585,000+ Sign Up for Mike Huckabee‘s ’Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day’ Today — Are You Joining In?
- Posted on August 1, 2012 at 8:53am by
Billy Hallowell
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The backlash against Chick-fil-A has been profound. But as the negative press continues to flow, some conservatives are beginning to step out and defend the fast food chain.
We already told you about Sarah Palin’s tough words for those seeking to ban the restaurant from local communities. Evangelist Billy Graham, too, has weighed in as has former presidential candidate Rick Santorum. And today, hundreds of thousands of Americans are pledging to stand by Chick-fil-A amidst calls for the restaurant to be banished from cities across the nation.
Mike Huckabee, the former governor of Arkansas and a 2008 presidential candidate, created an event called “Support Chick-fil-A.” After posting the initiative on Facebook, nearly 586,000 people have pledged to show up to make their voices heard in defense of the company’s First Amendment rights. The Christian Post provides more information about the event:
Led by former presidential candidate Mike Huckabee, Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day has gained the support of influential Christian leaders including evangelist Billy Graham.
The public event was created in response to the backlash the restaurant was facing after its president, Dan Cathy, affirmed his belief in traditional marriage, or the “biblical definition of the family unit.”
His comments were made to the Biblical Recorder, a Baptist publication, and they have been met by protests from the LGBT community, with some elected officials, including the mayor of Boston, threatening to block the company from opening a restaurant in their city.
Chick-fil-A has remained quiet in recent days, despite the outrage that continues to center upon Cathy’s words. The Appreciation Day is not endorsed by the company and individuals or family members directly related to Chick-fil-A are not involved.
In a Facebook event posting, Huckabee explained why he has taken charge to launch the day of support:
I have been incensed at the vitriolic assaults on the Chick Fil-A company because the CEO, Dan Cathy, made comments recently in which he affirmed his view that the Biblical view of marriage should be upheld. The Cathy family, led by Chick Fil-A founder Truett Cathy, are a wonderful Christian family who are committed to operating the company with Biblical principles and whose story is the true American success story…
The Chick Fil-A company refuses to open on Sundays so that their employees can go to church if they wish. Despite the pressure from malls, airports, and the business world to open on Sundays, they still don’t. They treat customers and employees with respect and dignity.
I ask you to join me in speaking out on Wednesday, August 1 “Chick Fil-A Appreciation Day.” No one is being asked to make signs, speeches, or openly demonstrate. The goal is simple: Let’s affirm a business that operates on Christian principles and whose executives are willing to take a stand for the Godly values we espouse by simply showing up and eating at Chick Fil-A on Wednesday, August 1. Too often, those on the left make corporate statements to show support for same sex marriage, abortion, or profanity, but if Christians affirm traditional values, we’re considered homophobic, fundamentalists, hate-mongers, and intolerant…
Huckabee went on to tell participants not to “be angry or engage in a verbal battle.” Instead, he encouraged the hundreds of thousands of supporters to show their appreciation for Chick-fil-A and to stand up for the company’s values. Supportive activities might include showing up to purchase food from the business or simply tweeting or Facebooking messages of support online, Huckabee wrote.
“We are for the freedom of Americans to speak their mind and practice their faith,” Huckabee explained on Facebook last week. “There is no need to lower ourselves into childish name-calling and screaming. That is what people do when they can’t defend or explain their point of view.”
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Comments (780)
Docrow
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 9:26amIf there was one close to my work (nearest 30 miles away) I’d be there for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Report Post »yougottabekidding
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 9:48amAbsolutely going found one used it two days ago and it is now a
Report Post »once a week stop atleast.
Amazon is now out I’ll pay more, they should be banned from cities
they creat a dangerous atmosphere for their employees
Yeah_Buddy
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 10:25amMmmm…I love their chicken. Especially today for lunch.
encinom
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 10:28amI can do without the bible based bigotry and the Christian hypocrisy with my lunch, neither leave a good taste in your mouth.
johnjamison
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 10:38amWhy only one day,make August Chick-fil-a month and visit your local chick-fil-a at least once a week for the entire month
Report Post »ERP
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 10:41am@Docrow
No worries, I’ll double up my Chic Fil A order in honor of you :-)
Report Post »ERP
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 10:42am@encinom
…and I can do without your hate based liberal and progressive mindset. Also the lies too.
Report Post »copatriots
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 10:45amAn added bonus! We won’t have to deal with the likes of Encimorons today! It will be a sample of heaven on earth! A wholesome group of God-loving people getting together! I might start singing the Hallelujah chorus during the short wait for my sandwich today!
Report Post »Stoic one
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 10:45amencinom
So it is OK to speak out about being a homosexual? or homosexual marriage?
It is OK to be in favor OF homosexual marriage; but it is NOT OK to be in favor OF heterosexual marriage?
And who is the BIGOT?
Report Post »Individualism
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 11:01amI don‘t support what there supporting but i do support their right to support what they want and suffer the backlash of it that doesn’t involve goverment and involves customer alienation. hopefully there becoming like arbies and having other sandwich options like Ruebens.
Report Post »Blazebanned
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 11:03amY’all be sure and grab your gay friends and make it a (take a gay to chick-fil-a day).Ok, sarcasm off……
Report Post »Blazebanned
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 11:05am@Mittenkittens.
Report Post »The 3rd is when the f@gs show up,just ask encinom.
Blazebanned
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 11:08am@enciloon.
Report Post »You and your kool-aid drinking commies on the left love to spout the words racist or bigot,anytime someone disagrees with you looney ideals. Well guess what,im the biggest bigot you will ever run across, i hate everybody,but especially cowardly pos’ like you.
jbean
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 11:11amThere is only 1 Chick-fil-A in the whole state of Michigan, but I will leave work and drive the 25 miles there, then turn around to drive 50 miles to get home. Worth every mile! I was in Texas for Restoring Love and we visited a Chick-fil-A there. I heard a whole lot of people calling in to Bill Bennett this morning saying they were going out to the Rochester location. We need to stand together one and all!
Report Post »PPMStudios
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 11:35am@ ENCINOM
Why are people who have a differing view than yours on the left, bigots?
Why is it ALWAYS the position of the “so-called” open-minded lefties that if you have a different opinion, then you‘re branded as a ’bigot’, a ‘racist’, ‘narrow-minded’?
Seems to me that because the left won’t entertain any belief or opinion other than their own, THEY are the narrow-minded ones….
Report Post »rickc34
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 11:39amI will support Chick fil a , it is their right to believe in God and his principals . But the bigoted and hateful comments from the left that always cry out for social justice will be against anyone who is a Christian, funny that they claim not to believe in God but are fulfilling biblical prophecy by their actions , lovers of themselves and God Haters. Chick fil a has not been accused of any crime against the gay community , but because of the belief of Dan Cathy whom I support and I will be going to Chick Fil La today,( better than KFC) The President who supports the Gays over God word has made an eternal choice.
Report Post »jzs
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 11:41am“Nation’s Restaurant News is citing research from YouGov BrandIndex that finds that Chick-fil-A Inc.‘s rating among customers in terms of a brand’s buzz, quality, value and reputation has declined from well above quick-service competitors to well below them.”
http://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/news/2012/07/31/chick-fil-as-image-takes-a-hit.html
Report Post »teresa2010
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 11:46am@encinom…STAY OFF THIS SITE…TRASH
Report Post »txdave22
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 11:47amWHY SHOULD THIS CHANGE BETWEEN NOW
AND NOV, EXCEPT IN OBAMA’S FAVOR?
President Obama leads Mitt Romney among likely voters in Ohio and Florida – and has a double-digit lead in Pennsylvania – according to a Quinnipiac University/CBS News/New York Times poll released this morning.
The poll, conducted from July 24-30, shows Mr. Obama leading his presumptive Republican challenger 53 percent to 42 percent in Pennsylvania. The 11-point lead results largely from independents, who favor the president by 22 points, and women, who favor the president by 24 points.
