The Psychology of Partisanship

This article, "The Psychology of Partisanship," by Lane Wallace, is well worth your time. Wallace explains, in a convincing fashion, why many people cling to beliefs despite contrary evidence or argument.

By the way, I saw a clip of President Bush being interviewed by Matt Lauer regarding his new memoir "Decision Points." President Bush admitted to authorizing waterborading, and insisted that it was legal because "the lawyers said so." But when Lauer asked Bush if that meant it was legal for other countries to waterboard American citizens - an elementary "consistency" challenge if there ever was one - President Bush responded, "I'm not going to argue this, read the book."

No that's one unreflective son of a bitch!

Joe H.