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H.L. Mencken

H.L. Mencken’s Timeless Wisdom: How 1920s Insights Nail Today’s Political Circus

July 18, 2025 by David T. Cloft

In Mencken’s time, the hobgoblins were as varied as they are today, from the looming specter of Bolshevism to the fear of alcohol-fueled anarchy, prompting Prohibition. Fast forward to the 21st century, and we’re bombarded with a fresh array of existential threats daily.

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