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elleng

(130,952 posts) Thu Apr 10, 2014, 10:08 PM Apr 2014

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That LBJ speech really was great! (Original Post) elleng Apr 2014 OP

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1. LBJ was a really great President, although he's not usually recognized

Thu Apr 10, 2014, 10:47 PM

Apr 2014

as such. He was fair, tougher than nails and knew how to get things done. I wish he would have imparted many of his abilities on the current Dems!

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2. Right up there with FDR in getting things done for the people — ALL the people

Thu Apr 10, 2014, 11:01 PM

Apr 2014

Unfortunately believing Westmoreland and the other generals about victory in Vietnam being just around the corner damaged his legacy.