[Hot Tabasco]

I hope the whole family all quit A&E in protest and move to a more worthy network, if it exists.

I hope they just quit and go back to being a family again and doing what they do best......

Nothing good ever comes from fame and fortune and I think there's words to that effect in the bible. This event just might be a warning shout from a higher power.....

The Robertson's employer, A&E, is a profiteer of sex, violence and all sorts of human depravity and their reality show simply provides A&E with enormous revenues to continue that practice.

Phil's comments created enormous controversy for A&E and the one thing an employer doesn't want or need is controversy of this sort. A&E had no choice in their decision.

If the Robertsons are in this reality business for profit only, then they'll accept this smack down and be good boys from here on out.

If the Robertson's are in the business because they have a Christian message to give (as I hope they do), then they'll stand their ground and tell A&E to go stuff it.

If the Robertson's have to be careful about what they say on their program and in their private lives, then it isn't really reality is it? It's merely loose scripted entertainment........

I think there are several Christian networks out there but do they have the production capacity and financial resources to continue with the Dynasty? I don't know the answer to that.....

[kjam22]

Your analysis is right on target

[Ole Okie]

If the Robertson's are in the business because they have a Christian message to give (as I hope they do), then they'll stand their ground and tell A&E to go stuff it.

Nobody's gonna shut Uncle Si up. Or Phil either.

Phil walked away from a high potential NFL career to go duck hunting.

[commish]

Phil Robertson is a very intelligent man and an astute businessman. He knew the sh**storm his comments would cause.

He also knew the publicity that would be generated, and made a calculated gamble that the gain to himself, his family, and his BUSINESS would far outweigh the loss of the television show.

He has always stated he expected DD to last a maximum of 3-5 years before the families beliefs and outspokenness would end the run. They just finished airing season 3 and filming season 4. Right dead smack in the center of timeline he always gave the show.

This controversy will probably end the show, but it will also be a goldmine for Duck Commander.

[ExTxMarine]

I agree with your entire post EXCEPT A&E had no choice in their decision.

A&E could have simply stated that Phil was NOT speaking for A&E. Phil was answering a direct question and he expressed his personal beliefs. These are not the beliefs of A&E, but Phil has a right to his opinions.

Instead, they decided that they would PUNISH him for his opinions. That, I think, will prove to be a mistake for A&E; but not so much for the Robertsons. Duck Commander was a million dollar enterprise BEFORE Duck Dynasty, and their brand is only bigger today.

A&E had a choice and they chose poorly.