Uncle Eleazer Summers lives on Randem Island and always had an interest in
Newfoundland politics, so much so that he even dreams about it. Eleazer said he
had a dream a few nights ago which he swears was so real, he's still not
convinced it was only a dream.
In his dream, Premier Brian Tobin, PC Leader Ed Byrne, and NDP Leader Jack
Harris all died and went to Heaven. They found themselves at the feet of the
Almighty waiting for their judgement.
"Well, what do we have here now?" bellowed the Lord, "three politicians from
Newfoundland, eh?", and he proceeded to begin the interviews in alphabetical order.
"Byrne!!!" came the booming voice. Ed Byrne stepped forward. "Tell me your
story. Why should you get into Heaven?", asked the Lord. "Well, God, sir," said
Byrne, "I was a good man all my life. I never hurt anyone. I tried to serve my
fellow man. I attended Church, gave to the needy, and led a good life." "You're
just what we need in here", replied God, "Come in and assume your rightful place
by my side." Ed Byrne was beaming with pride as he entered Heaven and took his
position by the right-hand side of the Lord.
"Harris!!!" boomed the authorative voice of the Almighty. Trembling with
nervousness, Jack Harris stepped forward to the feet of God. "Tell me your
story!!! Why should I let you in here?" asked God. "Lord", trembled Harris, "I
have devoted my life to serving others, especially the poor, the weak, the
downtrodden, at great personal sacrifice. I have always put the interests of others
ahead of my own." The Lord was very impressed, and invited him in. Jack Harris
proudly took his position on the Lord's left-hand side.
"Tobin!!!" the voice of the Lord boomed, "Tell me your story!!!"
"Excuse me", responded the Premier, "I believe you're in my chair".