This is what political spin looks like:
Judy, a professional genealogical researcher, discovered that Hillary
Clinton’s great-great uncle, Remus Rodham, a fellow lacking in 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, a horse thief, sent to
Montana Territorial Prison 1885, escaped 1887, robbed the Montana Flyer six
times. Caught by Pinkerton detectives, convicted and hanged in 1889.”
Judy e-mailed Hillary Clinton @ NY.Gov 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 read as follows:
“Remus Rodham 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 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 honor when the platform upon which he was standing collapsed.”
And that’s how it’s done.
[Thanks for the forward, Dave – btw, feel free to change this to Remus Bush
or any last name desired, depending on your political leaning! (Wouldn’t
recommend Cheney, though)!]
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Dr Bob Griffin, www.grif.net
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