Last Words on Democracy

Posted on 14 April, 2010 by E.C. Ashenden — Leave a reply

by H.L. Mencken (1926) I HAVE ALLUDED somewhat vaguely to the merits of democracy. One of them is quite obvious: it is, perhaps, the most charming form of government ever devised by man. The reason is not far to seek. It is based upon propositions that are palpably not true and what is not true, as everyone knows, is always Continue Reading →

The Only Recording of Mencken’s Voice

Posted on 14 April, 2010 by Ann Hendon — 1 Comment ↓

This is the only known recording of H.L. Mencken’s voice and it is incredibly rare; thanks to Al Kaiser for making this recording available, which is archived on YouTube even though the video is static and it’s essentially radio, not video. We hear Mencken speaking just a matter of weeks before his debilitating stroke, and his mental acuity is perfect. Continue Reading →