Mr. Obama holds a six-point lead in Ohio, 50 percent to 44 percent, a state where he holds a campaign event later today. His lead here is also due in large part to women, who back him by a 21-point margin. Romney leads by ten points among Ohio men, and seven points among Ohio whites.
In Florida, Mr. Obama also holds a six point lead, 51 percent to 45 percent. He holds a small lead among both men and women and a 19-point lead among Hispanics, while Romney leads by double-digits among whites and voters age 65 and above.
Report Post »AvengerK
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 12:01pmSee the way it works? ENCINOM/MONICNE/SLEAZY HIPPO calls others bigots and hate mongers..while he launches his bilefests against christians over and over again and displays his hate and intolerance for them.
Report Post »Cape_Lookout_RW_Extremist
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 12:04pmI supported them this morning but it is confusing when the manager of the Chick Filet of this little town in eastern NC is openly a proud lesbian. Hope she feels uncomfortable today. And I make no apologies for saying that encinom.
Report Post »ManiacMormonMotherofSeven
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 12:11pmMy neighbor of 10 years plus is the cutest couple who met while working at a Chick-Fil-A and later married and now own their own store. They have been reliable supporters of every PTA, church or community program I have been involved with over the years. Great people!! I just called her to say I was going to come for lunch and she told me a few things that I wanted to pass along. Apparently, on Friday will be a Gay/Lesbian protest in the stores as well as ongoing plans to get as many people as possible to bog the place down with orders of water only. I‘ve decided I’m going to take my family for lunch on Friday instead. National PR person has passed away and the cause of death is unknown at this point. STRESS MAYBE??? Live and let live people!
Report Post »Just_Us2
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 12:11pmYou have to forgive encinom as it was a victim of child abuse at the hands of several family members. That will mess anyone up and skew their world view. Just remember, the posts produced by this sad individual are the byproduct of decades of unspeakable acts. It lashes out at everyone, so don’t take offense. Its pain knows no boundaries.
Report Post »MIBUGNU2
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 12:12pmBe there for Lunch and Dinner…..THANKS HUCK !!!
Report Post »I Don’t think MUCH of Chicago or Boston VALUES…
SF and DC aren’t even worth mentioning…
PlowMan
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 12:36pmWhy do some call this man a bigot? I don’t understand why it is bigoted to point out that this behavior is not natural or advised by God, in fact it is condemned by God. God loves all of us but he gives us a choice to make to in order to live with him in heaven. The Christians I know want as many people to live in heaven as possible, so they will point out to anyone who will listen how to get there. By extension Christians hate the sin and love the sinner. I wish everyone who hate Christians and good day and hope they change their mind.
Report Post »steve61lindsey
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 12:36pmEnicom, I think you are confusing the Bible and Chick-fil-a with your boyfriend … And maybe if you learned how to spell principles, you might have some.
Report Post »Silversmith
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 12:37pm@all of you espousing the gay vs. religion argument — YOU ARE MUDDYING THE WATERS HERE!! This is about how we conduct ourselves as Americans. In this country we are allowed to disagree as long as we don’t impede the freedoms of others. One of those freedoms is NOT freedom from disagreement!!
CFA’s president holds his beliefs. His company doesn’t discriminate in who they will hire or serve. You may hold your beliefs. And if you can’t live and work (or eat) with people you disagree with – though I find you childish – then don’t!
Any other action, besides discussion and debate, is patently un American, bigoted, and prejudiced. So who’s in the wrong here? Don’t be too shocked as the “victims” are themselves the victimizers.
Wake up. Play fair.
Silversmith
Report Post »gosutag
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 12:41pm@PPMSTUDIOS(not directed to you completely since I don’t know you)
I’m not aware of your religious belief, so I thought I’d just piggy back a little on what you said. Why is it that many ‘Christians’ on this site believe it is okay to call homosexuals perverts and abominations? Is it because they refer to an inaccurate version of the Biblical text? I can bet that many here haven’t even touched on the older versions of the text in their original languages. As many know languages don’t translate to another very easily. Many things have to be taken into account, such as culture. Therefore, referring to a modified version of text that was translated many times doesn‘t make sense seeing as it’s not actually HIS words.
Report Post »Shiroi Raion
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 12:42pmDefinitely going. Went twice last week too. I had never been there before. I don’t care about the gay marriage issue one way or the other, but if the anti-American Liberals hate them, then we like them. LOL. I think their hatred backfired on them. It sounds like a lot of people I know are going to start going there more often.
Report Post »Like the trolls here, they spew hate here like it’s their jobs. How can some of them be on here seemingly 16 hours a day? Fanatical obsession? No doubt that their hatred has the opposite effect as well. No one likes the trolls and they aren’t going to change any minds to their side with hatred. If anything, they make everyone else look great by contrast. The trolls seem insane and obsessed. A dozen or so Obama worshipers, a dozen or so insanely obsessed secularists, and an hateful Ron Paul worshiper versus thousands of Conservatives and Libertarians who simply want to restore America and freedom.
People like ENCINO and JZS are merely a couple of gnats in an army of patriots.
They can post 10-20 or even 100 times more than a normal person, but their messages are always the same: (intolerance) They hate everyone that doesn’t agree 100% with their Progressive ideology and who believe in smaller government and the free market.
Marcia
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 12:49pmHubby went to one and said lines were out the door and around the corner to go through the drive through. We are sick and tired of the left dictating what we should think and do. No more – COME ON NOVEMBER – WE ARE READY TO RUMBLE!!
Report Post »colt6920
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 12:49pmI bet I know what does leave a good taste in Encinom’s mouth.
Report Post »casey1
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 12:50pmI just came from the one near me and it was standing room only the drive thru wrapped the store, must have been over 200 people inside.
But the local TV was outside interviewing the 10 to 12 protesters. Can’t wait to see the story in the news tonight.
The silent majority is showing support.
Report Post »JayCee
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 12:53pm@encinom,
Report Post »that bad taste in your and Monica‘s mouth ain’t chicken.
ERP
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 12:55pm“You have every right to speak your narrow minded views and to display to the world how much of a bigot you are, I have every right to call you out for it. ”
Notice everyone that if you disagree with the likes of @encinom, you’re views are “narrow minded” and you’re a “bigot.”
As Charlie Brown would say: “Good Grief!”
Report Post »Soundbyte
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 12:58pmI love Chic Fil A food, but to me this looks like one giant publicity stunt. Nothing like a billion dollars of free press.
Report Post »ERP
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 1:00pm@encinom
You are intellectually dishonest. This is why you fail to earn any respect from the rest of us.
I can not stand @JZS and in the culture war he is my enemy, but at least he is honest.
Report Post »Banter
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 1:01pmTried to go to our Chick-Fil-A in Lakeland, FL. Traffic jams trying to get in, lines out the door. Will have to try later in the day.
Simply awesome outpouring of support!
Report Post »ERP
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 1:03pmI would like to see and hear from the homosexual employees of Chic Fil A publicly support the company that gives them a salary.
That should ruffle some feathers.
Report Post »Clive
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 1:04pmChickfila is a private business, they can endorse whatever they want, you have the right to eat tons of it, or boycott, or whatever… in the end though, cathys outspokenness will end up hurting the restaurant chain, one day of extra chicken won’t replace the tons of customers that will never come back, and even godloving conservatives can only eat so much chicken.
if i were him, i would have kept donating money to his anti-gay causes, but kept my mouth shut. The county is really about a 50/50 split of conservatives and liberals.
When i’m dealing with customers, i don’t give them my feelings on politics or religion, no matter where you stand, you are bound to p1ss off half your customers. Money is money, and i want it from conservatives, and i want it from liberals.
