[Mishmash] Spin Doctor Masterpiece

William Smyth wsmyth at pbtcomm.net
Fri Dec 21 18:57:39 CST 2007


A 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; 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."



This was emailed Hillary Clinton @NY. Gov for comments. Hillary's staff of 
professional image adjustors cropped Remus's picture, scanned it, enlarged 
the image, and edited it with image processing software so that all that's 
seen is a head shot.

The "processed" biographical result:

"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."






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