"We are very much supportive of the family -- the biblical definition of the family unit. We are a family-owned business, a family-led business, and we are married to our first wives. We give God thanks for that.
Of course, the New York Times and similar venues do not read the Baptist press (me neither, but then, I'm not really in the news business, right), but eventually, someone noticed that he had expressed exactly the same beliefs that Preznit Barack H. Obama held until his forced
forced epiphany on May 9th, which had the appearance of a careful examination of the numbers and trends in polls on gay marriage:
President Obama’s decision to endorse same-sex marriage undoubtedly entails some political risk, but recent polls suggest that public opinion is increasingly on his side.Convenient that he just happened to change his beliefs in synch with the majority. However, by May 11, the beliefs that Obama espoused up until May 9 became anathema, something that no American could express and not be regarded as a hate filled bigot.
According to surveys included in the PollingReport.com database, an average of 50 percent of American adults support same-sex marriage rights while 45 percent oppose it, based on an average of nine surveys conducted in the past year.
This is a reversal from earlier periods: support for same-sex marriage has been increasing, and opposition to it has been decreasing, at a relatively steady rate of perhaps two or three percentage points a year since 2004.
So now, the Christian CEO must be punished! But how to do that? I know! We'll have prominent democratic politicians threaten to withhold the permission for Chick-fil-A to build new restaurants! Rahm Immanuel, mayor of the worlds murder capital said that:
“Chick-fil-A values are not Chicago values,” the mayor said in a statement when asked about Moreno’s decision. “They disrespect our fellow neighbors and residents. This would be a bad investment, since it would be empty.”when Alderman Moreno threatened to veto the siting of any new Chick-fil-A. First Amendment? What's that? I'm sure democrats will be thrilled when Republicans are back in power deciding who gets to do business where, based on their religious statements.
Boston's mayor got into the fray, too:
"In recent days you said Chick-fil-A opposes same-sex marriage and said the generation that supports it has 'an arrogant attitude,'" Menino wrote in a letter dated July 20 and published online Wednesday. "Now—incredibly—your company says you are backing out of the same-sex marriage debate. I urge you to back out of your plans to locate in Boston."Banned in Boston! Has that ever been bad for business?
Anyway, the progressive caucus went into full fury mode against Chick-fil-A. A particularly fine example was this CFO for a small medical company who decided to take out his feelings about Chick-fil-A on some poor worker at the take out window and video his confrontation with her:
He then foolishly published his video on the internet; thought better of it, and took it down. Of course, nothing ever really disappears in the matrix.
This act of kindess got him fired...
Vante regrets the unfortunate events that transpired yesterday in Tucson between our former CFO/Treasurer Adam Smith and an employee at Chick-fil-A. Effective immediately, Mr. Smith is no longer an employee of our company....and turned his victim into a secular saint:
The actions of Mr. Smith do not reflect our corporate values in any manner. Vante is an equal opportunity company with a diverse workforce, which holds diverse opinions. We respect the right of our employees and all Americans to hold and express their personal opinions, however, we also expect our company officers to behave in a manner commensurate with their position and in a respectful fashion that conveys these values of civility with others.
We hope that the general population does not hold Mr. Smith's actions against Vante and its employees.
Next, supporters of Chick-fil-A called for a day of appreciation for the troubled chain for yesterday, Aug. 2. It was wildly successful, with franchises around the nation reporting record sales:
Chick-fil-A announced Thursday morning that supporters who flocked to the restaurant for "Appreciation Day" propelled the company to a "record-setting day."Damn nation of bigots, holding Barack Obama's pre-May beliefs. Something more must be done, and progressive wingnuts are just the ones to do it. But what could they do that would be both legal, and sufficiently obnoxious to Chick-fil-A that it might hurt their business???
The statement confirmed anecdotal claims that the long lines seen at Chick-fil-A's across the country Wednesday fueled unprecedented sales. The turnout came after CEO Dan Cathy came under fire in some circles for his opposition to same-sex marriage.
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Ooo, ooo, Mr. Kotter, I know, we'll get all the homosexuals we can to go Chick-fil-A the next day, and kiss and make out and gross out the stupid Americans who support Chick-fil-A! That'll show 'em! It was called "Kiss Day", or "Kiss-In", in honor of the 60's "Be Ins" I suppose. Despite the promise of a spicy chicken sandwich, waffle fries, lemonade, and the prospect of getting to view hot lesbians kissing, it was less than successful:
The "kiss in" protest at Chick-fil-A generated some activism Friday -- but apparently far less than the huge show of support the chicken eatery received earlier this week.However, in Lala Land, aka Hollywood, California, police had to be called to the local Chick-fil-A because media were pestering the staff, and preventing them from observing the homosexual protest.
As part of the event, gay marriage advocates were encouraging same-sex couples to go to one of the chicken restaurants and take a photo or video of themselves kissing.
Huge crowds turned out Wednesday in a show of support for company President Dan Cathy, who ignited a national debate by publicly expressing his opposition to same-sex marriage. Critics have also said the company supports causes harmful to gays and lesbians.
The scene on Friday was much quieter at locations across the Southland.
I just happened to have to need to leave work today to buy something in Edgewater MD, where a Chick-fil-A does business on Route 2. I arrived around 2:00 PM, and feeling peckish, stopped for a second lunch (and well, maybe a glimpse of hot lesbians groping). The place was a zoo. The two lines for the drive through was backed up into the street, the parking lot was nearly full, and the inside of the restaurant was a mob scene, despite the 10 staffers behind the counter preparing and serving food at a furious clip.
Curiously, though, not one sign of hot lesbians sex, or even male homosexuals trying gross out the customers. Just a lot of people ordering lots of chicken.
I took my spicy chicken sandwich, waffle fries and lemonade and went back to my office.
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