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Robertson family releases statement on A&E suspension of patriarch
ksla.com ^ | 12/19/2013

Posted on 12/19/2013 6:44:26 PM PST by RoosterRedux

The Robertson family released a statement Thursday night in response to the A&E network's decision to suspend patriarch Phil Robertson over comments the family patriarch made to GQ Magazine on homosexuality:

"We want to thank all of you for your prayers and support. The family has spent much time in prayer since learning of A&E's decision. We want you to know that first and foremost we are a family rooted in our faith in God and our belief that the Bible is His word. While some of Phil's unfiltered comments to the reporter were coarse, his beliefs are grounded in the teachings of the Bible. Phil is a Godly man who follows what the Bible says are the greatest commandments: "Love the Lord your God with all your heart" and "Love your neighbor as yourself." Phil would never incite or encourage hate.We are disappointed that Phil has been placed on hiatus for expressing his faith, which is his constitutionally protected right.We have had a successful working relationship with A&E but, as a family, we cannot imagine the show going forward without our patriarch at the helm. We are in discussions with A&E to see what that means for the future of Duck Dynasty. Again, thank you for your continued support of our family."

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1 posted on 12/19/2013 6:44:26 PM PST by RoosterRedux
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To: RoosterRedux

Not backing down one inch. GOOD!!


2 posted on 12/19/2013 6:46:49 PM PST by upchuck (I can't stand people that don't know the difference between 'than' and 'then.' Their so stupid...)
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To: RoosterRedux

TMZ reporting that this may be the end of DD. i’m sure they’ve been approached by many.


3 posted on 12/19/2013 6:47:22 PM PST by BunnySlippers (I LOVE BULL MARKETS . . .)
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To: RoosterRedux

Right, A&E seemed to break the contract, so go to another station and do Duck Commanders maybe.


4 posted on 12/19/2013 6:48:32 PM PST by A CA Guy ( God Bless America, God Bless and keep safe our fighting men and women.)
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To: RoosterRedux

I expected the family to back Phil. I am glad I was right about them. I will miss the show and the family but not A&E.


5 posted on 12/19/2013 6:48:42 PM PST by defconw (Cibco's my spouse)
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To: BunnySlippers

This is the end of Duck Dynasty on A&E. Not the end of Duck Dynasty. Heck, they could probably shoot home videos and put them on Youtube and draw more views than the average night on MSNBC.


6 posted on 12/19/2013 6:49:12 PM PST by cincinnati65
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To: RoosterRedux; Chode
statement is as follows... Bite Me/Crow photo CrowTRobot.jpg
7 posted on 12/19/2013 6:49:15 PM PST by Morgana (Always a bit of truth in dark humor.)
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To: RoosterRedux
...which is his constitutionally protected right. We have had a successful working relationship with A&E but, ... We are in discussions with A&E to see what that means for the future of Duck Dynasty.

IMO those were not casually chosen words. They're going to fight. :-)

8 posted on 12/19/2013 6:50:10 PM PST by TigersEye (Stupid is a Progressive disease.)
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To: RoosterRedux

An earlier thread if anyone is interested:

The Robertson Family Official Statement ^
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3103556/posts


9 posted on 12/19/2013 6:50:30 PM PST by deport
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To: RoosterRedux

Nice to see someone, FINALLY, among all the politicians, public figures, and varied so-called celebs, who doesn’t go all spineless and back down when confronted by the baying hounds of the Leftist PC Police mob.


10 posted on 12/19/2013 6:50:36 PM PST by Jack Hammer
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To: RoosterRedux

The Robertsons don’t need A&E. The family business was worth a bundle before A&E discovered them.

I wonder if Phil is ready to walk away. He must know the increased temptations that fame will put on the younger members of his family.

Buy Duck Commander products and wish them well.


11 posted on 12/19/2013 6:52:29 PM PST by Jedidah
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To: upchuck

Woo-Hoo!! I’m glad they’re not laying down for the GAYstapo.


12 posted on 12/19/2013 6:52:58 PM PST by BipolarBob
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To: RoosterRedux
A&E knew who the Robertsons were when they created the show, but thought they'd be the black minstrels for the urban elitists snobs to laugh at over their red wine cocktails. But all of this has backfired on them, as the Heartland America has rallied in support of the Robertsons.

This is the homosexual movement's Waterloo, Stalingrad. Decent Americans are tired of having this agenda shoved down our throats with no recourse, and it's good to see folks like the Robertsons' standing up for our beliefs.

13 posted on 12/19/2013 6:53:07 PM PST by Extremely Extreme Extremist (Governor Sarah Heath Palin for President of the United States in 2016)
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To: RoosterRedux
Duck Dynasty may go to the Blaze, while A & E can turn Disco Duck into a series.
14 posted on 12/19/2013 6:55:28 PM PST by Fiji Hill (Fight on!!)
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To: Morgana
100%
15 posted on 12/19/2013 6:56:06 PM PST by Chode (Stand UP and Be Counted, or line up and be numbered - *DTOM* -vvv- NO Pity for the LAZY - 86-44)
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To: RoosterRedux

And yet, Oprah says she wants White people to die. Kanye West b!tches and moans about Jews being “well-connected”(OY VAY! I wish. I should only be so lucky!) But Phil Robertson is the hater. NAAH, no double standards here.


16 posted on 12/19/2013 6:57:18 PM PST by Impala64ssa (You call me an islamophobe like it's a bad thing.)
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To: RoosterRedux

It will be interesting to see what Walmart does, once the entire family comes out with the same views.


17 posted on 12/19/2013 6:57:19 PM PST by stinkerpot65 (Global warming is a Marxist lie.)
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To: BunnySlippers
I think you know better than most...the Duck Dynasty franchise could buy A&E Channel if they were willing to work with a buyout group.

But without Duck Dynasty...A&E is worth a whole lot less.

18 posted on 12/19/2013 6:58:48 PM PST by RoosterRedux (The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing -- Socrates)
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I hope & pray that they indeed not only stand their ground, but walk. As in away. 100%.

But I do believe that they will pray, seek God’s will, and follow Him.
They know they need God every day in their lives. And they don’t need A&E.

God blessed them unimaginably before A&E - and they know He is all they need - after A&E. All our relationships here with any organization are temporary.........especially ones that are not Christian in purpose....


19 posted on 12/19/2013 6:59:20 PM PST by Arlis
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To: Jedidah

I’m a hunter, but not a duck hunter, but I am going to buy a couple duck callers from them.


20 posted on 12/19/2013 6:59:53 PM PST by umgud (2A can't survive dem majorities)
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