Well, those are good points, though I wouldn't characterize his "face" turn is contrived. In fact, most "smart marks" know that he wasn't the happiest with the DX thing. In addition, his neck injury was a major turning point in his life. He has written and discussed extensively that God is what gave him the strength and resolve to recover.
So, I see your point and I concede that people don't usually change, but its funny how people find God and salvation when they are tested, see their own mortality, and realize that there is something greater than themselves.
And, frankly, I don't care how someone comes to God, I just care that come to God.
Well, I hope that you're right and it's not contrived and he really has come to God since his neck injury. I've just been wary of him since the incidents I mentioned. I do know there are a number of real conservatives in the company, like the ones you mentioned.