H. L. Mencken on Politics Posted on Jan 18, 2021 by Quotes Team. Filed under Cynical, Politics “Every decent man is ashamed of the government he lives under.”H. L. Mencken US editor (1880 – 1956) Related Posts:H. L. Mencken on Money "The chief value of money lies in…H. L. Mencken on Celebrities "A celebrity is one who is known…H. L. Mencken on Imagination "Any man who afflicts the human race…H. L. Mencken on Humanity "The capacity of human beings to bore…H. L. Mencken Cynical Quote "The men the American public admire most…