Report Post »IMCHRISTIAN
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 1:07pmIf I had one close I would eat there too. I eat a lot of places and I don‘t check to see what the owner believes in or doesn’t believe in and same for other places too. If someone ask me about my faith views I would tell them honestly (truth not lies) but I would not say anything about their beliefs unless asked. I believe that someday we will all be judged by God and I will live my life like it. You have a choice so allow me to have mine with out condemnation…….. Life is Short and Eternity is Forever
Report Post »yougottabekidding
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 1:10pmJust there
Report Post »OMG
Marine 1
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 1:12pmOff to Chick-Fil-A in the next hour or so for lunch.
Oh, ENCINOM, you have a right to speak your mind. Let’s hear it for the Constitution, right?
You’re wrong, but you have a right to show everyone that you follow Satan instead of GOD. Try repenting and know that JESUS CHRIST loves you even if you’re a knucklehead. JESUS CHRIST loves you but HE just hates the things you do and how you think.
Have a great day all and don’t forget to go to Chick-Fil-A today.
Semper Fidelis
Report Post »MaxineH20Sux
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 1:20pmThe one near me had cars lined up for miles just waiting in the drive thru! The line for inside was wrapped around the store! People were parking in neighboring lots and walking to the restaurant! I waited 30 mins in the drive thru. It was awesome! I bet they run out of something lol! I am in Tn!
Report Post »PPMStudios
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 1:25pm@ GOSUTAG
I won’t attempt to speak for Christians other than myself. However, and again only speaking for myself, I think people are getting sick and tired of constantly having those living ‘alternative’ life styles ALWAYS throwing it in our faces and trying to force their idea of a ‘life choice’ upon us!
People just can seem to be ‘Gay’. They have to announce it to the world and expect everyone else to embrace it and be “open-minded” towards their choice. Why? Who cares? I don’t!
It‘s almost like they’re looking for acknowledgement, approval, and praise because they’re ashamed of who they are. Again, I don’t care! I‘m tired of hearing how I have to support and encourage someone who doesn’t live the way I do. I’m not going to do it. You live your life and let me live mine!!
Report Post »rangerp
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 1:37pmJust got lunch there. Wow, made me proud to be American for a change. Daily I am thankful to be American, but in recent years, it is often times to be proud, especially when you see DADT end, healthcare get passed, and OWS……
Today I am Proud.
Report Post »moomaw10
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 1:38pmHad breakfast there this morning…had to drive over 20 miles BUT it was worth it…They were very busy BUT everyone waited politely like christians do… We all talked among ourselves while in line about how this mess is helping Chick-fil-A….Bet thjey didn’t intend for that to happen…LOL
Report Post »Tivo
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 1:40pmOrland Park Illinois, It’s a 90 minute wait at their Chick-fil-A!!!!
Report Post »Therightsofbilly
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 1:45pm@CLIVE says:
“if i were him, i would have kept donating money to his anti-gay causes, but kept my mouth shut. The county is really about a 50/50 split of conservatives and liberals.”
Nice try Clive…….we see what you did there.
You tried pass off the insinuation that he donates money to “ANTI – GAY” causes.
Can you back that up Clive? I don’t think so. But nice use of your Alinsky skills.
Is standing up for what marriage is, and always has been…..”anti-gay”? No it is not.
And no Clive……..the country is not 50/50 split between conservatives and liberals.
Use your Googles……..as JZS likes to say.
Report Post »yougottabekidding
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 1:50pmMuslim law kills homos
Report Post »How come they are allowed to build mosques in Boston,and
Chicago ?
Deb C
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 1:53pmYes, I was gonna, but the line was a 2-hour wait and I get 1 hour for lunch….Toledo, Ohio
Report Post »whatthecrazy
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 2:07pmOMG my daughter and i just went to chick-fil-a and it was packed with the lines way out the door and had security everywhere.WE had to leave and make plans for later but we will be there.You people are the bomb and im so glad to be on the RIGHT team and as for the Gay sayers i mean Nay sayers bu yaw freaks of nature.Oh i have TWO gay brothers and usually believe in live and let live but i am sick and tired of you gay people thinking you can force people to accept your lifestyle,maby if you weren‘t so vile about it people wouldn’t react so negatively.
Report Post »badkarma060
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 2:32pmI found one 12 miles from my job. I was there today for lunch, it was packed, familes, service men/women with their families.It was geat to see. Drive though also packed and they service was fast and courteous. I have added them to my breakfast and lunch stops during the week. I recommend the spicy chicken sandwich with the pepper jack cheese.
Report Post »Therightsofbilly
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 2:40pmHey JZSaul,
Your data comes from YOUGOV dot com
Did you use your googles to read up on yougov?
I did.
Do you think it is credible?
I don’t.
Report Post »LookingforJustice
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 2:43pmUpdate on the business Chick-Fil-A is getting today….3 locations in our area of south Charlotte have been deluged with customers and the drive thru cars are backed up 3 times over!!!!
Our family ate in 2 different locations and will continue to give them our business.
Report Post »swamp_donkey
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 2:45pmhatersssssssss !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Report Post »Jim_Wright
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 2:47pmencinom
Report Post »The only bigot here is you. Mr. Cathy or the Chick-Fil-A company has done nothing to discriminate against anyone. His support for the true meaning of marriage or any other biblical principal do not prove any wrong doing and certainly nothing to support the outcry from gays, liberals, and democrats. As far as I am concerned you are free to patronize their business or not as you see fit, however your attempt to do nothing but cause trouble because Mr. Cathy stated his beliefs in Christian principals shows how small you and your group really are.
pap pap
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 2:50pmThat was my first thought when I heard about this DOCROW.
Report Post »rp454
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 2:58pmWhat a surprise! encinomoron is here. putz.
Went to the Chick Fil A for lunch here Texas along with literally hundreds of others. Forty-five minute wait and well worth it. Guess what…. even though we were shoulder to shoulder, everyone was polite and behaved. No honking horns, fights, trash or defecation on police cruisers. Who would have believed it.
Report Post »Realist4U
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 2:59pm“Cluck-U Rahm!”
Report Post »4truth2all
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 3:01pmYo SZJ:
Even if the food was not fit for a dog, and you could grow a beard while waiting to order, your link has NOTHING to do with the pathetic and BIGOTED responce to their pro God, pro marriage position.
I suspect that you don’t “got chicken” today … and your Christmas tears are all dried up …to bad …
Report Post »rangerp
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 3:04pmHaaa Haaa. What a hoot.
JC Penny came out in support of gay rights, and they took a serious hit in the pocket book. Chick Fil A came out in support of traditional marriage, and their business is booming.
Looks like it might be wiser for business to not appease the degenerate 2.5% of the population, and try to make the moral majority a little higher on their priority list. Money talks.
Report Post »The-Monk
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 3:07pmHi Billy,
Looks like Mr. Cathy answering a question and saying he supports the definition of marriage as being between “one man and one woman” has done his business very well. It might have been the best advertizing he could ever get.
I’ll bet Mr. Cathy is glad he’s not getting advice from JZS! LOL
Report Post »copatriots
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 3:15pm@ JZ
Some fun Chick-Fil-A facts:
$4.05 Billion Revenue with 1,600 stores (versus $4.5 Billion on 4,500 stores at KFC)
13% year-over-year increase in business
64 new restaurants opened within the last year
#10 on Most Popular U.S. Fast Food Restaurants
All while operating ONE LESS DAY PER WEEK than their competitors. Somehow I think CFA’s popularity is only going to increase.
finance.yahoo.com/news/the-most-popular-fast-food-restaurants-in-america.html
@ BILLY I always appreciate your posts holding the trolls accountable.
@ 4TRUTH Greetings and good comment!
