Vote For Who? (standard:humor, 882 words)
Author: Reid Laurence	Added: Mar 19 2008	Views/Reads: 3115/2140	Story vote: 0.00 (0 votes)
Given the candidates we have to choose from in America, who would you vote for? To me, the decision is clean and simple...

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“President of the United States? A robot? Are you kidding me?” But
without hesitation, this metallic monster of my daughter's creation 
began once more to speak, again addressing us as if he were in the 
middle of a well rehearsed speech taking place in some large convention 
hall... 

“If we could only rise above preconceived notions of each other and base
our opinions on sound qualifications like the ability to make important 
decisions in milliseconds or less; Unfailing, unwavering judgment; 
reason beyond the scope of any of my opponents, and hair that will 
never suffer from male pattern baldness. I submit to you that I am the 
most qualified candidate for office and if elected, I promise a chicken 
– or whatever it is you humans eat – in every pot , as God is my 
witness.” 

“But a robot,” I muttered, sinking down into a dining room chair with
growing passivity. “America will be led by a robot?” 

“It's better for all of us dad,” explained Ellie, taking a seat at the
dinning room table. “Just think about it... he has no animosity toward 
anyone; he's completely unbiased; his I.Q. is off the charts, and he 
comes with a one year parts and labor warranty. What could be better?” 

“I see your point Ellie,” I said, growing gradually more akin to the
idea of the type she was about to present to the world, and the new 
Libertarian choice for the highest office in America. “But do you think 
your mom will vote for him?” 

“I don't see why not,” answered Ellie very casually. “She voted for Al
Gore didn't she?”


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