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This whole thing is ridiculous. People shouldn't protest for gays or against gays. That's between that person and God and nobody else.
 Quoting: Lisa*Lisa


It is NOT about gays, Christians, or even gay marriage.

What set this off was Democrat Mayors threatening to use THE POWER OF GOVERNMENT to punish politcally-incorrect thought.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 19228212


Political ploy in an election year to get all sides to react like the good little sheep and deflect bigger issues, nothing more and nothing less than tactical means by which to control the public!
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We should have another Chik-Fil-A day tomorrow. Those who participate in the kiss in will loiter vs. paying for a meal.
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While we are at it, why don't we all have a nationwide style segregation of beliefs, where sides line up against each other, and shout insults over the others beliefs - oh wait that is exavtly what TPTB want and they keep those people in line -now don't they.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 21121804


Sounds like you are playing right into the agenda you suggest.

I support CFA because of the First Amendment.
 Quoting: Lady Jane Smith


So where is your First Amendment when it comes to more important shit, like our President placing our nation into another front, and one that pits us against Russia?

You all are being distracted like good little sheep.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 21121804


Ask the mostly GAY-RUN US Mainstream media about this.
Ask the HYPOCRITES who spent all those years bashing Bush, but now support the WAR-IS-PEACE-PRIZE President.

Reporting this might harm THE QUEER MESSIAH in an election year, (can't have THAT happening!) and what they are forced to report will be prefaced with "HUMANITARIAN BOMBING" or "KINETIC MILITARY ACTION, NOT WAR!", like NBC/MSNBC actually had the balls to call it.

Can you just IMAGINE the outpouring of faked media outrage if a REPUBLICAN were doing this??

WTF Up, folks.
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And as usual the homo mafia tries to make it about something it's not. Newsflash queers: It's not always about you.
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Asheville, NC...Food Court Chic-fil-a had lunch line down the mall aisle, 1+ hour wait. We didn't get there until 1:30 PM and the lines were still all the way out and down the mall center aisle.

Chick-fil-a location down the street had traffic backed up for miles at lunch. Can only assume it was that way for supper as well.

I was proud to see us take a stand like this! We are definitely the silent majority waiting for a call to arms! The Sleeping Giant is slowly waking up!
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Ummm....no it's not. The line went around the building and into Wal-Mart parking lot from 9:00 am through the whole business day where I live.
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I'm beginning to think I live in the only sensible area of the country. Are we the only ones who didn't fall for this ridiculous marketing ploy? Our neighbourhood Chikfila has never really drawn a crowd. They are surrounded by too many excellent restaurants. When I walked past it yesterday around 5:30PM, there weren't any lines and only a few dozen people inside. Yay for us for not buying into corporate drama and manipulation!
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 1402512


Marketing ploy? Chik-Fil-A has always been a company that has been run on Christian principles. They treat everyone that comes into their place and all of their employees with respect and dignity regardless. They are closed on Sunday to allow employees to spend time with their families and go to church if they so choose. My brother used to work for them. We appreciated their family friendly atmosphere, and still do. Plenty of gay couples go in there, and they are never treated any differently than anyone else. There have been gay employees at our local branch that were treated as part of the Chik-Fil-A family. Do you know how this got started? There was a convention or gathering of a pro-traditional family organization, and Chik-Fil-A sent them free food. Big freaking deal.
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What does christian values have to do with this? Nothing. So-called christians, and christian organisations willingly manipulate people, and lie to them everyday. Remember Ted Haggard? BTW, I personally know people who were turned down for employment at Chikfila because they were NOT christian. How very Christlike of them.
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I personally know people who are NOT Christian who worked there...soo.......
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Way Awesome! smile_kisssmile_kiss
Don't get mad - Get a Pepsi!
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Mc d's sells in one hour what they sold today, move on
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WOW you still eat Mc Donalds food?
Guess thats why you don't get it!
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I'm beginning to think I live in the only sensible area of the country. Are we the only ones who didn't fall for this ridiculous marketing ploy? Our neighbourhood Chikfila has never really drawn a crowd. They are surrounded by too many excellent restaurants. When I walked past it yesterday around 5:30PM, there weren't any lines and only a few dozen people inside. Yay for us for not buying into corporate drama and manipulation!
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 1402512


