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Reply #102: my 5, a mixed bag
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tn-guy
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Sat Dec-17-05 07:26 PM
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I grew up in Alabama many years ago so in no particular order:
George Wallace - generated in me a level of disgust at politics in general by showing that demagoguery and the politics of racial division can be successful.
Everett Dirksen - demonstrated that one could be a successful politician and at the same time adhere to principle. Was one of the most courtly and polite senators ever.
Richard Nixon - regenerated disgust at politics.
Sam Ervin - ran probably the last congressional investigation that actually was interested in investigating.
Lyndon Johnson - showed the absolute worst way to conduct a war in U.S. history.
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