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Notes On Democracy

Notes On Democracy

De : H. L. Mencken
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 American journalist H.L. Menckens Notes On Democracy, originally published in 1926, remains strikingly relevant nearly a century later. Mencken offers sharp and satirical insights into democracy, famously declaring, Democracy is the theory that the common people know what they want, and deserve to get it good and hard. He also quips, Democracy is the art and science of running the circus from the monkey house. One of the inevitable outcomes of democracy, according to Mencken, is the emergence of the professional politician, whose primary goal is to secure the job rather than uphold any principles. The aftermath of electoral defeat can be particularly bitter, leading to what Mencken describes as lame ducks who, unable to cope with their loss, may lash out against the very nation they once sought to serve. This insightful commentary paints a vivid picture of democracys workings—and its shortcomings—offering timeless wisdom in light of todays political landscape. - Summary by Lisa ReichertCopyright Politics, Philosophy, Religion Politique et gouvernement Science Sciences politiques Sciences sociales
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    • 024 - Part IV Chapter 2 Last Words

      024 - Part IV Chapter 2 Last Words
      Feb 9 2026
      American journalist H.L. Menckens Notes On Democracy, originally published in 1926, remains strikingly relevant nearly a century later. Mencken offers sharp and satirical insights into democracy, famously declaring, Democracy is the theory that the common people know what they want, and deserve to get it good and hard. He also quips, Democracy is the art and science of running the circus from the monkey house. One of the inevitable outcomes of democracy, according to Mencken, is the emergence of the professional politician, whose primary goal is to secure the job rather than uphold any principles. The aftermath of electoral defeat can be particularly bitter, leading to what Mencken describes as lame ducks who, unable to cope with their loss, may lash out against the very nation they once sought to serve. This insightful commentary paints a vivid picture of democracys workings—and its shortcomings—offering timeless wisdom in light of todays political landscape. - Summary by Lisa Reichert
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      9 min
    • 023 - Part IV Coda Chapter 1 The Future of Democracy

      023 - Part IV Coda Chapter 1 The Future of Democracy
      Feb 9 2026
      American journalist H.L. Menckens Notes On Democracy, originally published in 1926, remains strikingly relevant nearly a century later. Mencken offers sharp and satirical insights into democracy, famously declaring, Democracy is the theory that the common people know what they want, and deserve to get it good and hard. He also quips, Democracy is the art and science of running the circus from the monkey house. One of the inevitable outcomes of democracy, according to Mencken, is the emergence of the professional politician, whose primary goal is to secure the job rather than uphold any principles. The aftermath of electoral defeat can be particularly bitter, leading to what Mencken describes as lame ducks who, unable to cope with their loss, may lash out against the very nation they once sought to serve. This insightful commentary paints a vivid picture of democracys workings—and its shortcomings—offering timeless wisdom in light of todays political landscape. - Summary by Lisa Reichert
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      17 min
    • 022 - Part III Chapter 4 Corruption Under Democracy

      022 - Part III Chapter 4 Corruption Under Democracy
      Feb 9 2026
      American journalist H.L. Menckens Notes On Democracy, originally published in 1926, remains strikingly relevant nearly a century later. Mencken offers sharp and satirical insights into democracy, famously declaring, Democracy is the theory that the common people know what they want, and deserve to get it good and hard. He also quips, Democracy is the art and science of running the circus from the monkey house. One of the inevitable outcomes of democracy, according to Mencken, is the emergence of the professional politician, whose primary goal is to secure the job rather than uphold any principles. The aftermath of electoral defeat can be particularly bitter, leading to what Mencken describes as lame ducks who, unable to cope with their loss, may lash out against the very nation they once sought to serve. This insightful commentary paints a vivid picture of democracys workings—and its shortcomings—offering timeless wisdom in light of todays political landscape. - Summary by Lisa Reichert
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      23 min
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