Three Possible Explanations From the Nobel Committee

by Calvin Trillin
from THE NATION

1.

Don’t be surprised. Don’t gasp. Don’t faint.

We’ve simply said, “George Bush he ain’t.”

2.

The prize diplomacy can reap’ll

Prevent this guy from bombing people.

3.

Since Henry Kissinger has won,

You know that this is all in fun.

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