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Evil Empire Speech: St. Peter and the Politician (Lines 13-24) Summary

Remember Kids: Everything is a Metaphor.

  • Reagan tells the story of a politician and a pastor who arrive together at Heaven's gate.
  • St. Peter took them to their quarters. The pastor gets a one-room with a bed, table and chairs, whereas the politician gets a mansion with servants.
  • When the politician asks about his humble abode, St. Peter told him he was the first politician who ever made it, while there were plenty of clergy to go around.
  • "Funny, hahaha! Good one, Mr. President!"
  • Reagan says there are many good, godly men in politics, but they can only remain good with the prayers of the people they serve.