In this interview on CMN, Cathy O'Brien reveals that W. was a victim of mind control, and was 'hunted' in a ritual event called The Most Dangerous Game. She's heard him say mind control cues that she had, and says Cheney and Laura are probably his handlers, among others.
http://www.consciousmedianetwork.com...rs/cobrien.htm
It made me have empathy for him. Maybe what we're seeing is the weariness of a broken mind-spirit.