CliveH Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 Even by american standards this "spin" is impressive:- Judy, a professional genealogical researcher, discovered that Hillary Clinton's great-great uncle, Remus Rodham, a fellow lacking in moral character, was hanged for horse stealing and train robbery in Montana in 1889. The only known photograph of Remus shows him standing on the gallows. On the back of the picture is this inscription: "Remus Rodham; horse thief, sent to Montana Territorial Prison 1885, escaped 1887, and robbed the Montana Flyer six times. Caught by Pinkerton detectives, convicted and hanged in 1889." Judy e-mailed Hillary Clinton for comments. Hillary's staff of professional image adjusters cropped Remus' picture, scanned it, enlarged the image and edited it with image processing software so that all that's seen is a head shot. The accompanying biographical sketch is as follows: "Remus Rodham was a famous cowboy in the Montana Territory. His business empire grew to include the acquisition of valuable equestrian assets and intimate dealings with the Montana railroad. Beginning in 1883, he devoted several years of his life to service at a government facility, 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 honour, when the platform upon which he was standing collapsed." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest peter Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 Man......that is sheer class. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
empress Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 Love it! Beat that Blair spinners. Empress Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest starspirit Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 Just a shame that hanging is too good for Bush init! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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