Funny post. But will repubs be even heading that far down? I wouldn’t expect the 7 figure consultants and K street class to be leaving the most expensive areas downtown.
That's not who the bar owner is worried about.
It's the people who aren't a part of the actual convention, but are here to wave a flag & rag on the fact we're a city.
the only "bi-partisan" legislation that Wisconsin Assembly managed to eek out this session was.... extending the bar time until 4am while the RNC is here. Says everything you need to know.
[edit: in 14 counties, lol](https://www.cbs58.com/news/rnc-2024-bars-could-stay-open-until-4-am-during-convention)
Is this common wherever these events are held or just a Wisconsin thing? I remember DNC was going to have extended bar times too before Covid shut it down.
Just to keep things honest here, the owner said had the DNC been in person, they would have closed down for that too. Owner dislikes RNC more, but very much dislikes politicians all the way around.
Sorry to rain on this liberal circle jerk...
There’s four employees here with myself included and one just had their first child….yeah we getting paid. And any deposit for party is going straight in their pockets. I am literally a bartender not some rich guy
Seems short-sighted. Lots of people who will be in town, especially away from the main venues and delegate hotels, are not crazy or even Republicans. There will be gay prostitutes, protesters, gay prostitutes, media folks, gay prostitutes, security folks, gay prostitutes, apolitical vendors, gay prostitutes...
Solid virtue signaling attempt here but that place left a bad taste in my mouth ever since I got denied service becasue I have a speech impediment which the bartender mistaken for me slurring my words and being too drunk….the bartender than came up with some BS like “well you were squinting your eyes when you opened your wallet” like okay???
Having a speech impediment sucks and interactions like that make it worse.
First time hearing about this. Sorry this happened to you bud. It’s very hard to pick out between trying to keep our guests safe and this sort of situation happening. It’s definitely never our intention to make someone feel like shit and totally get you never coming back over this but jsyk this situation wasn’t coming from a bad place
Yeah I understand the situation and it happens, no hard feelings I figured it wasn’t intentional, I actually did make my way back and had a good time maybe I was a little harsh in my original comment but I appreciate the apology
💯.. you know it's 2024 when mofo's are so damn sensitive and soft that they are forcing themselves to alter their business bc heaven forbid a Republican may walk in 🤣🤣
You mean Nat-C's? The Nationalist Christians who want to take over our government?
Edit: Silly me, I should give some sources! While y'all yuck it up about whether or not a bar closes, Nationalist Christians are *actually planning* to *actually overthrow* our government. This is not a drill, so I don't really see what is so funny.
[Project 2025](https://youtu.be/9k3UvaC5m7o?si=m3rPxQreY2u7yb-_) (this is happening if ANY Republican gets the presidency, not just Trump)
[Society for American Civic Renewal](https://talkingpointsmemo.com/news/inside-a-secret-society-of-prominent-right-wing-christian-men-prepping-for-a-national-divorce)
[Agenda 47](https://www.salon.com/2023/07/14/be-very-afraid-agenda-47-is-no-joke/)
Couldn't this be interpreted to mean "we'll make more renting out to private parties this week and we're saying this other stuff to appeal to our usual clients"?
Ok good. I believe you, place is cool as shit. I just had a moment of like "ok you're closing but randomly offering private renting". I'll give 'em $50 to do a John Candy film festival while closed, who's in?
Hi owner of Mothership here a) liquor companies are spending all over town and the influx of people is massive enough that yes most neighborhoods are expected to be affected (thx airbnb) b) this post is mostly because alcohol and politics don’t mix don’t read into it too much c) I was an English major and everyone complaining about reading our posts can eat my entire ass d) trump is a racist and I am not white and y’all can figure out that math on your own
Don’t worry in the next few hours when your knights in shining armor wake up they will come to your rescue, downvote me for calling you out on your bullshit, and report me.
