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Explore history and we see Republican policy is often different from Democrats, especially FDR whose Good Neighbor policy unwound Munroe Doctrine colonialism in Haiti, Cuba and Panama. FDR also fought against isolationist Republicans to help allies in 1939 and prepare for pivotal D-Day landings.
This is a quote from LBJ who was a Democrat speaking to the Greek ambassador in 1964.
"Fuck your parliament and your constitution. America is an elephant. Cyprus is a flea. Greece is a flea. If these two fleas continue itching the elephant, they may just get whacked good ... "
Jan 15, 2026 19:45"We pay a lot of good American dollars to the Greeks, Mr. Ambassador. If your Prime Minister gives me talk about democracy, parliament and constitution, he, his parliament and his constitution may not last long ..." In 1967 the LBJ backed a coup that installed a military Junta.