Marketing ploy? Chik-Fil-A has always been a company that has been run on Christian principles. They treat everyone that comes into their place and all of their employees with respect and dignity regardless. They are closed on Sunday to allow employees to spend time with their families and go to church if they so choose. My brother used to work for them. We appreciated their family friendly atmosphere, and still do. Plenty of gay couples go in there, and they are never treated any differently than anyone else. There have been gay employees at our local branch that were treated as part of the Chik-Fil-A family. Do you know how this got started? There was a convention or gathering of a pro-traditional family organization, and Chik-Fil-A sent them free food. Big freaking deal.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 905924

What does christian values have to do with this? Nothing. So-called christians, and christian organisations willingly manipulate people, and lie to them everyday. Remember Ted Haggard? BTW, I personally know people who were turned down for employment at Chikfila because they were NOT christian. How very Christlike of them.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 1402512


I personally know people who are NOT Christian who worked there...soo.......
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 905924


What being Christian has to do with this is the following:

It's not like Chik-Fil-A suddenly created a big deal about running their business according to kingdom principles and supporting Christian ideals (which they always have) and capitalized on that. What happened was their donation of free food to an organization that supports traditional marriages made a group of people unhappy and mayors of major cities jumped on board and started trying to deny Chik-Fil-A the right to do business in their areas. Chik-Fil-A didn't have to do a thing. That made a bunch of people pretty mad. It goes against a right to free speech and a right to support whatever legal organization you want to.

There's no manipulation here. People get angry, they act. Chik-Fil-A didn't make those people angry - the mayors did that - all over national news.
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If only the passionate people of our nation would all take up a fight in Washington standing up and denying our president the power to send money, weapons and to support terrorist activities.
WOW, that would be a good fight!

But hey, there is a chicken chain to protest and/or to support.

NO WONDER other nations don't take us seriously.
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Their lives would be complete if Krispy Kreme gave them a reason for protest.
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LOL, so true.
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In related news, Americans continue to get fatter, slower, and dumber.

The management of Chik-Fil-A would like to thank you for your continued support. The heart disease, depression, cancer, and diabetes are on us!
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All I have to say is that if it is true that Chik-Fil-A has set a record, more businesses will follow suit. With this trying economy, businesses will do anything to fire up their sales. At first they were trying to go along with the gay agenda in hopes that it would bolster sales. That, however, was met with little success. Now that Chik-Fil-A has shown the way, you can be confident that every business in America, and probably the world, will be doing the same. The liberals, the MSM, and the Obama admin are about to lose control of this country. We are now setting up for a worldwide conservative wave.
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BREAK THE CHAINS
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This whole thing is ridiculous. People shouldn't protest for gays or against gays. That's between that person and God and nobody else.
 Quoting: Lisa*Lisa


It is NOT about gays, Christians, or even gay marriage.

What set this off was Democrat Mayors threatening to use THE POWER OF GOVERNMENT to punish politcally-incorrect thought.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 19228212


Yeah and some of those same mayors not allowing gay marriage. Can you Grandstanding?
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In related news, Americans continue to get fatter, slower, and dumber.

The management of Chik-Fil-A would like to thank you for your continued support. The heart disease, depression, cancer, and diabetes are on us!
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In other news those fat ass americans are teabaggin those canucks in the olympics. The UK thinks you for your support and so called effort.
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Imagine what can be done when people get together on an idea like this.

This got me to thinking of how we could actually 'Break the Chains' of all of the chain stores that are owned by the ruling elite, by not supporting them and supporting the ones like Chik & the locally owned.

They don't call them chains for nothing, I always say.
 Quoting: _2 swords_


This is what people really need to be doing. This would make a huge dent in the system and let the little guys bloom.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 20984528


Chikfila is the little guy?

laughlaughlaugh

And they aren't a chain?

laughlaughlaugh

You guys are delusional.
Bow down to your corporate overlord and continue to show your hatred of gays by consuming their greasy, corn syrupy chicken sandwiches. Yes, that billion dollar corporation is looking out for your best interests.
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They are not a NWO chain obviously.
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World record? Bullshit.

