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Topic: OWS Causing Business To Go Bankrupt
Lpdon Joined Thu 02/25/10 Posts: 18772	Thu 12/01/11 09:48 PM
The owner of an eatery in New York City's Lower Manhattan who said he was forced to let go 25 percent of his staff last month due to the Occupy Wall Street protests now says he might have to close his doors for good come next week. Marc Epstein, owner of the Milk Street Cafe, tells FoxNews.com that authorities have not taken down barricades around Zuccotti Park and along Wall Street despite the dwindling number of protesters since they were evicted from their encampment two weeks ago, keeping consumer foot traffic and his profits to a minimum. “It’s like a siege mentality down here. It’s killing business for everyone down here,” said Epstein, who said he was forced to fire 21 employees after sales dropped 30 percent since the start of the Occupy Movement. “If we don’t get relief, I won’t be able to stay open past Tuesday.” Epstein says that foot traffic has dropped despite the camp being removed from the area and that he’s losing vital business from tourists that have been avoiding the area. Officials for the police department said there are no longer barriers at the Milk Street Cafe and haven’t been for some time. Barriers remain at the Stock Exchange, where they have existed long before the cafe opened. But despite where the barricades are, Epstein says that the disruption around Wall Street has gone on for far too long. “Now that the protesters have waned, let’s get life back to normal already,” Epstein said. Requests for comment to City Hall were not immediately returned. Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/us/2011/12/01/milk-street-cafe-possibly-shutting-its-doors-for-good-due-to-occupy-owner-says/?test=latestnews#ixzz1fLynJaQJ These morons need to be held accountable.

Jeanniebean Joined Wed 01/30/08 Posts: 40028	Thu 12/01/11 10:56 PM
These morons need to be held accountable.

Lancelot68 Joined Sat 10/29/11 Posts: 193	Thu 12/01/11 11:16 PM
Awwww boohoooo , wat a shortsighted,narrowminded disgusting attitude.

Jeanniebean Joined Wed 01/30/08 Posts: 40028	Thu 12/01/11 11:18 PM
Someone should start taking names so they can file lawsuits.

Lancelot68 Joined Sat 10/29/11 Posts: 193	Thu 12/01/11 11:20 PM
Capital idea Jennifer

Jeanniebean Joined Wed 01/30/08 Posts: 40028	Thu 12/01/11 11:21 PM
Its Jeanniebean, not Jennifer.

Lancelot68 Joined Sat 10/29/11 Posts: 193	Thu 12/01/11 11:23 PM
, sorry its 7am here,dats my excuse.

Jeanniebean Joined Wed 01/30/08 Posts: 40028	Thu 12/01/11 11:24 PM
He says: "Excuse me Mamm, What is your name and address? " She says: "None of your goddamn bizness creep!"

Lancelot68 Joined Sat 10/29/11 Posts: 193	Thu 12/01/11 11:29 PM
???

Jeanniebean Joined Wed 01/30/08 Posts: 40028	Thu 12/01/11 11:30 PM
He was taking names for the lawsuits.

Lancelot68 Joined Sat 10/29/11 Posts: 193	Thu 12/01/11 11:35 PM
Reminder to self . Do not go near Mingle till at least 10am local time

Jeanniebean Joined Wed 01/30/08 Posts: 40028	Thu 12/01/11 11:36 PM
Yeh it gets crazy here after midnight.

Lancelot68 Joined Sat 10/29/11 Posts: 193	Thu 12/01/11 11:42 PM
Have noticed, rarely dull here, always sumbody saying sumting contraversial,misguided,deluded etc

Conrad_73 Joined Sat 09/29/07 Posts: 22488	Thu 12/01/11 11:50 PM
The owner of an eatery in New York City's Lower Manhattan who said he was forced to let go 25 percent of his staff last month due to the Occupy Wall Street protests now says he might have to close his doors for good come next week. Marc Epstein, owner of the Milk Street Cafe, tells FoxNews.com that authorities have not taken down barricades around Zuccotti Park and along Wall Street despite the dwindling number of protesters since they were evicted from their encampment two weeks ago, keeping consumer foot traffic and his profits to a minimum. “It’s like a siege mentality down here. It’s killing business for everyone down here,” said Epstein, who said he was forced to fire 21 employees after sales dropped 30 percent since the start of the Occupy Movement. “If we don’t get relief, I won’t be able to stay open past Tuesday.” Epstein says that foot traffic has dropped despite the camp being removed from the area and that he’s losing vital business from tourists that have been avoiding the area. Officials for the police department said there are no longer barriers at the Milk Street Cafe and haven’t been for some time. Barriers remain at the Stock Exchange, where they have existed long before the cafe opened. But despite where the barricades are, Epstein says that the disruption around Wall Street has gone on for far too long. “Now that the protesters have waned, let’s get life back to normal already,” Epstein said. Requests for comment to City Hall were not immediately returned. Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/us/2011/12/01/milk-street-cafe-possibly-shutting-its-doors-for-good-due-to-occupy-owner-says/?test=latestnews#ixzz1fLynJaQJ These morons need to be held accountable. That was the whole Idea behind OWS! Create as much disruption as possible! Then enter Soros,and another four years reign of TOTUS!