Report Post »SonOfThunder
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 3:28pmI was just there in Downingtown, Pa around 2 pm today. There were cars lined up down route 30 probably 50 cars in line. I went in and had to park in a home depot parking lot to get a spot. I went in to the chick-fil-a and it was packed. I waited about 30 minutes but it was worth it. There spicy deluxe chip is awesome. Then the manager gave me a free meal because I waited. What a business! I have to get a franchise. God bless them! No protestors there. It was like a big tea party event.
Report Post »copatriots
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 3:29pm@ RANGER
The JCPenney’s example is exactly why I shorted AMZN right after I closed my 10 year account with them.
Report Post »mersey
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 3:39pmEverything progressives do backfires in their faces, and I love it. How did that boycott with Rush Limbaugh work out for you? The man has record ratings and new sponsors lining up and old ones begging to come back. Now people are lining up to eat at Chick-Fil-A. These are people who normally wouldn’t eat there. Good job progressives! Why don’t you boycott every business in America? The recession would end immediately.
Report Post »FEMALL
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 3:40pm@encinom I will happily send you Chick-fil-a coupons to help you out when your taxpayer funded Oba-Mao troll job is gone in less than 100 days.
Report Post »unlobby_us
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 3:48pm@Shiroi Raion – Thank you for writing my impression of the trolls also. Must be on someone’s payroll.
Report Post »Obama Snake Oil Co
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 3:50pmIn towns in NC, police had to direct traffic, parking lots were full and lines were clearly out the door but we waited. We called in lunch for 20 people. One of my guys ordered on the phone, the freedom lunch. They didn’t know what that meant at first but then told us it was a sandwich, waffle fries and a drink!
Report Post »Kenszen
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 3:59pmEncinom often demonstrates his non-bible based bigotry and non-Christian hypocrisy. Chick-fil-A….NOM!!!
Report Post »Kenszen
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 4:02pm@JZS Yeah, look at the source of your “data” and which media is “reporting” it.
And if their serve time is going down, it’s because they are getting more business. Their service is still great (just went to one) and their food is great.
Report Post »happygranny
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 4:03pmI am not even sure if we have any in WA or OR but I will find out and go there, plus give gift certificates from there to others. Right on for standing up for what is right!
Report Post »formidable_foe
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 4:05pmEncinom is just upset because there’s no Chick-fil-Gay. Sorry Nencinompoop!
Report Post »VickyIndependent
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 4:12pmThere isn’t a Chick-fil-a location in my area, so I sent a donation to the corporation headquarters – thanking them and to show my support.
Report Post »Therightsofbilly
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 4:14pmHi Monk,
Yes indeed.
JZS professes to know much, but methinks he was wrong about this one.
Did you see all the pics of the drive-thu’s? I’ll try and catch back up with you later tonight.
Hey JZS, just think of all the exhaust fumes that went into the atmosphere today.
And who do we have to thank for that?
YOU, of course. (Well you, and all your cohorts that made this an issue in the first place)
Bwaaaaa Haaaaa
Take a deep breath through the nose JZS………Ahhhhhhhhhh the sweet smell of capitalism.
Report Post »Ari Ben TZion
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 4:20pmSupport Chick-fil-A, G-d bless Dan Cathy.
Close your Amazon account and ask others to do the same.
We are going to put Amazon on the endangered species list.
Report Post »Therightsofbilly
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 4:28pmHi Copatriots,
How have you been?
Have not spoke to you in a while.
Hope all is going well for you and yours.
Report Post »canadianlady
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 4:34pm@encinom – You are completely missing the point here. The reason you should go to Chick-Fil-A today is to show liberals that they cannot shut down a legitimate business just because the owner is a Christian with traditional values. Chick-Fil-A never asked for this fight. This was brought to them by bigots on the left. When Mayors and other elected officials threaten a business’s existence just because of the religious beliefs of its owner, freedom loving people everywhere must speak up loudly and defend that business. If the suppression of your rights is not an abomination to you that gets you up out of your seat in protest, then you will eventually lose them.
Report Post »Restored One
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 4:40pmI am glad to see such passion coming out for our 1st ammendment. I certainly hope the profits from this grass root support that Chick-fil-a will make some very nice donations to some charities in the name of the 1st ammendment.
Report Post »RSHLUVER
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 4:41pmI wish there was one in Buffalo NY. :(
Report Post »copatriots
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 4:43pmAnd Greetings to you, THE-MONK. It looks like we had the same thought about CFA’s business success. I received a phone call in the middle of getting the link and typing my post. Hit send before I lost the data so didn’t see your post until after. :-)
@ Billy, All is good here. Thanks! The same good wishes to you and yours. It’s been a busy summer here. I’ve been more of a morning/afternoon poster lately.
Blessing to all! And Eat Mor Chikin!
Report Post »4truth2all
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 4:45pmYo CoPatriots:
Thanks … you gave me a “hug” a little back, so here’s one back …blessings
Report Post »RJJinGadsden
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 4:52pmJZS, Check even those statistics next week and see if they have changed. If they haven’t then as Billy Suggested, they are lying to you. You’ll probably be happy to learn that the crowds were so massive at both Chick-Fil-A locations in our small city that I could not wait that long standing to get served. Probably would have taken close to 2 hours to receive service.
Report Post »BTW, I am not one to boycott as we have often been accused. I still plan to do business with Amazon .com. I purchase a good number of books from them when I need them for military history research. They have the best prices, along with fast shipping. They also have the right to their free speech and a right to conduct their business as they see fit.
rjwiseguy
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 4:54pmI posted my pic on facebook eating at the chic-fil-a in Ocala Florida!!!!!!!! The 1st Amendment Rules!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Report Post »RJJinGadsden
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 4:57pmInteresting Wendy’s sign.
Report Post »http://www.towleroad.com/2012/08/wendys-franchises-post-signs-we-stand-with-chick-fil-a-photos.html
amtsoundsmith
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 5:09pmENCINOM- And we can all do without you, and yet you always seem to leave you comments on here for needed attention. Congratulations! you have reached the pinnacle of loserdom.
Report Post »The-Monk
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 5:15pmHi RJJ, Billy and Copatriots,
Hope all is going good for you three. I enjoy all of your posts.
Thanks for the Wendy’s sign photo! I sent it to The Blaze, maybe they’ll and it to this story. : )
Report Post »beckNcall
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 5:24pmWonder would Rahm like a Chick Fil A sandwich sent to his office? Take about 5 days to get here….hum, maybe a little rank by that time but hey, it’s the thought that counts right?
Report Post »gosutag
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 5:25pm@PPMSTUDIOS: I agree that gays should not be pushing their sexuality in others’ faces, and nor do I agree with the stupid attention-seeking Gay pride parades. They’re disgusting. But I can bet one thing and that is if people stopped giving gays attention they wouldn’t want to prance around in that given spotlight. Homophobes make those select few homosexuals you see at those parades and prancing about to want to do more of it. Homophobes are just as much a nuisance as homosexuals that push their sexuality into others’ lives. They are literally no different because homophobes like to have their idiotic voices heard about how their views are far superior to anyone else’s. I still find it ridiculous that so many ‘Christians’ on this site find the need to reference the ‘Holy Bible’ which they’re not accurately reading. Mind you, I can put money on it that those homophobes were having sex before they were even married and probably did a lot of it. I can put money on other things they’ve probably done and still do. Most of the homophobes that call themselves ‘Christian’ on this site swear to it that they’re better than other people. It‘s sad because they’re worrying about how they think the world is going down the toilet when they’re only helping push the lever.
Report Post »johnwduree
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 5:42pmI took my 88 year old mom to Chick-fil-a at 3:15, was so excited by the response from O’Fallon, Mo. The parking lot was full, inside were 4 of the 5 cash registers running with three people in each line. It was packed with almost every table taken. I was stoked! Thanks Glen for getting info out there.
Report Post »toto
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 5:58pmEncinom, I‘m glad you won’t be eating there, might ruin my lunch.
