Discuss the political reasons for Goldwater's loss, LBJ's war in Vietnam and Nixon's presidency. Also, mention Trump's promise to get the US out of Afghanistan.
Goldwater lost by a landslide and it wasn't because of Vietnam. Vietnam became LBJ's war, and the huge protests drove him from seeking reelection. Nixon won with dirty tricks and was tossed out on his ear. Nixon prolonged the war by stalling the peace talks, and thousands of additional US military died. But I see your point, Trump said he would get the US out of Afghanistan because he thought that would get him votes. So now, another campaign promise tossed into the circular file. No matter, his base will still love him. In the meantime the US will still be fighting a war of attrition against people who have a lifetime stake in their country. Pretty stupid.