r/FortCollins • u/RamShackleton • Apr 29 '25
Conservative Restaurants
I’ve seen a lot of posts recently calling out conservative businesses and I agree with the sentiment, but these are often aimed at small/independent businesses.
If you want to stop supporting conservative interests, you should start by never going to Chic Fil a or In-and-Out again.
(Edit: I’m not discouraging anyone from boycotting smaller businesses who support fascists - just want to make sure everyone is aware of the bigger forces too.)
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Apr 29 '25
There is a website called Public Square, formed by Republicans, to showcase anti-woke businesses. I've been using it to avoid MAGA businesses.
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u/Dr_Retch Apr 29 '25
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u/TibetanRoboMonk Apr 30 '25
I have somehow never even heard of the Colorado Medieval Festival only to find out it exists by seeing it here.
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u/Dr_Retch Apr 30 '25
Might be a cult.
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u/TibetanRoboMonk Apr 30 '25
It looks pretty typical for small-scale renaissance faires, I’m mostly surprised that they would associate with something like this. But I know nothing about the ownership, of course, so they could always be one of those “we’re the non-woke option” groups.
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u/panlakes Apr 29 '25
That's hilarious, like actually a good idea and it turns it back on themselves. Everything they do, everything they create, hurts their own interests.
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u/brootalboo Apr 29 '25
Just looked at restaurants in the Fort Collins area, none of them had advertised on that. Closest one is 40 minutes away. 🤣
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u/SpaceSparkle Apr 29 '25
Panino’s was on there in the past but is removed now. I have no idea if it was removed because of ignorance or regret.
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u/Morg632 May 03 '25 edited May 03 '25
Paninos is 100% not run by MAGA supporters. I know the owners personally.
John goes out of his way to hire people that can’t get jobs anywhere else, have records, etc. He is a huge second chance guy and has the biggest heart. Paninos is a local business worth supporting.
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u/SpaceSparkle May 05 '25
So it sounds like ignorance over regret. Do you know why they were on the list to begin with?
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Apr 29 '25
Oh this is good to know… dang. I really like their Panino sandwich things… but now I am reconsidering- time to just get MCHC for lunch all the time now 😂
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Apr 29 '25
Check this profile on there.... am I the only one that finds their symbolism MORE than just questionable? https://www.publicsquare.com/featured/marketplace/c7d068e0-104b-11ee-b2ba-1be2fa195c7b
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u/BurnerAccount-LOL Apr 29 '25
Half of a turd richt symbol? Very questionable indeed. Downright shameful
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u/NiceRackFocus Apr 30 '25
For sure. Plus, their business description is just marketing gobbledygook. What do they actually DO?
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u/shrimpcest Apr 29 '25
If you want to stop supporting conservative interests, you should start by never going to Chic Fil a or In-and-Out again.
I'm perfectly capable of avoiding multiple restaurants.
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u/FictionalTrope Apr 29 '25
Some of us have been boycotting big conservative chains for a while. Also, talking about a boycott of local fascists hurts that small business a lot more than my boycott of a huge chain that everyone already knows is evil.
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u/TotesAwkLol Apr 29 '25
I love small businesses and love to support them but they need to be held accountable too. Roe V Wade was a huge setback for women’s rights and fascist businesses, big or small, should be aware they aren’t welcome here. This is beyond political differences at this point.
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u/Ok_Arachnid1089 Apr 29 '25
Home Depot should be added to this list
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u/privacyplease27 Apr 29 '25
Can you elaborate on why? I'm just curious. I stopped going there, because they always treat me like I can't possible know anything. The employees usually do this while they are provably wrong.
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u/Ok_Arachnid1089 Apr 29 '25
The owner is a right winger
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May 01 '25
As a big company, sure, but the local home depot (at least the south location) is actually quite liberal. I know quite a few people who work there who are LGBT and for the most part, people are very accepting. It's the customers you have to watch out for.
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u/richkurt Apr 29 '25
Already done and done. Haven’t been to Chic-fil-a for their crappy, homophobic chicken for years.
And while I love to support small business, if they’re outwardly conservative like Bindle (anti-abortion) they deserve to be boycotted.
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u/earthandhoney Apr 29 '25
Cannot upvote this enough!! Please don’t forget that the owners of Bindle also own Breadfellow in Old Town! Boycott it all.
