MINNEAPOLIS – One gubernatorial candidate in Minnesota is giving a whole new meaning to the "dark side" of politics. A man who calls himself a satanic priest plans to run for governor on a 13-point platform that includes the public impaling of terrorists at the state Capitol building.
Jonathon Sharkey, also known as "The Impaler", plans to launch his gubernatorial campaign on — when else? — Friday the 13th. He’ll make the announcement in Princeton.
"I’m going to be totally open and honest," said the 41-year-old leader of the "Vampyres, Witches and Pagans Party."
"Unlike other candidates, I’m not going to hide my evil side," he said.
In Minnesota, anyone who pays the $300 filing fee can get on the gubernatorial ballot and it seems that every year a few eccentric candidates make the rounds.
Sharkey raises the bar. For one thing, he told the Star Tribune in an e-mail that he drinks blood.
Including the impaling of terrorists, rapists, drug dealers and other criminals, Sharkey’s platform includes emphasis on education, tax breaks for farmers and better benefits for veterans.
Sharkey said he worships Lucifer and, while he says he has nothing against Christians, he calls the "Christian God the Father" his "mortal enemy." [Source]
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At least you know where he stands!
How can a divine entity be his “mortal” enemy?
A candidate for those who are tired of voting for the lesser of two evils.
Every witch and neo-pagan *I* know is going to scream bloody murder at this .. .person’s claim to represent “their” party….. and shout themselves hoarse that they don’t BELIEVE in Satan, so how can they worship him?
I guess they now have their Pat Robertson.
I think he has a good chance, after all they elected Jesse Ventura governor.
Heck, why be content with voting for the lesser of two evils.
Zippy, you beat me to it!
His Web site calls for “severe punishment for those who not only use illegal drugs.” I guess it is OK if you just USE illegal drugs, but not if you also … eat them? scatter them in the street?
It also looks like Ventura’s example had more than that to do with the Impaler… he IS a wrestler.
“calls the ‘Christian God the Father’ his ‘mortal enemy.? Hillary, is that you?
People here are regretting electing Ventura. INVHO, his one term was the start of the gridlock and partisan devisiveness this state has endure since. Minnesota suffered a partial state government shut-down last year and quite a few legislative special sessions because of this inablity to work together.
This “candidacy” is nothing but more but his “15 minutes of fame”.
This guy will pee his pants if he ever meets the real “Impaler”.
Yeah, it’s not a good idea to have a divine, immortal being as a mortal (to the death) enemy. I mean, I wonder just who’s going to die?
The guy’s name is perfect, too: in LotR, “Sharkey” was the orcs’ nickname for Saruman!
Man, this guy needs a lot of prayers- especially since he’s running for public office.
I say they get what they vote for. But I will add him to my prayer list.