H.L. Mencken
H.L. Mencken was a prominent American journalist, satirist, and cultural critic, known for his sharp wit and incisive commentary on American society and politics. Often referred to as the 'Sage of Baltimore,' Mencken challenged the status quo and was a vocal skeptic of democracy, famously asserting that the average voter was often uninformed. His writings, which included critiques of American values and the political establishment, have left a lasting legacy in American literature and journalism.
Born on Sep 12, 1880 (145 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Guyana | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 786,552 | 711 | $6,000 | 5$ |
| Totals | 1 | 786,552 | 711 | $6,000 | 5$ |
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H.L. Mencken is quoted expressing cynicism about elections being a sale of stolen goods.
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H.L. Mencken was a legendary American journalist whose quote about reporting was referenced in the context of history.
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Jamaica:
H.L. Mencken was a journalist, satirist, social critic, cynic and freethinker known as the ‘Sage of Baltimore’.
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