Election for God

James Joyner | Monday, April 9, 2007

Megan McArdle has an interesting Easter question: “[S]ay they were holding an election for God. Further, say the fringe benefits were so terrific that you wanted the position. Finally, assume that once elected, you can’t be deposed. What’s your campaign platform? Why should we elect you to this desireable position?”

Some amusing and interesting answers from her commenters. No word yet on whether Fred Thompson is running.

About the Author: James Joyner is the publisher of Outside the Beltway and the managing editor of the Atlantic Council. He's a former Army officer, Desert Storm vet, and college professor with a PhD in political science from The University of Alabama. He lives just outside the Beltway in Alexandria, Virginia.

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You didn't provide a link.

Posted by lunacy | April 9, 2007 | 07:21 am | Permalink

 

Do you have a link to it?

Posted by James | April 9, 2007 | 07:21 am | Permalink

 

If nominated I will not run; if elected I will not serve.

Posted by Dave Schuler | April 9, 2007 | 04:11 pm | Permalink

 

Fred T. doesn't have to run for a post he currently holds.

Posted by joated | April 9, 2007 | 08:06 pm | Permalink

 

Anybody ever heard of original sin?
A lot of so-called churches in the U.S. have tried this approach already![lol]

Posted by floyd | April 10, 2007 | 12:10 am | Permalink

 

I think I would vote for Dave's platform.

Posted by Michael | April 10, 2007 | 11:20 am | Permalink

 

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