Is Python as capable as Perl for sysadmin work?

[Steve Horsley]

Jeff Epler wrote:
>   If I want to beg my computer to run programs, I know
> where to find Intercal with its "PLEASE" and "DO PLEASE" constructions.
> 
Was it INTERCAL that had the COMEFROM <Line number> statement instead of
GOTO? I REALLY like the idea of a COMEFROM statement. I think python should
have a COMEFROM statement, but since perl revels in being impenetrable, I
suppose perl is likely to get it first. Shame.

Steve