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A day after the latest Market Basket family feud came to light, it was unclear whether this will be a repeat of the 2014 saga, but the weeks of protests 11 years ago were still on the

Rising sentiment in favor of sidelined CEO Arthur T. Demoulas underscores the tricky timing of this move and just how much shoppers can love a grocer.

This dramatic turn of events harkens back to 11 years ago when the then-Market Basket board led by Arthur S. Demoulas fired CEO Arthur T. Demoulas. A work stoppage, picket lines, stuffed giraffes and a boycott by employees and customers loyal to Artie T. ensued at Market Basket stores.

First Amendment: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

As unpopular as Maine Gov. Janet Mills is, she’s a rock star compared to Hannaford’s, the big chain up there. And don’t get me started on Whole Paychecks, I mean Whole Foods. Is there any nostalgia whatsoever for any of these smaller chains? Like, for instance, the place I used to shop in Somerville, Johnnie’s Foodmaster.

The chair of the Market Basket board on Thursday shed more light on the decision to place longtime CEO Arthur T. Demoulas on paid administrative leave.