PAPPY
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Marvin Arnold aka Beaman sent this to me.
Subject: The Politician
While walking down the street one day a politician is tragically hit by a
truck and dies. 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 politician.
"Well, 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 politician.
"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
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 dress.
They run to greet him, hug him, and reminisce about the good times they had
while getting rich at 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 on Heaven where St. Peter is
waiting for him.
"Now it's time to visit Heaven." So 24 hours pass with the politician
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 politician reflects for a minute, then 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 Saint 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 grins menacingly.
"I don't understand," stammers the politician. "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 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!"
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07-05-2003 02:56 AM
Good one Pappy!!
