People. Couldn't get reservations at some restaurants. On every trail I went to the parking lots were full or close to full.

I was there in November. It was packed. Maybe Jan and Feb are empty.

Nope. I have friends in different parts of China and despite having access to personal high-end doctors they can't get Pfizer or Moderna despite trying for months. Most of them have had covid in the last month. Almost everyone at their firms has also had covid in the last 30 days. It's almost like they are speed-running it. Unfortunately, if you're over 65 and have some sort of issue you have a high chance of not making it. It is a shame how many grandparents have been lost recently. I've researched trying to ship them something from here but getting through customs is..... an issue.

Republicans don't cut spending because that's how they payoff their donors.

Property leasing at a 50% tax rate.