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 Lady Bird Johnson Dies at 94Posted on Jul 11, 2007
Lady Bird Johnson, widow of President Lyndon B. Johnson, died Wednesday at 94 at her home in Austin, Texas. The former first lady died of natural causes with family members and friends nearby, a spokesman said. Her pet cause during the Johnson presidency was the environment, particularly cleaning up the nation’s highways. Though she was initially wary of being in the limelight, Johnson threw herself into her husband’s campaigns and eventual presidency. However, she did not find her White House tenure ideal. Mrs. Johnson dreaded the thought of a second term: “I do not know whether we can endure another four-year term in the presidency. I use the word ‘endure’ in Webster’s own meaning, ‘to last, remain, continue in the same state without perishing.’ I face the prospect of another campaign like an open-end stay in a concentration camp.” Previous item: Bush to Miers: Don't Talk Next item: Whole Foods CEO Bashed Wild Oats Online Before Takeover Bid Elsewhere: . CommentsAre you a Truthdig member yet? Login now, or register with Truthdig. Add Your Comment |
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By Ken Mitchell, July 12, 2007 at 3:51 pm #
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She did great things after being first lady. What will Laura Bush do? Something to help the rich no doubt.
Report thisBy rage, July 12, 2007 at 2:40 pm #
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It must have been nice to have a First Lady in the White House who had not been diagnosed as clinically depressed, driven to chronic, acute bipolarity by the Presidential Pinhead of the hour. Even with LBJ, Lady Bird had it made, and was elegant 24-7! My girl! She will be missed.
Meanwhile, poor Laura is left to wash back Prozac with Maalox swilled right from the 32oz jug, while chain smoking Marlboros in the shadows of the Rose Garden. Her pet cause has subsequently been the maintainance of that ridiculous BOTOX-induced Joker grin without maniacally screaming her head off for the duration of her husband’s humiliating tenure as the National Fool and Jester, er, uh, Decider. Poor Laura Bush will be stuck with that little twerp in the cowboy boots embossed with the Official Presidential Seal forever. Forever in HELL!
If Laura Bush showed up naked, smoking much blunt, wearing her panties as a hat, with a Jack Daniels IV in her arm, I would clearly understand her plight. I can’t imagine daily life trapped with the moron who sought to put food on my family. I just pray history is kind to Laura, kind for no other reason than that she was most kind to one of America’s dumbest animals who happened to be the petulant, ignorant eldest child of her satanic in-laws. I truly admire her tenacity to stay. Although, I would cheer her on gladly were she to seek justice and relief found only in RUNNING FAR AWAY from Dumya. Laura, America would understand! Think of your own legacy, honey. RUN, SWEETIE, RUN!!!
Report thisBy rowdy, July 12, 2007 at 11:34 am #
High flying, adored
Report thisDid you believe in your wildest moments
All this would be yours
That you’d become the lady of them all?
High flying, adored
That’s good to hear but unimportant
My story’s quite usual
Local girl makes good, weds famous man
I was stuck in the right place at the perfect time
Filled a gap, I was lucky
But one thing I’ll say for me
Noone else can fill it like I can
By THOMAS BILLIS, July 12, 2007 at 11:32 am #
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I actually feel sad on the passing of Ladybird.She was an enviromentalist long before it was popular.I am in spite of Vietnam extremely partial to her husband who if it was not Vietnam would be in the near great category of presidents.I believe if not for LBJ there would not be as big a black middle class in America as there is.You beautified the United States and its highways Ladybird rest in peace and thank you.
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