A socialist vegan eatery in Grand Rapids, Michigan announced late last month that November 30 would be their last day in business. A marxist diner just couldn’t compete.
Michigan Live reported that the progressive business model, which pushed a “collectivist,” “worker-run” restaurant, existed for five years, but folded after trying to rebrand itself in September. For most of its existence, it was known as Bartertown Diner, and then it became The Garden Diner and Cafe.
The socialists apparently don’t realize that bartering is a form of free exchange of capital without any state intervention.
Bartertown Diner didn’t allow for bosses or managers and allowed for a living wage, and a strong union. It also apparently didn’t allow for enough profits to stay open.
Workers at Bartertown were able to decide the menu and business hours, creating odd times that confused customers. Many patrons complained that it took up to 40 minutes to get a sandwich.
Politics also caused fights between customers. Bartertown offered free food to police officers for keeping the community safe, which enraged socialists who hate cops. Additionally, their no tipping policy caused staff not to work as hard because there was no benefit.
Only socialists could model an eatery after a belief system that starved millions of people to death in China and the Ukraine.
