Having newly discovered the satirical works of the late Ambrose Bierce, I find myself struggling to choose just one from a multitude of brilliant comments.

But since the upcoming midterm elections are such a hot topic of conversation these days, I’ve decided on this one for today’s quote. It is a definition from Bierce’s Devil’s Dictionary that is so on point, it needs no explanation:

“VOTE, n. The instrument and symbol of a freeman’s power to make a fool of himself and a wreck of his country.”

Thank you, Mr. Bierce, for pointing out what it has taken us far too long to figure out for ourselves.

Just sayin’ . . .

Brendochka
1/14/26