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

I'm not a duck hunter, either, but a daughter gave me a duck call as a gag gift. I blow it whenever my team scores a touchdown. I have no idea how I got by before I got it.

41 posted on 12/19/2013 7:28:12 PM PST by Hebrews 11:6 (Do you REALLY believe that (1) God IS, and (2) God IS GOOD?)
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To: Windflier

Unless you are a bakery owner or photographer or. . .


42 posted on 12/19/2013 7:29:29 PM PST by petitfour
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To: RoosterRedux

GOOD! Damn the nazis and their ways.


43 posted on 12/19/2013 7:29:40 PM PST by lafarge (Vote American Conservative Party.)
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To: RoosterRedux

Ironically, my very liberal son introduced me to this program. He also got his grandmother to be a fan. This should make for interesting table talk at Christmas.


44 posted on 12/19/2013 7:30:25 PM PST by Notasoccermom
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To: RoosterRedux; All
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45 posted on 12/19/2013 7:30:58 PM PST by SWAMPSNIPER (The Second Amendment, a Matter of Fact, Not a Matter of Opinion)
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To: petitfour
Unless you are a bakery owner or photographer or. . .

A conservative, patriotic Christian....

Even more-so if you're a caucasian male of the hetero variety.

46 posted on 12/19/2013 7:32:01 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: Hebrews 11:6

Glad to hear that.


47 posted on 12/19/2013 7:32:13 PM PST by umgud (2A can't survive dem majorities)
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To: Arlis
I hope & pray that they indeed not only stand their ground, but walk. As in away. 100%.

Actually my preference would be for them to quite A&E and keep doing a similar show somewhere else. I know the family doesn't need the money or fame but it would be good to not have it said that the gay lobby destroyed the best cable show on TV. I would rather they fight back and prevail. I do hope they leave A&E.

48 posted on 12/19/2013 7:32:30 PM PST by plain talk
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To: halo66

It’s 26 minutes long. Are there three or four really good parts? Give me the minute mark. I got to go to sleep soon.

I’ll watch the whole thing tomorrow.


49 posted on 12/19/2013 7:33:22 PM PST by Eric Blair 2084 (I don't always drink beer, but when I do, I prefer to drink a bunch of them. Stay thirsty my FRiends)
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To: RoosterRedux

It’s sad what our society has become. Some vile harridan on Hannity basically said what she deems “hate speech” should be chilled.


50 posted on 12/19/2013 7:34:41 PM PST by ConservativeTeen (Proud Right Wing Extremist)
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To: RoosterRedux

The Outdoor channel

Along with Sarah Palin

NOT Glenn Beck, he just wants more attention.

Gonna head to Walmart in the morning to grab some DD gear before its gone like the way of the pressure cooker.


51 posted on 12/19/2013 7:34:41 PM PST by Spartan302 (Spartans never quit, they come back later with more warriors. Asymmetrical Warfare.)
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To: RoosterRedux
Phil did nothing wrong. If they had not stood by their father they would be useless. I never had any doubt that Kay, Jase and Si would tell A&E to get lost but I admittedly had my doubts about Willie and evidently my doubts were bad judgment. So nice to see people with the courage of their convictions standing up to the totalitarian left. Sweetest Christmas gift I could ask for.
52 posted on 12/19/2013 7:35:17 PM PST by jwalsh07
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To: defconw

They can’t pull out of a contract.


53 posted on 12/19/2013 7:37:46 PM PST by fatima (Free Hugs Today :))
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Never mind. I’m watching it now and I’ll watch the whole thing. He is really good.


54 posted on 12/19/2013 7:37:58 PM PST by Eric Blair 2084 (I don't always drink beer, but when I do, I prefer to drink a bunch of them. Stay thirsty my FRiends)
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To: Windflier
Just logged in, scrolled down looking for you, figuring you'd like it.

Classy first response, just what we figgered. I'm happy with their first salvo, I think we're going to enjoy this show as it proceeds. I'm not sure any of us will get a greater Christmas present, or see a better Christmas show.

A & E will become a nickname for stupid in the business world for years to come.

55 posted on 12/19/2013 7:40:54 PM PST by Lakeshark (Mr Reid, tear down this law!)
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To: RoosterRedux

They ought to just tell A&E where to go and tell them they’re not doing another show until Phil is reinstated. Let’s see how committed they are to the tyranny of less than one percent of the population.


56 posted on 12/19/2013 7:40:54 PM PST by Zionist Conspirator (The Left: speaking power to truth since Shevirat HaKelim.)
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To: Windflier

Not totally true. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 protects religious speech from interfering in the employee/employer relationship. Just as homosexuality and race are protected classes in employment so is religion. Phil could plausibly argue that A&E terminated him because of his religious beliefs and his speaking about them.

Personally, I think an employer should be able to hire and fire anyone they please for whatever reason or no reason but that is not the law.


57 posted on 12/19/2013 7:41:49 PM PST by jwalsh07
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To: bray
Phil is still happy, happy, happy. A&E is stupid, stupid, stupid.

LOL!

Bump that!

58 posted on 12/19/2013 7:42:28 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: jwalsh07
Not totally true. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 protects religious speech from interfering in the employee/employer relationship.

Thanks. I was only referring to the 1st Amendment, but the Act you just referenced certainly has bearing on this particular case, due to Phil's statement being overtly tied to his religious beliefs.

59 posted on 12/19/2013 7:46:47 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: fatima
They can’t pull out of a contract.

You're probably correct, so that's why they're discussing it with A&E. Essentially, their Ace of Trumps would be to all publicly agree 100% with Phil, forcing A&E to either suspend all or none. A&E is in a tiny little contractual corner.

60 posted on 12/19/2013 7:46:52 PM PST by Hebrews 11:6 (Do you REALLY believe that (1) God IS, and (2) God IS GOOD?)
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