> Germany was in no position to keep fighting.

No one was in 1918 and everyone was exhausted, but "defending the homeland" is a more powerful motivator than anything the Allies had. Germany asked for an Armistice "on the basis of the 14 Points" which did not include occupation.

what lessons? The Allies didn't occupy Germany at all. Germany would have resumed the war if that was what the Versailles conference came up with, and the Allies had no stomach for more war.

For baseball hitting, that would be a colossal advantage.

For most of those, I either don't find any support, or it's actually contradicted ("get your stuff stolen").

"cook your own food" -- how do they manage that if they live on the street?

VDP does mention:

"fully-functioning computer lab

free weekly haircuts

shower and laundry facilities"

So I think you are mostly making stuff up.

https://svdp-sf.org/navigation-center/

"Among the unique features of the Center are the capacity for couples to shelter together, bring in pets, and have clients possessions stored. "

there's that juvenile sentiment again. And there "shouldn't" be any burglaries, car thefts, armed robbery, or murder, either. Nevertheless, they've always existed and always will. And compulsion will always be a part of the civilized state.

"There may be a path forward" -- weasel words.

> The threat of jail won’t convince him to stay in a shelter, which already feels like jail

So there you have it. Giving them a free bed won't do it. I have a feeling that even giving them a room at the Fairmont wouldn't do it.

Always leave 'em wanting more.

Imagine if he'd stuck around and gotten repetitive, like Weird Al.

It was a PITA. I don't miss it at all.

But longer might indeed be better. I can tell you they come out crispy and not soggy my way.