Just made a visit to Hobby Lobby...oh my...it was crowded but I scored on some great decorative items for the house
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Mandy Allen (@mandyl_allen) January 05, 2013Today is Hobby Lobby Appreciation Day, and as Twitchy reported yesterday, tens of thousands used Facebook to express support for the event and for religious freedom.
Make this your profile pic for today to show your support for hobby lobby. Support the company that is stand instagr.am/p/UHBDCdO93g/—
Brett Starr 1/1 (@Br3tTsTaRr) January 05, 2013
Hobby Lobby faces fines of up to $1.3 million per day for refusing to comply with the Affordable Care Act’s emergency contraception mandate. While many companies have obtained Obamacare waivers, the administration refuses to exempt Hobby Lobby based on religious objections to the mandate.
Founder David Green says the requirement “goes against the Biblical principles on which we have run this company since day one.” But courts have argued that Hobby Lobby isn’t entitled to a religious exemption because it’s not a religious organization. Translation: Religious liberty? Religious schmiberty! It’s not like Hobby Lobby has any evidence of its religious underpinnings and deeply-held values.
Oh. Wait:
#HobbyLobby wearing their Christianity on their sleeve. http://t.co/VKicFBE8—
Fr. Stephen Vrazel (@KeytarCatholic) January 05, 2013
So, is Hobby Lobby Appreciation Day a success? While shoppers aren’t seeing the traffic jams and out-the-door lines we saw on Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day last August, Twitter users are reporting crowded parking lots and busy stores.
Parking lot at #HobbyLobby is packed in west St. Louis http://t.co/p5QCPIwD—
Jim Hoft (@gatewaypundit) January 05, 2013
.@hobbylobbystore : not an open parking space on the lot … wonder what's up? wp.me/p1XjZn-vr http://t.co/PpLRGCNA—
Mark Kelly (@kainos) January 05, 2013
Happy to see a packed parking lot in front of #hobbylobby today!! http://t.co/0CKfTYVE—
Gun-Totin' Momma! (@TheresaPagano) January 05, 2013
Just got back from @hobbylobbystore it was crazy packed. Proud to show the small amt I could afford today #HobbyLobby http://t.co/jKLgQQIp—
Andie (@ALF122408) January 05, 2013
#supporthobbylobby The one in Anderson is packed today! @ Hobby Lobby instagr.am/p/UHZr24GGgJ/—
Charity Yost Reed (@charityyostreed) January 05, 2013
Hobby lobby on beaches in jax was packed!—
Jaime Reif (@rushbaby12) January 05, 2013
Good to hear! RT @sue48nd: @RWBEagle I went to Hobby Lobby today in Bismarck, ND in crappy weather. It was very busy. Clerks were mystified.—
(@RWBEagle) January 05, 2013
Hobby Lobby is packed. Go Christians 🙏💜😊—
Chloe Lynn McGath (@ChloeMcGath) January 05, 2013
Just made a visit to Hobby Lobby…oh my…it was crowded but I scored on some great decorative items for the house—
Mandy Allen (@mandyl_allen) January 05, 2013
#HobbyLobby seemed to be doing a healthy business this morning in Lafayette, IN. #ObamaCare #ReligiousFreedom #teaparty—
Brian Bokenyi (@Brian_Bokenyi) January 05, 2013
Just left Hobby Lobby. Crowded. Didn't buy a lot but spent money we wouldn't have.—
Gregg Bialk (@Popsat610) January 05, 2013
Man, everyone is at Hobby Lobby!! #packed—
SARAH (@DixieSarah17) January 05, 2013
And remember, consumers can show their support for Hobby Lobby without showing up in person. Many are shopping from the comfort of their own homes.
Since this is Support Hobby Lobby Day, DIY Guy & I are now shopping online at hobbylobby.com!—
Tammy Bruce (@HeyTammyBruce) January 05, 2013
Just made my online purchases at Hobby Lobby. #HobbyLobby—
(@Sue_Brown) January 05, 2013
There's no Hobby Lobby near me, so I'm going to buy something online. herit.ag/WcvflG #HobbyLobbyAppreciationDay—
Amy Payne (@amympayne) January 05, 2013
I bought something online today to support Hobby Lobby. Did you? shop.hobbylobby.com—
Nolo Contendere (@FreshPiffle) January 05, 2013
@Gabby_Hoffman , Unfortunately, none near me, but I just ordered stuff online. Didn't even need it.
#HobbyLobby—
Tim A. (@Verletzt) January 05, 2013
I did my part: No Hobby Lobby near me. Shop on line @ hobbylobby.com #tcot #freedom—
Melissa (@MelissaRNMBA) January 05, 2013
I just shopped online at Hobby Lobby! $2 shipping today only. Got bandanas & earrings. po.st/Iqunbj/ #ReligiousFreedom—
Karen A Majkowski (@Krm1285A) January 05, 2013
And just because this photo is too precious not to share, we’ll leave you with what may be the cutest little Hobby Lobby supporter.
@hobbylobbystore we are supporting you today #hobbylobby #freedom http://t.co/lJxgNQcx—
Israel Jane (@Israelmc) January 05, 2013
