"C J Campbell" wrote in message
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Nevertheless, Johnson had a long career in public service dating back to
1931. He was elected to Congress in 1937, served in WW II as a
lieutenant-commander from 1941-42. He was elected to the Senate in 1948,
Democratic whip in 1951, minority leader in 1953, and majority leader from
1955-61. He then was elected vice president. He had a thorough grounding
in
Texas politics and extensive experience in both the legislative and
executive branches. No President before or since has been so successful in
achieving his legislative agenda.

In short, he changed the politics from statesmenship to pork-barrelling; he
took corruption from a sideline activity to the overwhelming facet of
political life,

He radically changed the role of the
Federal government, perhaps permanently. Much of his Great Society program
continues today. Whether you think these changes were beneficial or not,
he
was certainly effective in getting them implemented.

Well hooray!! for his breaking the neck of limited government. Every
tyrant/dictator is effective in getting their "agenda" implemented.