Lyndon Johnson vs. Barry Goldwater

[I spent the winter writing songs about getting better]

Johnson wasn't a communist. If he was things would be much better since he would've completely withdrew from Vietnam, much like I wold.

in 1964 without hindsight I would've voted LBJ. With hindsight I would've voted Eric Hass (Socialist Labor)

[I spent the winter writing songs about getting better]

it's true, Goldwater was one of the most socially liberal politicians of his time. His opposition to the Civil Rights had nothing to do with racism. And he also had very progressive positions on womens' rights and gay rights, he generally just didn't think the federal government should've enforced them. I can respect the guy, and let's not forget this quote: "Every good Christian should line up and kick Jerry Falwell's ass!"

[I spent the winter writing songs about getting better]

I'm not sure.

But his comment on gays in the military was something like "Who cares if you are straight? All that matters is if you can shoot straight."

[I spent the winter writing songs about getting better]

look at it this way: if me and StatesRights actually agree on something, it must be true.