Reply #2: I don't think Bush will talk either

[Solly Mack]

He'll bluster and chomp at the bit...and escalate matters.

Someone would have to convince Bush that he should give the appearance of talking, while gaining the the appearance of the upper-hand - Bush enjoys looking as if he's in charge and that any resolution to a problem was his doing.(never mind he creates much of those problems to begin with with his actions and words)

Bush wants "face" without ever giving "face". His "with us or against us" mentality doesn't allow for it.

Course,Bush likes matters to be escalated...gives him an excuse to enact draconian measures at home.