Restaurant That Kicked Out Republican Governor Closes Its Doors

Case in point

 

It’s very sad to behold.

 

What is false? What false reviews?

 

Do any of you people actually read, or do you just follow your Republi-ban Mullahs and their propaganda outlets?

They are re-opening in the exact same location with a brand new cuisine and motif. NOBODY is going out of business.

The Red Hen

 

Them fitting doesnt matter. The REASON matters.

You can ban a white guy for being a bad dancer, but you can't ban him for being white.

You can ban a black guy for not wearing shoes, but you cant ban him FOR being black.

 

Post #37
False yelp reviews were used as a weapon against the restaurant.

 

I don't remember posting that... which is now deleted.

 

I think the better way to say it is legal vs illegal discrimination.

 

Post #37 isn't a post by you and it isn't deleted. It sided the avalanche of fake 1 star reviews that poured in immediately after the incident.

 

Oops, I know it's the poster that's deleted...

 

Gotcha. He posted links discussing the outpouring of fake bad reviews.

 

Let's see if I can shut this thread down in one reply - Lexington, VA is a small town with population of @ 12,000. It is home to two colleges (Virginia Military Institute and Washington and Lee Univ.), the Virginia Horse Center, multiple historic sites, and a thriving (small-town) arts community. The Red Hen opened with fanfare and gratitude from locals, students, visitors, faculty, and alumni alike as Lexington had only a handful of "real" restaurants at that time. The Huckabee incident had a neutral effect in the long run. The largely conservative locals, VMI students/faculty/staff, and W&L alumni/students stopped visiting the Red Hen. (Also, remember that this is the rural South and refusing to serve a patron based upon politics seemed uncouth to many, even those who may agree with the owner's politics). On the other hand, the left-leaning W&L faculty/staff and visitors who frequent the Horse Center and arts shops increased their patronage. The opening of 2-3 other "upscale" options over the last few years also probably effected the re-branding decision. Thus, one can only speculate if/whether the Huckabee incident prevented growth or it was just time for a change. On my many visits to Lexington, I did not have a reason/opportunity to dine at the Red Hen. However, I spoke with many who dined there and received mixed reviews - none of which were related to politics - and a consistent refrain that it was overpriced for the market.

 

Very true

 

Wow, the Republi-ban brainwashing is strong with you guys.