H. L. MenckenH. L. Mencken, (1880-1956) American Journalist, Editor, Essayist, Linguist, Lexicographer, and Critic

H. L. Mencken Quote

“Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats.”

H. L. MenckenH. L. Mencken
~ H. L. Mencken


Ratings and Comments


J Carlton, Calgary

Hmmm...I will never be hoisting any black flags, or slitting any throats...but I get the idea. I just liked the way Washington put it better. "God forbid we should go twenty years without a revolution"

E Archer, NYC

Tempted? You bet. But resistance to unlawful dictates must include something other than violence -- that is exactly what they want. BUT real restoration of the republic will not happen via Congress, the president, or the Courts -- the States have to reassert their sovereignty. The pressure must come from the States. Love the sentiment of the quote, though. 'There will be blood.'

Mike, Norwalk

Well, most normal individuals anyway - abnormal one's too

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