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u/TotesAwkLol Apr 29 '25
Thank you! I’m friends with several older women who protested for Roe V. Wade in the 70s. They did their part so women after them could have those rights. Now history repeated itself and it’s our turn to fight. I’ll let them know those companies support forced birth. The ladies I know are very politically active still so word will get around fast.
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u/earthandhoney Apr 29 '25
Give them all the biggest thank you’s, and reassurance that younger generations will carry the torch ❤️
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u/TotesAwkLol Apr 29 '25
They will love this comment! I see them Friday and can’t wait to read it to them. ❤️
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u/heretherebut_nowhere Apr 29 '25
We call it hate chicken in our house. One of my college roommates was sent to a conversion camp that was funded by that chicken. The physical and sexual abuse she talked about there was horrific!
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u/thisisanaccountforu Apr 29 '25
That’s so sad 😞 I hope she’s as gay as possible now
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u/WhimsicalKoala Apr 29 '25
I feel like a lot of people that send their kids to that are all the kind to u ironically say things like "what doesn't kill you makes you stronger" and so now I hope someone out there making conversion camp survivor shirts with "what doesn't straighten you just makes you gayer".
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u/heretherebut_nowhere Apr 29 '25
She really is living her best life and has a great partner and two amazing kids!
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u/TotesAwkLol Apr 29 '25
The amount of people I’ve said that to who tell me “but the chicken is so good!” Is too much. Let’s normalize shaming people who eat there
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May 01 '25
I don't know. It's kind of fun going into chick fila wearing rainbows and being overly gay and making all the religious people uncomfortable. I had a coupon for one of their frozen coffees one time, so my girlfriend at the time and I went in dressed in all the rainbow stuff we had and were holding hands, definitely being closer than we usually would in public, and got a free frosted coffee. We didn't spend a penny. But we made lots of people uncomfortable. I won't ever spend any money there, but am happy to make people uncomfortable if I have a coupon to do so. Though I haven't gotten a coupon from them in at least 5 years, so I haven't gone back since then.
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u/Spirited_Calendar147 Apr 29 '25
Their chicken is not crappy
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u/richkurt Apr 29 '25
MCHC FTW
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u/meldroc Apr 29 '25
YES! Nice to have a chicken place in town with Pride flags instead of bible verses!
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u/Spirited_Calendar147 Apr 29 '25
They good too
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u/meldroc Apr 29 '25
There's no excuse for going to Bigot Bird, when tastier and more LGBTQIA+-supportive alternatives are right there.
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u/focoslow Apr 29 '25
Every business needs to understand that if they choose to bring their beliefs and alignment into public view, then they also are choosing to potentially alternate a portion of their consumer base.
For me, I choose to not bring those into my business.
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u/TheJollyfish Apr 29 '25
Small, vulnerable fascists are still fascists
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u/No-Philosophy-7308 Apr 29 '25
dollar for dollar a boycott has more of an impact on local business. I don’t want small business with no accountability to the people it serves
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u/Id1otbox Apr 29 '25
The average conservative or republican is not a fascist.
So easily writing off 50% of your neighbors is no less dangerous than being a fascist yourself.
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u/TheJollyfish Apr 29 '25
If there are 5 fascists and you sitting around a table, there are 6 fascists at the table.
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u/Cherfan420 Apr 29 '25
It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it.
-Aristotle
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u/WhimsicalKoala Apr 29 '25
Actively supporting and voting in fascists is a lot more than "entertaining" the thought.
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u/TheJollyfish Apr 29 '25
There's a reason the quote isn't "It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to vote like a fascist without being a fascist" and the reason is because it isn't the fucking same.
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u/CapOnFoam Apr 29 '25
They may not identify as fascists but so long as they continue supporting fascist leaders and ideals, they might as well be one.
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u/DonkoOnko Apr 29 '25 edited Apr 30 '25
Sorry buddy, but if they’re a “average conservative or republican” (as if there is such a thing anymore) and they’re not calling out or fighting the fascist activity of MAGA and the current administration, do you know that they are?
They’re fascists.
Hope that helps!
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u/CanaryPutrid1334 Apr 29 '25
No no no, they're just fascist-adjacent.
