Panera: A Lesson in the Failure of Socialism

[Moonglow]

Then use that money and get an education, learn what socialism is....on the very first day you will learn it has nothing to do with private companies...there are none of them in socialism.

Quit being blissful in your ignorance.

Ah yes, #1 in the excuse book: that wasn’t real socialism. #2: you just don’t know what socialism is.

It is correct that his so called experiment was not socialism since he failed to regulate his product.

What do you mean failed to regulate his product? He rationed homeless people and regulated all aspects.

But thanks for the ‘that’s not real socialism like it should be done’ excuse.

He didn't regulate the price.

Socialism is the community determining price.

And they did.

And it imploded.

No the community doesn't regulate the price the market does and always will.

 

[francoHFW]

you mean to tell me that a company cannot survive or afford to employ people if they give stuff away?

wow, what a surprise, Bernie and his protege AOC will NOT be happy...

Panera is ending its pay-what-you-want experiment, will close last such store

quote:
There's no such thing as a free lunch anymore at Panera.

The sandwich chain will close its last pay-what-you-can location next week after determining the model wasn't sustainable. It's already shut the other free-meals cafes around the country, including locations in Chicago; Clayton, Mo.; Portland, Ore.; and Dearborn, Mich., and its Boston concept will close its doors Feb. 15 after a six-year run.

The original idea was to allow customers to give a suggested donation for their food in a bid to raise awareness about hunger across the U.S. The funds collected were supposed to cover the store's operating costs while also paying for those who couldn't afford their food.

"Despite our commitment to this mission, it's become clear that continued operation of the Boston Panera Cares is no longer viable," Panera Bread said in an emailed statement.

From Eater.com:

quote:
At its peak, Panera Cares operated five locations, including ones in Dearborn, Michigan; Portland, Oregon; Boston, and Chicago. Each restaurant was designed to sustain itself, but the restaurants weren’t financially viable. The Portland-based Panera Cares was reportedly only recouping between 60 and 70 percent of its total costs. The losses were attributed students who “mobbed” the restaurant and ate without paying, as well as homeless patrons who visited the restaurant for every meal of the week. The location eventually limited the homeless to “a few meals a week.”

That wasn’t real socialism because it failed. If they had done it right it would have succeeded.

It was not socialism because it was a private company trying something out, not the government.

For as much as you sheep talk about socialism, one would think you should at least know what it is you talk about 24/7

Actually it was socialism, guess who really paid for the pay-what-you-want stores.

Who paid for it is not germane, who owned it and controlled it is.

Please do us all a favor and learn what the word socialism means before you use it again.

so·cial·ism
[ˈsōSHəˌlizəm]
NOUN

1. a political and economic theory of social organization which advocates that the means of production, distribution, and exchange should be owned or regulated by the community as a whole.
2. (in Marxist theory) a transitional social state between the overthrow of capitalism and the realization of Communism.

The meaning of socialism used to be owned by the community, now it means regulated capitalism by the community, always democratic. Everyone outside of GOP Cold War dinosaur dupe world has moved on. Call it Democratic socialism, everyone else has to when dealing with you brainwashed Cold War dinosaur functional morons. Also the only people that are scared by government-regulated Healthcare, an ID card to end illegal immigration, a living wage, cheap college and training, making the rich pay their fair share. You got it, ignoramus GOP dupes....

 

[Harpy Eagle]

so·cial·ism
[ˈsōSHəˌlizəm]
NOUN

1. a political and economic theory of social organization which advocates that the means of production, distribution, and exchange should be owned or regulated by the community as a whole.
2. (in Marxist theory) a transitional social state between the overthrow of capitalism and the realization of Communism.
   

Thanks, now tell me how a private company providing food at a lower cost/free falls into this category.

 

[Weatherman2020]

That wasn’t real socialism because it failed. If they had done it right it would have succeeded.

It was not socialism because it was a private company trying something out, not the government.

For as much as you sheep talk about socialism, one would think you should at least know what it is you talk about 24/7

Actually it was socialism, guess who really paid for the pay-what-you-want stores.

Who paid for it is not germane, who owned it and controlled it is.

Please do us all a favor and learn what the word socialism means before you use it again.

so·cial·ism
[ˈsōSHəˌlizəm]
NOUN

1. a political and economic theory of social organization which advocates that the means of production, distribution, and exchange should be owned or regulated by the community as a whole.
2. (in Marxist theory) a transitional social state between the overthrow of capitalism and the realization of Communism.

