the common people
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Mencken famously said, “is the theory that the common people know what they want, and deserve to get it good and hard.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 16, 2025
Mencken once said, “Democracy is the theory that the common people know what they want and deserve to get it good and hard.”
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 6, 2024
The G9 leader likes to portray himself as someone who fights for the common people and against the oligarchy.
From BBC • Mar. 12, 2024
“It’s the common people who suffer,” Al-Delaimy said.
From Washington Times • Oct. 10, 2023
"Still," she said, "the common people are waiting for him. Magister Illyrio says they are sewing dragon banners and praying for Viserys to return from across the narrow sea to free diem."
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