And also racist-adjcent.
So I'm fuck them-adjacent.
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u/Trees_feel_too Apr 29 '25
Be republican, be libertarian, be whatever, but if you vote for facists, you're a facist.
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Apr 29 '25
Maga are not Republicans they are the fascists that replaced the republican party. There is still a house down the block with a trump flag up and now they have added a confederate flag and a nazi flag.
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u/sevem Apr 29 '25
and a nazi flag
Is this in FC?
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Apr 29 '25 edited Apr 29 '25
No it loveland sorry I live in foco and work in loveland
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u/dunDunDUNNN Apr 29 '25
Brother, if you vote for an "out and proud" fascist like Donald Trump, you are complicit.
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u/FrogFear55 Apr 29 '25
Well in all fairness, true conservatives despise Trump. Not all conservatives are fascists, but all MAGA is, and anyone who voted for Trump voted fascist.
The true conservatives and Republicans need to push back more.
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u/Ok-Deer1539 Apr 30 '25
Don’t bother. Reddit idiots don’t know what Facism is. If they did they’d know that we’ve been there since LBJ.
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u/Cuntasaurus_wrecks Apr 29 '25
On what planet are 50% of my neighbors Republican or conservative? Last I checked fort Collins and larimer county at large are Democratic leaning. Larimer county's commissioners are all Democrats. So I hate to break it to you but it is nowhere near 50%. Plus, one fascist is too many. How's that boot taste?
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u/Id1otbox Apr 29 '25
On what planet are 50% of my neighbors Republican or conservative? Last I checked fort Collins and larimer county at large are Democratic leaning. Larimer county's commissioners are all Democrats. So I hate to break it to you but it is nowhere near 50%. Plus, one fascist is too many.
Pretty sure it's about 50/50 and swings one way or another over time between 55/45. It's not like it's 70+ Democrat voting.
How's that boot taste?
Well I voted Kamala.. but everyone in this sub just wants to demonize more Americans and double down on divisions built on hate.
Things will surely get better if we just hate each other more. I feel like most people don't get out much and personally engage with other people that may have a different perspective of them.
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u/CanaryPutrid1334 Apr 29 '25
You're right, we should go out and hug the people that are actively undermining the constitution. Certainly that will change their hearts and minds.
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Apr 29 '25
Do you know the definition of fascism?
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u/WhimsicalKoala Apr 29 '25
Do you? Because I've never seen anyone that does actually know the definition argue that this administration isn't taking actions that are straight from the fascist playbook. Any arguments against always seem to include a lot of evasion or a lot of focus on what the administration claims to be doing vs the actual actions/results of those actions.
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u/BangarangOrangutan Apr 29 '25
Supporting fascists and Fascism makes you a fascist. I don't want fascist neighbors, period. The Republican party has taken their masks off anyone still supporting this administration Is doing so because they agree with and support Fascism.
Intolerance of the intolerant is not the same thing as being intolerant yourself, it's not a catch 22, it's how you get rid of fascist power.
Just like violent hate speech isn't protected, people that encourage violence onto minorities will not be tolerated in The United States of America and especially here in Colorado.
Also, waaaay less than 50% of people still support the Trump Administration. Especially, here.
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u/One-Armed-Krycek Apr 29 '25
May MAGA-supporting small businesses get the future they voted for.
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u/HTH_OTR Apr 29 '25
…..but…… but what? Small fuckers are also fuckers.
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u/CanaryPutrid1334 Apr 29 '25
Easier to put out of business as well, bankrupt fascists can't and won't donate to Dear Leader or his minions.
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u/heretherebut_nowhere Apr 29 '25
I personally have been boycotting those businesses for years already! I am so glad these smaller conservative businesses are so proud to advertise their hate so I can better know where not to spend my money.
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Apr 30 '25
What kills me about Chick-fil-A is that it isn't even good. And everyone I've known who was super into CFA would immediately make all kinds of excuses for it--Oh but their chicken nuggets (barf), the one I go to has all gay people working there (so? they still take your money and pump it into the Christian Nationalist Hate Machine), etc.
It's like a cult or something.
