You are, in fact, almost entirely correct. It was, indeed,
H.L. Mencken (two 'e's). Got my quotes mixed up.
How could I forget the founder of BLACK MASK?
Thanks for the sharp eye... R
Richard Helms www.richardhelms.net THE BACK ALLEY WEBZINE
www.backalleywebzine.com
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rara-avis-l@yahoogroups.com, William Ahearn
<williamahearn@...> wrote:
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>
> --- Racerick75@... wrote:
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> >
> > Barnum stated (in paraphrase here) that nobody
ever
> > went broke underestimating the intelligence of
the
> > American public.
> >
> Actually, it was H.L. Menckin. Barnum noted that
a
> sucker was born every minute.
>
> William
>
> Essays and Ramblings
> <http://www.williamahearn.com>
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