Don’t want to be the one cynically pointing out the obvious, but *everyone* has to eventually leave a given place, even if it is toes up.

I’m sure there are many reasons why you would prefer to remain in Venice, but there does come a time where staying someplace is so dangerous, or unpleasant that leaving would be the better option.

And the Darwin Award winner goes to:

https://twitter.com/undeadscribe/status/1393593562055516163

When the Silicon Valley goblinas find this easier to do than lose weight:

https://twitter.com/KaroshiMyriad/status/1393425576161996801

Stole this from a poster on Instapundit

Journalistic English to Standard English Dictionary

Expert = Someone surprised by obvious results
Largely Respected = International laughing stock
Insurrection = Protest
Uncommitted = Paid staffer
Confirmed = We quoted another journalist quoting us
Without evidence = There's video footage
Debunked = Fully vetted
Conspiracy theory = Official policy
Mostly Peaceful = Violent
Dangerous = Peaceful
Unnamed source = Imaginary friend

Similarly— Those who resist vaccination aren't audacious vanguards in a righteous libertarian posture athwart the power of an intrusive state. They're scientific illiterates; cultural, economic and biologically free-riding cowards who're terrified of needles.

Because ouchie!

They need not be confronted publicly, or called out by name. It's enough to affirm that this is true a few times, and let their discomfort simmer as we meet, whether by text or eye contact.

Their reckless encouragement of dolecemia in this crisis will not be forgotten.

Masks, man… Some people just don't care what the consequences of their behavior mean for others.

Any resident of Venice whi voted Democrat in the last election deserves what they are getting.
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2021/05/16/spielberg-ben-affleck-others-may-have-to-make-way-for-homeless-in-their-swanky-la-locales-1075087/