A Brilliant Prophecy From 93 Years Ago
H.L. Mencken (born 1880 - died 1956) was a journalist, satirist, critic, and Democrat.
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.
"As democracy is perfected, the office of the President represents, more and more
"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.
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