Jewelry store in VA closes to mourn election results, tells sane Virginians they should be ashamed

[belladonna]

This is even better than the idiot yesterday who had his mini-tantrum and turned over all the papers in order to avoid looking at "HIM".....

http://www.wdbj7.com/news/wdbj7-bedford-jewelry-store-closes-to-mourn-tuesdays-election-outcome-20121107,0,5851578.story

I hope his pity party was worth it cause it sounds like he lost some customers over his whiny antics!

[TheCowsCameHome]

1. Come back in six months and catch some real bargains at their

Going Out Of Business Sale

This crap never works. The owners aren't very bright.

[PA Democrat]

2. I predict his business will fail, but not due to Obama's policies,

but rather the owner's stupidity. Way to alienate more than half your customers Mr. Lyons!

[JB126]

3. Business should keep their views to themselves

I mentally took a pic of all the jackass businesses that had Romney signs. I'll never go there again.

[gvstn]

16. +1 /nt

[msanthrope]

4. Let the free market decide.

Personally, I'd cruise by around Xmas to see how the going-out-of business sale is going.

[davidpdx]

5. Get a big piece of butcher paper

and make a rather large sign (big enough to fit over his door) that says "Obama 2016" (yes I know he can't run again, but I'm just saying this for the purposes of the sign to piss someone off). Then use the thickest stickiest tape to put it on his door.

[belladonna]

6. That's a great idea!

I wish I lived a little closer, but I'd have to drive about an hour to get there. I think a nice Hilary 2016 poster would be nice too!!

Must think of someone who live closer to this asshole than I do......

[JoeyT]

12. Or Hilary 2016.

If you think they hate Obama, wait'll you see how much they hate Hilary.

He might burn his own store down in a fit of rage.

[HappyMe]

7. Kind of a dumbass move.

Employees got the day off with no pay. So they are paying for his childishness too.

[Buns_of_Fire]

10. Actually, the story said they got the day off WITH pay (according to a friend of the owner).

Either way, you're right, it's one dumbass business move. But if he wants to put a poster in his window and close up for a day to get over his snit, I don't really have a problem with it.

Common sense would tell anyone, though, that ticking off a percentage of your potential customers before they even walk in the door isn't too awfully bright.

[HappyMe]

11. Oops!

Yes, you are right. I didn't have my glasses on when I read that.

[Whovian]

8. The comments section at your link is a fun read. nt

[HopeHoops]

9. Well, I know where not to purchase jewelry. I've got my signs out along with a proudly flying flag.

Fuck rMoney supporters. We've still got a real president.

[efhmc]

13. Is there any update on opening today?

[efhmc]

14. So employees got a paid holiday because Obama won. hummmm.

[LibertyLover]

15. Our department had its annual retreat a few weeks ago in Williamsburg, VA

Driving to the hotel the first morning from my cousin's house, it was odd to see the number of small businesses there with very large political signs associated with them - either in yards or on buildings. After a while however I decided that it was a good thing - if I lived there, it would allow me to spend my money at places that agree with my political values.

[queenjane]

17. That area of Virginia has a lot of whacked out TeaKKKLanners.

I spend time in Southside VA doing genealogy research, and you wouldn't believe the stuff I've heard in courthouses, libraries, archives, etc. I remember when racists & homophobes had enough personal shame to keep it to themselves or their families, but now it's "out & proud".

[Homer Wells]

18. Hey Buddy

This is the new EVOLVED America.
Kindly Love it or LEAVE IT!!!!!!!