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michael_scarn17 t1_jdcgi50 wrote

Reply to 902 Brewing to host Paul Fireman backed event by el_tigrox

Everyone here who is ‘boycotting’ 902 are the softest humans I’ve ever seen. Like 902 is giving you the opportunity to question these people and speak out in person, and instead you all complain online and throw hissy fits. Like show up and voice your opinion. Y’all are acting like they’re hosting a trump rally. Sheesh.

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Stunning_Lingonberry t1_jdcf682 wrote

Reply to comment by [deleted] in 902 Brewing to host Paul Fireman backed event by el_tigrox

Was it political when you held a press conference over state regulations with a handful of politicians, including Amy Degise the day before she hit a cyclist? Because I was inclined to support you there, but right now, FUCK 902.

https://www.nj.com/hudson/2022/07/jersey-city-pols-rally-behind-craft-breweries-against-state-imposed-restrictions.html

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el_tigrox OP t1_jdcdjfv wrote

Reply to comment by BrewedInJerseyCity in 902 Brewing to host Paul Fireman backed event by el_tigrox

Totally hear you about maybe being duped by an organization that sounds good on paper, but has deep ties to wanting to forever change the park by adding stadiums, race tracks and commercial elements in the name of “people.” And it’s good that people can use your business as a community space. But now that you have a bit more information about this event - will you cancel it?

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BrewedInJerseyCity t1_jdcd2w8 wrote

Reply to 902 Brewing to host Paul Fireman backed event by el_tigrox

Hi, 902 Brewing here. Here’s brutal honesty: we are over worked small business owners that put insane hours in to run an honest business. If someone inquires to host an event, we do a 10 second skim to make sure it’s nothing hateful. In this instance, “people park” sounded harmless enough so we said sure. Plus we respect Coach Hurley. We’re not into politics and quite honestly have no idea if they are/what they’re doing. We had a sustainable JC Meet-Up last night, and a real estate meet up the night before. It’s not an endorsement of anything. Want to host a Disney themed bday party for yourself? Happy to oblige.

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ThenIGetAChipwichOK t1_jdcatd3 wrote

Reply to 902 Brewing to host Paul Fireman backed event by el_tigrox

Major bummer. I just see so many business in my Bergen Lafayette neighborhood falling for this stuff and it’s so depressing. I have a lot of respect for Friends if LSP but I’d like to see a more organized pushback from them or somewhere on this AstroTurf bullshit from Fireman and co.

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ThenIGetAChipwichOK t1_jdcakp6 wrote

Reply to comment by halocene_epic in 902 Brewing to host Paul Fireman backed event by el_tigrox

Why’s it stupid? Businesses can choose which public causes to support, and the public can in turn choose which businesses to support. I won’t support one that is either a) craven enough to back a billionaire who wants to take land away from the public for a private golf course or b) stupid enough to not realize that’s what Fireman’s astroturf campaign is doing.

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