Report Post »binge_thinker
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 6:10pmAwesome pics of chicken-loving, freedom-loving, pro-family, pro-faith patriots today at Chick Fil A.
Join the thousands and add your name and send a thank you note to the Cathy Family for standing strong against the fascism and tyranny of the militant left.
Report Post »http://thankchickfila.com/
alesak
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 6:45pmWent to lunch here at the one in Fullerton. The line to order was around the building, and the drive-thru line filled the parking lot. As we stood out in the sun waiting to go in and order, the employees brought out cups of ice cold lemon aid to give us. Everyone was smiling and chatting, having a nice time. It felt good to be there. It will be interesting to see how this event shakes out nationally. Here in CA it’s a pretty cool mixed bag of people and how they think, which puts people watching on a whole new level. So here’s to hoping it was a great day for Chic-fil-A, I know it was for a lot of us who ate there today.
Report Post »SpeckChaser
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 7:15pmHey Billy
I just finished my #4 Spicy Rahm Emanuel Sandwich Deluxe. I waited in line for 30 min, truck running ac blasting and windows down of course, and got a good laugh from you exhaust fume observation. Now if the post office will just come out in support of traditional marriage maybe they can save themselves from bankruptcy.
Report Post »Dorugremon
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 7:20pmencinom:
“I can do without the bible based bigotry and the Christian hypocrisy with my lunch, neither leave a good taste in your mouth”.
Yes, I quite agree: that does leave a bad taste in my mouth. You know what else leaves a bad taste in my mouth? Arrogant, self-righteous moonbats who grandstand by promising acts like banning Chick-Fil-A franchises from their cities because they disagree with the CEO‘s honest difference of opinion when they know they can’t do any such thing. They attempt to ban Chick-Fil-A, they get sued *big time*, and they will lose, costing the taxpayers $BIG BUX unnecessarily.
If you disagree with Mr. Cathy’s opinion, the appropriate response is a press release saying that you RESPECTFULLY (emphasis on respectfully, but what would moonbats know about that?) disagree with his position concerning gay marriage. If you absolutely can’t abide by his opinion, then stay out of Chick-Fil-A. Go to KFC or Church’s instead. No one’s forcing you to shop there, or anywhere else.
As for myself, went to the local Chick-Fil-A, and it was up to their usual high standards. Yummy!
Report Post »Therightsofbilly
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 7:57pmHi Speckchaser,
Long time, no see.
How have you been?
Yea, I couldn’t help but notice how the green folk caused a lot of extra carbon footprints today.
Glad you were able to pitch in and help. LOL
Report Post »seresmary
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 8:11pmI went today and I didn’t sign up with Huckaby either, and the line of cars was ingredible, not to mention the place was packed inside and this is the one that opened last week where they picketed in Laguna Hills. Way to go Laguna Hills, we are making a statement that we are not going to be pushed around by this group anymore. They are but a tiny minority of the population and they have pushed and pushed and now we are pushing back, they will hear us now. Mary S., CA
Report Post »jimabates
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 11:48pmpeople have issues…dont they ?? people are free to do what they want but when it comes to religous beliefs and a corporate executives opinion and fundementals in his/her faith then all the lunatics come out of the wood work to ridicule it… what a crazy world isnt it ..this is not the same America as yesterday.
Report Post »MistyBlueAngel
Posted on August 2, 2012 at 2:01am@ THERIGHTSOFBILLY;
Way to go! I’ve always enjoyed your posts, and you really hit it out of the ballpark this time with that crack about all the exhaust fumes going up in the drive through line at Chick-fil-A. Keep up the good work, we could all use a good laugh (and a few less trolls around here).
Report Post »OpinionatedNation
Posted on August 2, 2012 at 2:54amSomething is wrong with you. Living either in a bubble or afraid to be openminded. Hope you had a side of homophobia with that greasy sandwich.
Saddest thing is, parents took their kids today to support a company that donates to hate groups. Nice way to raise children–instilling hate in their young minds already.
How would you like to be the person who wrote this account of her day today? She’s a human being:
Report Post »http://www.theopinionatednation.com/2012/08/02/the-other-side-of-chick-fil-a-appreciation-day-it-really-shook-me/
copatriots
Posted on August 2, 2012 at 8:12am@ OPINIONATED
Not clicking on your link/website but if sume1′s wittle feelings were hurt by the phenomenal outpouring of support at Chick-Fil-A today…….all I can say is BOO HOO and grow up. You can call us “haters” all you want. It has become as meaningless to us as being collectively called “racists”.
What you witnessed today was the end of Christians and the silent majority in America sitting back and “tolerating” our rights being stripped away while being called every filthy name imaginable along the way. It was done peaceably and, in many cases, in downright love, fellowship and with wholesome values.
All I can say is…..get used to it, enjoy and you are welcome. Blessings upon you!
Report Post »copatriots
Posted on August 2, 2012 at 8:14am@ 4TRUTH
Thank you! I’m good for a virtual hug anytime you need one. :-)
Report Post »Crask
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 11:14pmBigotry and hypocrisy have nothing to do with it. Chick-fil-a merely has an opinion that it made public. It’s those who practice homosexuality that are attempting to force something onto another when they did their pda stuff in front of Chick-fil-a.
Conservatives merely state an opinion, and the left then attempts to force the right, by law, to accept the left’s opinion.
I mean the left is trying to ban Chick-fil-a for their religious beliefs regarding homosexuality.
The left is truly naive. They have absolutely no idea what they’re actually progressing towards. They’re literally like children who think that it could never happen to them, so they’re perfectly comfortable taking the rights of those who disagree with them. But it will bite them hard one day. Only difference though is the left won’t see it coming while the right already sees that day on the horizon.
Report Post »Stoic one
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 9:25amHmn….
I am on my way to one… it’s only 3.7 miles.
Report Post »iampraying4u
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 9:42amDrink more tea and eat more chicken.
Report Post »Stoic one
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 10:29amFor a fast food joint – those sausage,egg,& cheese biscuits are HUGE!
The manager is well aware that it is the unofficial ‘National chic-fil-a day”
Report Post »iampraying4u
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 11:44amI just love that they are closed on sunday
Report Post »Bluebonnet
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 12:46pmGoing to Chick Fil A for lunch today. Only 3 miles away. I called my sister in Texas to tell her “YEAH” for Ted Cruz, and to drive about 75 miles to the closest Chick Fil A for lunch. She said she wished, but too far to go, but she’d be with them in Spirit and go when they have other business in Austin.
Report Post »CatB
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 1:06pmMine is about a 20 mile trip .. going to go between lunch and dinner .. want to keep them busy all day … going to get a late lunch and a salad to take home for dinner. My little dog is getting a kids grilled chicken nuggets meal … oh and I want some TEA and fresh squeezed Lemonade! Hope they have something left!
Report Post »cloudsofwar
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 2:20pmthe wife and i drove 50 mi round trip today for chick-fil-a. good food. you stand up for tradional marriage we will support you. your bussiness support us we will support you…TEA.
Report Post »Anonymous T. Irrelevant
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 4:21pmWent there on the weekend, because I knew I wouldn’t be able to make it today. I ALWAYS stop by to grab a chicken sandwich, waffle fries and a Lg sweet tea, no ice whenever I am in the area.
Report Post »4xeverything
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 4:21pmMy husband just called from the drive-thru line. He said that he‘s sure he’ll be in line for at least 30-45 min. He also said that the walk in line is down and around three sides of the building. We only have 6 Chick-Fil-A’s (that doesn’t include the ones in the malls) in Cincy. I’ll bet they all stay open late tonight.
Report Post »chips1
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 4:23pmIt was 74 miles one way and in a Mall food court. People everywhere and picture taking by everyone. We stayed there for over 2 hours and had a great time seeing so many Americans.
