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[–]VeteranKamikaze 43 points44 points ago

You don't directly support gay rights by boycotting but you do directly support anti-gay groups by eating there.

[–]OmegaSeven 11 points12 points ago

This, I feel, is the point that a lot of people are missing. I'm beginning to think that some people are missing this point intentionally.

[–]Yaaf 3 points4 points ago

IMO, in cases like this boycotting is the most effective form of protesting. The number one concern of companies, for better or worse, is the money stream.

You can complain as much as you want about a company but it doesn't matter if you keep giving them your money. Stop giving them it and the execs will scram to change their ways. That simple.

[–]wwabc 7 points8 points ago

True....you do that, AND you vote. If you're not registered, or haven't checked your voter registration, you do that first.

[–]letsgocrazy 10 points11 points ago

The reason why you are struggling with this one, is because grammatically your meme doesn't make sense.

You cannot 'simply' support gay rights. You either do or you don't.

If you do, there are many ways to manifest that support. Boycotting establishments is one thing you can do.

It's not the only thing you have to do.

Sorry to be tedious, but your joke isn't funny because it doesn't make sense. Also, it implies that boycotting chick fil a is pointless, which is counterproductive to the cause of gay rights.

[–]callaghan87 0 points1 point ago

The meme requires "one does not simply" in the top line.

[–]letsgocrazy 0 points1 point ago

So I could go 'one does not simply.... Mum can I have a peanut butter sandwich?'

Because only the top line matters right?

[–]callaghan87 -1 points0 points ago

Not sure if just trolling

Or actually retarded

[–]letsgocrazy 0 points1 point ago

I'm making a point you fucking imbecile.

4 days later you chime in with:

The meme requires "one does not simply" in the top line.

And that is the point. The point I was making was that regardless of the meme, the text and context of the OPs shite work doesn't make sense.

Yes the meme starts of the way it does, so therefore the second piece of text has to make sense. A point that went totally over your head.

Fuck you for being one of the stupid.

[–]callaghan87 -2 points-1 points ago

No shit it doesn't make sense. You said that you cannot "simply" support gay rights; you do or you don't. While that may be true, my point was that OP still used the meme correctly, even though it doesn't make sense and is a horrible example of a meme.

[–]the_sun_god 6 points7 points ago

[–]ManiacDan 3 points4 points ago

That's true, good thing nobody is doing that. The boycott is against an anti-gay group.

[–]ssr673 1 point2 points ago

Chicken eateries.....I like it

[–]bashobt 1 point2 points ago

Every little bit helps.

I seem to recall an election that came down to Florida and a few votes a few years back.

[–]AdrianBrony 1 point2 points ago

even if boycotting changes nothing, it isn't always about affecting change. for some, it's a much more personal choice about not wishing to contribute, regardless of the non-contribution will affect anything at all.

[–]befreethinkfree 1 point2 points ago

at least gays have supporters in quantity. this situation would be different if the gays were instead, atheists

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point ago

There are a large number of atheists. You just need to hold an Atheist Pride Parade. (it was a joke please don't get all defensive)

[–]befreethinkfree 0 points1 point ago

i apologize if i came off as being defensive. just discussing.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point ago

On the contrary you were not being defensive, I was letting any repliers know not to get huffy over it.

[–]befreethinkfree 0 points1 point ago

ah, i see.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point ago

€:

[–]Mako_Eyes -1 points0 points ago

When discussing this with other people, I will be the first to say that the owners of a company have the right to do whatever they want with that company within the boundaries of the law, no matter how stupid those decisions may seem to anyone else.

Also, I am very quick to point out that our American media has not often proven itself to be trustworthy, regardless of which side of the political fence you fall on.

And finally, I would take a moment to remind people that while we may not agree with Chick-Fil-A's views on marriage and family, it is a fast food chain. There are many other men and women who share this point of view sitting in Congress and the House of Representatives, governing the way our nation is run. I think those people deserve a little more attention than a fast food chain.

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points ago

They didn't say "we don't support gay marriage" they said that. And "Donated" millions to Anti LGBTQA organizations. And when asked about it said "We support good family values". Now apparently good family values are to love thy neighbor...UNTIL they no longer conform to your ideas of a family.

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points ago

One does not simply continue to eat hateful chicken after realizing they are gay.

[–]callaghan87 1 point2 points ago

CFA doesn't just oppose gay marriage; they helped fund an organization called (correct me if I'm wrong) Exodus Earth that made being gay punishable by death in Uganda. Some of the money you spend there goes toward that group. That's why people are boycotting it; not because they think that people should be more open-minded with their opinions. People don't want their money going to an organization responsible for the deaths of thousands of innocent people.

[–]eccentricoctopus 1 point2 points ago

Downvoted, because A.) this isn't a rage comic, B.) saw this in r/atheism a few days ago

[–]r3dd1t0r77 0 points1 point ago

Should we stop buying gas, as well? Because a lot of money made on oil goes to countries that imprison and execute homosexuals.

[–]Jamotron 1 point2 points ago

There's more than one reason you should stop buying gas. Many of us already have.

[–]r3dd1t0r77 1 point2 points ago

Yea because solar/electric transportation is so incredibly available/affordable. I have an hour commute I have to make everyday in order to live. Not buying gas is no more an option for me than suicide.

[–]Mako_Eyes 0 points1 point ago

I know a guy who rides a bike to work every day. It takes him about an hour and a half to get there, and another hour and half to get home.

Just food for thought.

[–]r3dd1t0r77 0 points1 point ago

Well, if I drive 70 mph for an hour to work, that's about 70 miles. If I ride my bike at 20 mph the whole way, it would still take me 3.5 hours to get there. Add 9 hours at work (1 hour for lunch) and 3.5 hours home, and I will be home just in time to go to bed to do it again. I think I will look for a closer apartment and pass on that in the meantime.

[–]Mako_Eyes 1 point2 points ago

You really should. That long of a commute really wears you down.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point ago

Electric transportation is rather available/affordable these days. Also you can drive at least 2 hours on electricity. And if you run out you're on gas for less time than otherwise. And if you're in a forward thinking area you can plug in your car near work. There's also public transportation if you like. Less gas.

[–]r3dd1t0r77 1 point2 points ago

Yea, but I already own my gas-powered car. Getting a hybrid would cost money that I, nor many Americans, do not have in these tough times. There is also no public transportation for where/how far I go. I am not against these ideas; they just do not seem to be feasible right now.

[–]Renae82 1 point2 points ago

same here, I feel your pain

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points ago

Next car get a volt! ;) anyway I understand what you're saying, it just isn't quite the same. We do not need Chick Fil A. We kinda do need some gas. Or to refrance someone further back, rosa parks didn't stop transportating herself-screw it that was a lame and useless refrance.

[–]r3dd1t0r77 0 points1 point ago

Hey! I liked it.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point ago

Thank you!