Ever wonder why practically every president of the United States has felt compelled to have a dog in the house? The answer may lie in a piece of advice from Harry Truman, the plain-spoken Missourian, who once declared:
"You want a friend in Washington? Get a dog."
(Oddly enough, Truman was given dogs occasionally while he was president, but he sent them away pretty quickly)
Buggerthebooboisie is dedicated to the memory and spirit of H.L. Mencken (above) who coined "booboisie," loosely defined as the middle class of the gullible masses. Mencken's observations and commentaries have withstood the test of time -- with appalling modern relevance. I invite all commentary that debunks the prevailing nonsense in America's political and social dialogue. As a newspaperman I also invite the reminiscences of others who recall the happier days of the trade.
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