I have never heard of an "executive pastor" before.

jaytkay: Upscale cities like Manhattan Beach, CA do not allow chain restaurants. Fundamentalists should be allowed the same rights, even if they are delusional assholes.

You can always vote not to have something in your town.

Carmel, CA, has long had a policy of no neon lights and no artificial flowers on the main street, to preserve the picturesque charm of the town. If you don't want chain restaurants, that's your right, if everyone votes for it.

Joshudan: With Mayor McCheese replacing Kevin Bacon...

Mmmmm, bacon

You know, a Big Mac with bacon would be great. And a large fries and a shake for dipping and a pair of apple pies and a coke....

What were we talking about again?

Nevermind. Just go get something to eat.

Forgot_my_password_again: "Along with being vegetarian, most Adventists shun tobacco, alcohol and fancy dress.

Good thing McD's doesn't sell cigarettes, booze, or upscale attire.

Shove it, tight-assed prudes.

Forgot_my_password_again: "Along with being vegetarian, most Adventists shun tobacco, alcohol and fancy dress. They are quick to brag about being home to the healthiest, and longest-living, folks in the nation."

wow, a whole town of Ned Flanders?

okely dokely.

The Leftorium is over on St. Peter st... Just south of the Hammock District

For 81 years, the post office didn't deliver mail on Saturdays, the Adventist Sabbath, opting for Sunday instead. The postal service ended that policy last spring in a cost-cutting move, which faithful Adventists took as another slap at their traditions.

And since when is government, or a government agency, permitted to bow down to the desires of any particular religion? Look, ya dweebs...take care of your own traditions. That ain't the government's job. If McDonald's meets all the requirements to build there, let 'em build. You have the same rights as anyone else: you can protest, get petitions signed, vote on what you like or don't like, or simply don't eat or work there. But don't get all butthurt because the government isn't putting your particular traditions on a pedestal. Stupid Flanders.

I was once a "guest" at an Adventist hospital. Nice place, and the staff were great. It all went downhill when I got the room service menu; not a scrap of meat to be found. Once I was able to walk, I shuffled off down to the cafeteria, thinking things would get better. Nope. Kick-ass salad bar, which was about the only thing I could stomach. Anything that was intended to resemble real food (chili, tacos, pizza, burgers, etc.) was all tofu, TVP, seitan or vegetable patties. Made me ill all over again.

the town already has a Carl's Jr. and Del Taco.

So, the cherry has already really been popped... it isn't like they only have tofu joints in town.

Apparently they hate the free market in Loma Linda. Not surprising given the community.

felixecho: I gave up fast food after Christmas. Now McDonald's grosses me out. I think they put a chemical in their food that makes you crave it fortnightly.

I wouldn't eat a burger from them now. I would rather have one from home or a steakhouse.

Blech.

I agreee.. I gave up on them over a year ago and now cannot stand the taste..

BUT I still do some times get a craving for their Franken-Nuggets.. I don't know WHAT They put in those damn abominations but I love them!