[decimon]

this will be the biggest waste of money in Norwegian history...

Maybe. This could be a calculated move to deflect criticism for being an oil exporter. If the billion is a one-time donation then that could be a cheap means of gaining Norway its good world citizen gold star.

Politicians may be ideologues but they are also a cynical lot.

[Chode]

Politicians may be ideologues but they are also a cynical lot.

i heard that...