I refuse to be shocked anymore when Bush declares some other international effort of peace or conservancy does not apply to the mighty, mighty United States. I find it helpful to think of Bush's decisions and actions as those of a spoiled fraternity brat at university. Used to daddy getting him a job, lying without consequences, covering up indiscretions, screwing other people over to help his friends, and, as applies here, pretty much doing whatever he wants whenever he wants. When you think of it that way, doesn't it all fall together more neatly? It is just a shame that this brat happens to be at the head of the powerful US military and economy.
I guess I am giving away which way I voted in the past election.