I had my favorite wife stop by on her way home at I and O for burgers for dinner.

Full disclosure, I’m more a Whataburger fan, never much cared for I and O.

I’m not saying I wish they had given the money to the Democrats, but I won’t be doing this again.

At least when you stop at Chic-fil-A after they do something noteworthy, you get good food.

The double-double with fries was not very good.

I don't know about you guys, but I enjoy watching all their "boycotts" fizzle out. I'll enjoy my next double-double even more.

Two cheeseburgers, animal style.

No fries.

What an overrated place. I don't see the appeal with them.

I went there after reading all the hype expecting the greatest burger in the world. What I got was about on par with Burger King. Just to make sure it wasn't just that time, I tried it another time and sure enough, it was just as disappointing.

In and Out is my favorite burger place. I eat lunch there at least three times a week when I am on the road for work. Not that I need another reason to patronize them, all the better now.

Why is this information even public?

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Originally posted by JALLEN:
The double-double with fries was not very good.

It may be the divisive time we live in, but JALLEN finally posted something I take umbrage with.

Uh-oh.

LOS ANGELES — Anthony Grigore is a Democrat. But as he waited Thursday at an In-N-Out Burger in El Segundo for his meal, Grigore made it clear party loyalty would only go so far.

Just hours earlier, the head of the California Democratic Party called for a boycott of the famed burger chain after a public filing revealed that the company had recently donated $25,000 to the state’s Republican Party.

“Eating at In-N-Out is such a standard thing to do across California,” Grigore said, dismissing the boycott idea as a bit silly.

California has emerged as the center of the Democratic resistance since President Donald Trump took office. But this activism might have met its match when it comes to In-N-Out, a California institution that some hold with the same level of esteem as the Golden Gate Bridge and Joshua Tree.

By the end of the day, Democrats were distancing themselves from the idea and Republicans were enjoying a political feast, with some making big lunch orders to show their support for the chain and posting photos on social media.

“We have all of our children eating In-N-Out burgers. Even my son’s German shepherd eats In-N-Out,” said state Sen. Jim Nielsen, R-Gerber, whose staff ordered 25 burgers and 50 bags of fries for lunch.

Political experts said they aren’t surprised that In-N-Out has proved hard to demonize, especially if the company’s sin was simply donating to the Republican Party.

“The stomach overrules the mind,” Jaime Regalado, emeritus professor of political science at California State University, Los Angeles. “A cheap, good-tasting burger is hard to dismiss politically.”

The political food fight began when Eric Bauman, the head of the California Democratic Party, called for the boycott on Twitter on Wednesday night.

Bauman tweeted a link to a story about the contribution and wrote, “Et tu In-N-Out?” with the hashtag #BoycottInNOut.

By Thursday morning, his tweet had morphed into a national political story, and the state party was clarifying Bauman’s remarks. Bauman on Thursday referred calls to the party’s communications director, John Vigna, who said the chair’s tweet was “just his personal view” and the boycott isn’t being considered as an official California Democratic Party policy.

“We’re not happy that In-N-Out gave the money, but we’re not calling for an official boycott,” Vigna said. “Democrats are very fired up. Chair (Bauman) is definitely giving voice to a feeling a lot of people have right now.”

In-N-Out, meanwhile, quickly put out a statement by Executive Vice President Arnie Wensinger that noted that the company “made equal contributions to both Democratic and Republican” political action committees in California in 2018.

Filings show that the restaurant chain gave at least $80,000 this election cycle to Californians for Jobs and a Strong Economy, a committee focused on electing business-friendly Democrats to the state Legislature. The chain also gave at least $30,000 to the committee in 2016.

“For years, In-N-Out Burger has supported lawmakers who, regardless of political affiliation, promote policies that strengthen California and allow us to continue operating with the values of providing strong pay and great benefits for our associates,” Wensinger said.

The company previously donated $30,000 to the California Republican Party in 2017 and at least $30,000 in 2016.

The eatery was founded by Harry and Esther Snyder in 1948. The company has a reputation for maintaining strong Christian beliefs and puts references to Bible verses in its packaging.

While Democrats were eager to move on, Republicans saw a political opportunity in the attack on such a beloved brand.

GOP gubernatorial candidate John Cox posted a photo of himself in front an In-N-Out on Thursday on Twitter and declared, “There’s nothing more Californian than In-N-Out Burger.”

Matt Fleming, spokesman for the California Republican Party, chimed in: “It’s disappointing that he’s attacking a company that’s a California institution and widely regarded as a good employer.”

The dust-up over In-N-Out isn’t the first time that restaurants have faced political backlash. In 2008, there was a much-publicized boycott of famed L.A. Mexican restaurant El Coyote after it was revealed that a manager had contributed to a campaign for a proposition that sought to ban same-sex marriage in California.

Fast-food chain Chick-fil-A faced a boycott in 2012 after its president voiced opposition to same-sex marriage.

And even when it comes to In-N-Out, some customers said they were disturbed enough about the Republican donation to stay away.


Customer Justas Jodele, 23, said he didn’t believe a boycott would be effective in the long run, “but it’s a good way to show that we are displeased with Trump.”

He said he was willing to join the boycott — after he enjoyed his Thursday lunch.


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Originally posted by Spokane228:

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Originally posted by JALLEN:
The double-double with fries was not very good.

It may be the divisive time we live in, but JALLEN finally posted something I take umbrage with.

No worries. I’ve got some spare umbrage around here. Take all you want!

It is most unfortunate that living here in Ann Arbor, Michigan, I just do not have acess to an In-N-Out Burger store or a Chick-Fil-A store anywhere near our f***ing God-forsaken city. There are plenty of leftist, Trump-hating hipster coffeeshops, with hipster, lumberjack wanna-be, trans-gendered baristas who work as male prostitutes for their second job, though!!!!

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Originally posted by JALLEN:
The double-double with fries was not very good.

In-N-Out must be consumed on the premises to be good, IMO.

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Originally posted by sidss1:
It is most unfortunate that living here in Ann Arbor, Michigan, I just do not have acess to an In-N-Out Burger store or a Chick-Fil-A store anywhere near our f***ing God-forsaken city...

How far is Ypsilanti? There's a Chick-Fil-A on Cross St there.

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Originally posted by RHINOWSO:

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Originally posted by JALLEN:
The double-double with fries was not very good.

In-N-Out must be consumed on the premises to be good, IMO.

That could well be. I can’t imagine enthusiastic customers enduring what I ate last night.

^^Damn, I wish I'd thought of that.

Who wants to start a socialist burger chain? Or socialist anything for that matter? There’s no money in it.

Those guys have trouble keeping a soup kitchen open.

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Originally posted by Spokane228:

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Originally posted by JALLEN:
The double-double with fries was not very good.

It may be the divisive time we live in, but JALLEN finally posted something I take umbrage with.

I’ll chime in. I agree with JALLEN. I’ve never figured out the fuss over INO. Culvers makes better burgers and fries. As for INO shakes, they are disgusting.

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Originally posted by olfuzzy:

I see what you did there...

Trapper- thank you very much about the info about the Chick-Fil-A store in Ypsilanti. In fact, I have to go to Ypsilanti tomorrow morninf, and I will definitely go by Cross Street and get myself a Chick-Fil-A meal!!!!! Thank you so much.