Lpdon Joined Thu 02/25/10 Posts: 18772	Thu 12/01/11 11:51 PM
The owner of an eatery in New York City's Lower Manhattan who said he was forced to let go 25 percent of his staff last month due to the Occupy Wall Street protests now says he might have to close his doors for good come next week. Marc Epstein, owner of the Milk Street Cafe, tells FoxNews.com that authorities have not taken down barricades around Zuccotti Park and along Wall Street despite the dwindling number of protesters since they were evicted from their encampment two weeks ago, keeping consumer foot traffic and his profits to a minimum. “It’s like a siege mentality down here. It’s killing business for everyone down here,” said Epstein, who said he was forced to fire 21 employees after sales dropped 30 percent since the start of the Occupy Movement. “If we don’t get relief, I won’t be able to stay open past Tuesday.” Epstein says that foot traffic has dropped despite the camp being removed from the area and that he’s losing vital business from tourists that have been avoiding the area. Officials for the police department said there are no longer barriers at the Milk Street Cafe and haven’t been for some time. Barriers remain at the Stock Exchange, where they have existed long before the cafe opened. But despite where the barricades are, Epstein says that the disruption around Wall Street has gone on for far too long. “Now that the protesters have waned, let’s get life back to normal already,” Epstein said. Requests for comment to City Hall were not immediately returned. Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/us/2011/12/01/milk-street-cafe-possibly-shutting-its-doors-for-good-due-to-occupy-owner-says/?test=latestnews#ixzz1fLynJaQJ These morons need to be held accountable. That was the whole Idea behind OWS! Create as much disruption as possible! Then enter Soros,and another four years reign of TOTUS! TOTUS? Teleprompter of the United States?

Conrad_73 Joined Sat 09/29/07 Posts: 22488	Fri 12/02/11 12:03 AM
The owner of an eatery in New York City's Lower Manhattan who said he was forced to let go 25 percent of his staff last month due to the Occupy Wall Street protests now says he might have to close his doors for good come next week. Marc Epstein, owner of the Milk Street Cafe, tells FoxNews.com that authorities have not taken down barricades around Zuccotti Park and along Wall Street despite the dwindling number of protesters since they were evicted from their encampment two weeks ago, keeping consumer foot traffic and his profits to a minimum. “It’s like a siege mentality down here. It’s killing business for everyone down here,” said Epstein, who said he was forced to fire 21 employees after sales dropped 30 percent since the start of the Occupy Movement. “If we don’t get relief, I won’t be able to stay open past Tuesday.” Epstein says that foot traffic has dropped despite the camp being removed from the area and that he’s losing vital business from tourists that have been avoiding the area. Officials for the police department said there are no longer barriers at the Milk Street Cafe and haven’t been for some time. Barriers remain at the Stock Exchange, where they have existed long before the cafe opened. But despite where the barricades are, Epstein says that the disruption around Wall Street has gone on for far too long. “Now that the protesters have waned, let’s get life back to normal already,” Epstein said. Requests for comment to City Hall were not immediately returned. Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/us/2011/12/01/milk-street-cafe-possibly-shutting-its-doors-for-good-due-to-occupy-owner-says/?test=latestnews#ixzz1fLynJaQJ These morons need to be held accountable. That was the whole Idea behind OWS! Create as much disruption as possible! Then enter Soros,and another four years reign of TOTUS! TOTUS? Teleprompter of the United States? Yep!

msharmony Joined Mon 08/31/09 Posts: 61041	Fri 12/02/11 12:13 AM
Have noticed, rarely dull here, always sumbody saying sumting contraversial,misguided,deluded etc it truly rivals the PROFESSIONAL spin doctors and gossip columnists at times,,,

Lancelot68 Joined Sat 10/29/11 Posts: 193	Fri 12/02/11 12:28 AM
Indeed, some are wasted here, they cud be earning big money for trotting out the MSM line :)

Sojourning_Soul Joined Fri 02/13/09 Posts: 10767	Fri 12/02/11 04:47 AM
The lack of "research" on some issues people stand behind as "truths" is amazing! Quoting Faux News as a source of ANYTHING news is by far one of the most laughable conclusions a person can exhibit for validation of a post. But.... it is their right to believe as they will..... Most people actually KNOW there's more reality in an Aesop Fable They should put the following disclaimer on anything Faux News contributes..... The names have been changed to protect the guilty. Any similarities to actual events, or persons living or dead, is purely coincidence.

Jeanniebean Joined Wed 01/30/08 Posts: 40028	Fri 12/02/11 09:28 AM
The lack of "research" on some issues people stand behind as "truths" is amazing! Quoting Faux News as a source of ANYTHING news is by far one of the most laughable conclusions a person can exhibit for validation of a post. But.... it is their right to believe as they will..... Most people actually KNOW there's more reality in an Aesop Fable They should put the following disclaimer on anything Faux News contributes..... The names have been changed to protect the guilty. Any similarities to actual events, or persons living or dead, is purely coincidence. Faux news.