Originally posted on 08/15/2012:

The power of rationalization is truly a majestic thing.

Volstad is probably thinking: "It could be worse. I could be some poor schmuck working a crappy job."

The guy working a crappy job is thinking: "It could be worse. At least I have a steady paycheck."

The guy living off unemployment checks and food stamps is thinking: "It could be worse. I could be homeless and starving."

The guy living off the streets and dumpster diving is thinking (as he glances at the sports section of the newspaper before using it as toilet paper: "It could be worse. I could be this fool Volstad."

And the circle is complete.