Report Post »Stoic one
Posted on August 2, 2012 at 5:08am4xeverything
Report Post »I went to the new one on Fields Ertel road in Mason… Nice store!
huey6367
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 9:22amI’m going to Chik-fil-A for dinner tonight. It is the only company I know of that is CLOSED on Sunday but yet remains a viable company. Shows that you don’t need to stay open 24/7 to be succeessful.
But the CEO spoke about his views of marriage. He didn’t bash the LGBT community. Just gave his OPINION as to what marriage should be. Leave it to the press and the far left LGBT community to blow this way out of proportion and try to destroy a company that I, and many others, respect.
Some years ago, Florida (of which I reside) passed a law that granted LGBT couples to marry (since repealed). The first ones to act were a lesbian couple. A little less than a year later, they divorced. I would say that is not helping their cause. Ya wanna be married? Then work on staying married. No one said it was easy.
Here’s a thought. Make divorce illegal.
Report Post »Tigress1
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 10:02amI commend Chick-Fil-A for putting principles above profit. It has to cost them a lot of money to be closed on Sundays. Progressives won’t appreciate this fact though. Chick-Fil-A makes it difficult for them to say “All companies are EVIL!”
Report Post »Personally, years ago when I first moved to Memphis, the vast majority of businesses were closed on Sundays. While this idea sounds nice at first glance, it got old pretty quick when there were no places to go, and nothing to do on Sundays other than go the Church. BORING. Plus people who worked during the week got upset because Sunday was one of the only 2 days that they had to get their errands done. This made Saturdays a madhouse in the stores. It was like Black Friday every Saturday.
LuvsYeshua
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 10:28amHuey,
I hear ya’, but he didn’t give his opinion, he reiterated God’s ruling on homosexuality. Same with Kirk Cameron. If anyone doesn’t like it, they should take it up with Him (capital H).
All they are trying to do is make it uncomfortable (or even illegal) to be a Christian. It is SOOO evident that the devil is on the other side of this argument. Don’t let him win.
Report Post »encinom
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 10:31am@Tigress1
What principals, there is no principals in backing groups that seek to deny fellow Americans equal rights. There are no principals in stand for ignorance and bigotry. CFA is going to be a side note in history, much like the dinners in the South that refused to allow African Americans to sit at the counters.
Report Post »encinom
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 10:33am@LuvsYeshua
Unless America became a theocracy overnight, God has no place in American law. Please keep your fairy tales and myths behind your church doors.
Report Post »pavnvet
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 10:33amTigress1, i have to disagree with you. I grew up in a time when practically nothing was open on a Sunday. Somehow because church was there, we went and afterwards we always had a family dinner. a picnic or visiting with friends or just a simple drive in the country was how the day was spent. You had to plan ahead your shopping (which wasn’t a form of entertainment), knew the groceries you needed for the week and didn’t stop for a cup of coffee on the way to work. Now, we have declining church membership, 24/7 convenience stores, and families who don’t eat together and social contact has been reduced to texting or telling everybody what you bought or what event you went to on Facebook.
Report Post »johnjamison
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 10:44amThey’ve always had the best chicken sandwich hands down,and luv the waffle fries….But I’ld go just to support the CEO a man who stands against pc censorship and political expiendency and say what he believes. I‘ld also go just to support a business being attacked for it’s Christian beliefs.
Report Post »USPATRIOT101
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 10:55amEnciom —-How are my values ignorant and bigoted? Shouldn’t you be “tolerant” of my values? What makes me wrong and you right?
Report Post »Tigress1
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 11:17am@Encinom, The owner of Chick-Fil-A said nothing against gays! He merely said he is pro-heterosexual marriage. Chick-Fil-A doesn’t discriminate against gays or anyone else. He is just standing up for his own beliefs. Is that not allowed anymore in P.C. Land? Comparing someone who believes in traditional marriage to segregating blacks at diners in the South is a low blow. If two blatantly openly gay people go to a Chick-Fil-A today they will get served a chicken sandwich just as anybody else will.
Report Post »Tigress1
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 11:22am@Pavnvet, I’m not trying to argue, but people can still do those things today. We just now have more options on how to spend our Sundays, and I enjoy the freedom. Not all of us have big families that can get together on Sundays.
Report Post »1RealAmerican
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 12:18pmWe have a couple here in Ohio that are also closd on Sundays for people to spend time at church and with family – posted right on the doors – Hobby Lobby and Charlies Philly Cheese Steaks. Great busnesses that I frequent! along with Chik-Fil-A!
Report Post »AvengerK
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 12:21pmENCIDIOT…Homosexuals have all the same rights you have champ.
Report Post »What right has been denied them? Marriage? They can marry..but just like the rest of us..not the same sex.
Can you tell me why homosexual comprise over 55% of new cases of HIV each year while being less than 2% of the population and you want to give them more license for this?
dixie63
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 12:45pmI agree with you PAVNVET. I applaud Chick-fil-a for their Christian values. I think it is good they close on Sunday, so their employees can attend church and be with their families.
Report Post »I grew up in a small town in South Carolina in the 1960s and early 1970s, and nearly everything closed on Sunday’s. Most businesses also closed completely, or by noon on Wednesday so people could go to prayer meeting at church.
Things sure have changed since then, and I don’t think for the better.
dblaess
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 1:05pm@encinom
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 10:33am
@LuvsYeshua
Unless America became a theocracy overnight, God has no place in American law. Please keep your fairy tales and myths behind your church doors.
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As they say in sentencing, “May God have mercy on your soul”.
pudssweetie
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 1:58pm@Encinom, funny how you throw around the Equal Rights argument when they do have equal rights except for Marriage and in some cases not being able to put their partner on their Health/Dental plans, big deal. They can; live together, rent a house or an apartment together, buy a home together, buy a car together, can put each other in their wills, adopt children, they can go to college, they can own their own business, and they can work for a living. Gays can live a married life and do almost everything a married couple can except getting a piece of paper that says Marriage Certificate, If Marriage is so important to them they can move to any one of the 8 States that allows gay marriage, set up a residence and get married.
Report Post »MAMAMEL
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 2:48pmHobby Lobby is closed on Sunday and you don’t see the liberal idiots boycotting that store.
Report Post »chips1
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 4:13pmENCINOM:
Report Post »Every time you speak, your thong whistles.
formidable_foe
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 4:18pmI wonder what Chick-fil-A feeds their chicken. Maybe we could feed them Encinom! Then again, they’d probably get sick.
Report Post »LuvsYeshua
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 7:23pm@ Encinom,
I will publicly praise Jesus Christ until my very last breath. Deal with it.
Report Post »ezekiel22
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 7:45pmOh my enecom is angry. Don’t you just hate it when the court jester gets upset? Oh well. Enicom would not know a Costitution if it landed on him. When is Chick Fil A coming to Vegas? I’ll be there.
Report Post »ZAP
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 9:19amHUMMMMmmmmmmmm chickin !
Report Post »Houkster
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 12:24pm@Encinom
God only needs ten laws to rule the universe. Man has how many thousands of laws. God’s laws trump mans any day. You will agree one day and be very sorry for not listening but go on now and serve the prince of this world and have fun eternity is quite a bit longer than a 90 or so year life if that much. In my town we have several CFA’s and reports are for breakfast and now lunch it has been a mad house. I got bkfst this am for my office and ask the workers if they were prepared for the onslaught of customers they will have today and they said we will handle it fine.
Report Post »Zoe
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 9:15amPS- Yes! Chick-Fil-a today!
& by the way Attack of my Faith indicates lack of conviction in yours…….
Go attack atheism, it would make more sense………
Report Post »encinom
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 10:35amPlease keep your faith out of the secular government and behind church doors. You faith has no right to dictate the laws of the secular Republic the Founders left.
