In light of today's loss, I was thinking about Lyndon. [View All]

[Stinky The Clown]

It sure seems like we could use his wisdom and political acumen today. He was a 'win at all costs' kind of guy. Sure, he had that Viet Nam thing, but in the end, he saw what it meant for the country and had the basic decency to not seek reelection. Apart from that, we have much to thank him for.

I love the line attributed to him (I am not sure he said this, but it sure as hell could have been him!). Speaking of an opponent, he told his team to go call the guy a pig fucker. When reminded it wasn't true, Lyndon is said to have replied, "So what? Call him that and let's watch him deny it."

Johnson was a guy who knew how to win and knew how to keep his party in line.

He was successful to be sure, but that was several generations ago. What do you think? Should we try to be more like in this day and time?