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Violet_Crumble

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31. Do you find it sickening that the US has some Kosher subways?

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Wed Apr 30, 2014, 09:34 AM

Apr 2014

Or is that somehow different?

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Subway removes pork from stores after 'strong demand' from Muslims [View all] Jesus Malverde Apr 2014 OP

Fundies have something new to boycott. LuvNewcastle Apr 2014 #1

...whereas other fun dies pressuring them to change their menu is an improvement? brooklynite Apr 2014 #2

If a large number of customers were Jewish MohRokTah Apr 2014 #3

"If a large number of customers were Jewish." Nuclear Unicorn Apr 2014 #35

I think it's just responding to customer demand. LuvNewcastle Apr 2014 #9

It's a private business adjusting its practices in some stores to meet demands of some consumers. NuclearDem Apr 2014 #10

it's sharia? would that be militant sharia, creeping sharia, or customer base sharia? azurnoir Apr 2014 #86

Yeah! And how dare McDonalds market its Fillet o' Fish during Lent! Orrex Apr 2014 #37

How dare McDonalds market fillet of fish(?) at any time :) azurnoir Apr 2014 #87

I thought that was a scab Orrex Apr 2014 #89

or maybe this guy azurnoir Apr 2014 #90

Fundies seveneyes Apr 2014 #7

Believe me when I say that I don't "favor" Muslim fundies. LuvNewcastle Apr 2014 #12

Muslims who eat Halal are no more fundie than Jews who eat Kosher... Violet_Crumble Apr 2014 #17

I know the answer Capt. Obvious Apr 2014 #24

I've been boycotting Subway for quite some time. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Apr 2014 #14

That, at least, makes sense. LuvNewcastle Apr 2014 #18

I don't boycott Subway. pangaia Apr 2014 #33

Subway smells funny in the US too?? Violet_Crumble Apr 2014 #59

Part of the smell is poorly made and improperly stored sour dough. pangaia Apr 2014 #80

That makes it even worse! get the red out Apr 2014 #36

Seriously? I had no idea! Coventina Apr 2014 #43

When in Gainesville, try Hogan's Heroes. Hot-pressed! Eleanors38 Apr 2014 #62

I call bullshit Capt. Obvious Apr 2014 #4

+1 - Waiting to see this confirmed from another source chrisa Apr 2014 #6

Take the link to subway.uk in the comment just below. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Apr 2014 #15

From the Subway link Capt. Obvious Apr 2014 #21

Well, you're living up to your username. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Apr 2014 #81

There's Kosher Subways in the US that don't serve pork... Violet_Crumble Apr 2014 #22

Only about 4 left after 2012 whistler162 Apr 2014 #46

I'm not sure what yr point is n/t Violet_Crumble Apr 2014 #50

So, when a store goes Kosher or Halal, it must pro forma drop pork at the same store? Eleanors38 Apr 2014 #63

Yes. nt msanthrope Apr 2014 #67

Does site-based prohibition include indy, sit-down restaurants? Eleanors38 Apr 2014 #70

No. Not if the food products are coming out of the same kitchen. nt msanthrope Apr 2014 #71

Soy-based cheese product? comrade snarky Apr 2014 #84

It's obvious captain... Jesus Malverde Apr 2014 #8

Do you have the same issue with Kosher food? n/t Violet_Crumble Apr 2014 #16

I like how the Mail just copied and pasted Capt. Obvious Apr 2014 #23

Not BS at all, I also don't see the outrage there are around 1800 Subways in the UK/Ireland azurnoir Apr 2014 #88

RIP dipsydoodle Apr 2014 #5

I'm going to take this with a grain of salt because it is the Daily Mail alarimer Apr 2014 #11

Perhaps you can contact Subway and tell the company how you feel about Kosher Luminous Animal Apr 2014 #38

Right, because no other Subways in the UK are serving pork. NuclearDem Apr 2014 #42

Normally I would agree with you Nevernose Apr 2014 #73

catering to fundies Niceguy1 Apr 2014 #13

Expanding customer base Capt. Obvious Apr 2014 #25

Yep MO_Moderate Apr 2014 #27

Might also have to do with the price of pork bellies ucrdem Apr 2014 #19

The Subway in my old neighborhood in L.A. was Kosher, all the products Bluenorthwest Apr 2014 #20

It's probably a big deal for the same reason Vegemite being Halal certified was... Violet_Crumble Apr 2014 #26

That's about 10% of the outlets, FWIW muriel_volestrangler Apr 2014 #28

every now and then you see articles on how menus at fast food chains are different in different dembotoz Apr 2014 #29

Or McD's not serving beef in India. NuclearDem Apr 2014 #45

All they serve is Filet Mcfish and McChicken sandwiches? VanillaRhapsody Apr 2014 #65

like the Royale with Cheese? frylock Apr 2014 #85

I would not eat at Subway get the red out Apr 2014 #30

Do you find it sickening that the US has some Kosher subways? Violet_Crumble Apr 2014 #31

Of course get the red out Apr 2014 #32

I don't get it. halal and kosher meat tastes the same as normal meat... Violet_Crumble Apr 2014 #34

I have a LOT of issues get the red out Apr 2014 #39

Since when have Muslims or Jews eating Kosher or Halal been fundamentalists? Violet_Crumble Apr 2014 #47

Common attack methods get the red out Apr 2014 #51

I don't really give a shit what you think of any religion.. Violet_Crumble Apr 2014 #56

Orthodox Jews do tend to be fundies and many have joined the Christian right Hippo_Tron Apr 2014 #82

person Capt. Obvious Apr 2014 #53

So, are you ready to start a boycott over the Kosher Subways in the U.S.? Luminous Animal Apr 2014 #40

Now that I know about them get the red out Apr 2014 #48

There are what 4 or less kosher Subways? whistler162 Apr 2014 #41

So? Not sure what difference that makes.... Violet_Crumble Apr 2014 #44

I'm trying to find out how many Halal subways there are Capt. Obvious Apr 2014 #52

I think they've kicked it off with 184... Violet_Crumble Apr 2014 #57

Can a store be both Kosher AND Halal? Eleanors38 Apr 2014 #66

Apparently muslims can eat kosher food. CJCRANE Apr 2014 #74

Then there is the Ital diet of Rastafarians which discourages Eleanors38 Apr 2014 #91

Or simply bowing to market pressures and evolving demographics.. LanternWaste Apr 2014 #55

"Righteous rage" get the red out Apr 2014 #61

Oh give me a break. NuclearDem Apr 2014 #58

Can't they just keep the pork seperated from everything else? Shoulders of Giants Apr 2014 #49

That doesn't help them Capt. Obvious Apr 2014 #54

It sounds like they're selectively altering the menu MineralMan Apr 2014 #60

That's up to them as far as their customers treestar Apr 2014 #64

BREAKING NEWS Capt. Obvious Apr 2014 #68

Source: Daily Fail. Not believing this for one minute. Morons may, though. closeupready Apr 2014 #69

You posted that 'morons' comment several hours after someone posted the link to Subway muriel_volestrangler Apr 2014 #78

This message was self-deleted by its author closeupready Apr 2014 #83

Bet you some of these franchise owners are Muslim, also. Tikki Apr 2014 #72

This is the Daily Mail, don't forget LeftishBrit Apr 2014 #75

Following "strong demand' is not the same as 'caving to demands' JHB Apr 2014 #76

Hey, if they don't want bacon, more power to them. That leaves more for me =) nt ChisolmTrailDem Apr 2014 #77

And the religionists strike again. Vashta Nerada Apr 2014 #79

I don't have a problem with that per se.. RedCappedBandit Apr 2014 #92