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Chick-fil-A gay fallout: Chicago ban, Facebook gaffe, Malkin blog
LA Times ^ | July 25 2012 | Tiffany Hsu

Posted on 07/25/2012 3:32:49 PM PDT by scottjewell

[A] Chicago official has pledged to block the fast-food chain from opening in his district amid a heated national debate over the place of the gay marriage debate in corporate America.

. . .

The company’s offense? President Dan Cathy’s comments . . . that he is “guilty as charged” of defining marriage [traditionally]. In other words, he’s not in favor of gay marriage.

“If you are discriminating . . . I don't want you in the 1st Ward," Moreno told the Tribune . . . “Because of this man’s ignorance, I will now be denying Chick-fil-A’s permit to open a restaurant in the 1stWard.”

He also added that Cathy’s comments were “bigoted, homophobic.”

Chicago’s mayor, Rahm Emanuel, followed suit with his own statement: "Chick-fil-A values are not Chicago values. They disrespect our fellow neighbors and residents. This would be a bad investment, since it would be empty."

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Last week, Chick-fil-A issued a statement saying it would “leave leave the policy debate over same-sex marriage to the government and political arena." The company added that it has always aimed to “treat every person with honor, dignity and respect -- regardless of their belief, race, creed, sexual orientation or gender.”

The reaction has been intense:

Boston Mayor Thomas Menino told the Boston Herald that he no longer wanted Chick-fil-A in his city.

Muppets creator Jim Henson Co. backed out of a partnership with the chain to make kids meals toys.

Protestors are planning to congregate outside locations tonight; participating same-sex couples will publicly embrace.

[. . . ]

Meanwhile, Gizmodo claims Chick-fil-A created a fake Facebook account to raise sympathy on social media. . .

(Excerpt) Read more at latimes.com ...


TOPICS: Culture/Society; News/Current Events; US: Illinois
KEYWORDS: antichristianbigotry; bluezones; chicago; chickfila; gaymarriage; homosexualagenda; illinois; kenyanbornmuzzie; menino; rahm; swrdswllwngsdshw
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To: scottjewell

Give these tolerant, PC leaders of our’s 25 more years and they’ll be executing people with glasses ala Pol Pot.


41 posted on 07/25/2012 4:21:03 PM PDT by skeeter
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To: lacrew

Good for you; hope you enjoy it :-)


42 posted on 07/25/2012 4:23:18 PM PDT by scottjewell
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To: scottjewell

Saw this. Some “progressives” i know on Facebook are trumpeting this letter.

Folks, there is no reasoning with people like that. We may very well end up in a civil war over what the progressives are trying to do with our society.

Menino will have to face God one day and explain his actions.


43 posted on 07/25/2012 4:26:42 PM PDT by sauropod (You can elect your very own tyranny - Mark Levin)
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To: I am bigjohn

I hate Chicago and would not spend more dime more then I have to in that city. They are better off not providing a dimes worth of revenue to that evil criminal ridden city.(And I am just talking about the administration and not the gangs)


44 posted on 07/25/2012 4:28:13 PM PDT by LauraJean (sometimes I win sometimes I donate to the equine benevolent society)
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To: Squawk 8888

CFA CEO used the phrase, “guilty as charged.” He knew the legal term would be appropiate; in Obamatollah’s America it is now considered a criminal act to think for oneself - and a felony to espouse traditional Judeo-Christian values...

Who is being intolerant? Don’t forget to vote!!


45 posted on 07/25/2012 4:29:06 PM PDT by delcopatriot (Defeat Obamatollah and his czars!)
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To: lacrew

The spicy chicken sandwich is to die for.
p


46 posted on 07/25/2012 4:29:53 PM PDT by pdunkin
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To: sauropod

Yes, they view this as a colossal victory, but it is unconstitutional, plain and simple.