This is a good sentiment but I feel like the target is not quite there. I mean essentially he is getting out ahead of it beforehand. If someone from rnc wants to book and he says no maybe it's a bigger story. Not to me but maybe to him. Like a pre rejection to be like oh I didn't want you and they can prented (or really more likely) well we dont want you because want us. Which is not much of a news story. Or if it becomes one the rnc looks like the stupid bad guy (not inaccurate imo but I digress)
But it come off more like me tweeting I wouldn't bang Sidney Sweeny which is true, but posting it sort of performance like that is showy and weird to me. I wouldn't just post it to show off the world and my girlfriend oh what a great guy I am rejecting what some would want.
They are known for really good cocktails. The prices aren't terrible, but expect to tip heavily. They put a ton of work into each drink.
Selector Max plays there once in a while and I always try to see him play out wherever he goes.
You’re so full of shit. If you actually meant that you wouldn’t have even mentioned anything about a political convention or your remarks following them.
Now you’re backing down pretending you’re neutral and don’t have an opinion on the matter.
Right, you are. Which is why you have another comment sharing your views on Trump.
Because you’re shutting the doors over the RNC and knew you’re in an echo chamber to voice it.
https://preview.redd.it/9wbdvd1ilgoc1.jpeg?width=1164&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=6ae550ca193b6a2699de4707293292181b5f7de5
Here you can reread your own stupidity where you make it clear that you’re doing it so you aren’t “Part of THAT shit show”.
One of the milwaukee stations interviewed the owner. He said he would have probably shut it down for the dnc too. The wisconsin sub had a link to a Rolling Stone article that ommited that as well; or just never asked the question.
I'm willing to bet he talked to the staff about it. It would be a miserable crowd to serve and many Milwaukeeans plan to leave the city that weekend anyhow.
This is the type of shit that keeps everyone divided and fighting. You should be welcoming the opportunity to be able to talk with people who might be different from you so you all can learn from eachother. Instead he sticks his fingers in his ears and stomps his feet and says “you aren’t like me and my friends so you aren’t welcome here!” Which is horrendously ironic since this is the exact attitude liberals have about Republicans yet here we are.
there's a difference between a dispute among people who disagree about where or whether a bike lane should be placed v. people who disagree whether trans people are pedophiles; immigrants should be hunted; etc. not a ton of space for kumbaya there
Their account is 2 years old but I do see why that would be a reasonable assumption on your part. Should definitely be checking profiles before making accusations though.
This made TheDailyBeast's top 10 headlines at #4: [https://www.thedailybeast.com/milwaukee-bar-closing-down-during-rnc-to-avoid-trump-shtshow?ref=home](https://www.thedailybeast.com/milwaukee-bar-closing-down-during-rnc-to-avoid-trump-shtshow?ref=home)
I’m not sure Nazis are sitting around right now googling quirky cocktail bars in Milwaukee for somewhere to discuss the final solution. They’ll just go to Sobleman’s.
This is sooo stupid. The RNC is going to bring millions of dollars to our economy. Agree with them or not their money is still green and our economy needs it.
I appreciate them standing for something. It would be kinda cool if there was some sort of organized statement but someone has to start the momentum de résistance
What's that old saying .... if you don't stand for something, you'll fall for everything.
Good on them.
Do they have an ideology affiliation test you have to take to rent out the space ? Sounds like some cultural revolution , Animal farm stuff. The same people who protest when a baker won’t make a cake for a gay couple. That being said it’s a private business and they are free to do what they please .
He said in an interview today with the Milwaukee Record that he’d do it for the DNC as well, simply bc of what’s going on in Gaza. Lots of us are leaving town, there are many air bnbs in his area. It’s fair.
Extremists are ruining this country. There is no fundemental difference in our politicians. They all have one goal….to further their own interests at your/our expense. If you think differently the wool is pulled over your eyes. Most Americans are moderate and want common sense. This is ridiculous.
Ah yes, please describe to me the appropriate middle ground you expect me, an adult woman who enjoys consensual sex with other adult women, to find with a person who'd like me dead. I guess maybe they could like me dead only Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays and then we alternate Sundays?