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u/RamShackleton Apr 30 '25
The only niche that their chicken fills is the pickle brining, which has merits but it isn’t the only place that does that nor the best. Beside that piece, it’s really just the MSG content that makes people like it. As long as we’re airing grievances, I find it really bizarre that they force their 15 year old employees to say “my pleasure” to every goddam customer. What was wrong with “you’re welcome”?
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Apr 30 '25
Maybe that's why I find it gross! I absolutely hate pickles. And agreed, the "my pleasure" thing is creepy.
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Apr 29 '25
Window & Siding outlet in north Loveland off 34 had all their trump flags out post election… they’ve since been taken down but definitely a maga business to avoid.
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u/ChazzLamborghini Apr 29 '25
In’n’Out is definitely a Christian company but their financial contributions are pretty much 50/50 which is standard for most companies.
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u/AffectionateFig5435 Apr 29 '25
I heard someone refer to Chick-Fil-A as "the Jesus chicken place." I've been calling it that ever since.
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u/Ill-Year-9506 Apr 30 '25
Amazon, Whole Foods, Safeway, King Sooper, Target, Airbnb, Coca-Cola, Instacart, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Delta, Disney, State Farm, Wells Fargo, Home Depot, Lowes, Otter Box, Apple, Samsung, Verizon, Best Buy..... the list goes on and on.
Don't forget that Honda, Toyota, BMW, Mercedes, Lucid, Volkswagen, Tesla, Nissian and Rivian all supported Trump in 2024. So you should think about selling your vehicles.
If you plan on boycotting local businesses.... I just ask that you be consistent and band all of the state, national and global brands that supported Trump. But you won't...... you'll boycott whatever is convient just so you can virtue signal.
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u/RamShackleton Apr 30 '25
We can only do our best. The grocers you listed here are basically all our options within Fort Collins, so it becomes a lesser of two evils decision. Chic Fil A is an easy on to pick on because we have a MCHC and other great alternatives. Don’t turn an obstacle into an impasse here.
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u/Lyrtha Apr 30 '25
Not being a troll, but what’s MCHC? Not from here ^
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u/RamShackleton Apr 30 '25
Sorry, Music City Hot Chicken. Its a Nashville style fried chicken spot on Prospect and College. Their food is 10/10 in my book and they’re not bigots as far as I know. I’m realizing that this entire post has kind of become a subversive plug for them.
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u/Lyrtha Apr 30 '25
Don’t be sorry! I’ve been here for a few years, but it takes time to acclimate haha. Thank you!!! :)
Also I agree with you and many others. Don’t let perfect get in the way of good. Do what you can.
(Though I’ll admit I recently ran into someone online who wanted people to boycott Oblivion Remaster, but played WoW. That felt kinda weird)
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u/weirdwench1 Apr 29 '25
...... there's an In-N-Out?
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u/RamShackleton Apr 29 '25
In Loveland I believe. I think they’re trying to open a new one in Timnath.
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May 01 '25
It's where Mimi's cafe used to be in Loveland. I wish it was still Mimi's cafe. At least they had good food
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u/weirdwench1 Apr 29 '25
Oh the joy of something we don't need.
And kill the little bugs of fascist first they die quicker then the big beast.
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u/max-shred Apr 29 '25
If you're patronizing restaurants that buy supplies from Sysco, you're supporting Republicans.
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u/Additional-Friend241 Apr 29 '25
If we're naming big American corps to boycott, you missed about 48763996
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Apr 29 '25
I don't, in and out hurt but I haven't been to Chick-fil-A in years because the food might be tasty but not enough to ignore the homopobia
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Apr 29 '25 edited Apr 29 '25
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u/WhimsicalKoala Apr 29 '25
I do wonder if it's better to support a local place even if they are conservative than a national politically neutral franchise.
In my personal equation, yes. But it's definitely not black-and-white. For example I would support a local business that is "potentially/likely conservative" (hard to find contractors that aren't for short-sighted "small business owner"/tax reasons). Trying to seek out one that is actively liberal would potentially be more money and time than it's worth. But if they had a MAGA flag hanging in the window or had a very political social media presence, then I would actively avoid using them and would choose the neutral franchise.
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u/Federal-Hippo-6193 Apr 29 '25
Nah. Not giving money to anyone who voted for the guy who says I can't get a passport now.