The meaning of socialism used to be owned by the community, now it means regulated capitalism by the community, always democratic. Everyone outside of GOP Cold War dinosaur dupe world has moved on. Call it Democratic socialism, everyone else has to when dealing with you brainwashed Cold War dinosaur functional morons. Also the only people that are scared by government-regulated Healthcare, an ID card to end illegal immigration, a living wage, cheap college and training, making the rich pay their fair share. You got it, ignoramus GOP dupes....

Like Venezuela.

 

[Weatherman2020]

so·cial·ism
[ˈsōSHəˌlizəm]
NOUN

1. a political and economic theory of social organization which advocates that the means of production, distribution, and exchange should be owned or regulated by the community as a whole.
2. (in Marxist theory) a transitional social state between the overthrow of capitalism and the realization of Communism.

Thanks, now tell me how a private company providing food at a lower cost/free falls into this category.

Community controlled pricing.

 

[Harpy Eagle]

Then use that money and get an education, learn what socialism is....on the very first day you will learn it has nothing to do with private companies...there are none of them in socialism.

Quit being blissful in your ignorance.

Ah yes, #1 in the excuse book: that wasn’t real socialism. #2: you just don’t know what socialism is.

It is correct that his so called experiment was not socialism since he failed to regulate his product.

What do you mean failed to regulate his product? He rationed homeless people and regulated all aspects.

But thanks for the ‘that’s not real socialism like it should be done’ excuse.

He didn't regulate the price.

Socialism is the community determining price.

And they did.

And it imploded.

No, according to your own copy and paste Socialism is the means of production, distribution, and exchange should be owned or regulated by the community as a whole.

Did the community control the production?

Did the community control the distribution?

Did the community control the exchange?

 

[Weatherman2020]

Ah yes, #1 in the excuse book: that wasn’t real socialism. #2: you just don’t know what socialism is.

It is correct that his so called experiment was not socialism since he failed to regulate his product.

What do you mean failed to regulate his product? He rationed homeless people and regulated all aspects.

But thanks for the ‘that’s not real socialism like it should be done’ excuse.

He didn't regulate the price.

Socialism is the community determining price.

And they did.

And it imploded.

No, according to your own copy and paste Socialism is the means of production, distribution, and exchange should be owned or regulated by the community as a whole.

Did the community control the production?

Did the community control the distribution?

Did the community control the exchange?

Distribution and regulated by the community.

 

[Harpy Eagle]

so·cial·ism
[ˈsōSHəˌlizəm]
NOUN

1. a political and economic theory of social organization which advocates that the means of production, distribution, and exchange should be owned or regulated by the community as a whole.
2. (in Marxist theory) a transitional social state between the overthrow of capitalism and the realization of Communism.

Thanks, now tell me how a private company providing food at a lower cost/free falls into this category.

Community controlled pricing.

There is nothing in your definition about pricing.

Next...

 

[Harpy Eagle]

It is correct that his so called experiment was not socialism since he failed to regulate his product.

What do you mean failed to regulate his product? He rationed homeless people and regulated all aspects.

But thanks for the ‘that’s not real socialism like it should be done’ excuse.

He didn't regulate the price.

Socialism is the community determining price.

And they did.

And it imploded.

No, according to your own copy and paste Socialism is the means of production, distribution, and exchange should be owned or regulated by the community as a whole.

Did the community control the production?

Did the community control the distribution?

Did the community control the exchange?

Distribution and regulated by the community.

Distribution was not regulated by the community.

 

[Harpy Eagle]

Ok, so you're not the brightest in business.

One more time, it is a crying shame people as stupid as you lack a sense of irony.

Do you have to read the directions to remember how to breath?

 

[Thinker101]

That wasn’t real socialism because it failed. If they had done it right it would have succeeded.

It was not socialism because it was a private company trying something out, not the government.

For as much as you sheep talk about socialism, one would think you should at least know what it is you talk about 24/7

Actually it was socialism, guess who really paid for the pay-what-you-want stores.

Who paid for it is not germane, who owned it and controlled it is.

Please do us all a favor and learn what the word socialism means before you use it again.

so·cial·ism
[ˈsōSHəˌlizəm]
NOUN

1. a political and economic theory of social organization which advocates that the means of production, distribution, and exchange should be owned or regulated by the community as a whole.
2. (in Marxist theory) a transitional social state between the overthrow of capitalism and the realization of Communism.

