1. Bush had to destroy free market principles to save the Free Market.
2. Bush [and Cheney] had to destroy the principles of the Constitution in order to protect it, per his oath of office.
via Wikipedia:
"Cognitive dissonance" is an uncomfortable feeling caused by holding two contradictory ideas simultaneously.
A powerful cause of dissonance is when an idea conflicts with a fundamental element of the self-concept, such as "I am a good person" or "I made the right decision." This can lead to rationalization when a person is presented with evidence of a bad choice. It can also lead to confirmation bias, the denial of disconfirming evidence, and other ego defense mechanisms.
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