According to a recent Newsmax article, several European papers are suggesting that Bush will convert to Catholicism (as did his brother, Jeb) soon after he leaves office, following in the pattern of Tony Blair.

I don't normally put much credence in that source, but it is interesting speculation.

Here's the non-Newsmax source. Still, I'm taking with the requisite grain of salt.

No way.

He'd lose atleast HALF his Protestant fundy support, which would put his poll numbers into the TEENS.

Which is probably why they say it would happen after he leaves office.

He *talks* to *Catholics*

He had a private meeting with the Pope

Of course he's gonna convert!

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Still don't see it.

Dubya alienating a portion of the anti-Catholic fundies who love him for being both "born again Protestant" and neo-con?

Means a further erosion of what few friendly places he can visit and raise money on speeches!!!

Exactly. Let's just say I'll believe it when I see it.

I won't believe it until I see more evidence -- but I wouldn't find it all that surprising, either.

I think he has lost a good portion of his evangelical support already, and will lose more as the Republican party strives to distance themselves from Bush leading to November.

often turn to Rome in the end.

Maybe it was recommended by his Justice Department.

Hadn't thought of that angle! LOL

Reptilicus:

Still don't see it.

Dubya alienating a portion of the anti-Catholic fundies who love him for being both "born again Protestant" and neo-con?

Means a further erosion of what few friendly places he can visit and raise money on speeches!!!

Comedy Central? Who else would pay for a speech by Georgie?

I have been kicking around a bumper sticker for when Georgie is gone. You have seen the W with the international "No" crossing it out? Well I want one with a W and bars across it.

Maybe he is looking for a South American county that doesn't have an extradition treaty with the US?

More on par with his (and Jeb's) intellectual development, I'd think....