“ For his extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples” [ Nobel Foundation, 2009]. Nominated prior to the February 1, 2009 deadline, three weeks after Obama took office. As a proxy for the now- defunct Bush Administration, let me suggest that the Norwegians can KISS MY ASS. If not for American and Allied military efforts in the face of tyranny and terrorism, Norway would be a German Slip- n- Slide.