Report Post »Bigrod58
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 11:46amenciom – I think I hear your two dads calling. Apparently the one that dropped you out his butt says that it’s time for your flush. On your way through the pipes stop off at MSNBC and say hello to the crickets.
teresa2010
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 11:47am@encinom STAY OFF THIS SITE …YOU PIECE OF TRASH
Report Post »Texas
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 12:01pmEncino….. You are absolutely making an argument for the other side. CFA is a family owned business that can have ANY belief they choose. It is the LIBERAL representatives in Chicago and Mass making this a political issue by trying to punish a private business for having a Christian stance.
CFA is NOT a govt entity.
WAKE UP!
Report Post »MIBUGNU2
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 12:47pm@encinom
Report Post »Bluebonnet
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 12:59pmIGNORE idiots like that enco-non. They beg for attention. Just like that overly-educated idiot Eliz. Warren in Mass. Good education, but not very smart. She thinks being 1/32 Cherokee is a big deal. I’m 1/32 Cherokee, but know the name of my ancestor who married a full blooded Cherokee woman.
Report Post »What I wanted to say is: Have you ever noticed, people like Warren who act like they know it all, think they’re so well educated are really quite stupid about ordinary, everyday life? People in Mass. think long and hard about voting for a dummy with no understanding of life that most of us live, and hope our congress have more people with common sense, not the well educated idiot type. Clue: common sense.
DIR
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 1:14pm@ENCINOM: Please keep your faith out of the secular government and behind church doors. You faith has no right to dictate the laws of the secular Republic the Founders left.
Who died and put you in charge E? Have you ever heard “endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights.” I‘m sure it’s just a slight oversight on your part. In any event, keep you grubby hands off the bill of rights and the constitution and stop trying to enlightening us with your lack of knowledge and intollerance. By the way, if you don‘t like the ’creator’ tuff luck.
Also, if you don‘t believe in God that’s your choice and your problem, Most really don’t care, I know I don’t. You say: “Please keep your fairy tales and myths behind your church doors.” What fair tales? Since you’re so smart, you prove God doesn’t exist! When you find the answer, which you won’t, try to enlighten someone else with more of your ‘fair tales’.
I’m telling you, take your lack of tollerance someplace else, or we’ll send your left wing SEIU buddies over to show you some real racist bigoted love and understanding by knocking some sence into your brainless head, like they did that tea party black guy in St Louis. Oh no! You left wing nut jobs are all the real racist bigots. If gays where predominantly conservative you‘d be on their case just like the ’Christians,’ you sanctimonius hypocrites.
Report Post »Jase
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 2:02pm@Encinoman- Your comment just shows how incredibly ignorant you are regarding American History.
Report Post »4truth2all
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 3:14pmYo Encinom: Please keep your unbeliefs in your house … if I said that —-> that would be a pretty unthought out ( I can think of another word to use) statement.
Report Post »RedNeckMormon
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 3:56pmI don’t mind you not believing, that’s between you and God.
Some things are true whether you believe them or not.
Just don’t attack my faith.
“Fools mock, but they shall mourn, my grace is sufficient for the meek”
Report Post »unlobby_us
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 6:02pmencinom – God loves you even if you rebuke Him, I pray that you find your way to Christ and your anger is washed away. And BTW, I can inject God anywhere I please, (this country was built on freedom of religion also.)
Report Post »historyguy48
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 9:15amWonderful idea! Lets turn what the libs are trying to do around and kick their butts by simply supporting the restaurant in the best way we can, buy their products and services. Money talks B/S walks every time!
Report Post »abwehragent
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 9:14amI do not have the interest or time to blow on an addiction to the social media. Too busy with research and writing books, as well as activism. However, I have always been a strong fan of Chick-fil-A, its customer service, the quality of its food, the cleanliness of its restaurants, and the corporate culture. This latest nonsense prompted me to contact everyone who reads my writings or listens to my ramblings and urge them to greatly step up their patronage of this chain.
Report Post »encinom
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 10:37amAs long as you are public about the fact that you are all for supporting bigotry and desire to be on the wrong side of history. Did you support the status quo during the Jim Crow South?
Report Post »Bigrod58
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 11:25amencinom – you truly are a petty little man. Faith in religion of some sort has been around for as long as mankind. Despite your ignorant arguments, our government was founded on Christianity and Judaism. The fact that people want to support businesses that agrees with them is entirely their right to do so. Your right to stay away. Why don’t you exercise your right to shut up and allow these people to do as they wish. No one here is interfering with your rights. Get lost. Go home and cry to your mother.
Report Post »vinividivicci
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 11:30amENCINOM – I believe it is you who are on the wrong side of history. It has ALWAYS been the Dems who have been against civil rights for minorities (especially for blacks). I don’t know what school you went to but you sure are ignorant of the facts. Just because you say it and want it to be true doesn’t make it so. Saying lalalalalalala to block out the truth is so infantile. Quit living in your own private Idaho and get with the program by educating yourself.
Report Post »2AFirearmsDealerDotCom
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 11:53amPlease everybody, stop replying to these leftist trolls. It only empowers them. Ignore them, and REALLY make them cry! lol.
Report Post »Spiritskey
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 3:37pmWe support traditional marriage and the right to freedom of speech & freedom of religion. This doesn’t mean we are racist or hate gays. We do not judge, because it is not our place. We respect others views without hate, and expect to be treated the same. We spread love. Can you say the same?
Report Post »thegreatheed
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 3:54pm@ENCINOM
What princip(LE)s (?) (T)here (ARE) no princip(LE)s in backing groups that seek to deny fellow Americans equal rights. There are no princip(LE)s in stand(ING) for ignorance and bigotry. CFA is going to be a side note in history, much like the (DINERS) in the South that refused to allow African Americans to sit at the counters.
Quit acting like an elitist if you aren’t versed in elementary spelling and grammar. Also quit arguing like a liberal. Using lines like ‘standing for ignorance and bigotry’ are cute bylines, but couldn’t be further from the truth. If you want to actually talk about the issue, talk about the issue. Don’t be the classic close minded liberal – ‘my opinion is correct, every other opinion is stupid, or bigoted, or racist’
On point, where does the Constitution protect someone’s right to marry? That is not a basic human right, no less than allowing pedophiles the right to marry underage girls is a protected right. The family and marriage are societal institutions for a reason. They are the building blocks of society. Civilizations, religious or otherwise, have shunned these behaviors for a reason, they do not contribute to the continuance of society (looking at it from a purely secular position). Besides, what would Darwin say about gay marriage? Only the fit and strong pass on their genes. So what is it, gay marriage, or evolution. Which do YOU believe in, because they certainly contradict.
Report Post »cranberry
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 9:12amThe first one is being built by me near work so i can’t go, but I support Mr. Cathy’s views wholeheartedly.
Report Post »unlobby_us
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 5:47pmWe don’t have any CFAs in Northern Michigan so I went to there website and ordered some t-shirts to show my support
Report Post »RJJinGadsden
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 9:12amHave med appointment this morning. Will stop at our Chick-Fil-A as soon as I leave. Will next have a Snickers candy bar for desert. Guess the reason why this commercial was yanked.
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mikem1969
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 9:28amI will be at chik-fil-a today for lunch with the kids. I support the traditional family as well. I also support the 1st ammendment to let them say what they want and not be assaulted for it.
I know why it was yanked, the gay community was offended by it because the speed walker was walking gayly.
Report Post »Mullet Man
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 9:45amI don’t care who you are, that there is a funny commercial, Get some nuts, sheeesh.
Report Post »avenger9907
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 11:50amcause it is funny??? lol. What man would want to act like a female??? no offense to women on here. but what woman wants a sissy boy who is afraid of a spider or wears fruity lotion?
Report Post »The-Monk
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 3:28pmHi RJJ,
Loved the Snickers commercial ! I wonder if they had that funny weapons maker, Joerg Sprave, make it? LOL
Do you know if that was one of the special one’s for the Superbowl?