The phrase "world record" here originates with a tweet from Pastor Rick Warren. He chose to misrepresent the official statement from Chik Fil-A, and distort the facts related to him by Chik Fil-A CEO Dan Cathy.

Dan Cathy made reference to the official statement from
Steve Robinson, executive vice president, marketing, Chick-fil-A, Inc.

The official, actual statement made by Chik Fil A is:

"While we don¹t release exact sales numbers, we can confirm reports that it was a record-setting day."


Not quite the same as "world record" eh?
See how the good pastor lied?

Chik Fil A has 1600 restaurants, mostly in the Southern US states. By contrast, McDonalds has over 30,000 restaurants worldwide. Is anybody really dumb enough to think that 1600 Chik Fil-A shops could outsell McDonald's 30,000 stores?

Here's what happened: Chik Fil-A experienced an isolated surge in sales due to this promotion that will never be repeated. Chik Fil-A set their own record for sales in a single day. They did not set a "world record in fast food sales" by any means other than breaking their own sales record. And, the numbers will never be repeated. Ever.
Sorry to burst the bubble...but "World Record"?!?

Nope. Not even close. Hyperbole. Bullshit.


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The political dog and pony show worked its magic, I see. Both sides riled up with this issue, you are truly playing into your handlers hands nicely.

Divide and conquer!

The American public will truly folow the herd, bravo, you should all give yourselves a hand.

What is sad, is here we are on this site for a reason, we all realize to some degree or another the illusions, the lies, the manipulation,ect.

TPTB pulled one over on groups with strong beliefs just to see if the sheep would react.

Think about the timing of this charade, because we have already hadmany divisive issues rolled out
1- the race card (Travon)
2- the class card (tax cuts for the wealthy)
3- now the anti-gay/ gay

HMNN...what divisive issue will be nex before the election.

Whatever your beliefs, be smarter than to be led around by your nose and really look at what this is about.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 21121804


That is a load of crap. TPTB were hoping to destroy Chik and it backfired.
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The political dog and pony show worked its magic, I see. Both sides riled up with this issue, you are truly playing into your handlers hands nicely.

Divide and conquer!

The American public will truly folow the herd, bravo, you should all give yourselves a hand.

What is sad, is here we are on this site for a reason, we all realize to some degree or another the illusions, the lies, the manipulation,ect.

TPTB pulled one over on groups with strong beliefs just to see if the sheep would react.

Think about the timing of this charade, because we have already hadmany divisive issues rolled out
1- the race card (Travon)
2- the class card (tax cuts for the wealthy)
3- now the anti-gay/ gay

HMNN...what divisive issue will be nex before the election.

Whatever your beliefs, be smarter than to be led around by your nose and really look at what this is about.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 21121804


That is a load of crap. TPTB were hoping to destroy Chik and it backfired.
 Quoting: _2 swords_


What a load of BS hahahahahahahahahahaha

If TPTB wanted to get rid of chic it would do so without any of this. They have done it on a far bigger scale before.
You are the CEO of your own wellness. You need to take back your health from the disease-care system
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A Christian company is being attacked for exersizing their free speech, why shouldn't people who believe exactly the way the man who is being attacked show him support? Just because they don't own corprorations and are public figures to be focused on doesn't mean they can't see how if it WERE them being attacked, they'd feel good by people who think the same way they do showing their support?

It's a matter refusing to put up with the attempt to silence every opinion that doesn't support gays as some sort of "new human model". If I said I didn't believe in gay marriage, and TPTB attacked me over it and people who agreed with me stayed silent, it'd be more disgraceful actually.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 20489071


Not that Anonymous Cowards ever respond, but:

You do realize that homosexuality has existed since prehistoric times, and that it also exists in the Animal Kingdom?

