Stockholm Syndrome Hits Michigan - He Loved Big Gretch

Apparently some Michigan restaurateurs, about to face near certain disaster from this upcoming 3 week shutdown and after suffering months of being shut down in the prior unconstitutional order are exhibiting signs of Stockholm syndrome.

The Detroit Free Press: Hard-hit metro Detroit restaurant industry prepares for another shutdown during key season

Over 2,000 restaurants have already permanently closed their doors in Michigan due to the previous forced closure.   It's likely according to the article that a further 6,000 won't survive, especially as this closure hits them in the time they normally begin to break even or show a profit over the year.

 If you really believe this one will only last three weeks, just  like the first one was supposed to be for two, I have a nice bridge connecting the two peninsulas in Michigan to sell you.

Some restaurant owners point out this  sudden order may put them over the edge, especially if they've just stocked up with food supplies.

We will note that so far only 4.4% of spreading events have been traced back to restaurants.   This ill-conceived order will lead to over 250,000 workers being laid off, and many may not have jobs to come back to if the restaurant being shut down does not survive.

Others are exhibiting clear signs of Stockholm Syndrome, identifying with their captor that is destroying their livelihood:

Cafe Muse co-owner Greg Reyner is incredibly frustrated. He said he's done everything right and keeps the safety of his guests and staff first...."We’re going into our busiest month of the year," Reyner said. "This is where you go from red to black. So it's very troubling. I make as much money the week between Christmas and New Years as I do the entire month of September. We do so much revenue that week we basically build up a nest egg to make it through January, February and March. If we’re going into our slow season already in the hole, a lot of restaurants will not survive."

but then he continues: 

 Reyner said he supports Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the state's decision to shut down. He points the blame at "obstructionist Republicans" like President Donald Trump and the U.S. Senate, who he said "are more concerned with ramming a judge through than helping small businesses.

So he's supporting the person that is issuing the orders that are deliberately and directly destroying his livelihood with these arbitrary unilateral decisions. Truly, He loved Big Gretch.

His projection to blame Trump is hilarious.  It's not Trump shutting him down, the blame for this decision rests solely with our dear Governor Half-Whit.

I half expected him to end his statement with "Thank you Governor, may I have another?",

Folks, if you're out at a restaurant dining tonight in the last night before the shut down, tip your wait staff like they're about to be out of work for the next 3 plus weeks. Because they will be.