Reply #23: Positing that neither RFK nor MLK was assassinated

[Lydia Leftcoast]

I see the U.S. getting out of Vietnam, renouncing the role of the world's policeman, and concentrating on solving domestic problems. The oil embargo of 1973 leads to a new "moon project"--achieving energy independence. RFK consults with leading scientists to develop alternative fuels and alternatives to plastics, as well consulting leading engineers to build high-speed rail and urban transit systems. We get national health care and other social benefits up to European standards.

MLK's new emphasis on economic issues wins the support of poor whites, bringing poor people of all races together.

Undoubtedly, we would have still have had problems in this country, but they would have been different problems.