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In reply to the discussion: Please take 5 minutes to read an incredible Post [View all]mountain grammy
(26,655 posts)and all over DU. I don't see anyone trying to stifle dissent, but I think calling the president a "used car salesman" is like the religious right calling him a "baby killer." it's offensive because neither is anywhere close to truth, and I would hope we would stick to facts and truth here.
I thought LBJ was the most effective president since FDR in advancing liberal policies, but I was marching in the streets against the war. That said, If I had been old enough and if he had run in 1968, I would have damn well voted for him and I defended his domestic policies loud and strong because, you know, Civil Rights, Medicare, Voting Rights, Head Start, and many others. Do they make up for the debacle of Vietnam? It's almost impossible to make a case either way, and that's reality.
I think it's our job to dissent, but also to appreciate the strength of the powers who will continue to use everything possible to bring down the Democratic party, and they're doing the job. They sure don't need our help.