Chick-fil-A backtracks, won't pledge to end donations to anti-LGBT charities

[OriginalGeek]

Source: PinkNews

The chicken chain, which has a long history of donations to lobbying groups that oppose LGBT+ rights, signalled on Monday that it would end donations to charities that discriminate against LGBT+ people, after a sustained international boycott.

However, after a backlash from anti-LGBT conservatives and Republicans, the company appears to have quietly backtracked.

Read more: https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2019/11/19/chick-fil-a-backtracks-anti-lgbt-donations/?fbclid=IwAR1Ecs6v_EfIJvTNgo84W7M6Ki5-qHLe3UWdZuMLAF0G-7xh6Qn1uSoTYt0

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I never believed them. More at link.

[rurallib]

1. apparently the chicken shit is consumed by management

[JudyM]

2. There's no shame when they're paid well to recant.

[bucolic_frolic]

3. DUers, don't go there

spend your money where your patriotism is appreciated. many competitors make fattening chicken too

[IronLionZion]

4. Popeyes has better chicken sandwiches

Wendy's, Burger King, etc. also have competing options

It can be made at home if people want to brine their chicken breasts before frying it to keep it nice and juicy.

Here in DC, many local restaurants make infinitely superior chicken sandwiches.

Chick-Fil-Gay. Here's a recipe where she marinates in pickle juice:

[Flaleftist]

13. I tried a couple last week.

I do think they are better. I have frequented Chic-fil-a in the past, but something about this pledging to stop the donations and backing out irritates me. I think I'm done with them. There is a Popeyes right down the street from the local Chic-fil-a and since I find their sandwiches better, that makes this an easy decision.

[NurseJackie]

23. She reminds me of Phoebe Buffay from TV's "Friends"...

... I think her chicken was probably undercooked. Best to use a thermometer to make sure.

Looks like a very easy recipe! I'll have to give it a try.

Chick-Fil-A Sandwich Copycat Ingredients
1 boneless, skinless chicken breast
1/4 cup pickle juice (sour dill is my favorite)
1 egg
1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup flour
1 tablespoon powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon celery salt
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
Optional: up to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper for a spicy sandwich
Peanut Oil for frying (about a cup)

[StClone]

5. For some reason I am afraid I will find feathers...

...or droppings in cfa stuff, never have but it is a phobia.

[Skittles]

6. ugh

cue the people who think eating there for the "experience" is more important than human rights

[lonely bird]

7. I don't patronize Chick-fil-a

or Hobby Lobby.

[ArizonaLib]

14. Yes same for Walmart and Wendy's

I still have not forgotten that Wendy's was Ellen Degeneres' major sponsor who LED a boycott (not just threatened and then cut and ran) when she was planning to come out on her sitcom show.

Everybody knows about Walmart.

[lonely bird]

16. Yeah...

I only go into Mao-Mart if there is no alternative. I think I have been in a Wendy’s about twice in two years. Actually trying avoid fast food anyway so that is all good.

[SMC22307]

18. You're not missing much. I've eaten there probably 3 times in my life...

most recently a dinner salad with sand/grit crunching in my teeth. I truly don't understand all the fuss. Enjoy my whopping $30, Chick-fil-A.

Hobby Lobby is nothing but aisle after aisle of Cheap$hitFromChina with a fundie Christian twist.

[Evolve Dammit]

8. Went there once; a choice of religious friends. Boycotting all GOP-owned entities for years.

[rockfordfile]

9. Not surprised, lol they're a un-American company

[NYC Liberal]

10. Will all the folks commenting on the other thread about how

great Chick-Fil-A is and what does it matter, blah, blah, blah, comment here? They are explicitly stating they will continue to donate to anti-LGBT organizations.

[paleotn]

11. Crappy chickienob sandwiches

Management are haters. What's not to dislike?

[Initech]

12. As long as they donate to the American Family Association and Focus On The Family, I won't eat there

Really those are the two most toxic groups that they donate to.

[Grokenstein]

15. Round and Round They Go!

At least we can enjoy the confusion as MAGAts struggle to remember if they're supposed to hate CFA or not this week.

[Iggo]

17. Well then fuck 'em again then.

:middlefinger: :middlefinger:

Two times.

[OriginalGeek]

24. I wish I had more middle fingers for them

2 just doesn't seem to be sufficient.

[sir pball]

19. Unfortunately they can do this since they're doing fantastically

They are, with boycotts and everything, by far the most profitable fast-food chain on a per-unit basis...they know they can donate to whomever they want and it's not going to affect their bottom line.

I'm personally agnostic on the whole ethical purchasing thing; CFA is particularly transparent about where their profits go but I'm sure a lot more donations to these groups come from 1%ers making their money off the stock market, so buying from pretty much any public company is still supporting that money flow albeit less directly.

[YOHABLO]

20. I do find it appalling that they would retract. But most people are clueless.

Customers don't know what side of the political spectrum companies contribute to, nor do the employees that work for them.

[Lonestarblue]

21. Proud to say I've never been to Chick-fil-A.

And I never will. I have been boycotting brands that support bad actors for decades. One of my first was the exercise chain, Curves. The founder, Gary Heavin, reportedly donates 10% of profits to anti-abortion causes and to groups that spread rumors that abortions cause cancer. Two other anti-abortion groups I refuse to patronize are Domino’s Pizza and Carl’s Jr. The founders of both are active in denying reproductive rights. I’m sure they do not miss my money, but it makes me feel better!

[atreides1]

22. Who didn't see this coming???

You can't trust certain "Christians" to actually keep their word...lying, hate, and judging the lives of others...that's what modern "Christianity" is all about....