I would not not seek a secular society.... but certainly we need a secular state under which all would be free to adopt their form of religious observance provided that that is compatible with the law of the land and within which no religious group has any privileges.

Oh, more than just them, surely? And I believe that, though it may be still several years away, it will happen.

What you need to know is that there is still such a thing as Amtrack!

that might be "quod abit, advenit"? but I don't think it was a common saying?

Naa. "Remember, Man, that thou art dust and into dust thou shalt return." From Roman Catholic ritual for Ash Wednesday. Check it out with JDV.
With Trump looking thoughtful, and a man collapsed just behind him, I just thought it might have been appropriate.
I don't see Trump lasting another 3 years.

Memento, homo, quia pulvis es, et in pulverem reverteris

...or make hydrogen from water and inject it into the gas grid!

American here. Very cheering night but long road ahead. Lots of gerrymandering and hugely financed disinformation campaigns to get through first.