[giznort]

I've read many books about the JFK assassination since the mid 70s and found that many different authors have struck on common themes. One is how unscrupulous LBJ was how he managed (with the help of his party) to throw elections, among other things. I've drawn the opnion that he was possibly one of the crookedest SOBs we've had the misfortune of leading our country. If the Freedom of Information Act helps to open up records that prove/disprove his complicity, I heartily welcome release of said information.

[basil]

As a Texan, I can tell you that probably most of what you have heard about LBJ is true. At least that's the opinion I get whenever the subject of LBJ comes up among Texans who lived through the LBJ era in this state.

As far as the assassination goes, I haven't a clue who did it. Court TV is supposedly doing a Forensic show on it this week.

[Zack Nguyen]

I've drawn the opnion that he was possibly one of the crookedest SOBs we've had the misfortune of leading our country.

You may be right. For a fascinating and highly detailed account of his life in the Senate, read Robert Cato's "Master of the Senate." It is superb. There are virtually no redeeming qualities about LBJ. Really.

[Finalapproach29er]

LBJ let 58,000 Americans die in Vietnam when he knew in 1965 we weren't going to win. He is capable of what the history channel posits.

Went to Washington as a public servant poor in the 1940's, Left Washington in 1969 worth $40 million.

He's a monster on Clinton's level.

[Allan]

One is how unscrupulous LBJ was how he managed (with the help of his party) to throw elections, among other things.
I've drawn the opnion that he was possibly one of the crookedest SOBs we've had the misfortune of leading our country.

There is very strong evidence that prior to the assassination of JFK
he had his personal hired gunman murder political opponents.

[Lancey Howard]

Gore Vidal once wrote about his father being a "bag man" for LBJ. Said he literally delivered to LBJ large brown paper bags full of cash.

[Quix]

I agree.

I think Shrillery et al may be among the few who are/have been worse.