Don't Go to Chick-Fil-A, Mayor De Blasio Tells New Yorkers

[philosslayer]

Source: Fox News

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and other city officials are urging New Yorkers not to eat at Chick fil-A.

The popular chicken restaurant is planning to open up a new location in Queens, its fourth to open in New York City.

But the liberal mayor argued that the owners of Chick fil-A support groups that promote "hate" against gays.

"I’m certainly not going to patronize them and I wouldn’t urge any other New Yorker to patronize them. But they do have a legal right," he said.

Read more: http://insider.foxnews.com/2016/05/05/dont-go-chick-fil-mayor-de-blasio-tells-new-yorkers

[Agnosticsherbet]

1. I will never eat at a Chick-Fil-A.

[Mosby]

2. good for him

He is sticking his neck out, there are no political benefits as far as I can see, he is just standing up for his liberal values.

I am impressed.

[Fla Dem]

3. I don't know what it is about them, but there is always a line of cars around the store

near me for drive thru and the parking lot is always filled. Never eaten at one, never will.

[philosslayer]

5. It's where haters congregate

I can't imagine why any Progressive would ever set foot in Chick Fil A.

[840high]

17. I'm not a hater - just

love their chicken sandwich. Always clean, courteous and good.

[hack89]

25. Because they serve great chicken sandwiches. Nt

[yeoman6987]

29. The food is outstanding!!!!!!!

[philosslayer]

32. Among those on this thread that have tried it...

You are in the minority

[yeoman6987]

37. I'm sure that's true.

i am sure there are plenty of places others think tastes great buy i don't. that's what is great about restaurant's. tons of them.

[Mosby]

38. Their waffle fries suck

Blandest things I have ever tasted.

The chicken is excellent though.

[yeoman6987]

39. Actually I agree. I have to smear them with a ton of catchup in order to eat them.

[Mosby]

40. I drown them in the buffalo sauce.

[PersonNumber503602]

8. You're not missing much by not eating there

Over the years I've had a few of their sandwiches and really don't get why some insist they are so good. I'd say maybe it's politically motivated, but I've heard people say that even before all that stuff came out, and don't think they could have all been doing it for the anti-gay BS. Anyway, it's just basic fast food that most people could probably do better on their own.

[targetpractice]

9. The new Manhattan store on 46th & 6th has Soup-Nazi-like lines...

The queue wraps around the block towards 5th, and the staff is taking orders from the folks in line with tablets. It's mind boggling, so it's a no brainer that they've found a new market in New York City.

I do remember REALLY liking their basic chicken sandwich with the pickle with a squirt of mayo before I stopped eating there for political reasons in the 1990's. However, I've seen crazy drive-thru lines in Pearland, TX (including entertainment by local Christian bands) and now crazy lines in midtown NYC. I don't get it, but I must admit I'd really like to just get just one of their basic chicken sandwiches again. But, I have no kinda time (NKT) for the line.

[csziggy]

21. Here the line will be backed up onto the six lane road it fronts

It's insane.

I have to get past there to get into the office supply store to buy ink and paper so I make sure I don't try to do it any where near lunch time on a weekday.

I ate at Chick-Fil-A once, got food poisoning and would never go back for that reason alone.

[reACTIONary]

23. Went into one once...

... it was a bit weird . ,. They had a "character actor" doing magic tricks and cracking joaks for the kiddies. I decorated some of the walls and signage with = equity stickers and left.

[Iris]

27. Some people think it's hralthier than other fast food

I'm serious.

[tomm2thumbs]

4. I won't ever eat there - EVER

but seems like a waste of political capital to go after them, but after his 'Colored-People Time' comment with Hillary playing along, I don't value De Blasio for being much in the thinking department

[Scalded Nun]

6. When Hobby Lobby starts letting fast-food outlets into stores

Expect to see Chick-Fil-A there.

[Renew Deal]

7. Good for him, but it is hugely popular.

I've walked by the one on 36th St. It's always busy and lines are out the door at busy times.

[meow2u3]

10. I don't even like Chick-Fil-A food

The chicken is far too spicy for my taste and the potatoes have no taste.

[jaxind]

11. Haven't Eaten There Since...

Haven't eaten there since we first heard about their hateful, anti-gay CEO...and, that was a few years back, I think.

[La Lioness Priyanka]

12. especially when we have fuku. support local business.

not some trashy chain.

[KittyWampus]

14. Right? I'd rather have a falafel.

[La Lioness Priyanka]

15. I'd rather have both

Literally food might be the reason we all stay here

[paleotn]

18. +1000 n/t

[NYC Liberal]

34. Just went there yesterday!

[KittyWampus]

13. so many good places to eat in metro area. Why choose a crappy place like CFA?

[La Lioness Priyanka]

16. Nostalgia I think. Why some of my friends still want ihop

[Dont call me Shirley]

19. Never have, Never will!

[LiberalElite]

20. I'm vegetarian so all I'd eat is their waffle fries which I ate once in Florida years ago BUT

I won't eat there now - I have a gay brother. (Even if he weren't gay I wouldn't patronize them.)

As a New Yorker I say good for the Mayor BUT - why is he only saying this now? They first opened here in October 2015. This newest location is the FOURTH to open here in little more than SIX MONTHS - good luck trying to keep people out of it.

[keithbvadu2]

22. A while back Chick fil-A had a their best day ever of sales over the gay issue.

But it was for the issue and its supporters making a point.

It was not for the quality of the food.

[jtuck004]

26. Really? Child pornography has been reported as a $20 billion a year industry, in growth mode.

Morality and money aren't always connected.

[jmowreader]

28. Seriously, have you ever eaten in a Chick-fil-A?

I realize good Democrats are never supposed to set foot in Chick-fil-A, but as a research project you should eat there one time to see what our biggest problem in fighting that chain is: those little gut bombs taste really fucking good. People might go to CFA once or twice to support Truett Cathy's stance on gayness once or twice, but if they don't like the crap he's selling they won't go a third time. They DO like it, so they go over and over and over.

[keithbvadu2]

31. Then they would have those super sales days all the time.

[philosslayer]

36. Never seen one of those

All I know is that every time I drive by one its packed.

[Reter]

24. I have to try it once because there has never been one in my area before

I'm curious.

[truthisfreedom]

30. Had it years ago. Dry meat, nothing special.

Don't bother.

[crim son]

33. One is opening up here in Bangor, Maine.

I imagine the place will do as well as the Hobby Lobby down the street. There's not a whole lot of tolerance for religious wingnuttery in this area.

[philosslayer]

42. Is the Hobby Lobby not doing well?

[Calista241]

35. Chik-fil-a is delicious. This makes me sad.

My favorite is their chicken burritos for breakfast.

[goldent]

41. I don't go there often but when I do

I am fascinated by the demeanor of the staff - very efficient and polite. Apparently they are trained that when a customer says "thank you" they respond with "my pleasure." I always test them on that. Any I agree that they are always busy and have a diverse customer base.

[Heeeeers Johnny]

43. CFA is one of the rare fast food places I'll eat at.

On occasions: Wendys, Papa Ginos, 5 Guys (used to do KFC, but they've gone way down hill).

CFA is far and away the best of the bunch though.
Pissed me off to no end that the planned opening of one in Boston was blocked by then mayor Tom Menino.