Breitbart: Chick-fil-A attempted to quell blowback from conservatives over a previous donation to an anti-Christian organization Wednesday, seemingly blaming an anonymous staffer for the decision while maintaining that the check was cut to “change lives” in the spirit of “thinking about others.”
The fast food chain, known for its chicken sandwiches and upholding of Christian values, has come under fire in recent days for halting donations to faith-based organizations — such as the Salvation Army and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes — while previously donating to far-left groups like the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC). The restaurant giant’s 2017 990 IRS filing states that it not only gave a $2,500 donation to the SPLC, but also to various pro-abortion and pro-LGBT rights groups, Townhall.com pointed out.
In a statement to the Daily Caller News Foundation, Chick-fil-A conceded that it made the donation to the left-wing extremist organization but pointed to Christian groups that it also gave to, including the Salvation Army and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. The statement does not say whether the company will halt any future SPLC donations, as it infamously announced regarding the Christian organizations after a disingenuous pressure campaign from far-left activists.
“The SPLC donation was made by a volunteer member of the Chick-fil-A Foundation Advisory Board,” a press representative for Chick-fil-A press said.
“Each volunteer advisor, in 2017, was offered the opportunity to recommend a grant recipient,” the statement continued. “The grants were given to a range of organizations, including Meals on Wheels, Atlanta Mission, the Holocaust Survivor Support Fund, Georgia Historical Society and brain health research at Emory University.”
The spokesperson then cited Chick-fil-A founder Truett Cathy, whose Christian values “still guide the business today.”
“He famously said: ‘Probably the greatest gift that God has given any one of us is the power that we have to change people’s lives by what we do,’” the spokesperson added. “The best run company is the company that is forever thinking about others. It is in this spirit that all donations are made [emphasis added].”
However, the statement offers no detail on what positive service the SPLC provides for everyday people. The partisan organization has amassed roughly $500 million in assets through its activism, with millions stashed in offshore accounts. Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR) wrote the IRS last year, asking for a review of the SPLC’s 501(c)(3) nonprofit status, arguing “the SPLC’s defining characteristic is to fundraise off of defamation.” read more
Never heard of Chic-fil-A
Bullard. Self-promoter. And a huge mistake. But look what else sits on the board of the Chick-fil-A Foundation. How in hell did this happen. https://www.chick-fil-afoundation.org/leadership
Wow. They turned faster than Anakin Skywalker, and with even LESS reason…
“The dark side’s callin’ now, nothin’ is real
She’ll never know just how I feel
From out of the shadows she walks like a dream
Make me feel crazy, make me feel so mean
Ain’t nothin’ gonna save you from the love that’s blind
Slip to the dark side and cross that line
On the dark side, oh yeah
On the dark side, oh yeah”
“On The Dark Side”, John Cafferty & The Beaver Brown Band (Eddie and the Cruisers)
This was no turn around of Chick-fil-A. We’ve been Rino’d.
This sounds like some 6 yr old making excuses.
Too late Mr. New CEO.
You killed the support from Chick-fil-a’s most loyal customers.
We don’t have any up here anyway. I saw one in Short Pump and the sidewalk outside the store was filthy. Guess the new attitude has been seeping in for a while.
If the kids said Chic-fil-A, I used to drive across town to support them. Not any more.
Never heard such backtracking.
The answers for all things are found in the Bible:
Rev 18:4 And I heard another voice out of the heaven saying, Come out of her, my people, that ye have not fellowship in her sins, and that ye do not receive of her plagues:
“The answers for all things are found in the Bible:”
That’s talking about the RCC, not CFA.
Corporations reduce their tax liabilities by handing money over to gov’t approved maggots – who, in turn, hand some percentage of it over to politicians.
This is corruption writ large.
This is legalized extortion.
If all taxes are “necessary” then why should corporate entities be absolved from their “fair share” by subsidizing socialist front groups?
Hmmmm …
izlamo delenda est …
Propaganda is really insidious.
You might think that you can avoid politics by watching a news story about Hemingway, but reporters would insinuate that the books written by Hemingway are decaying today because of global warming, Hemingway would have supported illegal immigration, and Hemingway hated racism.
Read “Corporate Cancer” by Vox Day for the answers.
cfa: to be expected when you have obama d-suckers on board
Eat more beef!
The last time I went to Chic Fil’A was indeed the last time. I won’t be going back. I won’t do business with wishy washy lying rat bastards.
The one freedom I still have left is where to spend my money, that is, what is left after the various taxes, fees, imposts, and mandates are collected by the many and varied governmental units, subdivisions and disparate entities!
They’re done. No one likes being PC played.
SPLC?
Chick is on their own.
This is galling me. Ruminating. The timing. The Foundation was established in 2012? Bullard was hired in 2011? What else is behind this. Who what where when WHY and how. Obama…
“change lives” in the spirit of “thinking about others”
That statement is more gay than Liberace being sprayed in the face by Harvey Milk.
Bobby, why did you stick your dick in that dog??
Aw, Mom, Billy did it too!!
I’m not well off, but when I checked in Quicken it said last year I spent $3750 at various CFA’s(travel daily in my job). It is a mere drop in their corporate bucket, but they will be getting $0 from me now.
“Gaseous Cassius”
I haven’t laughed that hard at a screen name since “Death By Farts.” 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Everything the Left touches, turns to shit. This is no different. You can’t spin your way out of this one. You can’t pick up that turd by the clean end and expect me to shake your hand. Sorry CFA. Get Woke.., Go Broke