George Bush continues his adolescent diplomatic style

Following his usual practice, Bush refused to utter Chavez' name during a news conference with the president of Uruguay - or even explain why he wouldn't. The meeting and appearance before reporters with President Tabare Vazquez was held just across a river from a huge anti-Bush rally hosted Friday night by Chavez, who is answering the president's trek through Latin America with jeers of "Gringo go home" and other harsh comments.

Apparently, our president believes he can make his adversaries disappear by pretending they don't exist.