[LarryLied]

Do we get to guess why?

[crystalk]

If only a Southern Baptist could be appointed to this position, then Israel would get some respect.

How about a Greek with long experience in the Deep South, and who expects the Rapture?

[Phil V.]

Go for it Larry.

When Israel first flirted with a veto over Irineos certain leases from the Church to Israel suddenly came up for "review" if I recall correctly. Rather inconveniently, (for Israel at times) the Church OWNS much of Jerusalem.