Report Post »RJJinGadsden
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 4:08pmHey MONK, O’Reilly ran some short spots of older interviews last night as he did Monday night. Mr T and that ad was one of them, so I looked it up on You Tube. Mr T basically said that was never the intent of the commercial. It was one in a series showing Mr T going after guys acting wimpy while playing off his tough guy image from The “A” Team. I recall those ads from several years ago, and I remember seeing this one just once before the ACLU jumped all over it. It was the ACLU who made the accusations of potential homophobia even before the gays had a chance to organize a complaint. Snickers and Mars Candy Company pulled it right away. If you pull up the video again, go ahead and link to the other commercials, I think the one with Mr T in the Huey is the funniest one. I don’t know who made the PVC Gatling Gun, but the series starts off with Mr T inside a closed garage like they used to be in the show putting things together. Notice the hand crank is a bike pedal and crank arm.
Report Post »We got out of my appointment only a few minutes after noon and took off toward the nearest Chick-Fil-A and we could not even get very close to it. The drive through had a line several blocks long, and what I could see, the place was packed, but did not see any demonstrators as the newspaper had reported since it was involved trying to organize such demonstrations. All of the parking lots around the restaurant were also packed and none of these businesses were trying to attempt to discourage this
RJJinGadsden
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 4:16pmHey MONK, continued.
Report Post »We moved on to the mall entering from one end of the main corridor. Before we even got that close to the fountain pool in the center corridor intersection we could easily see beyond it the crowd was too deep in our direction from the restaurant and crossed the width of the corridor completely. What struck me was that everybody seemed very orderly, and it was almost eerily quiet. No sign of a demonstration there either. But, I suspect since it is private property, they would not deal with it.
We did pick up a bag of Snickers which is in the freezer right now. Will have one shortly.
Hope everybody else fared better. I just could not stand up that long to even attempt to stay in line. Instead, Chick-Fil-A and the Cathy family has my moral support. Will try again this Saturday.
RJJinGadsden
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 4:44pmMULLET MAN, Have to agree with you on that. When I sat down at my desk last night the TV was already on the O’Reilly show and an old Mr T interview come on shortly afterwards with this ad. I cracked up because I had only seen it once before the stink that the ACLU raised. Found it on You Tube right away along with others. Just type into the You Tube search, Mr T Snickers Commercials and check them all out. I was laughing so hard at them all last night. As I was telling MONK above, the one with him in the Huey if the funniest….in my humble opinion. If you get the chance to check them out, I’m sure you will find them all funny.
Report Post »BTW, I am a Christian and respect the traditional marriage values, especially since the institution of marriage itself is a religious based institution. I was always taught to love the sinner, and if it is your desire to remain or become a homosexual, then that is your choice and there is certainly now no law against it. You do not need my support for your life style no more than many other life styles. I do not hate you in any way, I simply disagree with you. So be it. If you want contractual unions then go for it. Just don’t try to call it marriage based on religious teachings since the greatest majority of you are counter religion. Find your own secular meaning to your life style and maybe you will find more support, or at least a lack of disagreement from the remainder of us. Folks, it ain’t the same thing.
MistyBlueAngel
Posted on August 2, 2012 at 2:33am@RJJINGADSEN (hope I got that right) I’ve never seen those commercials before, but man are they hilarious!
Report Post »TheTonik
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 9:11amDriving 28 miles to our closest Chick-Fil-A to support this great company tonight!
Report Post »Roberto G. Vasquez
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 9:18amOur entire church is going there for dinner Friday! (Eat mo chickin!)
Report Post »GoMomGo
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 9:56amRoberto, not sure if you realize it, but Friday is the “kiss-in” that the gay community has scheduled at ChickFilA in opposition of ChickFilA Appreciation Day. Your church may want to find another day to go. LOL!
Report Post »2AFirearmsDealerDotCom
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 11:57amAs long as they buy stuff that is fine. However, I think if they decide to “loiter”, then appropriate action should be taken and they should have the cops called on them for loitering and tresspassing. That would be a great way to boost the local police departments finances with all the tickets issued…
Report Post »Crask
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 11:21pmComomgo, actually, provided he has no children to expose to that disgusting display, it’s a perfect day for eating, well, order out there because the more patrons there are getting food, the more the kissing display will be drowned out.
If enough ate there . . . today . . . it would serve to drown it out so much that it would be as though the kissers were in a crowded mall or public park. It would lose most of it’s meaning.
Report Post »LeadNotFollow
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 9:10am…
Report Post »God bless Chick-fil-A, ten fold.
I’m going today, and spend like a millionaire.
The_Cabrito_Goat
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 9:10amI’m going, who else is going?
Report Post »Indymaverick
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 10:25amI don`t go to Chik-Fil-A often , but I am now.
Report Post »wkw58
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 9:09amMy spouse and her friend are heading there for breakfast…and I’m going to hit it for dinner. Love me some Chikin!
Report Post »ANTINARCISSIST
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 9:08amGreat cole slaw.
Report Post »SHASTADIANE1
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 9:07amWent through the drive thru this morning on the way to work, bought food, drink, and wished them Happy Chick Fil A Appreciation day!!! Go Christian folks, let your voices be heard, and those who aren’t Christian, but believe in FREE Speech.
Report Post »TEARS FOR AMERICA
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 9:05amBe there at Chick-fil-A till the cows come home!!!!!
Report Post »summersmom
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 9:05amI will be there! Going around 11:30 with my kid. Gonna eat, play and get a balloon.
Report Post »Dirty Harry
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 9:05amTheir bacon, egg, & cheese bisquits are very good. I’ll be there.
Report Post »lynda1276
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 9:04amI own a business- today i am buying lunch for my 12 employees- going to chick-fil-a
Report Post »LookingforJustice
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 9:19amLYNDA1276-good for you!!!!
Thanks to all of you out there supporting this great company!
While working at the airport in Atlanta back in the mid 80′s, I boarded the tram and noticed Mr. Truett Cathy among the travelers. He was in modest clothing with one of the oldest looking suitcases I had ever seen. Everyone on that tram realized who he was and could not shake his hand or share a story with him fast enough.
Our country desperately need more men like Mr. Cathy!
Report Post »Eraty Bab
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 9:59am+1,000,000 Good for you!
Report Post »zorro
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 10:17amlynda1276…you’re awesome! What a great way to show support!
Report Post »Zoe
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 9:00amEeT Mo Chikin!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!\
Report Post »theninthplanet
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 9:00amI think I’ll eat dinner there tonight. Delicious.
Report Post »iampraying4u
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Report Post »starman70
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 8:58amI’m going to Chic-fil-a, how about you.
Report Post »sy212
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 9:04amI’m in, what’s good there, never been…..
Report Post »copatriots
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 10:06amI recommend getting the Original Chick-fil-A sandwich to first-timers. The lemonade is awesome!
Report Post »starman70
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 10:31am@SY212:
I am very fond of the Grilled Chicken Sandwich, however I’ve had about everything they have on the menu at one time or another, it’s all good.
Report Post »justasurvivor
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 8:58amI would go, but it would cost me $25 in fuel for the round trip. However, during the 10-month school year, my purchases pretty much pay their electric bill! So they know I’m there for them where it counts. I vote with my pocketbook!
Report Post »Taquoshi
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 9:14amEmail friends and family who do live near one and ask them to go. I live in a state that doesn‘t have one and that’s what I did. Both friends emailed me back and said that the food was great.
Report Post »Dan
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 9:33amYou should do the Chic-Fil-A run for your neighbors and have them share the $25 fuel cost. Fill your car!!!
Report Post »msconstrue
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 8:58amchicken sandwich anyone?
Report Post »Just_Us2
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 1:33pmI went for breakfast, buying lunch for my coworkers and for dinner, I have a class and will buy a tray of nuggets for them. I love their food.
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