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The Last of the Worst

Rounding out the roster of the worst rogues in our presidential lineup. Unfortunately, this was written two years ago, just after the inauguration of the current creep, so we likely stopped too soon.

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JD Breen
Feb 21, 2023
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Atlanta, GA

February 17, 2021

As democracy is perfected, the office of the president represents, more and more closely, the inner soul of the people. We move toward a lofty ideal. 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. 

– HL Mencken

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