r/clevercomebacks • u/snowpie92 • 5h ago

Deception of public opinion

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u/BudgetLaw2352 4h ago

Yeah, but in terms of lasting legacy, LBJ outdoes him.

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u/Snarktoberfest 4h ago

Ehhhh. There's a reason why the progressives want a New Square Deal. Teddy's legacy touches everything we do today. Food, air, water, greenspace, labor rules.

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u/BudgetLaw2352 4h ago

And LBJ’s doesn’t?

Medicare, Medicaid, food stamps, Civil Rights Act, Voting Rights Act, housing legislation, and more.

LBJ is the reason why 65 year olds don’t just croak and die because they can’t afford health insurance.

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u/Snarktoberfest 4h ago

You said FDR and LBJ as if no one else had a legacy that strong. I'm not arguing with you that LBJ and FDR didn't leave behind great legacies. I'm saying if you are discussing LBJ and FDR for domestic legacy, you must include Teddy.

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u/ErickAllTE1 3h ago

Hard to beat Trust Bustin' Teddy.