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LiberalArkie

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Mon Oct 12, 2015, 01:49 PM Oct 2015

How LBJ scared visitors at his ranch



President Lyndon B. Johnson barked into the two-way radio: "One to Mike, One to Mike!"

Secret Service Agent Mike Howard, riding behind the President's aqua vehicle in a more sedate station wagon, jumped on his cue.

"Go ahead, sir."

"Did you get the brakes fixed on this car?"

"Mr. President, we haven't been able to get it to the garage."

"You mean the brakes are NOT FIXED?!"

"It's OK, Mr. President. I think you can handle it."

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http://www.cnn.com/interactive/2015/10/politics/lbj-ranch-history/
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How LBJ scared visitors at his ranch (Original Post) LiberalArkie Oct 2015 OP
I've been to his ranch a couple of times Major Nikon Oct 2015 #1
It this Secret Service Agent Mike Howard riding behind the President? Brother Buzz Oct 2015 #2
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