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To: GeronL

A Brilliant Prophecy from 93 Years Ago:

H.L. Mencken (born 1880 - died 1956) was a journalist, satirist, critic, and Democrat. He wrote this editorial while working for the Baltimore Evening Sun, which appeared in the July 26, 1920 edition. He wrote:

“As democracy is perfected, the office of the President represents, more and more closely, the inner soul of the people. On some great and glorious day, the plain folks of the land will reach their heart’s desire at last and the White House will be occupied by a downright fool and complete narcissistic moron.”

-—H.L. Mencken, the Baltimore Evening Sun, July 26, 1920

So it was written, and so it has come to pass.


933 posted on 01/10/2014 4:52:40 PM PST by null and void (It is as if they all had one head. Too bad they don't all have one neck.)
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934 posted on 01/10/2014 5:03:36 PM PST by null and void (It is as if they all had one head. Too bad they don't all have one neck.)
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It came true


935 posted on 01/10/2014 5:37:58 PM PST by GeronL (Extra Large Cheesy Over-Stuffed Hobbit)
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Heh. As you might guess, I like Mencken.


936 posted on 01/10/2014 5:45:47 PM PST by Cyber Liberty (H.L. Mencken: "The urge to save humanity is almost always a false front for the urge to rule.")
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