Chick-fil-A PR goes Rogue

[Azrael]

Would those who are boycotting Chick-fil-A be OK with Republican led boycotts of companies that tend to lean left politically? (Ben and Jerry's, etc) How about if the right boycotted anyone that advertised on a show they didn't like. (Daily Show, etc.)

Conservative groups lead boycotts all the time. In fact, boycotts seem to be the only reason organizations like the American Family Association or Focus on the Family even exist.

Why would anyone mind?

 

[Bradley Guire]

The FB stuff if hilarious. Still, if I decided to protest/boycott every company whose leaders didn't fit into my ideals, I'd have to start my own garden and slaughter my own livestock to avoid starvation. Still going to eat the chicken sandwiches. Life's too short to keep worrying about this shirt.

 

[Amy]

My parents didn't let us buy products made in Germany or Welch's grape jelly (because they mistakenly believed that this Welch was the same Welch behind the John Birch Society). There are products/services I don't buy because the owners are supporters of political causes with which I disagree and I don't want my money to indirectly support those causes. It's certainly easier when it's something like Domino's pizza or Chick-fil-A. I can't point fingers at those on the right who choose to participate in an economic boycott.

I'm sure there are lots of things I wouldn't buy if I knew more. Ignorance can make my life so much easier.

 

[imjustagirl]

Their food's very good. Too bad their upper management is so reactionary and small.

I could give less than a fork if the food's good. I don't ask for someone's party affiliation or stance on social issues when I go to their establishment. No one else should.

This information came to light when the CEO was interviewed by Baptist Press.

That said, I don't know anybody who should be shocked by this news. CFA is closed on Sundays for church for crying out loud.

My mom works at Hobby Lobby, which closes on Sunday. But at least they soften it with "so our employees can spend time with their families."

It was the coming out as saying "guilty as charged" and calling gays "arrogant" that cooked Cathy's goose. Not being closed on Sundays. Closing on Sundays is a business decision. Openly stating that you are against civil rights for a portion of your customer base is a bad decision.

Like I said, I don't think anybody should shocked by this. CFA's Christian-ness isn't hidden. CFA sponsors these leadership forums ... http://www.chick-fil-aleadercast.com/ ... which basically consist of people doing some soft-sell preaching.

Again, it's not the "Christian-ness." It's admitting you're against civil rights.

I have plenty of Christian friends who support gay marriage.

 

[Starman]

I boycott most goods I know to be produced by Koch Bros. companies, except for Angel Soft toilet paper.

I always imagine it's Charles and David doing the honors with their tongues.

 

[Uncle.Ruckus]

I boycott most goods I know to be produced by Koch Bros. companies, except for Angel Soft toilet paper.

I always imagine it's Charles and David doing the honors with their tongues.

That's ... creepy.

But, hey, if getting your salad tossed by a pair of old WASPs is your thing, so be it.

 

[HanSenSE]

Some of us still remember the 80s, when some were convinced by the logo that Procter and Gamble was controlled by the Moonies.

 

[ColdCat]

Target (because they mistakenly believed it was owned by a French company).

I've heard that too. Where the heck to people get the idea that Minneapolis is in France?
Also, what the heck is wrong with being from France?

 

[da man]

Here's the deal: It's a business. Patronize it or don't for whatever reasons you want. If enough people don't, it will go out of business.

What bothers me is when government gets involved to try to make these decisions for me, like in Chicago.

Is Chick-fil-A doing something illegal? No? Then treat it like any other business.

 

[da man]

Some of us still remember the 80s, when some were convinced by the logo that Procter and Gamble was controlled by the Moonies.

I remember it being Satan-worshipers.

 

[Greenhorn]

Target (because they mistakenly believed it was owned by a French company).

I've heard that too. Where the heck to people get the idea that Minneapolis is in France?
Also, what the heck is wrong with being from France?

I'm not sure about the origin of that one. As for the opposition, France=socialists.

 

[da man]

Target (because they mistakenly believed it was owned by a French company).

I've heard that too. Where the heck to people get the idea that Minneapolis is in France?
Also, what the heck is wrong with being from France?

These guys were wondering the same thing.