Also if anyone wants to talk about unnatural, how about we take a look at the Chick-Fil-A menu shall we:

Combo A: Chickens raised in an artificially lighted factory barn are killed, preserved by artificial refrigeration in transport and then defrosted and hand breaded in 'secret recipe' to be cooked in factory pressed peanut oil. To go with it, we'll wrap it in factory produced paper printed (oh oh, what did the bible say about graven images?) with chemically altered and created inks. If you want, you can have Mayo (Mmmmm... Raw Chicken embryos... I guess it's only human embryos we care about). It can also come with some lettuce, which is natural... before it HAS TO be preserved to be shipped across the greater continental United States. You can then have this with a side of Waffle Fries (Potatoes, vegetable oil (canola oil, palm oil), disodium dihydrogen pyrophosphate (to promote color retention), dextrose, canola oil (canola oil with TBHQ and citric acid added to preserve freshness and dimethylpolysiloxane, an anti-foaming agent added), and a big cold cup of Corn Syrup, Carcinogens and Metabolism reducing Carbon Dioxide!

Yup, Chick-Fil-A is all about keeping it natural.

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 Quoting: thelionsroar


Because the animals do it, is not a reason to do it. No one is abolishing homosex by not wanting them to marry. Most of the societies that had homosexuality also had open pedophilia and were horrible societies without mercy... not a great argument in favor of it either.
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In related news, Americans continue to get fatter, slower, and dumber.

The management of Chik-Fil-A would like to thank you for your continued support. The heart disease, depression, cancer, and diabetes are on us!
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 2377729


In other news those fat ass americans are teabaggin those canucks in the olympics. The UK thinks you for your support and so called effort.
 Quoting: sonic doom


yes, well the Olypmics are an especially fine way of distracting the overfed and under nourished from the comfort of their own living rooms (and they can even eat a hormone-laced chicken sandwich while they do it - in the name of liberty and jesus no less).

enjoy those medals, with any luck you can melt them down!
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Obama gonna try and grab those Chick-Fil-A profits
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World record? Bullshit.

The phrase "world record" here originates with a tweet from Pastor Rick Warren. He chose to misrepresent the official statement from Chik Fil-A, and distort the facts related to him by Chik Fil-A CEO Dan Cathy.

Dan Cathy made reference to the official statement from
Steve Robinson, executive vice president, marketing, Chick-fil-A, Inc.

The official, actual statement made by Chik Fil A is:

"While we don¹t release exact sales numbers, we can confirm reports that it was a record-setting day."


Not quite the same as "world record" eh?
See how the good pastor lied?

Chik Fil A has 1600 restaurants, mostly in the Southern US states. By contrast, McDonalds has over 30,000 restaurants worldwide. Is anybody really dumb enough to think that 1600 Chik Fil-A shops could outsell McDonald's 30,000 stores?

Here's what happened: Chik Fil-A experienced an isolated surge in sales due to this promotion that will never be repeated. Chik Fil-A set their own record for sales in a single day. They did not set a "world record in fast food sales" by any means other than breaking their own sales record. And, the numbers will never be repeated. Ever.
Sorry to burst the bubble...but "World Record"?!?

Nope. Not even close. Hyperbole. Bullshit.


References:

[link to conservativebyte.com]


[link to latimesblogs.latimes.com]
 Quoting: not that guy 20902251


Ever heard of percentages? If you took single McDs and single CFAs and averaged what each one did in sales that day, you could have a record sales days. CFA couldn't have sold more OVERALL, but they could have sold more PER LOCATION than McDs averaged.

Not saying for sure that they did. Just explaining how it could have set a record that people misunderstood on the face of it.
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The political dog and pony show worked its magic, I see. Both sides riled up with this issue, you are truly playing into your handlers hands nicely.

Divide and conquer!

The American public will truly folow the herd, bravo, you should all give yourselves a hand.

What is sad, is here we are on this site for a reason, we all realize to some degree or another the illusions, the lies, the manipulation,ect.

TPTB pulled one over on groups with strong beliefs just to see if the sheep would react.

Think about the timing of this charade, because we have already hadmany divisive issues rolled out
1- the race card (Travon)
2- the class card (tax cuts for the wealthy)
3- now the anti-gay/ gay

HMNN...what divisive issue will be nex before the election.

Whatever your beliefs, be smarter than to be led around by your nose and really look at what this is about.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 21121804


That is a load of crap. TPTB were hoping to destroy Chik and it backfired.
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In all honesty, that is a stupid statement.
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The political dog and pony show worked its magic, I see. Both sides riled up with this issue, you are truly playing into your handlers hands nicely.

