12 H.L. Mencken Quotes on Government, Democracy, and Politicians

Today (September 12th) is H.L. Mencken's birthday. The "Sage of Baltimore" was born in 1880 and is regarded by many as one of the most influential American journalists, essayists, and writers of the early 20th century. To recognize the great political writer on his birthday, here are 12 of my favorite Mencken quotes.