The Salt Lake Tribune
Friday, August 15, 2008
WWBD?
What is it about Utah's Third Congressional District and God talk?

Repectable folks avoid talking about religion and politics in polite company. In Utah County, they do nothing but — which probably explains why it's such a nasty place to live.

In the last election, Satan became a major topic of discussion when the Prince of Darkness allegedly brought down the campaign of John Jacob, a Utah County businessman. Jacob told the Tribune that Satan had targeted his campaign and businesses. And so it came to pass... that chubby demon Chris Cannon was returned to office.

Now, Democratic candidate Bennion Spencer, who is running against Jason Chaffetz (Lucifer finally got around to Cannon), says Jesus probably would vote for him. We checked with the county clerks and the Alpha and Omega hasn't registered yet — we'll let you know when he does. Big story.

Until then, why don't we ponder who Buddha would vote for?

4 Comments:

At August 15, 2008 10:29 AM , Blogger Marc said...

WT.? Who in their right mind goes around contemplating the voting inclinations of spiritual deities? Only those who believe they have been appointed to take over government and want to integrate religion even more into government. (Religion is a part of politics because the policies and ideas that become law are a reflection of what we believe to be just.) Usually these types of people end up claiming to have divine intervention on their side and start prophesying about coming events.

 
At August 15, 2008 11:42 AM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

Utah County is quite a nice place to live. Much better that the Socialist Republic of Salt Lake County. Thanks for not living down here, Glen.

 
At August 15, 2008 2:51 PM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

How would Jesus vote? Maybe we should ask Paul Mero and Lavar Christensen. They are the experts on these kinds of issues.

 
At September 22, 2008 3:24 PM , Blogger Utah said...

Wow. This only got one post?

 

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