
01-25-2010, 12:26 PM
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Subject: A Lesson on Political Spin
No matter what side of the AISLE you're on, THIS is FUNNY and VERY telling!
It just all depends on how you look at some things...
Judy Wallman, a professional genealogy researcher in southern California , was doing some personal work on her own family tree. She discovered that Congressman Harry Reid's great-great uncle, Remus Reid, was hanged for horse stealing and train robbery in Montana in 1889. Both Judy and Harry Reid share this common ancestor.
The only known photograph of Remus shows him standing on the gallows in Montana territory:
On the back of the picture Judy obtained during her research is this inscription: 'Remus Reid, horse thief, sent to Montana Territorial Prison 1883, escaped 1887, robbed the Montana Flyer six times. Caught by Pinkerton detectives, convicted and hanged in 1889.'
So Judy recently e-mailed Congressman Harry Reid for information about their great-great uncle.
Harry Reid:
Believe it or not, Harry Reid's staff sent back the following biographical sketch for her
genealogy research:
"Remus Reid was a famous cowboy in the Montana Territory . His business empire
grew to include acquisition of valuable equestrian assets and intimate dealings with
the Montana railroad. Beginning in 1883, he devoted several
years of his life to government service, finally taking leave to resume his dealings
with the railroad. In 1887, he was a key player in a vital investigation run by the
renowned Pinkerton Detective Agency. In 1889, Remus passed away
during an important civic function held in his honor when the platform upon
which he was standing collapsed."
NOW THAT's how it's done, Folks! That's real POLITICAL SPIN.
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