H. L. Mencken, known as the "Sage of Baltimore", was many things both good and bad. But in it all, he might be best seen as a witty ass who was stuck in his beliefs. For me, he was just another funny guy who spoke his mind about what he thought was right, regardless of who he insulted or the institutions he mocked. In his defense, one could say that stuff always happens and you make of what you will.
Here are some items from the news that Mencken might have commented on or noted as proofs for his beliefs. ....Or maybe not.
HIDING SO MUCH IS BOUND TO GET TO YOU
GIVEN THE AREA, IT'S NOT THAT UNUSUAL
EVOLUTIONARY SUPERIORITY
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"KLANLAND" WAS ALREADY TAKEN
IT'S NOT A RIGHT, IT'S AN IRESISTABLE FORCE!
WHAT'S NEXT? ...TICKETS FOR TALKING?
NEXT TIME, USE SOMEONE ELSE'S HEAD
WHEN THE PEN ISN'T MIGHTIER...
IF ONLY
WHAT COULD GO WRONG?
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| *GUNS BANNED, WISER HEADS PREVAILED |
WAS IT FOR AN UNSECURED LOAD?
TALK ABOUT YOUR POOR SPORTS
HE HAD ASKED FOR BLUE
IT MAKES A MOTHER REALLY PROUD
BUT HE BELIEVES SHE'S "REAL" HOTTIE!
NOT A GOOD DAY TO BUY A LOTTERY TICKET
NASCAR RETURNS TO THE WINSTON CUP
NEW LEVELS OF EGOMANIA ACHIEVED
Here is a Oct 3, 2015 skit from A Prairie Home Companion with Garrison talking with "H.L. Mencken." I'd like to think that even asses have their place.
CREDITS: HUFFINGTON POST, AP, REUTERS,
