Quote by H. L. Mencken, 1941

To the best of my knowledge and belief, the average American newspaper, even of the so-called better sort, is not only quite as bad as Upton Sinclair says it is, but 10 times worse

To the best of my knowledge and belief, the average American

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This quote suggests that the average American newspaper, including the reputable ones, is not only as bad as criticized by Upton Sinclair, but significantly worse. It implies that the quality of American journalism is highly flawed and lacking credibility, claiming that it is even worse than initially believed. Overall, the quote highlights a negative perception of American newspapers and emphasizes the grave concerns regarding their standards and reliability.

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By H. L. Mencken, 1941

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