Quote by H. L. Mencken

Every election is a sort of advance auction sale of stolen goods.

Every election is a sort of advance auction sale of stolen g

Summary

This quote, attributed to American journalist and satirist H.L. Mencken, suggests a cynical view of elections. It implies that during election season, politicians are essentially promising to carry out policies that may benefit them or their supporters, rather than genuinely serving the interests of the people. The comparison to an auction sale of stolen goods denotes an element of deceit or corruption in the electoral process, where politicians may make promises or present themselves in a flattering light to secure votes, possibly at the expense of offering genuine solutions or addressing real societal needs. The quote highlights the skepticism towards politics and the motivations behind electoral campaigns.

By H. L. Mencken

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