Divide and conquer!

The American public will truly folow the herd, bravo, you should all give yourselves a hand.

What is sad, is here we are on this site for a reason, we all realize to some degree or another the illusions, the lies, the manipulation,ect.

TPTB pulled one over on groups with strong beliefs just to see if the sheep would react.

Think about the timing of this charade, because we have already hadmany divisive issues rolled out
1- the race card (Travon)
2- the class card (tax cuts for the wealthy)
3- now the anti-gay/ gay

HMNN...what divisive issue will be nex before the election.

Whatever your beliefs, be smarter than to be led around by your nose and really look at what this is about.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 21121804


That is a load of crap. TPTB were hoping to destroy Chik and it backfired.
 Quoting: _2 swords_


In all honesty, that is a stupid statement.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 21121804


Not stupid at all. Whenever they want to destroy someone they will get bad press by the owned media.

Wasn't that totally obvious in 2008. It was to any 'honest' thinking people.
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The political dog and pony show worked its magic, I see. Both sides riled up with this issue, you are truly playing into your handlers hands nicely.

Divide and conquer!

The American public will truly folow the herd, bravo, you should all give yourselves a hand.

What is sad, is here we are on this site for a reason, we all realize to some degree or another the illusions, the lies, the manipulation,ect.

TPTB pulled one over on groups with strong beliefs just to see if the sheep would react.

Think about the timing of this charade, because we have already hadmany divisive issues rolled out
1- the race card (Travon)
2- the class card (tax cuts for the wealthy)
3- now the anti-gay/ gay

HMNN...what divisive issue will be nex before the election.

Whatever your beliefs, be smarter than to be led around by your nose and really look at what this is about.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 21121804


That is a load of crap. TPTB were hoping to destroy Chik and it backfired.
 Quoting: _2 swords_


In all honesty, that is a stupid statement.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 21121804


Not stupid at all. Whenever they want to destroy someone they will get bad press by the owned media.

Wasn't that totally obvious in 2008. It was to any 'honest' thinking people.
 Quoting: _2 swords_


Yes. Divide and conquer... I guess it doesn't take much these days. People are supposed to have the right to say what they want and also the right to boycott. What's the real issue here? Seriously? With everything else going on worldwide and right under your noses, an anti-gay statement and subsequent call to protest that statement has people fighting? This is really sad!
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Imagine what can be done when people get together on an idea like this.

This got me to thinking of how we could actually 'Break the Chains' of all of the chain stores that are owned by the ruling elite, by not supporting them and supporting the ones like Chik & the locally owned.

They don't call them chains for nothing, I always say.
 Quoting: _2 swords_


Yup. We don't shop Penney's, Levis, or Home Depot anymore.
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Right..
and I used to buy everything at JC Penney's. Even had our eye and hair needs taken care of there and we stopped all that.

The gay agenda is on the move and the gays in high places are trying to bring in the occult "Age of Aquarius"..
Aquarius was the male lover of Zeus....
U better take a stand or the USA will be another Sodom. It's almost there..

JUST SAYING...
All 50 states have had the sodomy laws struck down by the US Supreme Court....

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World record? Bullshit.

The phrase "world record" here originates with a tweet from Pastor Rick Warren. He chose to misrepresent the official statement from Chik Fil-A, and distort the facts related to him by Chik Fil-A CEO Dan Cathy.

Dan Cathy made reference to the official statement from
Steve Robinson, executive vice president, marketing, Chick-fil-A, Inc.

The official, actual statement made by Chik Fil A is:

"While we don¹t release exact sales numbers, we can confirm reports that it was a record-setting day."


Not quite the same as "world record" eh?
See how the good pastor lied?

Chik Fil A has 1600 restaurants, mostly in the Southern US states. By contrast, McDonalds has over 30,000 restaurants worldwide. Is anybody really dumb enough to think that 1600 Chik Fil-A shops could outsell McDonald's 30,000 stores?

Here's what happened: Chik Fil-A experienced an isolated surge in sales due to this promotion that will never be repeated. Chik Fil-A set their own record for sales in a single day. They did not set a "world record in fast food sales" by any means other than breaking their own sales record. And, the numbers will never be repeated. Ever.
Sorry to burst the bubble...but "World Record"?!?

