Our neocons ignore the things that attributed. Or smear.
And scream about the things that aren't.
You're right, there's a cohesive thread that runs through the all the insider stuff, and, in fact, what Bush says.
He's insulated himself from all influences except those which agree with his preconceptions, and then believes his own propaganda.
And acts on it.
Thinking God is on his side.
Dangerous.
But I'll never understand how some people's minds work. No matter what outrageous thing he says, they believe it.
A new dimension to "syncophant".