ReFur Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 (edited) An old southern Baptist country preacher had a teenage son, and it was getting time the boy should give some thought to choosing a profession. Like many young men, the boy didn't really know what he wanted to do, and he didn't seem too concerned about it. One day, while the boy was away at school, his father decided to try an experiment. He went into the boy's room and placed on his study table four objects: A Bible, A silver dollar, A bottle of whiskey, and a Playboy magazine. "I'll just hide behind the door," the old preacher said to himself, "and when he comes home from school this afternoon, I'll see which object he picks up." "If it's the Bible, he's going to be a preacher like me, and what a blessing that would be!" "If he picks up the dollar, he's going to be a businessman, and that would be okay, too." "But if he picks up the bottle, he's going to be a no-good drunkard, and, Lord, what a shame that would be!" "And worst of all, if he picks up that magazine, he's gonna be a skirt-chasing bum." The old man waited anxiously, and soon heard his son's footsteps as he entered the house whistling and headed for his room. The boy tossed his books on the bed, and as he turned to leave the room he spotted the objects on the table. With curiosity in his eye, he walked over to inspect them. Finally, he picked up the Bible and placed it under his arm. He picked up the silver dollar and dropped it into his pocket. He uncorked the bottle and took a big drink while he admired this month's Centerfold. "Lord have mercy," the old preacher muttered in disgust, "He's gonna be a Congressman." Edited May 23, 2007 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 " title="Applause" /> Made my afternoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrBrGr Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 Made my day!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MrC1946 Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 A flood, an earthquake, a plague of locusts I could bear; but God, you gave us congress! I ask you, God Sir, was that fair? -- line from the play, "1776". MrC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrC1946 Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 Another I just thought of: "Suppose you were a complete idiot, and suppose you were a member of congress. Ah, but I repeat myself." -- Mark Twain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JGalanos Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 (edited) Message deleted. Edited July 2, 2007 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadisonAvenueFurPrincess Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 Yes, Indeed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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