While walking down the street one day a Corrupt Senator (that may be redundant) 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 wines and 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 to the ground.
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 in November

 

Great story Hank.

 

I owe you Hank.

 

That was GREAT, hank!!!!!!!!


I've always thought that the working conditions might not be so bad, 'down there', especially since sooooooooooooo many people must be there.

I do believe that ice water and air conditioning might be a little scarce, though.
(And I do like my ice water and a/c.)

I think I'll not take my chances, and I'll live my life the way I should.

 

Sadly I have to realize most of them might be my friends from this life, beat me there I'm sad to say.........

At least I won't be lonely huh?

 

Reps earned. Reps given. And yes, I did spew hot coffee all over my monitor when I read your post!

You and I must have the same friends.
Quite a few of mine are surely there...... waiting on me.
I know a couple of them have asked me to bring them either a cold beer, or ice water, when I meet them there.

 

i had a buddy who always say he'd beat the devil's azz if he made it there,,,im sure he made it there ,,,,,so it might not be that bad anymore

 

Nice one Hank!!

 

But of course that raises the question if our other friends say or think the same about us, too?

I'm hoping there's a mid-way point 'twixt those two extremes, some of the lesser sins still available without all the hard work required to be virtuous and righteous?

 

Why worry?

You're either going to heaven or hell.........
If you go to heaven, you've got nothing to worry about!
If you go to hell, you'll be so busy shaking hands with all your friends, you won't have time to worry!

 

 

It's all fun and games joking on this forum, but eternity in Hell is literally the most serious subject matter that faces every one of us.

There is only one way to avoid eternal damnation in Hell.

Jesus is Gods gift to us. He allowed His son to be brutally tortured and beaten as a substitute for YOUR sins.

It all adds up perfectly if you do a little research.

 

Wow. Just 'Wow'. (in a good way......)

 

Truth brah!

Remember to vote wisely

 

A good rule of thumb I like to live by is:

"Help others whenever possible." Whether that's help fixing a Ford, mentoring a youth, volunteering for some organization... Possibilities are limitless. Focus on your strengths and what you enjoy.

After a lifetime of that philosophy, you can leave this earth with pride.