Just an existential quote for you

On this lovely Friday, I find myself devoid of a meaningful post (or, at least, devoid of a meaningful post that would take less than two hours to write). So I'll present to you some wisely patriotic words that have been resonating within me recently.

So, then, to every man his chance -- to every man, regardless of his birth, his shining golden opportunity -- to every man his right to live, to work, to be himself, to become whatever his manhood and his vision can combine to make him -- this, seeker, is the promise of America.

- Thomas Wolfe

And not to put too political a spin on it, but the Lame Duck Administration™ should really read that several times and attempt to fathom its meaning.