What a conspiracy!

Prime Minister Tony Blair is to convert to Islam once he leaves office, it has
been announced. A spokesman said "Tony has always been interested in Islam and
has many Moslem friends in other countries, such as President Mubarak of Egypt
and more recently General Gaddafi of Libya.".Critics have suggested that the
conversion is a sham to be invited to stay in wealthy Sheikhs' houses. One said
"The Blairs have a long tradition of sponging of rich people they don't really
know, like members of the Bee Gees and Cliff Richard."The conversion will not,
however, be without its drawbacks.An Imam told us "Firstly, Mr. Blair will have
to undergo an initiation, probably involving some minor terrorist act, like
carrying a placard demanding the beheading of Salman Rushdie. This will show
that he is a moderate Muslim. Secondly, he will require to be circumcised,
which, at the age of 54, will be bloody painful. Thirdly, he will have to change
his name to Osama Bin Blair, which will probably help reduce the hate calls the
Blairs currently receive. Lastly, Cherie Blair will have to wear a burqa, which
the Council of Moslems believes will be a good thing for the rest of us."The
downside for the Blairs of converting to Islam will be they won't be allowed to
visit America any more.The BBC has denied that it plans to produce a version of
the "X Factor" called "X Snip", to find the person who will perform the
circumcision on Mr. Blair.