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MASSIVE LINES at Chick-fil-A on “National Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day”
Gateway Pundit ^ | 8-1-2012 | Andrea Ryan

Posted on 08/01/2012 12:18:06 PM PDT by servo1969

Today is “National Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day.”

After intolerant and First Amendment-hating Chicago politicians blocked Chick-fil-A from building a restaurant, former Governor Mike Huckabee announced his support for the restaurant chain and its Constitutional right of free speech. He declared today Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day.

Allen sent this picture from west county St. Louis.

Allen added: People are standing in line 100+ deep to go inside. The lines go out and around the building. Two lines of drive through cars are around the shopping center.

St. Louisans also came out in huge numbers to show their support for the First Amendment.
The lot was jam-packed…
(Mike took these photos in Chesterfield, Missouri.)

The line goes around the block.

The line of cars wraps all the way around to the main boulevard, where the line still continues.


The surrounding streets and parking lots are packed.


The restaurant is full and the line goes out the door.

Normally, with this crowd volume you would expect short tempers and bedlam. That’s not the case today at Chick-fil-A. While the surrounding restaurant chains are empty, the people in this line are happily making a statement, talking to each other with smiles on their faces. They’re patriots taking a stand against a gross violation of our First Amendment right. And they are doing it in 100 degree temperatures.

Any bets if this will make the MSM tonight?

If you have more photos please send them in!

More…
Rep. Jeff Duncan (R-SC) bought Chick-fil-A for his office staff today.

Here’s a photo from Texas.

Ruth Wendelken sent this from Texas: This is at 11:15 at the Los Colinas Texas Chick-fil-a. Notice the line is three cars wide around the building. The line of foot traffic is huge. Notice the sign of 315 cars served at that time. Now in center line. Its a great day for Freedom of speech. Take that Boston, Chicago and San Francisco!


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To: NoGrayZone

I don’t know who the moron is, but I’m not trying to hate on anyone. As far as the primary defeats, I share in your disappointments. Much as you, when I get in the booth, what I do is between God and me.


341 posted on 08/01/2012 4:27:21 PM PDT by Kudsman (Repeal the 17th, restore the Republic.)
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To: DAC21

we were on our way to Chino Hills and ended up staying on the freeway to Upland. Looks as if they were equal as far as crowd.


342 posted on 08/01/2012 4:28:56 PM PDT by pollywog ("O Thou who changest not, abide with me.".......)
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To: servo1969

I drove 35 miles to the next state to have lunch at CFA. There was at least 80 people out the door in line.

All around the restaurant, in and out, not a one of Holder’s people, which I found to be strange. It doesn’t make sense unless it has to do with the geographics of the area.


343 posted on 08/01/2012 4:29:13 PM PDT by OldPossum
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To: Kudsman

Amen to that.


344 posted on 08/01/2012 4:29:16 PM PDT by NoGrayZone (For evil to triumph it is only necessary for good men to do nothing.)
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To: GunsareOK

I suggest that everyone mail copies of their receipts to the mayors of Boston, Chicago, and DC—I plan to!

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Great idea!

I plan to visit again tomorrow because tomorrow is the Kiss-in Day where LGBT people will be showing up to kiss and make out with each other in an attempt to cost CFA business.

Sorry, as long as I can walk, I don’t care if you are a man kissing a man or a woman kissing a woman, I’m going in the restaurant to support them!


345 posted on 08/01/2012 4:30:37 PM PDT by leapfrog0202 ("the American presidency is not supposed to be a journey of personal discovery" Sarah Palin)
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To: Old Sarge

Oldsmar’s Chick-fil-A was still packed at 6:30pm. The parking lot was full and the line for the drive thru was hundreds of feet long.


346 posted on 08/01/2012 4:31:57 PM PDT by Justa
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To: xrmusn

I saw about 6 protestors. A sign saying, “Eat less meat” (irony or ironies...) and two LEOs directing traffic in six-lane traffic.


347 posted on 08/01/2012 4:33:39 PM PDT by combat_boots (The Lion of Judah cometh. Hallelujah. Gloria Patri, Filio et Spiritui Sancto.)
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To: servo1969

South OKC location, I240 and Western, had traffic backed up on both E-bound and W-bound exit ramps, and a car line approximately three blocks long at 1:00 pm. Side note: it was 112 degrees this afternoon!


348 posted on 08/01/2012 4:36:20 PM PDT by Don Carlos (01/20/2009 - Begin the Obama Interregnum)
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To: F15Eagle
I know the verses you have stated, but you responded to my thanks for all FReepers whom prayed for my cat, as well as me, and my surgeon(vet) and his staff.

Are you proclaiming the Word of our Lord?

