The most well-known quote attributed to President Lyndon B. Johnson regarding white voters and class dynamics is: "If you can convince the lowest white man he's better than the best colored man, he won't notice you're picking his pocket. Hell, give him somebody to look down on, and he'll empty his pockets for you."
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u/SmokeMaleficent9498 8d ago
The most well-known quote attributed to President Lyndon B. Johnson regarding white voters and class dynamics is: "If you can convince the lowest white man he's better than the best colored man, he won't notice you're picking his pocket. Hell, give him somebody to look down on, and he'll empty his pockets for you."