H.L. Mencken – Granite Grok

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Notable Quote – And So We Are There…

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. -H.L. Mencken, On Politics: A Carnival … Read more

Notable Quotes – Best H.L. Mencken Quotes

by Skip

I get a lot of stuff – and this time, these caught my eye. Mencken was an astute observer of the human condition. Glad it was sent in. I’ve bolded the ones “Most people want security in this world, not liberty.” “A good politician is quite as unthinkable as an honest burglar.” “Every election is … Read more

“I Had Never Suspected, up to Then, That Frauds So Bold and Shameless Could Flourish…”

by Skip

When I opened up GraniteGrok, it was clear that one of our focuses was going to be political which meant interacting with politicians. Here in NH, it’s a bit different in that no one here does it for pay. Many are making sacrifices in order to serve but many are either business owners, made their money, or retired (or any combo of those + others).

Notable Quote – H.L. Mencken

by Skip

The prototypical definition of a Progressive: (H/T: Maggie’s Farm)

Notable Quote – Don Boudreaux on H.L. Mencken

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Public policies are determined and laws are made by small minorities playing upon the fears and imbecilities of the mob – sometimes minorities of intelligent and honest men, but usually minorities of rogues. – H.L Mencken No better summary of modern government has ever been penned. – Prof. Don Boudreaux, economics (H/T: Cafe Hayek)