I am with Allawi as well.
Allawi,O'neill and swifties,George Bush,Mel Gibson. They all meet the criteria for choosing Person of the year as people who have made an impact on the world. If I had to choose I would pick Mel Gibson because he sacrificed so much to make "Passion",then get it in the theaters and was crucified by the left. He started the ball rolling towards renewal of faith and tolerance of others of faith. It made a huge impact on this years election.