Washington Spin

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Minuteman, Jan 3, 2010.


  1. Minuteman

    Minuteman Chaplain Moderator Founding Member

    Ok. This isn't "snopes" certified but even if it isn't true it illustrates how prostiticians twist things to suit their purposes.


    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 1885, 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.



    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! (notice the similarities in these two stories ? ) Its all about how you write it !

    It also says a lot about Harry Reid, and his staff's perspectives about the truth... Look out - his mouth is moving again.
     
  2. tacmotusn

    tacmotusn RIP 1/13/21

    Yup, 1984 is here. What was that you just said? I didn't quite understand you. ALL POLITICIANS LIE !!!
     
  3. Tango3

    Tango3 Aimless wanderer

    :) now that's funny! thanks!
     
  4. Seawolf1090

    Seawolf1090 Retired Curmudgeonly IT Monkey Founding Member

    And Harry is continuing the family's traditional business...... maddd
     
  5. dragonfly

    dragonfly Monkey+++

    Gotta love it!
     
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