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In reply to the discussion: The late, great H.L. Mencken [View all]

GiqueCee

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1. A version of that sentiment...
Reply to Colgate 64 (Original post)
Sat Dec 27, 2025, 12:18 PM
Dec 27

... that I recall from long ago was: "No one ever went broke underestimating the intelligence of the American public", and was attributed to P.T. Barnum.
No matter who actually said what, the truth of it is painfully obvious.

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The late, great H.L. Mencken [View all] Colgate 64 Dec 27 OP
A version of that sentiment... GiqueCee Dec 27 #1
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