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Thursday, December 23, 2010

Hello Nevada! Where the crooks make their fortunes....

A clever email we recieved...

It just all depends on how you look at things...
Judy Wallman, a professional genealogy researcher in southern California, was researching her own family tree.  Judy discovered one of her very distant relatives is Remus Reid.  Judy further discovered that Remus Reid is Congressman Harry Reid's great-great uncle and that that Remus Reid was hanged for horse stealing and train robbery in Montana in 1889.

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 decided to e-mail Congressman Harry Reid for information about their great-great uncle.

Harry Reid:

Believe it or not, Harry Reid's staff sent back the following biographical sketch of Remus for Judy’s 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 real political spin is done, Folks! 


Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Teachings From The Dragon

Bruce Lee plays the Mpc2500 and Sp-555 and the Guitar. Hipsters cover your eyes and ears. This ain't fo Bitches