People Are Calling For An In-N-Out Boycott Because Burger Chain Donated To GOP

[UCmeNdc]

I agree! If they want to spend their money supporting the GOP that is their right. If I choose not to support their business that is my right!


In-N-Out Burger is shaking up social media this week but not in a good way: Its $25,000 donation to the California Republican Party has led some people to call for a boycott of the burger chain.

An image from the California secretary of state’s website recording the Aug. 27 donation was making the rounds on Twitter.


https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/in-n-out-boycott-donation-gop_us_5b880ea6e4b0162f4720834d

[Sherman A1]

1. As none are near me I really cannot participate in any boycott

as commented in a previous thread about this topic a couple of days ago. I cannot understand why a business would get involved in politics as you are likely to tick off one side or the other. Owners, Managers, Employees making donations are certainly well within their right to do so, but the business itself, particularly one in this level of contact with the public is simply asking for trouble.

[miss-nasty]

2. Follow the money

Donations usually get favors - especially with this administration! I too wish I had one to boycott. I do eat there when I travel but not anymore. They're on my list right there with chick fil a and Carl Jr/Hardee's.

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

3. No more in and out for me... on second thought...

[BuddhaGirl]

4. Not surprising

Their drink cups have a bible quote on them.

[Hekate]

15. I've never seen one. Where would I look?

[Mosby]

20. the bible references are hidden

The bottom of the cups have John 3:16 printed on them. That's a reference to salvation, they believe that anyone can go to heaven if they are sorry and love Jesus. Anyone.

Aaron Hernandez (the murderer and ex-nfl player) had John 3:16 written on his forehead when he killed himself, fundy xtians think he's in heaven right now.

[BuddhaGirl]

23. On the bottom either on

Outside or inside. It used to be John 3:16

[Hekate]

24. So I'll get a lapfull of chocolate shake looking for it. How intrusive.

[Kilgore]

5. Mmmmmmm Burger!!!!

Cant get past the mental image

[bluestarone]

7. Wish rump would eat 10 of these everyday!

[2naSalit]

31. Looks like

a heart attack with garnish.

[Dem_4_Life]

6. Good thing I have never gone. Will support Texas (Beto) favorite Whataburger instead

[Awsi Dooger]

28. Whataburger destroys In N Out

Unfortunately no Whataburgers close to me in Miami. They don't reach below northern Florida. But every year when I attend the Players Championship golf tournament in Jacksonville I intentionally book a hotel right around the corner from Whataburger.

Then after the golf concludes for the day I drive smack there and bring a huge bagful back to my hotel room. I get enough for dinner, and also a heated up midnight feast in the microwave.

Awesome

[lame54]

8. Will never happen...

In-N-Out is waaaayyyy too popular

Besides - they treat their employees well

[rockfordfile]

40. Not anymore.

[Nitram]

9. When I was in college we wouldn't go to Burger King because they were on of the

largest donors to Nixon's campaign.

[ZX86]

10. In N Out Burger

1. Great service.
2. Delicious product.
3. Reasonable prices.
4. Treats and pays employees well.

Sorry. You'll have to pry my Double-Double from my cold dead hand.



Besides, I am much more concerned with who Democrats take donations from rather than who donates to Republicans.

[oasis]

22. After visiting many In N Outs in CA and NV over the years, l've noticed

a lack of diversity, compared to other major fast food chains. Could be that has something to do with #4.

[haele]

25. Maybe it's where they're located. They tend to hire kids in school with good grades -

- and spotty transportation resources.

Kidlet's spouse attempted to hire on a year ago, but he's a 25 year old whose been "out of high school" since 19 with no job history or college (he's always getting under the table cash only jobs as part of the family management company or quitting before he's worked a month) and his HS GPA was lower by a few points than the number they required for their part time employees. Especially since they offer education benefits once the employee goes full time; they want to ensure their employee is reliable and wants to work.

Costco (another good employer) would hire him, but In N Out wouldn't.

The In N Out down the freeway from me has quite a bit of diversity - racial and religious (two of the employees wear headscarves). It's in a very diverse neighborhood - lots of immigrants and refugees - with a growing population of younger people.

Haele

[oasis]

36. I admit it has gotten better. Thanks for your observation.

[rockfordfile]

41. Actually you absolutely should care who gives to the party of racists, bigots, and un-Americans

Because they're supporting the un-American Republican party's actions.

[2naSalit]

11. Used to live near several of them, didn't

eat that crap then. Burgers aren't part of my diet, or any other fast food. I have to drive for at least an hour to find a fast food joint anyway.

[SoCalDem]

30. We lived a mile from one for 32 years..ate there 3 times

due to our sons' demands

[Retrograde]

12. $25K is next to nothing in California

It's less than $5,000 per congressional district. Divvy it up among all the GOP candidates for federal, state, and local offices and it may be enough for a bunch of yard signs.

I do like their food, don't eat it often. And once again, no, they do not print Bible verses on their packaging: they print a reference to a verse on the underside of cups and containers, which I suppose one could look up, but it's not an in-your-face thing. Unlike Hobby Lobby they are not forcing a belief system on anyone, and from what I've read they try to walk the walk by treating their employees fairly.

[rockfordfile]

39. Actually by giving to the un-American Republican Party they're not treating their employees good

[eissa]

13. Good luck trying to find any fast-food corporation

whose owners aren't GOP supporters. I don't eat fast food often, but on those rare occasions when I do crave a burger, it's In-n-Out. They pay their employees better than their competitors, joints are usually clean, and their burgers are damn good (fries, not so much.)

[Hekate]

14. Best. Burgers. Ever.

I ate a lot of them while on the road moving house last year. Sadly, my cholesterol took a major jump, so I am off In-N-Out for the indefinite future.

But boycott? That remains to be seen.

[Aristus]

16. My fundie step-daughter always takes her kids

(my devil's-spawn grandkids) to In-N-Out, Chik-Fil-A, and other right-wing hash houses. Even her mother, Mrs. Aristus, is getting fed up with her donations to the Trump Party...

[Brother Buzz]

17. Used to be, they gave out the coolest bumper stickers that the wannabe....

surfers, or whatever, modified to look cool for the chicks




Now they print bible stuff on everything

[Mosby]

19. that's sick

I know Jews and Muslims who wouldn't feel comfortable drinking out of a cup like that.

The whole salvation thing if effed up, it's really no wonder cons are attracted to evangelical denominations.

[Mosby]

18. they are over rated anyway

Not even close to the Habit or Culver's.

[oasis]

21. Some of that 25k will find its way to Rep. Devin Nunes. BOYCOTT!

[louis-t]

26. All the stores around here already closed.

Years ago.

[John Fante]

27. They donate to Democrats as well.

A lot of these companies want a seat at the table, regardless of the party in power. It is what it is.

[Calculating]

29. Not gonna mix politics with where I buy my fast food lol

I also love the food at that one frequently vilified chicken restaurant.

[Alea]

32. Tired of the boycott bs

What's next? Make them where special symbols on their clothing to identify them? A personal choice not to eat or buy something from someone for any reason is a persons right, but promoting boycotts due to politics is crazy.

[Iggo]

34. Ain't nothin' wrong with encouraging people...

...to exercise their right to not eat at a place whose practices They might find objectionable


It's all good.

[rockfordfile]

38. Not when it's giving donations to racists and bigots.

[JonLP24]

33. I'm a vegetarian

So it'll be easy.

[MurrayDelph]

35. Does it count as a boycott

if I had already decided I didn't like their product and stopped buying from them a couple of decades ago?

[rockfordfile]

37. good. Any company supporting a un-American fascist are un-American.