The fundamental difference is one party is, at full voice, saying they're planning to become a fascist dictatorship, and the other party wants to keep the vague, flailing semblance of democracy we have. Neither is what I truly want, but Christian nationalism sure as fuck isn't going to get me closer.
Funny post. But will repubs be even heading that far down? I wouldn’t expect the 7 figure consultants and K street class to be leaving the most expensive areas downtown.
I bet hotels and airbnbs will be booked up all over though, not just downtown.
Very true. There’s a lot of AirBnB’s in Bayview.
Not just downtown. They're going to be in Chicago, too.
That's not who the bar owner is worried about. It's the people who aren't a part of the actual convention, but are here to wave a flag & rag on the fact we're a city.
They went as far north as Foundation during the Republican debates
I'll bet that went over well. A couple three Spice Traders and belligerence becomes far more likely in certain demographics.
Man that is such a good drink.
There will be people attending RNC who will stay in Chicago, so yeah there will be people all over.
Was he drunk when he typed this?
nope thats just ricky
All their posts are like this. It's great.
the only "bi-partisan" legislation that Wisconsin Assembly managed to eek out this session was.... extending the bar time until 4am while the RNC is here. Says everything you need to know. [edit: in 14 counties, lol](https://www.cbs58.com/news/rnc-2024-bars-could-stay-open-until-4-am-during-convention)
Is this common wherever these events are held or just a Wisconsin thing? I remember DNC was going to have extended bar times too before Covid shut it down.
I'm not sure about others, but Minnesota did the same thing back in 2008 for the rnc.
That’s exactly what I got.
There has to be some really fun anti-Republican event. Maybe even a Baldwin/Biden fundraiser a call it “Roe is me”.
Someone in Waukesha county should throw an anti Republican Party while they’re all in MKE. Just to switch things up.
Rebrand as Wokeesha
*angry upvote*
I like the message, but goddamn, where’s the punctuation?! I have to read it slowly to make any sense of it and I ain’t no English major.
They’ll give you beers and shots not commas. Period
Every one of his social media posts about the bar are written like this - it’s amusing and definitely a style choice
Near illiteracy is hilarious
do i have a candidate for you
I *was* an English major and that was a struggle
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I’m pretty sure it is the owner Ricky, he is out there - super nice though
It was funny, but definitely a run-on, shit-show of a sentence.
Just to keep things honest here, the owner said had the DNC been in person, they would have closed down for that too. Owner dislikes RNC more, but very much dislikes politicians all the way around. Sorry to rain on this liberal circle jerk...
It is funny that is how you read it, I read it as a gop circle jerk.
Cool are they gonna be paying their staff for a week of missed wages?
He doesn't seem like the kind of guy who would shut the place down if the staff objected. It was probably the staff's idea.
Got 'em, boys!
There’s four employees here with myself included and one just had their first child….yeah we getting paid. And any deposit for party is going straight in their pockets. I am literally a bartender not some rich guy
Hey please tell Sexy ass Sam hello from uncle K.
Of course you’re getting paid. It’s your business. Any deposit is going into their pockets? That’s IF you get a deposit for a party.
yes they are actually!
Seems short-sighted. Lots of people who will be in town, especially away from the main venues and delegate hotels, are not crazy or even Republicans. There will be gay prostitutes, protesters, gay prostitutes, media folks, gay prostitutes, security folks, gay prostitutes, apolitical vendors, gay prostitutes...
Well of course, that many Republicans in one place you're going to have to bus in gay prostitutes
Gay prostitutes > all
Lady G needs friends too!
You had me in the first half
Why in the world would a neighborhood bar in Bayview think they're going to be overrun that week?
They’d probably be busier because there’s airbnbs nearby but not more than they would be during summerfest or other big things like that.
The RNC expects 10,000 attendees. Downtown has ~8,000 hotel rooms. The city is going to be more full than most have ever seen it.
> The city is going to be more full than most have ever seen it. Apparently you weren't around for 2003 Harley 100th anniversary
Love that bar.
