Reply #98: There was Vietnam, but there was also the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

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There were the Great Society programs, and a recognition of environmental issues. None of these balance out the loss of life in Vietnam, but I think they distinguish LBJ from the evil that is Bush. There is nothing to show that Bush has any compassion, any empathy for anyone who isn't wealthy. He has shown over and over that his friends can do whatever they choose, no matter the consequences.

I lived through LBJ, then disliked Nixon, and hated Reagan, and now despise Bush. Thank god Obama won, since I'm not sure I want to know what level there is below what I feel for Bush.