[knighthawk]

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[knighthawk]

US closes Norwegian embassy
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/916107/posts

[monocle]

Has anyone considered the Oslo Accord which tacitly recognizes Israel's right to exist?

[GraniteStateConservative]

This isn't rocket science. It's probably just because of the 1993 Oslo Accords.

[A_perfect_lady]

Doesn't Norway boycott Israel? Not enough to appease the murderous Islamists, obviously.

[Spruce]

Why Norway?

One word. Lutefisk.

[per loin]

As Norway has not yet fully instantiated sharia, they are an obvious target for the religion of peace. They have only to comply with the will of allah, the compassionate, the merciful, to avoid being slaughtered by the peaceful folk of islam.

[js1138]

Canada, Norway -- all these oissant countries are acting like Gary larson's bear in the bullseye, pointing at their neighbors and hoping someone else will be the target. Whatever happens, they cannot possibly be part of the solution. That would be risky.

[Thud]

Osama is jealous of Arafat's Nobel Peace Prize. He wants one too.

[alloysteel]

Why Norway and why now?

Because Norway may be perceived as a "softer" target than the US, and in the version of "shock and awe" as practiced by al-Qaeda, so unexpected as to spread great alarm in the West.

And there is already a sizable Muslim "fifth column" within Norway or the nearby European community, given sanctuary over the years. Plus the fact that Norway is one of the major oil producers in today's world, and as such, dilute the market strength of the Middle East oil producers.

[Seydlitz]

Why Norway? It says why right in the article. Moreover, anyone who followed the Afghan campaign knows why. Norway sent its special forces to Afghanistan. As they are specialists in high-altitude and cold climate warfare, they were partcularly effective in ambushing and targeting airstrikes on al-Qaeda and Taliban forces hiding in the mountains.

The Norwegians sharpened their skills during the Cold War. As one of two NATO countries bordering the Soviet Union, they used to play ugly games of hide-and-seek with Soviet SPETSNAZ. They have maintained that sharp edge by working closely with Britain's Special Air Service.

Finally, it must be noted that while most Norwegians are pacifistic, their government is not. The Norwegian government has committed itself to maintaining some military-political relevance in the 21st century. Accordingly, it has scaled back its conventional forces and built up its special forces. In addition, it has reduced its littoral warfare navy and focused on building its high seas fleet for global operations alongside the United States.

[Ignatz]

You can always tell a Norwegian....

but you can't tell him much!

[MississippiMan]

Not a good time for a cruise on a Norwegian Cruise Line ship?

[gulp]

MM