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suzc's avatar

LBJ knew where all the bodies were buried in Congress and he could strong-arm them and he did! Very effectively. Today's weak as water politicians make me crazy. 'Play nice" is not for politics.

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JF's avatar

Republicans have absorbed that message, that “play nice” is for wimps - in other words, Democrats.

At least LBJ was a hit man on our side (mostly).

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