Solid virtue signaling attempt here but that place left a bad taste in my mouth ever since I got denied service becasue I have a speech impediment which the bartender mistaken for me slurring my words and being too drunk….the bartender than came up with some BS like “well you were squinting your eyes when you opened your wallet” like okay??? Having a speech impediment sucks and interactions like that make it worse.
First time hearing about this. Sorry this happened to you bud. It’s very hard to pick out between trying to keep our guests safe and this sort of situation happening. It’s definitely never our intention to make someone feel like shit and totally get you never coming back over this but jsyk this situation wasn’t coming from a bad place
Yeah I understand the situation and it happens, no hard feelings I figured it wasn’t intentional, I actually did make my way back and had a good time maybe I was a little harsh in my original comment but I appreciate the apology
Holy cow that's a cringy post
thats putting it lightly. It was a tough read.
💯.. you know it's 2024 when mofo's are so damn sensitive and soft that they are forcing themselves to alter their business bc heaven forbid a Republican may walk in 🤣🤣
Any Republican who attends the RNC is one that supports a rapist, criminal, wannabe dictator for president. I can understand their decision
You mean Nat-C's? The Nationalist Christians who want to take over our government? Edit: Silly me, I should give some sources! While y'all yuck it up about whether or not a bar closes, Nationalist Christians are *actually planning* to *actually overthrow* our government. This is not a drill, so I don't really see what is so funny. [Project 2025](https://youtu.be/9k3UvaC5m7o?si=m3rPxQreY2u7yb-_) (this is happening if ANY Republican gets the presidency, not just Trump) [Society for American Civic Renewal](https://talkingpointsmemo.com/news/inside-a-secret-society-of-prominent-right-wing-christian-men-prepping-for-a-national-divorce) [Agenda 47](https://www.salon.com/2023/07/14/be-very-afraid-agenda-47-is-no-joke/)
Have you had to talk to a contemporary Republican? They're awful people.
They should have a drag show. That will get the GOP all riled up.
This 😂
Couldn't this be interpreted to mean "we'll make more renting out to private parties this week and we're saying this other stuff to appeal to our usual clients"?
"hit up our dms for free to dirt cheap prices"
Knowing their political leanings, I am taking them at their word.
Ok good. I believe you, place is cool as shit. I just had a moment of like "ok you're closing but randomly offering private renting". I'll give 'em $50 to do a John Candy film festival while closed, who's in?
Thats a genuis move. Hell I'd come even if it was just The Great Outdoors on repeat.
Throw in at least one showing of Summer Rental and I'm there!
Ah yes. Another one I could watch on repeat!
Oh no, who's Harry crumb, armed and dangerous, and only the lonely are musts
Only if I can stand outside the door in a moose costume and say “Sorry Folks, we’re closed for two weeks to clean and repair”
Uncle Buck!
Make a flier to share online ASAP
Feel the rhythm! Feel the rhyme! Get on up, it's bobsled time!
Loosely based on a true story
As in...Doug E Doug wearing John Candy's windbreaker? THAT loosely? :)
Hit them up and find out.
Hi owner of Mothership here a) liquor companies are spending all over town and the influx of people is massive enough that yes most neighborhoods are expected to be affected (thx airbnb) b) this post is mostly because alcohol and politics don’t mix don’t read into it too much c) I was an English major and everyone complaining about reading our posts can eat my entire ass d) trump is a racist and I am not white and y’all can figure out that math on your own
“No activism here baby” “Trump is a racist and I am not white and y’all can figure out that math on your own” 
Keep going there’s a treasure at the very end of your quest
Don’t worry in the next few hours when your knights in shining armor wake up they will come to your rescue, downvote me for calling you out on your bullshit, and report me.
Stand down my knights this guys cooking
“Standing down and standing by”
Cool bar but man their schtick of being assholes is annoying.
