[Notwithstanding]

Yes, now that you mention it, this thread was about Bush praising the pope.

And right away - right away - someone posted snipes that the pope had little to do with the fall of communism - an attempt to hijack the thread to avoid discussing the FACT that Bush finds the pope to be someone the world should look to for moral leadership?

I think so.

[RedBloodedAmerican]

"the FACT that Bush finds the pope to be someone the world should look to for moral leadership"

Where do you get that from? The original article? I only see where the President patted the Popester on the back and said "nice job" for something years ago.

[Chancellor Palpatine]

Bush finds the pope to be someone the world should look to for moral leadership?

I think Bush is brilliant about 95% of the time - that statement, however, is in the 5% that I think shows the man's good intentions, graciousness and political tact, but one that I disagree with wholeheartedly.