Nope. Not even close. Hyperbole. Bullshit.


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[link to latimesblogs.latimes.com]
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Ever heard of percentages? If you took single McDs and single CFAs and averaged what each one did in sales that day, you could have a record sales days. CFA couldn't have sold more OVERALL, but they could have sold more PER LOCATION than McDs averaged.

Not saying for sure that they did. Just explaining how it could have set a record that people misunderstood on the face of it.
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Yes, I've "heard of percentages". The point is, Chik Fil A in their own words announced that they had broken their own daily sales record. Pastor Rick Warren then proceeded to spin this into a sensational headline: "a new world record for fast food sales"

At the very least, he stretched the truth.
But really, he lied. Which I think is a sin, right?

Now, here's something really funny: I went to Chik fil A today(Aug 2). 12:30, the heart of lunchtime.
Walked right up to the counter because there was no crowd. There was three people already eating inside, and a couple of cars in the drive through. at 12:30. Lunch rush!
I had a coupon so I ordered my free chicken sandwich and a cup of water. I asked the kid at the counter about yesterday. He said it was crazy, a lot of really pissy regular customers due to the long lines/wait. He said the restaurant was unable to handle the strain of the crowds, and he saw several regular customers leave without making a purchase. It was slow today he said, probably because some of the regulars hadn't come back, and that the management was somewhat concerned about that. He also told me that store management had strongly suggested that employees invite their friends and family to come out for the promotion.

So, the awesome free ad campaign for Chik Fil A might actually backfire in the long run--they may have lost loyal regular customers. Time will tell.
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Im sure they will be fine. Just gotta keep giving them business.
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This whole thing is ridiculous. People shouldn't protest for gays or against gays. That's between that person and God and nobody else.
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Thought youd stand up for your Christian freedom, I guess not. I guess you wouldnt mind it if Christianity becomes like Egypt where they have killed Christians and in Nigeria where they bomb them and blow children up trying to go to church. If its fund raising for a Christian GLP member needing money you jump right in, but when its a free speech cause for hundreds of millions, youre silent.

Ill give you a history lesson here in 250 AD

Remember a Christian named Maximus of Ephesus appeared before a proconsul under the Roman Empire . Maximus was beaten cause he would not sacrifice to Roman idols.

He said,

'If I sacrifice not, I shall save my life, but if I do, I shall lose it. For neigther thy ticks, hooks, claws , pinchers nor the fire hurt me, nor do I feel any pain thru it cause the grace of Christ abides in me"

After torture, Maximus was stoned to death

Were not asking you to be tortured for your faith Lisa, just eat a Chicken sandwich, thats it, and you dont even get it, Some Christian you are !
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You continue to fall for every "controversy" that comes down the block, and I"ll continue to not give a crap about other people's sexual experiences.

People are homeless, people are hungry, people are sick and dying and this is what you're worried about. A stupid chicken sandwich and who is sticking their penis where.

Unreal.
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And another thing.....as a Christian I'm going to speak up. If Chick-fila wants to come out and publicly support the Bible, I"m all for it. How about giving out free food for a day to all the hungry people....gays and straights, black and white, purple and blue.

Why? Because the BIBLE says to love all people, and it also says to love them no matter what. It says to feed the hungry, have compassion on the poor.

Or how about paying their employees a real living wage? I remember the Bible says something about that too.

So next time they want to stand up for the Bible, I'm all for it, but do something that sheds a positive light instead of a negative one. I'm not supporting that at all. All this stuff does is push gay people farther and farther away from Jesus. I"m sick of it.

Phoney baloney.
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Mark 12:30-31 says "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength. The second is this: Love your neighbor as yourself. There is no commandment greater than these.”

Notice Jesus said "Love your neighbor as yourself". He did not say "Love your neighbor as yourself, unless he's gay".

I am not for homosexuality, and if asked I will tell a person that. I do believe in traditional marriage. But, if you're going to talk about homosexuality, include the other sins in the Bible as well like lying, cheating, stealing, adultery, jealousy, etc........

I don't know anyone who isn't guilty of some kind of sin. Tellin it like it is.





GLP