H.l. MenckenAs democracy is perfected, the office of president represents, more and more closely, the inner soul of the people. On some great and glorious day the plain folks of the land will reach their heart's desire at last and the White House will be adorned by a downright moron.
About This Quote
The above quote is a satirical comment on the potential of a president being a moron. What is meant by this is that if a moron was elected president, it would represent the highest level of democracy. If you have the highest vote, you are the most worthy.
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