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60. i've grown accustomed to not eating there

Wed Sep 19, 2012, 11:12 AM

Sep 2012

They're just 2 miles from me, an easy bike ride. In fact they are the closest restaurant to me. But they're too expensive and this whole ordeal has actually helped me break the habit. Hey Chick-fil-a, I relish your hatred. Thank you.

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Chick-fil-A agrees to end anti-gay donations, mandates equal treatment of gays [View all] swag Sep 2012 OP

That is unfrickinbelievable. pepperbear Sep 2012 #1

Some skepticism is expressed later in the article, swag Sep 2012 #6

It's actually unchickenbelievable. bluesbassman Sep 2012 #13

Somewhere they won't come home covered with "second hand gay" Kolesar Sep 2012 #32

They have noticed a drop in sales? SkyDaddy7 Sep 2012 #35

My guess is agent46 Sep 2012 #2

exactly what I thought Skittles Sep 2012 #10

Your guess is pretty spot on BlueCaliDem Sep 2012 #29

do you have a source for that? KurtNYC Sep 2012 #39

Hmmm? Cha Sep 2012 #3

GOOD! n/t bitchkitty Sep 2012 #4

What's that? One day of assholes buying sandwiches didn't make up for the boycott? Scootaloo Sep 2012 #5

Heh alcibiades_mystery Sep 2012 #40

I wouldn't give a shit Canuckistanian Sep 2012 #7

I'm with you on this.. I don't trust them. secondwind Sep 2012 #20

Agreed. n/t Ian David Sep 2012 #49

I agree too OriginalGeek Sep 2012 #72

"Money talks and bullshit walks." JenniferJuniper Sep 2012 #8

Too late. Shae Sep 2012 #9

Hey, that's my alderman! 1st Ward, baby. Now, if we can just get some additional kysrsoze Sep 2012 #11

Sales are down 47%. chollybocker Sep 2012 #12

Now is the time to kick them. Hassin Bin Sober Sep 2012 #14

HIT THEM HARD. they deserve nothing better! secondwind Sep 2012 #21

Screw them. JoeyT Sep 2012 #15

This message was self-deleted by its author devilgrrl Sep 2012 #16

What's the use of boycotting if we don't take victory gracefully? I love their kind treatment. juajen Sep 2012 #17

Ah, what will the poor fundie old man in my neighborhood ... funkhowser1 Sep 2012 #18

Make it at home. The secret ingredient is pickle juice in the batter. NT funkhowser1 Sep 2012 #19

"pickle juice"? That sounds like a euphemism for...something else. Ken Burch Sep 2012 #24

Pickle juice in the batter? Twinguard Sep 2012 #47

i dunno , but iamthebandfanman Sep 2012 #23

Do it Kurska Sep 2012 #27

You could always leave your empty Chik-Fil-A bags in his truckbed. nt Bernardo de La Paz Sep 2012 #30

And then when he drives away they'll blow all over the neighborhood. Good call! marble falls Sep 2012 #38

Not if you put a rock in each first! Bernardo de La Paz Sep 2012 #56

Are the cows who can't spell down with this? Ken Burch Sep 2012 #22

I'll admit I laughed Kurska Sep 2012 #26

Their new signs will read "Hayt Fwr Gayz" Ken Burch Sep 2012 #69

Hey, I dont like conservatives either.. iamthebandfanman Sep 2012 #64

I'm over them budkin Sep 2012 #25

I thought this was The Onion Politicalboi Sep 2012 #28

Or a Yes Men prank deutsey Sep 2012 #52

Quick bucolic_frolic Sep 2012 #31

Cool. Maybe their next step will be selling something akin to food. mikeytherat Sep 2012 #33

Someone Berlin Expat Sep 2012 #34

How about serving real food now? 6000eliot Sep 2012 #36

Tis will make up for years of hate, sure I'll buy it DainBramaged Sep 2012 #37

Too fucking late... nt docgee Sep 2012 #41

Sorry folks. reflection Sep 2012 #42

I'm rather shocked... THE BOYCOTT WORKED!!! Odin2005 Sep 2012 #43

ned mor ekwallity....nt Evasporque Sep 2012 #44

ed-doo-kay-shun, too, lol (nt) jumptheshadow Sep 2012 #45

Change is slow but this looks like a victory to celebrate Rose Siding Sep 2012 #46

They're probably going to do what Domino's Pizza does. Ian David Sep 2012 #48

OMG what about fighting for their values???? tjdee Sep 2012 #50

Okay--who is gonna take one for the team and post this on Free Republic??? nt msanthrope Sep 2012 #51

It's already posting there christx30 Sep 2012 #63

Chick-fil-A Promises to No Longer Donate to Anti-Gay Organizations Ian David Sep 2012 #53

Check-out how slimey and weasely they're being... Ian David Sep 2012 #54

Awesome news! IfPalinisAnswerWatsQ Sep 2012 #76

Why isn't this news? liberalmuse Sep 2012 #55

"This website is offline" They_Live Sep 2012 #57

Hey, they cashed in on the Fundies, time to go after the LBGT's... 4_TN_TITANS Sep 2012 #58

This. Inkfreak Sep 2012 #66

Nothing can stop this tide from turning. Gay rights are here to stay! randome Sep 2012 #59

i've grown accustomed to not eating there Democrats_win Sep 2012 #60

I broke the habit, too. LizW Sep 2012 #62

I have not had the opportunity to boycott them since they do not mysuzuki2 Sep 2012 #61

Good I suppose, but I'll still avoid eating there. NYC Liberal Sep 2012 #65

I still refuse to eat there agtcovert Sep 2012 #67

Too little, too late. sakabatou Sep 2012 #68

Only ONE thing would have caused that................... SILVER__FOX52 Sep 2012 #70

Too late..... southerncrone Sep 2012 #71

How are they gonna enforce this? Manifestor_of_Light Sep 2012 #73

I am hearing that this story is false, they haven't given up :( Missycim Sep 2012 #74

Exactly HERVEPA Sep 2012 #75

Welcome to 2012, Chick-fil-A IfPalinisAnswerWatsQ Sep 2012 #77

When it HURTS Your Bottom-Line Every Business is For Equal Rights. torotoro Sep 2012 #78

Great news Ash_F Sep 2012 #79