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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: Blue Turtle

Another manifestation of Gay Power. They are soon gonna have a Homo Hoedowm!


601 posted on 12/19/2013 2:56:32 PM PST by 2harddrive
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To: Blue Turtle

Unfortunately, even if Robertson were reinstated, the show would never be the same. (For the record, I myself have never watched it.) People would be looking at Robertson differently; this whole thing puts him in an uncomfortable spotlight.

It’s like a teacher being wrongly accused of rape, then cleared. Even though innocent, he’ll always carry that history with him.


602 posted on 12/19/2013 3:43:45 PM PST by MoochPooch (I'm a compassionate cynic.)
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To: JediJones

lol really? The Blaze is looking for programming and these guys MAY need a home... Have you actually watched the Blaze? It looks like it would be a good fit for DD...

Beck is a capitalist... Nothing wrong with him making a pitch when the time is right and that time is NOW...


603 posted on 12/19/2013 4:00:49 PM PST by bfh333 ("Hope"... "Change"... You better HOPE you have some CHANGE after the next 4 years!)
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To: Blue Turtle

604 posted on 12/19/2013 4:08:16 PM PST by OwenKellogg (Fundamental transformation sucks.)
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A little kindling for the fire:

‘Duck Dynasty’ Cast Get Major Salary Bumps, Hit Series Secures Extra Seasons

I hear the Robertsons, who have been catapulted to A-list celebrity status by the
success of Duck Dynasty, have been able to secure the big salary increases they had
been seeking. I’ve learned that under the new agreement, the clan will earn more than
$200,000 an episode, divvied up among the nine adults and 11 kids on the show. That is
roughly 4-5 times what the Robertsons previously made. Additionally, I hear the new
pact includes additional seasons for the show as well as series/cast options. The Robertsons
started conversations with A&E and series producer Gurney Prods. in early 2013, delaying
the show’s fourth season. Duck Dynasty eventually went into production, and a fourth season
premiere date was set, all while negotiations were ongoing. A&E and WME, which reps the Robertsons,
had no comment.
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605 posted on 12/19/2013 4:25:28 PM PST by deport
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To: ilovesarah2012

Bookmark


606 posted on 12/19/2013 5:42:26 PM PST by DocRock (All they that TAKE the sword shall perish with the sword. Matthew 26:52 Gun grabbers beware.)
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To: Blue Turtle
https://www.facebook.com/Philrobertsonsupport

607 posted on 12/19/2013 5:44:22 PM PST by JoeProBono (SOME IMAGES MAY BE DISTURBING VIEWER DISCRETION IS ADVISED;-{)
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To: Blue Turtle

Now the NAACP has weighed in on what Phil Robertson said about his experience with blacks in the old Jim Crow South, saying none of them displayed any animus toward whites, and didn’t ‘sing the blues.’ I guess no blacks were supposed to be happy living their lives as they did.


608 posted on 12/19/2013 6:19:00 PM PST by crazylibertarian
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To: Windflier

Hope so


609 posted on 12/19/2013 6:47:15 PM PST by Friendofgeorge ( Palin 2016 or bust)
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To: Windflier

Yes I just read their statement, FANTASTIC, am glad you were right


610 posted on 12/19/2013 7:03:43 PM PST by Friendofgeorge ( Palin 2016 or bust)
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To: Friendofgeorge
I just read their statement, FANTASTIC

Whoa....I've been away for a bit and missed it. I'll have to check it out. Thanks!

611 posted on 12/19/2013 7:05:28 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: Theodore R.

My kids and their generation get mad at me when I tell them that I really think it is wrong. Their generation seems to tolerate all behavior no matter how wrong it is. It’s sad for our country.


612 posted on 12/19/2013 7:48:41 PM PST by dandiegirl
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To: Lucky9teen
Glenn Beck Makes a Very Exciting Offer to the Cast of ‘Duck Dynasty’

Did I do that?

613 posted on 12/19/2013 7:54:51 PM PST by ROCKLOBSTER (Celebrate "Republicans Freed the Slaves" Month.)
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To: dandiegirl

They don’t tolerate a long of things that are normal and good.


614 posted on 12/19/2013 7:55:30 PM PST by GeronL (Extra Large Cheesy Over-Stuffed Hobbit)
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To: Girlene

Well, that’s pretty cool! It’s still ticking up, over 38,500 compare to not even 200 against. :o)


615 posted on 12/19/2013 7:57:35 PM PST by Ladysmith (Every time another lib loses its job, an angel gets its wings.)
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To: Zuriel

If the toughest thing you can think of is hellfire then you do not know squat about heaven.


616 posted on 12/19/2013 8:16:54 PM PST by HiTech RedNeck (The Lion of Judah will roar again if you give him a big hug and a cheer and mean it. See my page.)
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To: Blue Turtle

Of course it was bound to happen -— a man in Brazil plans to marry his goat.
http://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3103608/posts


617 posted on 12/19/2013 8:41:23 PM PST by doug from upland (Obama and the leftists - destroying our country one day at a time)
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To: RightGeek

Cancelled mine 2 years ago. Don’t miss it. Merry Christmas!


618 posted on 12/19/2013 10:47:22 PM PST by Foundahardheadedwoman (God don't have a statute of limitations)
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To: Foundahardheadedwoman

I canceled mine in 1989. Shortly after that, I stopped watching all of the old media news monopoly sources. Then came, the liberating news from the internet, talk radio, and Fox to bust the old monopoly into a thousand pieces. Thank God.


619 posted on 12/20/2013 8:07:49 AM PST by Neoliberalnot (Marxism works well only with the uneducated and the unarmed.)
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To: Hot Tabasco

LOL! I didn’t go to the article! It is so interesting how this has become a major news topic, as really, well it should!


620 posted on 12/20/2013 9:01:10 AM PST by TEXOKIE (We must surrender only to our Holy God and never to the evil that has befallen us.)
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