I adore Mencken and revel in his cynicism. I was not being dismissive of what you said at all.

The most dangerous man to any government is the man who is able to think things out... without regard to the prevailing superstitions and taboos. Almost inevitably he comes to the conclusion that the government he lives under is dishonest, insane, intolerable.
H. L. Mencken

The older I grow the more I distrust the familiar doctrine that age brings wisdom.
H. L. Mencken

The worst government is often the most moral. One composed of cynics is often very tolerant and humane. But when fanatics are on top there is no limit to oppression.
H. L. Mencken

All men are frauds. The only difference between them is that some admit it. I myself deny it.
H. L. Mencken

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How can you NOT like this guy?