I'm shocked, shocked I tell you.Right wing influencers? Whoever heard of such a thing. Everyone knows that lefties are the only ones who are "influenced".one another and striving for common ground.”
"What happened?
The fact that Chick-fil-A has been trending online and the subject of conservative media news segments shows the power that a few people with large social media followings can have.
In a series of tweets, including one that made a transphobic comment, right-wing political commentator Joey Mannarino earlier this week asked if people will the “boycott” the chain because of the company’s DEI efforts.
Shortly after, far-right personalities, including Charlie Kirk of Turning Point USA and Ian Miles Cheong, joined in.
What’s really going on?
The target of their ire was Erick McReynolds, Chick-fil-A’s vice president of DEI, who’s held the position for about three years. Chick-fil-A says it is “committed to being better at together.”
“Our founder, Truett Cathy, believed that ‘a great company is a caring company,’” Chick-fil-A notes on its DEI web page. “At Chick-fil-A, Inc., our commitment is to approach this work with intention and humility, always believing the best in
It’s unclear why McReynolds is getting attention from some conservatives now. The restaurant chain declined to comment about the so-called controversy and would not make McReynolds available for an interview."
https://www.cnn.com/2023/06/02/business/chick-fil-a-fake-controversy/index.html
TB
"Chick-fil-A," Morgonn continues, "you are no longer the Lord's chicken. You're actually the woke chicken and I'm really upset about it as a Christian woman. All we wanted was some good fried chicken so now we're gonna go to Cane's, we're going to tryit out.""
[snip]I have to admit I'm fascinated by the concept of a "woke chicken." Most of the chickens I know are bullies and not big fans of inclusivity, nor do they seem to give toss about social justice...and these are California chickens, mind you.
On Saturday, June 3, 2023 at 7:52:35 AM UTC-7, Technobarbarian
wrote: <TheBigSnip>
"Chick-fil-A," Morgonn continues, "you are no longer the Lord'sI have to admit I'm fascinated by the concept of a "woke chicken."
chicken. You're actually the woke chicken and I'm really upset
about it as a Christian woman. All we wanted was some good fried
chicken so now we're gonna go to Cane's, we're going to try it
out."" [snip]
Most of the chickens I know are bullies and not big fans of
inclusivity, nor do they seem to give toss about social
justice...and these are California chickens, mind you.
Enjoy the day, dmc
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