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All I know is that this whole Chik-fil-a thing opened my eyes to kind of people in my personal life and changed my opinion of them.
I ended up deleting a couple who posted extremely offensive anti-gay/pro-chik-fil-a stuff. A few old classmates and many cousins, some things said were so offensive to me that I couldn't keep them around any longer.
I (thankfully) didn't have anyone I know PERSONALLY (as in, friends or family or anything) who said anything like that, but I definitely saw stuff like that blasted all over friend's pages from their friends/family. Saw some pretty heated arguments. One person I knew even had her entire family delete her and leave some pretty harsh stuff on her page simply because she said she was no longer going to support a company like that. I have so many people "hidden" on Facebook, so for all I know, they could have been spewing hate on there, but I didn't see it. I definitely understand how you feel, though--I've had to delete quite a number of people due to racist remarks. It's one thing to put it on your own page...but when people start commenting on MY stuff or leaving racist remarks/photos/"jokes" on my page, then yeah...access to my page will then be blocked.
Thankfully, I didn't have any of that either.... and I have friends from all walks of life, political/religious leanings... There is one person though that I restricted some of her posts to only "important" events so I wouldn't see her political ones... and it wasn't so much her political posts as her friends would all attack me for my opinions... so rather than be tempted to chime in, I just filtered those out... she has a daughter the same age as mine, so I like seeing "those" updates.... anyway... that's what I think is wrong with this country... not that people have differing opinions on things, but the lack of tolerance for the different opinions. I don't agree with many people here in this forum or even in real life... but that doesn't mean that I hate anyone for their opinions, beliefs, life style choices, parenting choices... whatever.... but we (as a society) have gotten to a point where disagreement of something automatically means you are a bigot or hate such and such group... when that isn't always true.
I agree, it isn't always true. It's one thing to disagree, but there's only so much hate from people I can stomach. :frown:
I agree... and I understand that sentiment... I just hate getting lumped in with "haters and bigots" when I'm not really.... It makes me not want to have a decent conversation with people about things... then I start walking around my house, yelling at imaginary people because I have an opinion on an issue and I don't want to voice it out of fear of being labled a bigot when I'm really just disagreeing an a tolerant manner... :laugh:0 -
All I know is that this whole Chik-fil-a thing opened my eyes to kind of people in my personal life and changed my opinion of them.
I ended up deleting a couple who posted extremely offensive anti-gay/pro-chik-fil-a stuff. A few old classmates and many cousins, some things said were so offensive to me that I couldn't keep them around any longer.
I (thankfully) didn't have anyone I know PERSONALLY (as in, friends or family or anything) who said anything like that, but I definitely saw stuff like that blasted all over friend's pages from their friends/family. Saw some pretty heated arguments. One person I knew even had her entire family delete her and leave some pretty harsh stuff on her page simply because she said she was no longer going to support a company like that. I have so many people "hidden" on Facebook, so for all I know, they could have been spewing hate on there, but I didn't see it. I definitely understand how you feel, though--I've had to delete quite a number of people due to racist remarks. It's one thing to put it on your own page...but when people start commenting on MY stuff or leaving racist remarks/photos/"jokes" on my page, then yeah...access to my page will then be blocked.
Thankfully, I didn't have any of that either.... and I have friends from all walks of life, political/religious leanings... There is one person though that I restricted some of her posts to only "important" events so I wouldn't see her political ones... and it wasn't so much her political posts as her friends would all attack me for my opinions... so rather than be tempted to chime in, I just filtered those out... she has a daughter the same age as mine, so I like seeing "those" updates.... anyway... that's what I think is wrong with this country... not that people have differing opinions on things, but the lack of tolerance for the different opinions. I don't agree with many people here in this forum or even in real life... but that doesn't mean that I hate anyone for their opinions, beliefs, life style choices, parenting choices... whatever.... but we (as a society) have gotten to a point where disagreement of something automatically means you are a bigot or hate such and such group... when that isn't always true.
I agree, it isn't always true. It's one thing to disagree, but there's only so much hate from people I can stomach. :frown:
That is exactly it. I don't delete people when I disagree with them and I respect their opinions but when they are saying just pure hateful things about the lifestyle of people like me, then I no long feel the need to listen to what they have to say. One guy I know said, "I'm going to Chik-fil-a tonight to get some God-loving Chicken and to stand up against the *kitten* that are ruining this world with their sickness."
That's just plain ignorant. And these are all people that I went to a Christian church and school with for years. And they all wonder why I don't want anything to do with a place that teaches that kind of hate.