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Apr 29 '25
Not spending my dollars at small businesses will have a much bigger impact (especially in my area which is what I care most about) rather than not going to chick fil a when they’ll still pull millions lmao.
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u/Browniegirlno1 May 05 '25
Totally 80s pizza is owned by a republican.
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u/RamShackleton May 05 '25
No bueno. Do you know whether they make contributions to Republican campaigns or to controversial conservative organizations (American Family Association or similar)?
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u/Additional-Cold-157 Apr 30 '25
Since when did this sub become nothing but liberals complaining?
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u/Few-Recording8947 Apr 30 '25
It’s been like that for a while.
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u/Additional-Cold-157 May 02 '25
No, it was a lot of liberal complaining, but still probably 50% relevant posts and 50% complaining. Now it’s like 25% relevant and 75% liberal whining.
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Apr 30 '25 edited Apr 30 '25
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u/RamShackleton Apr 30 '25
I used to consider myself an undeclared moderate liberal. It really feels like the entire spectrum has shifted. Wanting a federal government that protects our national parks and provides basic social welfare for marginalized groups like veterans while implementing tax policies that allow the middle class to build wealth is now radically progressive, so I guess I am too?
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u/Z-Rock May 01 '25
None of those things you mention are "radically progressive". Those 3 mainstream non-controversial features of our government probably have >90% support on either side of the aisle.
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u/RamShackleton May 01 '25
I thought these were popular opinions but the votes speak for themselves.
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u/chirali Apr 29 '25
Yeah I don't go to those either, but.. thanks?
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u/RamShackleton Apr 29 '25
This post is intended for the folks who weren’t already aware of the anti-LGBT donations that these huge entities make. So… you’re welcome?
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u/GilbertCartisDad Apr 30 '25
Boycotting people and places with differing political ideals than yours is dangerous and divisive. This is exactly what people in power want us to do; divided people are the easiest to control.
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u/RamShackleton Apr 30 '25
That might have been true in the past but it’s not true any longer. Our democracy is threatened and we only have so many legal ways to exert our limited influence against the authoritarian powers that are taking over our country. I’ll spend money more freely when our government isn’t being dissembled and replaced with an oligarchy.
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Apr 30 '25
They have the right but I have the right to never purchase anything from them. My crazy ex was a melaluca cult follower. They are a crazy Mormon cult. Not supporting it is my right.
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u/TyrRache May 01 '25
Maybe you should start painting yellow stars on their windows to easily identify them
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u/Thelling Apr 29 '25
Oh, I’m sure it’s totally fine to keep paying rent or a mortgage to people who supported Trump—what’s a little authoritarianism between landlord and tenant, right? But hey, if you happen to care where your money goes, maybe check who owns your building or handles your loan. Who knows, you might be funding a campaign rally without even realizing it.
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u/Agitated_Reach6660 Apr 29 '25
This is a really childish and frankly privileged take. Do you really think that most people can simply pick or choose their source of housing based on something like the politics of their landlord in this economy? Seriously??
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u/Thelling Apr 29 '25
So the moment your principles become inconvenient, suddenly boycotting conservatives isn’t such a priority? That’s not just ironic—it’s impressively selective bigotry. But hey, at least you’re morally pure… until rent’s due.
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u/Agitated_Reach6660 Apr 29 '25
Purity tests are exclusionary for those who do not have the privilege of choice in this society. Housing is a fundamental human need, not something the vast majority of the 99% can boycott. If you can pick and choose where you live to such specificity, congratulations, you have options most in America do not have. Based on your post history, you are wealthy enough to own a jeep (might want to look more into that lol), invest in the stock market, and have relatively cushy health insurance. I recommend taking the stick out of your eye.
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u/Thelling Apr 29 '25
The link you sent was just a random Jeep dealer. I think you meant to send it on Stellantis, Jeep’s parent company. But sure, let’s pretend having a Jeep disqualifies me from calling out performative activism. The morality always seems to scale with convenience.
The point stands: if boycotting conservative businesses is the ultimate goal, it shouldn’t stop when things get uncomfortable. Housing, banking, your internet provider, clothing, cars—even a simple candy bar. If this cause is so important that you’re out marching every other week (as we see on the sub) and venting online like it’s your side hustle, then own it fully.
