It looks as though Bush has learned a few things from Paul Martin already. Got a messy problem that won't go away in an election year? Call a public inquiry. It's just like doing nothing only with Teflon coating, deflecting all criticism with brusque claims to be "looking into the matter." And even if the results of the inquiry turn out to be disastrous for your government, hey, you'll already be re-elected by that time. You'll have four years to smooth it over with voters.