Very interesting article, TIA.

Yes, of course we all normally feel as though we are rational. And so does George Bush, right? But we all seem irrational at times to other people...because we all (I believe) are irrational at times.

It's because of our emotional triggers, coming out of our past. You can see it in anyone if you're around them long enough. There are certain things they are simply not rational about.

When a person is deeply conflicted and frequently irrational, however, then it becomes a serious problem. Specially if that person is the leader of a nation.