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Originally Posted by rhadin
I would think no more so than any other president.
Harry Truman integrated the military even though popular opinion was against it.
Dwight Eisenhower sent troops to Little Rock even though every poll said the public wouldn't stand for it.
John Kennedy and Lyndon Johnson sent us to Vietnam contrary to the wishes of the people.
Lyndon Johnson brought about Civil Rights legislation even though most of the targeted areas were vehemently opposed.
Richard Nixon bombed Cambodia in opposition to the public's want.
and the list goes on.
All presidents tread on someone's toes, either actively or passively.
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And as your examples show, sometimes for the greater good or the longer detriment of the country. Nixon also extended the hand of diplomacy to China against the will of many people who were vehemently anti-communist.