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The Greedy and the Ultra Rich Have Won Again
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The Greedy and the Ultra Rich Have Won Again

America and Americans decide to shaft themselves by electing Donald Trump. Again.

“All the odds are on the man who is, intrinsically, the most devious and mediocre — the man who can most adeptly disperse the notion that his mind is a virtual vacuum.

The Presidency tends, year by year, to go to such men. As democracy is perfected, the office represents, more and more closely, the inner soul of the people. We move toward a lofty ideal.

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

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