Menkenesque

October 6, 2004|Richard Nikoley|Comments Off|Member Archive

I can across this 'adorable' Ronald Reagan quote this morning that struck me as quite in the style of H.L. Mencken: It has been said that politics is the second oldest profession. I have learned that it bears a striking resemblance to the first. I posted this Mencken tribute back in January with a few quotes, so you can see for yourself if you agree with my assessment.

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