16-02-2011, 05:33 AM
James H. Fetzer Wrote:DiEugenio is correct that he was "not needed"; indeed, I
imagine he would have been far happier had he not been
there at all. Having just read the complete thread, I found
it fascinating and illuminating on one of the less-explored
aspects of the assassination, namely, how Lyndon managed
to get himself on the ticket. I do not want to prejudge other
opinions, but I recommend this thread in the strongest terms:
"Did LBJ use Sexual Blackmail on JFK to get 1960 Demo VP
Spot?", http://educationforum.ipbhost.com/index....17218&st=0
Jim DiEugenio Wrote:BTW, I really was not even needed on that "LBJ blackmail for the VP slot" thread at Spartacus.
Robert Charles Dunne and Peter Fokkes both put grenade sized holes in Lifton and Nelson's efforts to push it through.
Amazing to me how people like Lifton and Nelson are somehow attracted to Seymour Hersh and his slimy book.
I disagree with everyone on why LBJ was on the ticket.
Remember, NIXON WAS THE FAVORITE TO WIN THE ELECTION!
Lyndon did NOT "use" anything to get on the ticket. He was PUT
ON THE TICKET by powerful forces IN ORDER TO WIN THE
ELECTION. Lyndon had little to say in this matter...it was the
doing of those who wanted him and did not want Nixon.
He was thought necessary on the ticket to win Texas and the
South. He was the beneficiary, not the "mastermind". His
supporters were cronies like Sam Rayburn and H.L. Hunt.
Hey...I was an adult in that era, and most of you were not.
I remember what it was like. Most of you only know what
you have read. LYNDON WAS NECESSARY TO WIN!
However, I do suspect Hoover had secret files which may
have been used as a threat and was glad to help his neighbor
LBJ get the job. So I would say Lyndon's cronies got him
on the ticket, which he could not have done on his own.
At that point they were more powerful than he was.
Jack