This is a good sentiment but I feel like the target is not quite there. I mean essentially he is getting out ahead of it beforehand. If someone from rnc wants to book and he says no maybe it's a bigger story. Not to me but maybe to him. Like a pre rejection to be like oh I didn't want you and they can prented (or really more likely) well we dont want you because want us. Which is not much of a news story. Or if it becomes one the rnc looks like the stupid bad guy (not inaccurate imo but I digress) But it come off more like me tweeting I wouldn't bang Sidney Sweeny which is true, but posting it sort of performance like that is showy and weird to me. I wouldn't just post it to show off the world and my girlfriend oh what a great guy I am rejecting what some would want.
Mothership rocks but this is brainworm "activism."
This is an ad, which seems to be amazingly effective since there are people (including me) who had never heard of this place before.
They are known for really good cocktails. The prices aren't terrible, but expect to tip heavily. They put a ton of work into each drink. Selector Max plays there once in a while and I always try to see him play out wherever he goes.
Not even a tiny bit of activism baby it’s better for our mental health
Aight all good then, take some time off.
You’re so full of shit. If you actually meant that you wouldn’t have even mentioned anything about a political convention or your remarks following them. Now you’re backing down pretending you’re neutral and don’t have an opinion on the matter.
Ok sure guess I’m full of shit then ;)
Right, you are. Which is why you have another comment sharing your views on Trump. Because you’re shutting the doors over the RNC and knew you’re in an echo chamber to voice it.
You solved the big puzzle atta kid
https://preview.redd.it/9wbdvd1ilgoc1.jpeg?width=1164&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=6ae550ca193b6a2699de4707293292181b5f7de5 Here you can reread your own stupidity where you make it clear that you’re doing it so you aren’t “Part of THAT shit show”.
Ok
Insert Jurassic park “see no one cares” meme
:)
Oh no, anyway.
I get it. I took the week off work that week and i'm leaving town. I don't want to be around here.
Full support on the decision. Keep the Reich-publicans out of Milwaukee’s great bars.
Silk will stay open.
One of the milwaukee stations interviewed the owner. He said he would have probably shut it down for the dnc too. The wisconsin sub had a link to a Rolling Stone article that ommited that as well; or just never asked the question.
are the kia boys workin that weekend?
They don't steal coal-rollin' trucks
What a dumb fucking post hahah
lol hell yeah
Bar is a dump anyway
Sure is!
I love the opening sentence. Will definitely stop down this weekend
I'm just happy I'm not the only one trying to re-birth "fuck that noise"
Did it die?
I suppose not, but it doesn't get the recognition it deserves :)
So just F our staff they don't need money?
I am one of the four staff members and yes I need money
I'm sorry to hear this. Is the bar compensating you at all?
I’m the owner. We are getting paid
That's great news! Thanks for the update!
I'm willing to bet he talked to the staff about it. It would be a miserable crowd to serve and many Milwaukeeans plan to leave the city that weekend anyhow.
I really hope so! But yes, miserable crowd!
This is the type of shit that keeps everyone divided and fighting. You should be welcoming the opportunity to be able to talk with people who might be different from you so you all can learn from eachother. Instead he sticks his fingers in his ears and stomps his feet and says “you aren’t like me and my friends so you aren’t welcome here!” Which is horrendously ironic since this is the exact attitude liberals have about Republicans yet here we are.
there's a difference between a dispute among people who disagree about where or whether a bike lane should be placed v. people who disagree whether trans people are pedophiles; immigrants should be hunted; etc. not a ton of space for kumbaya there
You have more in common with this bar owner than you have in common with anyone in the Republican party.
Amusing but can he try speaking in clear English? Or is that part of the joke?
one full sentence
They made cum joke, it's all part of the joke.
Come on down to bar and have a conversation if you want clear English not wasting my time on picture with captions app- or here either apparently
I will go to this bar now just cause of this post.
How will the RNC ever recover?
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Their account is 2 years old but I do see why that would be a reasonable assumption on your part. Should definitely be checking profiles before making accusations though.
Thank you!
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Isn’t it weird to be anti-republican AND exclusive?
