Re: Point of View

From: L C <lightcastle_at_2nngoxhf6eNshUOAGmIWMaSJ2iFmE8t0bm1884hCXebJqLQy9sdg0k7K5_Lx-Sfh>
Date: Mon, 04 Jan 2010 23:54:17 -0500


I view most of the "We Orlanthi are the Good Guys" propaganda in this light. ^__^

arun wrote:
>
>
> I thought the following Spin was amusing, in a non-Gloranthan way,
> giving a good example of how things might be viewed differently from
> different perspectives. Can anyone come up with some Gloranthan
> versions of the Big Spin?
>
> THE 'BIG SPIN'
>
> 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 information about her great-great uncle.
> 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
> 1885, 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.'
>

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