Two things I have to concede to Mr. Trump: he is very open about his high opinion of himself and painfully transparent about his motivations. His jealousy of Mr. Obama’s receiving the Nobel Peace Prize is, by his own admission, a significant motivation for trying to broker a settlement of the war in Ukraine, to the point of ignoring the causal Russian invasion as a minor distraction that merely clouds the issue.
And brokering is the precise term for it because, like a real estate agent, the higher the cost to the buyer (Ukraine) the better it is for the (Russian) agent. It satisfies his need for zero-sum negotiations.
From a practical perspective, what difference does it make if Mr. Trump’s motivation for seeking peace has nothing to do with the horrors of war, resolving the unlawful invasion of one country by another, or seeking peace for peace’s sake?
If the result is peace in Ukraine and a cessation of hostilities, isn’t that a worthy enough goal? It is, but what of the effect on his Peace Prize Envy?
The Noble Peace organization has this to say about the purpose of the prize.
“Since World War II, the Peace Prize has principally been awarded to honour efforts in four main areas: arms control and disarmament, peace negotiation, democracy and human rights, and work aimed at creating a better organized and more peaceful world. In the 21st century the Nobel Committee has embraced efforts to limit the harm done by man-made climate change and threats to the environment as relevant to the Peace Prize.” (https://www.nobelpeaceprize.org/nobel-peace-prize/about-the-nobel-peace-prize/)
Interestingly enough, prior to World War I, the prize was awarded to individuals working to foster international peace organizations and efforts. It shifted to active politicians who,
…sought to promote international peace, stability and justice by means of diplomacy and international agreements, but prizes were also awarded for humanitarian work (Nansen, the League of Nations High Commissioner for Refugees).” (https://www.nobelpeaceprize.org/nobel-peace-prize/about-the-nobel-peace-prize/)
Somehow, Mr, Trump’s motivation is in direct opposition to the very purpose of the Nobel Peace Prize. And it would seem working in opposition to almost every other purpose would disqualify one for consideration. I don’t envision Mr. Trump redirecting the billions of tariff proceeds to Greenpeace. And leading the fight for preventing manmade global warming is highly unlikely.
Since Mr. Trump is, despite the hopes of many, not the manifestation of the second coming but on the downslope of longevity, he could put some of his money into founding a Trump Piece Prize.
Piece, Piece, we want Piece. A piece of this country and a piece of that.
Let’s start with Greenland.
The Writing of Joe Broadmeadow 
As with so many Alzheimer’s inflicted people, there is a well of insecurity underneath that well of audacity. You are so involved with beating up the other guy so you can wear his shoes, you never really consider (nor can you) trying to suceed on your own. And the sad part is, it’s not your fault, not directly.
We all have moments, spells, whatever, when we doubt that what we’re doing is working, but usually that passes when you see the flames on the campfire or the B on the report card. You take the card home, proud of what you did and someone says, ” A B? that’s all? You can do better, shame on you.”
Inside Trump is a 7 year old kid, trying to prove himself, not only to the world, but to himself as well. This does not a good President make.
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