Spin Doctor

**larrymeyer** · July 12th, 2009, 12:00 PM

I don't know if it's true but its Too amusing not to pass on.

Judy Wallman, a professional genealogy researcher in southern California ,
was doing some personal work on her own family tree. She discovered that she
shared a common ancestor with Senator Harry Reid -- one Remus Reid, a
great-great uncle of Harry Reid. Uncle Remus was hanged for horse stealing
and train robbery in Montana in 1889.

The only photograph of Remus that Ms. Wallman was able to locate 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, Ms. Wallman recently e-mailed Senator Reid for information about their
common ancestor.

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 dealingss 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 if that's not about the most beautiful (if misleading) political SPIN
you've ever heard, I'd like to know what is.

Ain't it beautiful?!

**Warpt762x39** · July 12th, 2009, 12:07 PM

Now that's funny right there.

**MaxPower** · July 13th, 2009, 02:00 AM

Unfortunately it's NOT....
http://www.snopes.com/politics/humor/horsethief.asp

**Warpt762x39** · July 13th, 2009, 02:03 AM

I never thought it was true. Just funny.

**MaxPower** · July 14th, 2009, 02:34 AM

yes, I agree, -funny. I was only referring to the truth part....

**LisaA** · July 14th, 2009, 08:49 AM

It boggles my mind how people who are adept at using words can make a situation reflect better on themselves. Actually, it disgusts me.... because it is really lying.