The Old State Saloon, located in Eagle, Idaho, has once again found itself in the national spotlight.
Last year, the bar declared June as "Heterosexual Awesomeness Month," a move that sparked controversy, particularly among left-wing critics, given that June is traditionally celebrated as Pride Month.
According to The Blaze, the Old State Saloon is now stirring the pot once more, this time by offering a month of free beer to anyone who assists Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in identifying and deporting illegal immigrants. The bar's recent post on Saturday read, "ALERT: Anyone who helps ICE identify and ultimately deport an illegal from Idaho gets FREE BEER FOR ONE MONTH at Old State Saloon!"
The Department of Homeland Security responded to the saloon's offer by reposting it, accompanied by a humorous GIF, expressing their surprise at the promotion. The repost has since garnered a staggering 3.7 million views. The Old State Saloon responded enthusiastically, stating, "Let's go! Deport them all!"
However, there are conditions attached to the offer. Those wishing to claim the free beer must provide detailed evidence, including photos, videos, a summary of events, dates, and times, to a designated email address. When asked about the limits of the offer, the bar responded, "2/day for one month" and added that they may award multiple months to one person if multiple illegal immigrants are deported.
The first recipient of the free beer offer was Ryan Spoon, vice chair of the Ada County Republican Central Committee in Idaho. Spoon reported having a free Moon Dog Amber Ale and a pleasant conversation with the owner, Mark Fitzpatrick, whom he considers a friend.
However, the bar's offer has not been without backlash. A wave of left-wing criticism has been growing, but the Old State Saloon remains unyielding. The bar has been reposting the negative feedback it has received, ranging from seemingly fake one-star reviews aimed at lowering its customer scores to more explicit threats.
One such message read, "I hope you get swatted like all the sad little MAGAT bitches who think they're doing something right. You're not, you racist piece of s**t. I'll be dancing a jig in a week when your busted-up s**thole is closed forever. Maybe I'll stop by first [to] see if a cleansing fire might be the ticket." Another message declared, "WE ARE PLANNING A HUGE PROTEST THIS WEEKEND AT UR POS SALOON! GOD DOESN'T LIKE UGLY AND Y'ALL GOING STRAIGHT TO HELL! BITCHES."
The Old State Saloon responded to these threats with defiance, stating, "You better hurry up because according to all your criminal friends, Old State Saloon will be burned down by then! Let's be real: You aren't going to do anything. But you sounded pretty tough for a minute there."
The day after the launch of the free beer campaign, the bar announced a series of new specials under the banner of "Merry Snitchmas." These include "Manly American Mondays," where American males who support ICE receive a free beer, and "Ladies 'Im Telling' Tuesdays," where American women who report illegal immigrants to ICE receive a buy-one-get-one-free offer.
The bar also offers a 10% discount to American heterosexual couples on Wednesdays, encouraging them to "get married and make American babies, if at all possible!"
The Old State Saloon's actions demonstrate a bold stance in support of ICE and immigration enforcement, a position that aligns with conservative values. Despite the backlash, the bar remains steadfast, reflecting the resilience and conviction often associated with conservative viewpoints.
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