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Money, Corruption and Power: The Stolen Elections of Lyndon Johnson – Part 4

16th December 2020 The Black Swan 1971 Comments

“[Johnson had] the utter inability to comprehend the questions of morality or ethics raised by his actions, an utter inability to feel that there was even a possibility that he had violated accepted standards of [more…]

The Black Swan, Going Postal
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Money, Corruption and Power: The Stolen Elections of Lyndon Johnson – Part 3

9th December 2020 The Black Swan 2062 Comments

“The number of votes at the patrónes’ command was not necessarily limited by the number of eligible voters. Since voters over the age of sixty were not required to pay poll taxes, and since poll [more…]

The Black Swan, Going Postal
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Money, Corruption and Power: The Stolen Elections of Lyndon Johnson – Part 2

2nd December 2020 The Black Swan 4197 Comments

“The power of money was less ephemeral than power based on elections or individuals. It could last as long as the money lasted, exerting its effect not only on an incumbent but on his successors. [more…]

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Money, Corruption and Power: The Stolen Elections of Lyndon Johnson – Part 1

25th November 2020 The Black Swan 2420 Comments

  “I do understand power, whatever else may be said about me. I know where to look for it, and how to use it.” – Lyndon Johnson [The Years of Lyndon Johnson: Volume 3: Master [more…]

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