SuziQ - TIE ANALYSIS....I BET you W wore the polka dot tie today, out of respect for womanhood. W's Mom is big on polka dots--thus it would be a big compliment to wear something that reminds you of dear YOUNG Mom (I did that for you Barbara!). I also bet you that W likes and respects the German Chancellor, which is why he chose this tie, today.
Just MHO...