The meaning of socialism used to be owned by the community, now it means regulated capitalism by the community, always democratic. Everyone outside of GOP Cold War dinosaur dupe world has moved on. Call it Democratic socialism, everyone else has to when dealing with you brainwashed Cold War dinosaur functional morons. Also the only people that are scared by government-regulated Healthcare, an ID card to end illegal immigration, a living wage, cheap college and training, making the rich pay their fair share. You got it, ignoramus GOP dupes....

Socialism means regulated capitalism, WTF world do you live on...dumbass.

 

[Thinker101]

Ok, so you're not the brightest in business.

One more time, it is a crying shame people as stupid as you lack a sense of irony.

Do you have to read the directions to remember how to breath?

As long as I'm not as stupid as you, I'm good.

 

[Harpy Eagle]

Ok, so you're not the brightest in business.

One more time, it is a crying shame people as stupid as you lack a sense of irony.

Do you have to read the directions to remember how to breath?

As long as I'm not as stupid as you, I'm good.

Dude, a head of cabbage is not as stupid as you.

You truly might be the dumbest person on this forum.

Your name fits you just as much as "righwingers" name fits him.

If you had an original thought enter your head it would die of loneliness.

 

[danielpalos]

Socialism means the state owning the means of production.

The State does or can own the means of production, if necessary.

 

[Rustic]

you mean to tell me that a company cannot survive or afford to employ people if they give stuff away?

wow, what a surprise, Bernie and his protege AOC will NOT be happy...

Panera is ending its pay-what-you-want experiment, will close last such store

quote:
There's no such thing as a free lunch anymore at Panera.

The sandwich chain will close its last pay-what-you-can location next week after determining the model wasn't sustainable. It's already shut the other free-meals cafes around the country, including locations in Chicago; Clayton, Mo.; Portland, Ore.; and Dearborn, Mich., and its Boston concept will close its doors Feb. 15 after a six-year run.

The original idea was to allow customers to give a suggested donation for their food in a bid to raise awareness about hunger across the U.S. The funds collected were supposed to cover the store's operating costs while also paying for those who couldn't afford their food.

"Despite our commitment to this mission, it's become clear that continued operation of the Boston Panera Cares is no longer viable," Panera Bread said in an emailed statement.

From Eater.com:

quote:
At its peak, Panera Cares operated five locations, including ones in Dearborn, Michigan; Portland, Oregon; Boston, and Chicago. Each restaurant was designed to sustain itself, but the restaurants weren’t financially viable. The Portland-based Panera Cares was reportedly only recouping between 60 and 70 percent of its total costs. The losses were attributed students who “mobbed” the restaurant and ate without paying, as well as homeless patrons who visited the restaurant for every meal of the week. The location eventually limited the homeless to “a few meals a week.”

^ doesn’t know what socialism is

Lol
All you need to know is socialism sucks

 

[Thinker101]

Ok, so you're not the brightest in business.

One more time, it is a crying shame people as stupid as you lack a sense of irony.

Do you have to read the directions to remember how to breath?

As long as I'm not as stupid as you, I'm good.

Dude, a head of cabbage is not as stupid as you.

You truly might be the dumbest person on this forum.

Your name fits you just as much as "righwingers" name fits him.

If you had an original thought enter your head it would die of loneliness.

Yup, deplorable too...can't forget that one...dumbass.

 

[danielpalos]

all we really need to know, is that the right wing is full of fallacy and it is not one of those, twice a day moments.

 

[Harpy Eagle]

Ok, so you're not the brightest in business.

One more time, it is a crying shame people as stupid as you lack a sense of irony.

Do you have to read the directions to remember how to breath?

As long as I'm not as stupid as you, I'm good.

Dude, a head of cabbage is not as stupid as you.

You truly might be the dumbest person on this forum.

Your name fits you just as much as "righwingers" name fits him.

If you had an original thought enter your head it would die of loneliness.

Yup, deplorable too...can't forget that one...dumbass.

You are too stupid to be deplorable, you are just a mindless sheep following orders


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[Stormy Daniels]

Socialism means the state owning the means of production.

No, socialism means that society owns the results of production.

 

[Harry Dresden]

all we really need to know, is that the right wing is full of fallacy and it is not one of those, twice a day moments.

danny you find ellis island in the Arizona desert yet?...