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No Clear Path to Peace for Obama Administrationnew

We are anxious because now it appears Obama, like LBJ, wants it both ways and isn't really as much about getting us out of any of our recent military quagmires as he is about negotiating settlements in which we stay.
Pasadena Weekly  |  Kevin Uhrich  |  01-05-2009  |  Commentary

LBJ, The Texas Observer & Menew

The Texas Observer cut its teeth on LBJ and the politics of the late 1950s. In his drive to accrue power at the state and national levels, Johnson played on both sides of major issues and Ronnie was there to hold him accountable.
The Texas Observer  |  Ronnie Dugger  |  08-27-2008  |  Politics

Rick Noriega Hopes to Win LBJ's Senate Seat Back for the Demsnew

Conventional wisdom would argue that Noriega, like his Democratic predecessors, is facing long odds. He remains little-known outside his native Houston, he can't compete with John Cornyn's fundraising prowess, and he's an unabashed progressive in a state recognized as one of the most conservative in the nation.
San Antonio Current  |  Gilbert Garcia  |  07-09-2008  |  Politics

David Milne Dissects the Life of Walt Rostow, Who Never Examined His Role in Terrible Violencenew

Walt Rostow's advice as LBJ's chief advisor led to aggressive military action Vietnam, culminating in massive bombings that left the taint of death and failure on LBJ's presidency.
The Texas Observer  |  Thomas Palaima  |  06-11-2008  |  Nonfiction

Will Democrats Repeat Their Centrist Mistakes This Election?

Centrists claim the only way Democrats can regain the White House is to move the party to the right. But this theory contradicts the historical record.
San Luis Obispo New Times  |  Paul Rockwell  |  07-12-2004  |  Commentary

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