Subject: Thinking (?) Style: Larry, Bush will not accept the inevitability of stem cell research. I think Bush's position is better explained by this president's thinking style: He lives by a strong belief system in which no set of facts can alter his position. This is also true for his views on global warming, the situation in Iraq and the performance of his attorney general. How could any president conclude that Atty. Gen. Alberto R. Gonzales' testimony "increased my confidence in his ability to do the job" unless he were in a state of denial. Bush's propensity to deny reality pervades his whole record. Most of President Bush's "dead-ender" policies will become increasingly hard to sustain, but here's a suggestion for rallying support for his stand against embryonic stem cell research. The president, his extended family and like-minded political leaders (and their families) should gather at the White House to affirm their beliefs. With cameras rolling, they can all sign a proclamation stating that they will never, under any circumstances, accept any form of medical treatment for themselves or their children derived from embryonic stem cell research. Example has always been an effective component of leadership. Roger B

RESPONSE: Well, we all saw last night with the second veto, the Bush arrogant 'smirk' and inability to admit any kind of mistake as with Republican support, more of our bravest will be killed and maimed for this poorly planned and diasterous invasion of Iraq. To talk about not supporting the troops which has been the hallmark of this Republican administration actions in Iraq seems to stretch credulity to its breaking point and as you note just be another example of how this draft dodging Republican is incapable of reassessing a situation with new information. The Iraq War Study group which recommended pulling out and doing exactly what the Democrats are calling for was bi-partisan...one can only hope that this November the public will see the emperor has no clothes on and defeat every Republican candidate out there as a message of disgust.