I truly believe, without all these prayers going out, my Mimi would not be as healthy as she is today.

It is truly remarkable.

349 posted on 08/01/2012 4:37:35 PM PDT by NoGrayZone (For evil to triumph it is only necessary for good men to do nothing.)
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To: leapfrog0202
I plan to visit again tomorrow because tomorrow is the Kiss-in Day where LGBT people will be showing up to kiss and make out with each other in an attempt to cost CFA business.

I think Chick-fil-A should announce later this evening that due to the overwhelming sales across the nation today, and in deference to the hard work of their employees throughout the day, Chick-fil-A will be closed on Thursday with all employees being paid for the day.

Company would win on many fronts and the queers could make out in the empty parking lots.

350 posted on 08/01/2012 4:38:02 PM PDT by The Citizen Soldier (When you accept the invite into the scorpionÂ’s home donÂ’t bother looking for the exit.)
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To: Hotlanta Mike

ROFL

Reminds me of the USAirways “Flying Imams” poster ad!


351 posted on 08/01/2012 4:40:24 PM PDT by the OlLine Rebel (Common sense is an uncommon virtue./Technological progress cannot be legislated.)
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To: Truth29

And the best part? Chick-Fil-A will serve the homos and perverts with the same great food, good service, and reasonable prices that they served everybody today. And the liberal haters WILL NOT RECOGNIZE THAT FACT. To them, CFA is “hatechicken” simply because Dan Cathy expressed an opinion publicly that they do not approve of.

}:-)4


352 posted on 08/01/2012 4:40:42 PM PDT by Moose4 (...and walk away.)
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To: leapfrog0202
Great pictures.

The employees were friendly, handling the pressure and the crowds well...

That happens when the people they are serving are civil and polite and appreciative. I hope employees all get a bonus for working their butts off today! A great learning experience for the young teens and older working there.

353 posted on 08/01/2012 4:41:46 PM PDT by Red_Devil 232 (VietVet - USMC All Ready On The Right? All Ready On The Left? All Ready On The Firing Line!)
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To: leapfrog0202
My husband called it tasty bigot chicken. LOL! I couldn't get any pictures of the lines or the restaurant because I was holding a baby, three drinks, pushing a stroller, etc. I did get one of the kids eating their food as soon as we got back to the van, though. It was such a pleasant experience! I was worried about the lines and all my kids but we were in and out in about 20 minutes. Line went out the door but I think every single employee was working. Everyone waiting was happy, patient, good humored, and helpful. I'm so glad we went! Photobucket
354 posted on 08/01/2012 4:42:37 PM PDT by samiam1972 ("It is a poverty to decide that a child must die so that you may live as you wish."-Mother Teresa)
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To: mlizzy

Always nice to see a picture of *home*. Thanks for sharing that!


355 posted on 08/01/2012 4:44:04 PM PDT by LibertyRocks
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To: samiam1972

Everyone waiting was happy, patient, good humored, and helpful. I’m so glad we went!

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Love the picture of your kids enjoying their food! Thanks for sharing.


356 posted on 08/01/2012 4:44:51 PM PDT by leapfrog0202 ("the American presidency is not supposed to be a journey of personal discovery" Sarah Palin)
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To: The Citizen Soldier

I think Chick-fil-A should announce later this evening that due to the overwhelming sales across the nation today, and in deference to the hard work of their employees throughout the day, Chick-fil-A will be closed on Thursday with all employees being paid for the day.

Company would win on many fronts and the queers could make out in the empty parking lots.
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I mistyped, it’s actually Friday, but you sure have a good idea. I know the 2 young men standing outside in the 100+ heat taking orders from cars in the drive-up line would probably love a day off!

Even in all the heat they were polite and friendly.


357 posted on 08/01/2012 4:46:40 PM PDT by leapfrog0202 ("the American presidency is not supposed to be a journey of personal discovery" Sarah Palin)
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To: Red_Devil 232

“I hope employees all get a bonus for working their butts off today!”

I hope they get a bonus for working on Friday.


358 posted on 08/01/2012 4:46:40 PM PDT by the OlLine Rebel (Common sense is an uncommon virtue./Technological progress cannot be legislated.)
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To: Red_Devil 232

Thanks Red


359 posted on 08/01/2012 4:48:21 PM PDT by leapfrog0202 ("the American presidency is not supposed to be a journey of personal discovery" Sarah Palin)
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To: Sarah Barracuda

“Why do gays always have that pissed off look on their face..always so damn angry”

No matter how hard they try, they CANNOT sing like Judy Garland!;)


360 posted on 08/01/2012 4:48:39 PM PDT by Frank_2001
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