Wow!! I knew people that went to show their "support" of CFA (I didn't because I thought it was stupid... though I did go later that week, but it was because I wanted CFA after hearing all the talk about the "protest" not because I was taking a stand for/against something)... but I have never heard anyone put it so.... "eloquently".... wow.... yeah. I wouldn't even know what to say to that person.0 -
That is exactly it. I don't delete people when I disagree with them and I respect their opinions but when they are saying just pure hateful things about the lifestyle of people like me, then I no long feel the need to listen to what they have to say. One guy I know said, "I'm going to Chik-fil-a tonight to get some God-loving Chicken and to stand up against the *kitten* that are ruining this world with their sickness."
That's just plain ignorant. And these are all people that I went to a Christian church and school with for years. And they all wonder why I don't want anything to do with a place that teaches that kind of hate.
Exactly!
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Surprise, surprise.
The company that wants to aggressively continue its expansion onto college campuses is making the choice to no longer fund anti-gay groups. Right decision for the wrong reason (imo), but I'll take it.
I guess Jesus isn't as important as their bottom line.0 -
That is exactly it. I don't delete people when I disagree with them and I respect their opinions but when they are saying just pure hateful things about the lifestyle of people like me, then I no long feel the need to listen to what they have to say. One guy I know said, "I'm going to Chik-fil-a tonight to get some God-loving Chicken and to stand up against the *kitten* that are ruining this world with their sickness."
That's just plain ignorant. And these are all people that I went to a Christian church and school with for years. And they all wonder why I don't want anything to do with a place that teaches that kind of hate.
Hmmm, doesn't sound very "Jesusly" of them. Makes me wonder if they were really Christians to begin with. Dag namit. Now I want some waffle fries. I wonder if they make sweet potatoe waffle fries....0 -
All I know is that this whole Chik-fil-a thing opened my eyes to kind of people in my personal life and changed my opinion of them.
I ended up deleting a couple who posted extremely offensive anti-gay/pro-chik-fil-a stuff. A few old classmates and many cousins, some things said were so offensive to me that I couldn't keep them around any longer.
I (thankfully) didn't have anyone I know PERSONALLY (as in, friends or family or anything) who said anything like that, but I definitely saw stuff like that blasted all over friend's pages from their friends/family. Saw some pretty heated arguments. One person I knew even had her entire family delete her and leave some pretty harsh stuff on her page simply because she said she was no longer going to support a company like that. I have so many people "hidden" on Facebook, so for all I know, they could have been spewing hate on there, but I didn't see it. I definitely understand how you feel, though--I've had to delete quite a number of people due to racist remarks. It's one thing to put it on your own page...but when people start commenting on MY stuff or leaving racist remarks/photos/"jokes" on my page, then yeah...access to my page will then be blocked.
Thankfully, I didn't have any of that either.... and I have friends from all walks of life, political/religious leanings... There is one person though that I restricted some of her posts to only "important" events so I wouldn't see her political ones... and it wasn't so much her political posts as her friends would all attack me for my opinions... so rather than be tempted to chime in, I just filtered those out... she has a daughter the same age as mine, so I like seeing "those" updates.... anyway... that's what I think is wrong with this country... not that people have differing opinions on things, but the lack of tolerance for the different opinions. I don't agree with many people here in this forum or even in real life... but that doesn't mean that I hate anyone for their opinions, beliefs, life style choices, parenting choices... whatever.... but we (as a society) have gotten to a point where disagreement of something automatically means you are a bigot or hate such and such group... when that isn't always true.
I agree, it isn't always true. It's one thing to disagree, but there's only so much hate from people I can stomach. :frown:
I agree... and I understand that sentiment... I just hate getting lumped in with "haters and bigots" when I'm not really.... It makes me not want to have a decent conversation with people about things... then I start walking around my house, yelling at imaginary people because I have an opinion on an issue and I don't want to voice it out of fear of being labled a bigot when I'm really just disagreeing an a tolerant manner... :laugh:
Well, if it's any consolation, I've never thought of you as a hater or a bigot. :flowerforyou: I've always enjoyed your posts, even if we don't agree on every topic!
Gilbrod--Alexia brand makes frozen sweet potato waffle fries. IMO, they're quiet delicious. 0 -
I agree, it isn't always true. It's one thing to disagree, but there's only so much hate from people I can stomach. :frown:
I agree... and I understand that sentiment... I just hate getting lumped in with "haters and bigots" when I'm not really.... It makes me not want to have a decent conversation with people about things... then I start walking around my house, yelling at imaginary people because I have an opinion on an issue and I don't want to voice it out of fear of being labled a bigot when I'm really just disagreeing an a tolerant manner... :laugh:
Well, if it's any consolation, I've never thought of you as a hater or a bigot. :flowerforyou: I've always enjoyed your posts, even if we don't agree on every topic!
