Finally, a non-partisan campaign joke (with a message) we can all
live with !!!
A powerful senator dies after a prolonged illness. His soul
arrives in Heaven where he is met by St. Peter.
”Welcome to Heaven,” says St. Peter.” We seldom see a high
official around these parts, so we’re not sure what to do with you.”
“No problem, just let me in,” says the guy.
“I’d like to, but I have orders from higher up. What we’ll do is
have you spend one day in Hell and one in Heaven. Then you can
choose where to spend eternity.”
“Really, I’ve made up my mind. I want to be in Heaven,” says the
senator.
“I’m sorry but rules are rules.”
And with that, St. Peter escorts him to the elevator and he goes
down, down, down to Hell. The doors open and he finds himself in
the middle of a green golf course. In the distance is a club and
standing in front of it are all his friends and other politicians
who had worked with him. Everyone is very happy and in evening attire. They run to greet
him, hug him and reminisce about the good times they had while
getting rich at the expense of the people. They play a friendly
game of golf and then dine on lobster and caviar.
Also present is the Devil, who really is a very friendly guy who
has a good time dancing and telling jokes. They are having such a
good time that before he realizes it, it is time to go. Everyone
gives him a big hug and waves while the elevator rises.
The elevator goes up, up, up and the door reopens in Heaven where
St. Peter is waiting for him.
”Now it’s time to visit Heaven.”, he says.
So 24 hours pass with the senator joining a group of contented
souls moving from cloud to cloud, playing the harp and singing.
They have a good time and, before he realizes it, the 24 hours
have gone by and St. Peter returns.
“Well then, you’ve spent a day in Hell and another in Heaven. Now
choose your eternity.”
He reflects for a minute, then the senator answers, “Well, I
would never have said it, I mean Heaven has been delightful, but I
think I would be better off in Hell.”
So St. Peter escorts him to the elevator and he goes down, down,
down to Hell.
Now the doors of the elevator open and he is in the middle of a
barren land covered with waste and garbage. He sees all his
friends, dressed in rags, picking up the trash and putting it in black bags.
The Devil comes over to him and lays his arm on his neck.
“I don’t understand,” stammers the senator. “Yesterday I was here
and there was a golf course and club and we ate lobster and caviar
and danced and had a great time. Now all there is, is a wasteland
full of garbage and my friends look miserable.”
The Devil looks at him, smiles and says, “Yesterday we were
campaigning.
Today you voted for us!”
VOTE WISELY THIS COMING ELECTION!!!
September 28, 2004 at 7:59 pm
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