My kind of Christians

Seems to me I remember when Bush originally accepted this gig as commencement speaker for Calvin College, a Christian campus that voted for him by 80% in the 04 elections, the feeling was it would be a cakewalk, not to mention a great photo op for our Misleader in Chief. However, it appears even here his "constituents" have wised up in the face of relentless abuse of power and a big fat protest over his appearance is in the works.

"One-third of the faculty members have signed a letter of protest that will appear in a half-page ad in the Grand Rapids Press on Saturday, more than 800 students, faculty and alumni also have signed a letter protesting Bush's visit that will appear Friday as a full-page ad in the Grand Rapids paper and about 100 students are expected to adorn their graduation gowns with armbands and buttons bearing the slogan: "God is not a Republican or Democrat."

"We are alumni, students, faculty and friends of Calvin College who are deeply troubled that you will be the commencement speaker at Calvin," the letter states. "In our view, the policies and actions of your administration, both domestically and internationally over the past four years, violate many deeply held principles of Calvin College."

Good for them. Now the question becomes, will Bush show up in light of this news? I've got fifty cents that says he'll cancel at the last minute because of "pressing state business" like maybe another bike ride in Maryland.