Gilbrod--Alexia brand makes frozen sweet potato waffle fries. IMO, they're quiet delicious.
Hahaha... Thanks.. :flowerforyou:0 -
That is exactly it. I don't delete people when I disagree with them and I respect their opinions but when they are saying just pure hateful things about the lifestyle of people like me, then I no long feel the need to listen to what they have to say. One guy I know said, "I'm going to Chik-fil-a tonight to get some God-loving Chicken and to stand up against the *kitten* that are ruining this world with their sickness."
That's just plain ignorant. And these are all people that I went to a Christian church and school with for years. And they all wonder why I don't want anything to do with a place that teaches that kind of hate.
Hmmm, doesn't sound very "Jesusly" of them. Makes me wonder if they were really Christians to begin with. Dag namit. Now I want some waffle fries. I wonder if they make sweet potatoe waffle fries....
People like that make me wonder the same thing.... I don't remember Christ condemning anyone (otherwise he would have been throwing stones at the adulterer)... but maybe my version of the Bible is different or something.0 -
My family eats it, I don't anymore. But it's kind of easy to boycott something that has nothing particularly low carb friendly anyway!0
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Gilbrod--Alexia brand makes frozen sweet potato waffle fries. IMO, they're quiet delicious.
OK Kimmey. You are now, my new friend. I found them at my local supermarket. They were good. They even had some kick to em. Even better. I will be going out and buying a crapload of them now. All in moderation. I also saw that Ore Ida makes em.0 -
Gilbrod--Alexia brand makes frozen sweet potato waffle fries. IMO, they're quiet delicious.
OK Kimmey. You are now, my new friend. I found them at my local supermarket. They were good. They even had some kick to em. Even better. I will be going out and buying a crapload of them now. All in moderation. I also saw that Ore Ida makes em.
Yeah, I like the seasoning on 'em. I'm usually not a fan of fries of any kind, because I find them to be bland. But everything I've had by the Alexia brand has been pretty damn good! :glasses: Whodathunk, French fries can help build friendships.0 -
A Big Loophole? Chick-fil-A Is Already Raising Questionable Money
President Dan Cathy tweeted a photo this week from a Chick-fil-A backed fundraiser for a group once described as antigay by an investigation of the company's giving.
BY Lucas Grindley
September 20 2012 12:00 PM ET
Although Chick-fil-A supposedly assured a Chicago alderman that it would stop donating to antigay groups, this week it held a fundraiser for one anyway.
The fast food chain promised in a letter to Alderman Proco "Joe" Moreno, reported by the Chicago Phoenix, that it would end giving to any groups with "political agendas," implying it had stopped a practice that had led to about $5 million for antigay groups. But there might be a loophole.
Although the company's foundation might not be donating directly, Chick-fil-A President Dan Cathy tweeted a photo on Tuesday from the 2012 WinShape Ride for the Family. He wrote alongside the picture of a pack of motorcyclists: "WinShape Ride for the Family bikers locked and loaded for 200 mile ride to Wilmington out of Charleston."
That long ride is a fundraiser for an organization that helps lobby against marriage equality. Registration forms for the event ask that checks be sent, not to the WinShape Foundation that Chick-fil-A operates, but directly to the Marriage and Family Foundation at 5200 Buffington Road in Atlanta, Ga. . . .
http://www.advocate.com/business/2012/09/20/chick-fil-raising-money-very-week-anti-marriage-equality-group
Never trust the word of someone who spends half their time assuring you how religious they are.0 -
Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee assured his Facebook fans that Chick-fil-A is as bigoted as ever.
“I talked earlier today personally with Dan Cathy, CEO of Chick fil-A about the new reports that Chick fil-A had capitulated to demands of the supporters of same sex marriage,” Huckabee writes. “This is not true.” Cathy issued a statement that Huckabee posted on his website:
"There continues to be erroneous implications in the media that Chick-fil-A changed our practices and priorities in order to obtain permission for a new restaurant in Chicago. That is incorrect. Chick-fil-A made no such concessions, and we remain true to who we are and who we have been."
http://www.slate.com/blogs/the_slatest/2012/09/22/chick_fil_a_gay_marriage_ceo_dan_cathy_tells_mike_huckabee_nothing_changed_at_company.html0
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