m disappointed that President Obama received the Nobel Peace prize. It’s not because I have anything against him personally, but because he’d only been in office 2 weeks when the voting was done. So obviously the committee isn’t basing it upon actual actions creating peace, but rather political factors.

A few years ago Al Gore got the award over another nominee who was a woman who saved hundreds of babies from Nazi Germany by risking her life to sneak them out of the country. Again, it seems political.

So, my mom and I decided today we’ll start the Liguori Peace Prize and award people who actually do extraordinary things. Of course, our award will be small and humble in comparison… but it will make us feel better. 

Commenting on John McCain’s concession speech, a radio guest on NPR said he believes a person can learn the most about a man’s personality by how he articulates defeat. He explained a man’s character can best be measured in hard times.