As democracy is perfected, the office of 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 adorned by a downright moron.
- HL Mencken (1880 - 1956) writing for the Baltimore Evening Sun on Sunday, 26 July, 1920.
The same Mr Mencken said and wrote controversial views that had him in trouble, and would have him in deep trouble today too.
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