A reader offers another, perhaps more persuasive analysis:
If you look at every single aspect of his presidency, Bush has never been serious, never asked for sacrifice (only demanded sacrifice from those unable to say no or even complain – our military). Massive tax cuts with no way whatsoever to pay for them. National security with virtually open borders and minimal port security. Disaster preparation run by a crony whose chief qualification had been managing a horse association.
So you’re surprised that he launches a military campaign that ignores the best advice of his top generals? Why?
Maybe I should drop the attempt to psychoanalyze the guy and accept that he’s simply reckless by nature, and has never had to face the true consequences of his own actions in his entire life. Why would he start now?
The Dish 