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General Category => The Coffee Shop => Topic started by: GrayBeard on November 01, 2010, 07:24:48 pm
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HEAVEN AND HELL
While walking down the street one day a Corrupt Senator was tragically hit by a car and died.
His soul arrives in heaven and is met by St. Peter at the entrance.
"Welcome to heaven," says St. Peter. "Before you settle in, it seems there is a problem. We seldom see a high official around these parts, you see, so we're not sure what to do with you."
"No problem, just let me in," says the Senator..
"Well, I'd like to, but I have orders from the higher ups. 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 we have our 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 clubhouse 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 dress. They run to greet him, shake his hand, and reminisce about the good times they had while getting rich at the expense of the people.
They played a friendly game of golf and then dine on lobster, caviar and the finest champagne.
Also present is the devil, who really is a very friendly guy who is having a good time dancing and telling jokes.
They are all having such a good time that before the Senator realizes it, it is time to go.
Everyone gives him a hearty farewell 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.."
So, 24 hours passed 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."
The Senator reflects for a minute, then he answers: "Well, I would never have said it before, 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's 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 as more trash falls from above.
The devil comes over to him and puts his arm around his shoulders.
"I don't understand," stammers the Senator. "Yesterday I was here and there was a golf course and clubhouse, and we ate lobster and caviar, drank champagne, and danced and had a great time. Now there's just a wasteland full of garbage and my friends look miserable. What happened?"
The devil smiles at him and says,
"Yesterday we were campaigning ... Today, you voted.."
Vote wisely on November 2, 2010
~~~GrayBeard~~~
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"Yesterday we were campaigning ... Today, you voted.."
LOL, sad but very true.
I have not missed an election since I registered when I was eighteen. 8)
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"Yesterday we were campaigning ... Today, you voted.."
LOL, sad but very true.
I have not missed an election since I registered when I was eighteen. 8)
When I was 18 you had to be 21 to vote. ;D
Rog
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Thanks for the chuckle I needed it. The choices we have are limited and poor. The candidates on both side are very poorly qualified for the job.
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Hey Russ, Just like you, I have not missed an election since I was 18 some 39 years ago!
GB, Good one!
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Scary isn't it DW, but I will vote like I always have. Thanks for the reality check Greybeard.
Mark
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Well it is appropriate since I am an Election Judge tomorrow!
14 hours minimum at $130....
Double what I made Saturday at the 'fair'!
Everybody GET OUT AND VOTE!!!
~~~GrayBeard~~~
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I'll be working the polling place, I'd do it for nothing but hey - they pay me $50, it's my only gig since I retired ;D
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I have heard they age to vote was 21 back in ancient times. LOL ::)
Sorry, I couldn't resist.
Hey DW, Sometimes when I vote I feel like I am trying to choose the lesser of two evils. LOL ;)
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Off to the polls!
Be back later tonite!
~~~GB~~~
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I love election day!!! I never early vote. To me, it's an event. It's my right, my privilage, my duty as an American. I love being part of the process.
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I'm off to the polls but it sure isn't fun as I think I am voting against rather than for. And yes, some of us had to wait for 21 to start voting. My first vote was absentee while in the service.
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i haven't voted since i got out of the MARINES a long time ago but this year i voted and will vote
from now on.
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Liked your post GB. Seems like politics all over the world works the same way.
David