47 posted on 07/25/2012 4:30:24 PM PDT by scottjewell
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To: scottjewell

Let’s run up the score on their facebook likes. Go like their page at

https://www.facebook.com/ChickfilA?rf=111965888821298


48 posted on 07/25/2012 4:31:10 PM PDT by quizmasteriq (chic-fil-a)
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To: scottjewell

Joe Moreno of Chicago DEMANDS you celebrate SODOMY or else HE will try to STOP you from earning a LIVING!
49 posted on 07/25/2012 4:33:46 PM PDT by SoFloFreeper
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To: quizmasteriq

Good idea - :-)


50 posted on 07/25/2012 4:34:44 PM PDT by scottjewell
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To: SoFloFreeper

You have said it: without any glossing over of the brutality of what their stance really is.


51 posted on 07/25/2012 4:36:14 PM PDT by scottjewell
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To: skeeter

Chick-fil-A has revealed its intolerance. Therefore it must be eradicated. Such intolerance cannot be tolerated. Smash them in the face! Show your respect for diversity. “If you are discriminating . . . I don’t want you in the 1st Ward,” Moreno stated. Er. Does anyone see the irony here. Looks to me like Moreno is discriminating against Chick-fil-A. He probably suffers from a severe case of homophobiaphobia.


52 posted on 07/25/2012 4:38:13 PM PDT by Vehmgericht
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To: tumblindice
Oh please god, don't ruin Batman for me like that! I'll have to throw away thousands of dollars of Batman paraphernalia.
53 posted on 07/25/2012 4:38:16 PM PDT by Fledermaus (Democrats are dangerous and evil. Republicans are useless and useful idiots.)
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To: WhistlingPastTheGraveyard

I went to Chick-Fil-A on Monday and Tuesday. My daughter is stopping in tonight to pick up another tasty Spicy Chicken sandwich.


54 posted on 07/25/2012 4:39:43 PM PDT by happyhomemaker (Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. Rom 12:12)
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To: scottjewell

I agree. Maybe the rest of us should demand Dunkin’ Donuts leave our areas because the mayor of Boston is a facist.

Aren’t they based in Boston?


55 posted on 07/25/2012 4:40:36 PM PDT by Fledermaus (Democrats are dangerous and evil. Republicans are useless and useful idiots.)
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56 posted on 07/25/2012 4:41:36 PM PDT by wagglebee ("A political party cannot be all things to all people." -- Ronald Reagan, 3/1/75)
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To: scottjewell
"Muppets creator Jim Henson Co. backed out of a partnership with the chain to make kids meals toys".

MUPPETS TASTE LIKE CHICKEN!

57 posted on 07/25/2012 4:41:43 PM PDT by jaz.357
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To: Internet Walnut; All

There is an old saying that when someone is making a fool of themselves, get out of the way so you don’t get any on you.

With that said, just an anecdotal observation today. I had to drive to view a meeting location and it was already after noon, 12:35, and thinking about getting something for lunch. I knew a Chick-fil-A was on the way so I decided to stop at the drive through.

Upon entering the parking lane to get to the drive thru, the line was already backed up but moving much faster than the typical burger joints. While waiting in line, I noticed that every parking spot was taken, and this was much larger than most and some people were parking outside of their lot.

The Arby’s next door had only about a third of their spaces taken and nobody was in the drive thru.

When I drove back by the same location after my meeting at about 2:00, I took note that the parking lot was still full and two vehicles were at the drive thru order station.


58 posted on 07/25/2012 4:43:09 PM PDT by mazda77 ("Defeating the Totalitarian Lie" By: Hilmar von Campe. Everybody should read it.)
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To: Vehmgericht

The irony is not lost on me. “Tolerance or we will smash you, exclude you, ridicule you, hunt you down.” In other words, Tolerate, no, CELEBRATE us, or we will repay you with your worst intolerant nightmare. Love us or we’ll kill you.


59 posted on 07/25/2012 4:44:53 PM PDT by scottjewell
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To: pdunkin
The spicy chicken sandwich is to die for.

So is AIDS............I'll take the chicken sandwich.

60 posted on 07/25/2012 4:48:09 PM PDT by Repeat Offender (While the wicked stand confounded, call me with Thy Saints surrounded.)
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