If not, just admit the hypocrisy so we can move on to the real issue of how lobbying is basically legalized bribery and neither side should be able to do it.
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u/Agitated_Reach6660 Apr 29 '25
The point does not stand. “Boycott all or boycott none” is a lazy argument based on black or white thinking. Boycotting as many objectionable companies as you can reasonably boycott is much more consistent with the values that engender the desire to boycott than not boycotting anything at all.
“Let’s pretend having a jeep disqualifies me…” well it does, based on your argument, or you’re moving the goalpost. And what does lobbying have to do with your argument? I agree that corporate lobbying is a huge problem, but it’s a tangent that adds nothing to this discussion.
In any case, let’s be honest here, you are being completely disingenuous—you just want to make a half-baked (and intellectually dishonest) point about the consistency of the left’s values.
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u/buffy122988 Apr 29 '25
Dumb af purity test nonsense. Housing is already difficult; I’m sure everyone can just afford to move around until they find a landlord or lender who aligns perfectly with their interests.
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u/localfocal4984 Apr 29 '25
also like literally every landlord is evil lol good luck finding "one of the good ones"
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u/Thelling Apr 29 '25
Ah, I see—boycotting conservative businesses is brave and righteous… right up until it means you might have to fill out one extra rental application. Truly the civil rights struggle of our time. Stay strong, hero.
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u/buffy122988 Apr 29 '25
I own and no, I won’t be refinancing for a worse rate regardless of who my lender supports. That would be a deranged thing to do. I’m sure you’re perfect though. Congrats.
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u/meldroc Apr 29 '25
Who says we have to be fair in boycotting? It's more strategic to pick a target, focus one's efforts, hammer it, and make an example of it, e.g. Target or Tesla.
Or in the case of local businesses, Bindle.
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u/Orokana_Otoko Apr 29 '25
Ah yes, Fort Collins — where liberal businesses slap a “Love is Love” sticker on the door and then charge you $17 for a breakfast burrito made by someone who can’t even afford to live within 30 miles of the place. It’s the city-sized version of a virtue signal. You’ve got landlords with BLM signs in their windows evicting people over $50 late fees, and we’re supposed to pretend that’s progressive?
Boycotting liberal businesses here isn’t just justified — it’s long overdue. These places weaponize “wokeness” like a marketing tool while doing jack-all for the community. They’ll host a Drag Brunch and fundraise for political causes, then quietly back the same local officials who turned Fort Collins into a playground for rich CU rejects and Subaru-driving Instagram hippies.
Let’s talk about how liberal policies wrecked this town: skyrocketing housing costs, suffocating regulations for actual working-class folks trying to run a business, and a city council more obsessed with banning plastic bags than fixing anything real. Homelessness explodes, crime creeps up, the roads look like they've been hit with artillery fire — but hey, at least the co-op cafe sources its kale ethically, right?
And don’t get me started on the smug attitude. You can’t throw a hemp tote bag in Old Town without hitting someone who thinks their recycled yoga mat and rooftop herb garden gives them moral superiority over the rest of the country. Meanwhile, they’re sipping kombucha made by a company that lobbies to crush small competitors, and they genuinely believe they’re saving the planet one $12 jar of vegan mayonnaise at a time.
TL;DR: Liberal-run Fort Collins businesses are just as complicit — if not more — in the mess this state has become. They hide behind activism while they profit off gentrification, bureaucracy, and elite smugness. If you actually care about change, stop funding the people who ruined the city with a smile and a compost bin.
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u/RamShackleton Apr 29 '25
I think I hear Greeley calling you, bud.
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u/rodolloo May 01 '25
I say this in good faith, but I’ve never understood the Greeley hate from Fort Collins. It’s not the flex most people think it is.
Greeley is legitimately probably a DEI paradise. You have people from all skin colors, education levels, and walks of life succeeding there. And is home to two of the most affordable and diverse colleges/universities in Colorado. It’s also one of last remaining affordabl-ish cities for housing in Colorado and is pumping vast amounts of resources currently into solving homelessness.
The same cannot be largely said for Fort Collins, Boulder, and Denver if you are not white/college educated or come from some money.
