posted April 17, 2003 03:43 PM
While walking down the street one day a female head of state is tragically
hit by a truck and dies. Her 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 lady.
"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 head of
state.
"I'm sorry but we have our rules." And with that, St. Peter escorts her to
the elevator and she goes down, down, down to Hell. The doors open and she
finds herself in the middle of a green golf course. In the distance is a club
and standing in front of it are all her friends and other politicians who
had worked with her, everyone is very happy and in evening dress. They run
to greet her, hug her, 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 she realizes it, it is time to
go. Everyone gives her 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 her.
"Now it's time to visit Heaven." So 24 hours pass with the head of state
joining a group of contented souls moving from cloud to cloud, playing the
harp and singing. They have a good time and, before she 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."
She reflects for a minute, then the head of state 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 her to the elevator and she goes down, down, down to
Hell. Now the doors of the elevator open and she is in the middle of a
barren
land covered with waste and garbage. She sees all her friends, dressed in
rags, picking up the trash and putting it in black bags. The Devil comes
over to her and lays his arm on her neck.
"I don't understand," stammers the head of state. 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 her, smiles and says, "Yesterday we were campaigning.
Today you voted for us!"
Hee hee...so true eh?
Lindaland
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posted April 17, 2003 03:43 PM
posted April 17, 2003 04:08 PM
posted April 17, 2003 05:02 PM
so true..so true. 
posted April 17, 2003 06:41 PM