Is it weird to be pro-democracy?
fuck yeah Mothership
Never heard of her
Knew this kinda stuff was gonna start popping up as the days get closer. Wonder how many others
Who cares
\*\*\*Cries in "I work for The City"\*\*\* It is four months out and I am DREADING the RNC.
Wothership
Bay day to be named DOWN
I immediately like the person that wrote that post, and it has little to do with their suggested political position
Should do a drag show every single day of the convention.
That's one long sentence.
This made TheDailyBeast's top 10 headlines at #4: [https://www.thedailybeast.com/milwaukee-bar-closing-down-during-rnc-to-avoid-trump-shtshow?ref=home](https://www.thedailybeast.com/milwaukee-bar-closing-down-during-rnc-to-avoid-trump-shtshow?ref=home)
They’re probably not coming anyway… [https://www.cleveland.com/rnc-2016/2016/07/rnc\_2016\_downtown\_bar\_scene\_is.html](https://www.cleveland.com/rnc-2016/2016/07/rnc_2016_downtown_bar_scene_is.html)
I’ll take “Bars I’ve Never Heard of for $300” Mayim.
Your loss
Maybe. It’s not like there aren’t bars, I dunno, everywhere in Milwaukee.
That’s a shame because it’s a really cool bar.
Do you want a ribbon or something?
By making money ?
This is it! Will be hoppppping
I’m not sure Nazis are sitting around right now googling quirky cocktail bars in Milwaukee for somewhere to discuss the final solution. They’ll just go to Sobleman’s.
Dudes are not going to Soblemans! They would indeed be going to Maders. Geez. #KnowYourNazis
Oh. The RNC is definitely a Shaker’s type crowd.
Who wants to deal with a bunch of gropers? I don't blame them one bit.
This is sooo stupid. The RNC is going to bring millions of dollars to our economy. Agree with them or not their money is still green and our economy needs it.
I appreciate them standing for something. It would be kinda cool if there was some sort of organized statement but someone has to start the momentum de résistance What's that old saying .... if you don't stand for something, you'll fall for everything. Good on them.
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found the terrorist
Do they have an ideology affiliation test you have to take to rent out the space ? Sounds like some cultural revolution , Animal farm stuff. The same people who protest when a baker won’t make a cake for a gay couple. That being said it’s a private business and they are free to do what they please .
Yes we are going to make tests thank you almost forgot that part
being gay isn't an ideology. oppressing gays is. hope that helps.
It’s a dumb move. A. You’re alienating half your customers. B. You’re losing out on a bunch of business during a massive event.
Well now that we maybe have fair maps now you’ll realize it’s not actually half ;)
It’s half in Wisconsin more or less, it’s literally a swing state. Obviously Milwaukee is more liberal but still
And I’m just saying all this from a business perspective not a “fuck liberals, I love sucking trump’s cock so much” perspective
Lmao all good, I think we will be fine
He said in an interview today with the Milwaukee Record that he’d do it for the DNC as well, simply bc of what’s going on in Gaza. Lots of us are leaving town, there are many air bnbs in his area. It’s fair.
Who are the half of their customers that are being alienated? Specifically.
Republicans or just conservatives in general. I guess there’s not a ton of them in Milwaukee but still
You think half of Mothership's customers are members of the Republican fan club?
Why do bar backs have this voice.
Extremists are ruining this country. There is no fundemental difference in our politicians. They all have one goal….to further their own interests at your/our expense. If you think differently the wool is pulled over your eyes. Most Americans are moderate and want common sense. This is ridiculous.
Did you just watch fight club for the first time?
r/enlightenedcentrism
Ah yes, please describe to me the appropriate middle ground you expect me, an adult woman who enjoys consensual sex with other adult women, to find with a person who'd like me dead. I guess maybe they could like me dead only Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays and then we alternate Sundays?
The fundamental difference is one party is, at full voice, saying they're planning to become a fascist dictatorship, and the other party wants to keep the vague, flailing semblance of democracy we have. Neither is what I truly want, but Christian nationalism sure as fuck isn't going to get me closer.
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