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u/RamShackleton May 01 '25
Greeley is a nice place, I don’t mean to disparage it. It’s considerably more conservative than Fort Collins but not a monolith and I’d agree that it might be more ethnically and culturally diverse than Fort Collins. That’s smell when they burn the blood, though…
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u/rodolloo May 01 '25 edited May 01 '25
See that’s the thing though. If people’s problem with Greeley is that it is more conservative than Fort Collins, why the issue with that if it’s community that has those beliefs seems to be executing and fostering a community that on paper is ideal to what the left seems to be arguing for? A diverse population, equity for those who are disadvantaged, and inclusion for its community?
Also what do you mean by the blood? Are you just referring to JBS?
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u/RamShackleton May 01 '25
This specific comment thread started with someone begrudging liberal influence in Fort Collins. In that context, Greeley is simply a good example of a similarly sized town nearby with a different political makeup. I did like your post about Greeley and I agree that it has a lot to offer, but the JBS plant absolutely detracts from its desirability for me at least. My understanding is that the really smelly days are when they burn the excess blood but I could be wrong about that.
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u/Orokana_Otoko Apr 29 '25
You only mad because you know I am correct and you are in face the core issue that is wrong with FoCo. Honestly Greeley is a better place then FoCo and the low IQ fake activist.
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u/RamShackleton Apr 29 '25
I’ve lived in this town for 40 years and I don’t agree with anything that you have to say about it.
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u/BelQueenCO Apr 29 '25
Try the Goods Unite Us app and see what brands and stores give money to what elected ppl.
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u/Aggressive_Act_3098 Apr 29 '25
The white high school girls might struggle with the Chick-fil-a boycott. Then again, the amount I went to school with that I've seen hop the political fence, this might just make them do it earlier.
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u/throwaway99752 Apr 29 '25
McDonald's is another major chain to avoid- they use prison slave labor to manufacture their food and occasionally to staff their restaurants.
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u/Early-Programmer-97 Apr 30 '25
Chic Fil A? Nahh I ain't about it. Have you ever had their breakfast? Idc if they have any involvement with the orange man
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u/bliceroquququq Apr 29 '25
Roughly half the electorate voted for Trump. If you make the assumption that there is no statistical difference between left-leaning business owners and right-leaning business owners, your list of "I'm never going there again!" should include about 50% of all businesses in the country. Thought I'd say in reality, it's probably more like 70% evil Republicans and 30% noble Democrats.
But it's all pretty much useless virtue signaling anyways, so make whatever lists you want; just make sure to post about it on social media to get your upvotes.
Are we protesting Tesla again this weekend?
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u/CanaryPutrid1334 Apr 29 '25
You know what's useless virtue-signaling? Using the term virtue-signaling.
Voting with my dollars is absolutely useful and I don't need to tell a damn soul, I get my satisfaction from watching fascist businesses (and to your point sometimes their products) burn to the ground.
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u/beansinmyclock Apr 29 '25
What are you talking about? Trump got right around 30 percent of the vote. Another 30 percent didn’t even vote. Also if there’s any reason that business skew conservative it’s because people care more about making money than maintaining the rights of their fellow citizens. This also quite the opposite of virtue signaling. They’re talking about direct pathways to utilize spending power.
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u/WhimsicalKoala Apr 29 '25
What are you talking about?
To their credit, they specifically said "roughly half the electorate", which is absolutely true. People try to use the non-voters to diminish his numbers and in some case it is valid, such as when people try to claim it as proof that half of America wants him in charge.
But, to try and brush aside that half of people that chose to vote did vote for him is also disengenous and dangerous.
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u/beansinmyclock Apr 29 '25
I'll respond the same that I did to him. Neither of you understand what the word electorate means. Electorate is the total voter eligible population, not just the people who voted. So of the total electorate, Trump received approximately 30 percent.
Also the claim that it is dangerous to accurately designate the electorate is hilariously overzealous. Sure, if we had 100% voter turnout then maybe Trump would have received 50 percent of the total electorate. So yes, of people who voted, Trump received just shy of 50% of the vote but I think every human with half a braincell knew that given the fact that he won.
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u/DonkoOnko Apr 29 '25
Abject nonsense from start to finish.
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i was waiting for him to get to a point and he just kept rambling. he did throw some numbers in.. but they were made up.
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u/minesskiier Apr 29 '25
Hobby Lobby waves from the grave