Remember what Lyndon Johnson said about J. Edgar Hoover? I'd rather have him inside the tent pissing out than outside pissing in.
In Jeffrey Archer's "Mightier than the Sword," there's a reference to Lyndon Johnson's famous quote about J. Edgar Hoover. Johnson expressed a preference for Hoover to be close to power, even if it meant annoying him, rather than being on the outside where he could potentially do more harm. The quote reveals a strategic mindset about loyalty and influence within political and law enforcement circles.
This saying highlights the complexities of political alliances and the importance of maintaining relationships with powerful figures. Johnson's remark suggests that having Hoover inside the circle allowed for more control and oversight, even if it meant tolerating some negatives, rather than risking their influence slipping away by pushing him out.
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