“Fight Against Stupidity And Bureaucracy”
I suppose this being an election year and all it
would be remiss not to make some sort of comment on things political. I have to
admit that I am not a great supporter of the democratic system as it currently
exists.
I say this for a number of reasons. Here are four.
One, we never get to vote for the best candidate,
only the candidates who can raise the most money, and who are selected by the
party faithful.
Two, most people are so welded to the Republicans
or Democrats that an independent candidate, even if he were by far the best of
the bunch, has such an uphill struggle it is virtually impossible for him or
her to get elected.
Three, our democracy does not require the voter (or
the candidate I suppose) to be qualified in any way. The intellectual and the
moron have an equal vote, even though the former has the ability to vote for
the best qualified candidate with the most sensible policies, whilst the latter
will vote for the one who wore the nicest tie in a TV debate.
And four, because whether we have Republicans or
Democrats in power, or white men or colored men as President, they continue to allow
the same sycophants and morons to populate all the important parts of government
and crucial elements like the banking sector.
“Yes we can?”
No we can’t.
Not with the present system. The current incumbent
has proved that one beyond all reasonable doubt.
So what does all this mean? Well, it means probably
that whoever gets elected, things will go on much the same.
But hopefully some people will actually think about
who they are voting for and why. And try to cut through the electioneering
promises and hype and think about what is practical and doable.
The following might help to clarify things a
little.
Enjoy.
A powerful senator dies after a prolonged illness.
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 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 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 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 on Heaven where St. Peter is waiting for him.
"Now it's time to visit Heaven."
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 all sorts of other disgusting things and putting them in black bags.
The Devil comes over to him and lays his arm on his neck.
"I…I…I… don't understand," stammers the senator. "Yesterday I was here and there was a golf course and a club house, and we ate lobster and caviar, and danced and had a great time. Now all there is, is a wasteland full of garbage and awful stuff and my friends all look miserable.”
The Devil looks at him, smiles and says,
"Yesterday we were campaigning...
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 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 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 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 on Heaven where St. Peter is waiting for him.
"Now it's time to visit Heaven."
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 all sorts of other disgusting things and putting them in black bags.
The Devil comes over to him and lays his arm on his neck.
"I…I…I… don't understand," stammers the senator. "Yesterday I was here and there was a golf course and a club house, and we ate lobster and caviar, and danced and had a great time. Now all there is, is a wasteland full of garbage and awful stuff and my friends all look miserable.”
The Devil looks at him, smiles and says,
"Yesterday we were campaigning...
Today you voted for us!"
VOTE WISELY THIS COMING ELECTION!!
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