Another Decent Lawyer Joke

[safetybass]

A young lawyer was sitting in his office one day, thinking about a plan for his future. He has visions of high political office, but realized quickly he really needed help to accomplish such goals. Talking aloud to himself, the young lawyer said "I would sell my soul to be President of the United States someday." No sooner had he finished the sentence when in a flash and puff of smoke, satan appeared. "Did I hear you call for my services?" Startled, yet sensing an air of mutual admiration, the young lawyer spoke with calm, "Actually, I was wondering if you need representation." Satan looked him in the eye, and sternly spoke. "Did you not say you would sell your soul to be President?" The lawyer, remembering his negotiation training, quickly responded. "I am seeking assistance with certain professional goals. What can you do for me?" Satan looked at hime for a moment, then replied. "In two years you will be elected to the House of Representatives. Four years later, you will be elected to the Senate. Six years later, you will be elected President of The United States." The lawyer immediately questioned satan, asking "You can make this happen?" Satan responded, "Without breaking a sweat." The lawyer, immediately filled with visions of glory, began his negotiation. "Just what will that cost me, my soul?" Satan carefully responded. "More than your soul. Your wife's soul, and both your children's souls. Your wife will end up in prostitution, your children will be retarded and become alcoholics. Your mother will die a slow painful death of a rare african disease which causes blood to seep from her pores, and your father will be buried alive in the mine."

The lawyer looked at Satan for a moment, then replied. "So what's the down side?"

[coyotewhacker]

Funny joke, but I don't believe there is such a thing as a "decent lawyer".....eh?

[safetybass]

Trust me, I was refering to the joke!