Political Spin

[Jandajoy]

I'll start;

Judy Wallman, a professional genealogical researcher, discovered that

Hillary Clinton's great-great uncle, Remus Rodham, 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."

Judy e-mailed Hillary Clinton for comments. Hillary's staff sent back

the following biographical sketch:

"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 on which he was standing collapsed."

And that is how it's done, folks.

[bultaco44]

Well now. Thats what I call humour

[sriracha john]

I'll start;

Remus Rodham, was hanged for horse stealing and train robbery in Thailand in 1889.

I'll finish;

changing a minor historical detail to provide some relevance to thaivisa.com/forum

Edited May 30, 2008 by sriracha john

[JetsetBkk]

I think Clinton's staff were having a laugh. It was pretty good too.

[Jandajoy]

I'll start;

Remus Rodham, was hanged for horse stealing and train robbery in Thailand in 1889.

I'll finish;

changing a minor historical detail to provide some relevance to thaivisa.com/forum

Was there a point to this point?

I didn't realise that every posting to ThaiVisa had to have a Thaivisa relevance?

I though the thread could promote some interesting / amusing discussion and or debate.

Especially given the upcoming elections in the US.

What was the point of your adulteration?

I'm confused. Are you a Clinton supporter?

Any form of clarification would be appreciated as long as it's in the public arena.

[JetsetBkk]

I'll start;

Remus Rodham, was hanged for horse stealing and train robbery in Thailand in 1889.

I'll finish;

changing a minor historical detail to provide some relevance to thaivisa.com/forum

Was there a point to this point?

I didn't realise that every posting to ThaiVisa had to have a Thaivisa relevance?...

It should have a Thailand relevance.

[Scott]

So basically she is descended from a long line of politicians--only poor old uncle Remus got caught doing it without being elected first!

By the way, I like Hillary!! Uncle Remus was probably a pretty colorful character too.