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>Presidents have immense power in foreign policy
Sure, but Kennedy was never one of them. He appointed his would-be election opponent as Ambassador to 'Nam and then let Lodge cuck him into a forever war. I mean imagine being such a fucking retard that not only do you give your opposition parties member a prime spot to dictate foreign policy behind your back, but ALSO make sure it's a position that he can easily brush off all blame from onto you without consequences. Kennedy might as well have handed Lodge a loaded gun and insisted on holding the barrel against his nuts with the hope that Lodge wouldn't sneeze