Staff Reports
In a state known for its brews and bars, the city of Milwaukee is gearing up for a major political shindig – the GOP National Convention. But one bar owner, Rick Ramirez, is making headlines for all the wrong reasons. The owner of The Mothership bar has decided to close shop during the convention because he doesn’t want to serve Republicans. Talk about cutting off your own tap!
Now, don’t get too worked up over this folks. It’s just one bar out of the 27 breweries and taprooms in Milwaukee. Seems like Ramirez is more interested in making a political statement than pouring pints. But hey, it’s his business, right? If he wants to alienate potential customers, more power to him.
The owner of ONE of the gozillion bars in Milwaukee decides to spite himself to protest the RNC. https://t.co/hzWfPyOpaw
— Vicki McKenna (@VickiMcKenna) March 19, 2024
The real kicker is that Rolling Stone magazine thought this was newsworthy. I mean, come on – a bar owner closing during a political event? Hardly earth-shattering stuff. But then again, this is the same publication that thought putting Kristen Stewart in a jockstrap was groundbreaking journalism. Talk about a lack of good judgment.
And let’s not forget the economic impact here. With tens of thousands of people descending on Milwaukee for the convention, Ramirez is missing out on a piece of the pie. Estimates say the event could bring in up to $200 million to the local economy. But hey, who needs that kind of cash flow, right?
In the grand scheme of things, Ramirez’s bar closure is just a drop in the keg. The convention will go on without a hitch, and Milwaukee will keep on brewing. So, cheers to those who focus on serving customers instead of serving political agendas. And as for Rolling Stone, maybe stick to music and leave the bar drama to the professionals.
