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‘Duck Dynasty’ Star Phil Robertson Fired Following Anti-Gay Remarks
Variety ^ | Dec. 18, 2013 | AJ Marechal

Posted on 12/18/2013 4:47:00 PM PST by Blue Turtle

Edited on 12/18/2013 5:37:38 PM PST by Admin Moderator. [history]

“Duck Dynasty” star Phil Robertson has been fired from the reality program following his controversial remarks in GQ magazine regarding homosexuality.

A+E Networks, parent company of A&E, has released the following statement to Variety:

“We are extremely disappointed to have read Phil Robertson’s comments in GQ, which are based on his own personal beliefs and are not reflected in the series Duck Dynasty. His personal views in no way reflect those of A+E Networks, who have always been strong supporters and champions of the LGBT community.”


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To: Viennacon

I’m wondering if A and E “technically” broke the contract and the rest of them can say, “Duck off!”


361 posted on 12/18/2013 7:03:24 PM PST by Winstons Julia (Hello OWS? We don't need a revolution like China's; China needs a revolution like OURS.)
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To: JudyinCanada
Agree...It would have been nice to see someone....anyone...defend Phil.

I am quite angry at Megyn.....where was her voice on this????????????????

362 posted on 12/18/2013 7:04:09 PM PST by Guenevere
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To: CatherineofAragon

“Somebody explain to me how this country is any different from Sodom.”

There may, in fact, be ten righteous men in America, unlike Sodom.

I mean it’s possible.


363 posted on 12/18/2013 7:05:13 PM PST by headsonpikes (Mass murder and cannibalism are the twin sacraments of socialism - "Who-whom?"-Lenin)
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To: who knows what evil?

I cancel my cable and I don’t get Fox News and some other shows I enjoy. This is not a “cable” problem... this is an A and E problem.


364 posted on 12/18/2013 7:06:24 PM PST by Winstons Julia (Hello OWS? We don't need a revolution like China's; China needs a revolution like OURS.)
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To: JudyinCanada

It’s dangerous (not to mention, ridiculous) when gay people label any opinion of their lifestyle that does not conform with their agenda/opinion as “hate.”

Same thing with those who called any disagreement with Obama “racism.”


365 posted on 12/18/2013 7:06:26 PM PST by volunbeer (We must embrace austerity or austerity will embrace us)
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To: Blue Turtle

feedback

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366 posted on 12/18/2013 7:07:47 PM PST by Godzilla (3/7/77)
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To: Venturer
There are two things that are untouchable in this country, Negroes and Queers.

Just so long as you're a lib, you're untouchable. Try being a black conservative. I get treated worse than white conservatives.

367 posted on 12/18/2013 7:08:57 PM PST by Windflier (To anger a conservative, tell him a lie. To anger a liberal, tell him the truth.)
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To: All

The opinion police strikes.... What freedom of speech? Watch out you might offend someone with that talk. It never ends.


368 posted on 12/18/2013 7:10:00 PM PST by thegrump (It is who we are. It is what we do. Live for nothing or die for something !)
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To: Guenevere

Fair and Balanced . . .not. Her true self is coming out. More programing guests like this and her show is history.


369 posted on 12/18/2013 7:10:20 PM PST by Maudeen (Proverbs 3:5-6)
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To: thegrump

all of their other shows are highly offensive to me


370 posted on 12/18/2013 7:10:56 PM PST by GeronL (Extra Large Cheesy Over-Stuffed Hobbit)
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To: Maudeen

bump


371 posted on 12/18/2013 7:11:20 PM PST by GeronL (Extra Large Cheesy Over-Stuffed Hobbit)
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To: skeeter

A&E have been pissed at the folks from Duck Dynasty for awhile...and I bet they were itching for a reason to show their power. I know that discussions had been going on over the last several months to have DD partner with Snapple to do a Duck Dynas-TEA promotion for Snapple. The Robertson’s had other ideas to team up with I think a smaller tea company and it put A&E into a tizzy! They told the Robertson’s they could not use the Duck Dynasty name if they went with a different company. A&E can shove it!


372 posted on 12/18/2013 7:13:31 PM PST by halo66
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To: stevie_d_64
Ironically, due to a “morals” clause in the contractual obligations the entire family may HAVE to continue to do the show, lest they suffer serious financial impacts and legal proceedings that may involve the network having control over the “Duck Dynasty” title, and other commercial marketing material, and keep the family from profitting on those goods and services due to those contractual agreements...

Stevie, the family was already financially successful before A&E came calling. After two years of what amounts to free advertising, I'm sure their business is doing record breaking business.

I honestly don't think they'd have a problem standing on their principles and loyalty to the patriarch of their family in this situation. I think they'll walk away together if A&E stands their ground.

373 posted on 12/18/2013 7:15:31 PM PST by Windflier (To anger a conservative, tell him a lie. To anger a liberal, tell him the truth.)
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To: Windflier

It shouldn’t take courage for you to revere the Constitution, but in the warped minds of leftists, all blacks must think alike. Groupthink, it’s called. I imagine though, that for you, it must be liberating to refuse to accept your designated place on the plantation! Bob


374 posted on 12/18/2013 7:16:29 PM PST by alstewartfan (Lines of coffee cups on parade, Soldiers for keeping the night away, Al Stewart)
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To: Sequoyah101

<< If the family has any principals at all they will figure out how to sever the contract or throw the series. >>

First of all, if theres any way possible legally, they will not film one more episode. that family WILL stand together, mark my words.

If contractual obligations require them to continue, every last one of them should deadpan the A&E camera crew. They should read their lines and “go through the motions” and anything else that would be a good silent protest while still maintaining the contract. (I really loved the idea up the thread of a Phil cardboard cutout!)

Meanwhile, millions of Christians will laugh hysterically each week as we watch them say their scripted lines in a flat monotone voice. And we WILL boycott every single advertiser that dares to touch A&E. Where is a boycott list?!

Tomorrow, I’ll be buying up a ton of their products, just to show them some support for exercising 1st Amendment rights.


375 posted on 12/18/2013 7:17:26 PM PST by Nita Nupress ( Use your mind, not your emotions. Refuse to be manipulated by Marxists.)
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To: Windflier

I am sure of that brother.

I have a whole family of black Conservatives living down the street from me, really nice folks, always there to help.


376 posted on 12/18/2013 7:18:53 PM PST by Venturer (Half Staff the Flag of the US for Terrorists.)
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To: RightGeek

Me too! Been a year now and can’t say I miss it. ROKU is great and I saved $1200 this year.


377 posted on 12/18/2013 7:19:15 PM PST by marygam (I have extra ducktape for anyone who needs to wrap their head.)
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To: Blue Turtle

tell them what you think

feedbackaetv@aenetworks.com


378 posted on 12/18/2013 7:19:53 PM PST by DouglasKC
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To: HiTech RedNeck
I’d tell them something like that with DD they have the best thing they ever had, and they’d be colossally stupid to torpedo it.

I emailed my comments to the A&E feedback address and told them that very thing. My guess is, they're going to hear it til their ears bleed.

379 posted on 12/18/2013 7:21:35 PM PST by Windflier (To anger a conservative, tell him a lie. To anger a liberal, tell him the truth.)
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To: Army Air Corps

“Satan has the power that people give to him.”

You are absolutely right. However we must never lose sight of the outcome in satan vs God (Christians) We win!


380 posted on 12/18/2013 7:21:36 PM PST by Maudeen (Proverbs 3:5-6)
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