Ever noticed...how fleeting nearly all fame is?
For the most part, it persists for one generation or two (including things like the Grammys or the SuperBowl). Occasionally it lasts a little longer, but even then, rarely the heart of it does. Even, despite some decent effort to prevent it, cultural icons like Abraham Lincoln get plowed into the sands of time and attention. This is kind of nice for the bad guys involved. But, for better or worse, time takes no prisoners.
Maybe this is a good reminder (surprising as it is that we need still one...), especially in light of some absurdities we all seem to be addicted to, like:
I would encourage [Russia] to do whatever the hell they want.
-- Donald Trump, February 10, 2024
