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Tue Aug-29-06 04:59 PM
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Does anyone else remember LBJ after Hurricane Betsy?

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He went immediately to New Orleans, in the middle of the night, held a flashlight up to his face, and told people, "I'm your President, and I'm here to help you." He was there before the flood waters had receded, and he could still smell the stink of death. Contrast that with Little Lord Pissypants and his fly-over. I'm not a big LBJ fan, but at least the man knew how to lead.

http://www.lbjlib.utexas.edu/johnson/AV.hom/hurricane_disaster.shtm

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