Posted on 12/22/2013 3:54:48 PM PST by BunnySlippers
Robertson – who made his fortune from inventing and manufacturing hunting equipment before finding TV stardom – went on: ‘We are a bunch of rednecks from Louisiana, but I am not uneducated, I have a degree from Louisiana Tech. 'But this week I have been called an ignoramus. This week I have been asked, "Is this the first time you have brought up sin?" I said, "Are you kidding? I have been traveling to and fro spreading this message." 'Then he said, "Well do you invite yourself to go and get your Bible and tell people what you are now sharing with us." I said, "No they are inviting me."
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I would love a discussion.
Nancy Dubuc [a pro gay person] of A&E immediately responded when her pals at GLAAD complained to her.
A&E and GLADD at a 3AM phone call decided to suspend Phil.. Why was GLAAD even in on a 3AM morning call with A&E.
A couple of Liberals went wild and should be fired.
I agree. The family seems nice …. but the show, no.
EXACTLY.
“Wisdom is rare these days. It has nothing to do with being educated.”
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We must keep in mind that education is now run by Marxist/Leninist (non)educators.
Duck Dynasty doesn’t do a lot for my brain, but it sure does a lot for the soul. I think that is why it connects. I think many people are so thirsty for something good, to stand for something.
Ping for later
Be thankful we live in America(for now). In Britain, Mr. Robertson would be charged with a Hate Crime and arrested.
That’s what probably explains it in the end. Personally, I’ve never quite cared for the whole weird reality-show genre, with their strange, self-conscious contrivances... pretending a camera isn’t there recording everything, the in-studio self-commentaries, etc. It’s a bit of a barrier for me to get beyond. Not to mention, the genre itself is full of some of the worst junk that television has to offer.
But, getting to “Duck Dynasty,” its episodes follow a lot of familiar, old-hat themes. Its pre-conceived plots/themes are almost akin to old-time shows like “I Love Lucy” or “The Honeymooners.” Which also, many people find too doggedly familiar for interest, and might turn some people off, who don’t stick with it. But where DD really starts striking gold in the humor department is in the ‘character’ comedy. There will be subtle little bits or throwaway lines or incidents that come out of left field, based on the individual eccentricities of the characters. That’s where some pretty solid, sharp humor comes from.
But then, to add the element of values, religion, and culture into the mix, and it obviously starts connecting on a much deeper level than your average tv-fare. That’s why the attacks on Phil and the series come across just as much as a ‘personal’ attack on the fans/viewers. The viewers’ culture is being attacked. Their values. Their very identities. By the usual crowd of scumbag lefty elites, who don’t have any idea what they started. They think they’re on one of their usual PC crusades, but they have invited a fistfight in an alley. Because this time, it’s “personal.”
His comments WERE NOT anti-gay. They were an expression of his preference of hetero sex over homo sex.
I think the furor is over.
An employee ar A&E screwed up and I think they want it to die down.
Good...back to ObamaCare.
He sure would. They arrest homeowners who stop burglars. One burglar leap out a 2nd floor window of a man’s home. Yep the police arrested him for inciting the criminal to jump...
Phil is standing on a rock and that rock is the word of God.
*snicker*
This is hitting very close to the “heart” of the core issue for GLAD. They “demand” to be accepted for who they are, and on their terms. And this demand includes freedom from judgement. But they are not free from judgement - either by others or from God. I believe they know this at their core, but continue to suppress it as far down as they can. A careful reading of Phil’s remarks show that he was not judging - but was referring to a 2,000 year old observation about sin which is still relevant. This has the danger of re-awakening others to view them as outside the norm and - perhaps - with eternal consequences. This is what they are really trying to suppress.
Acceptance is not enough for the GLAAD crowd, they want to be “Celebrated.”
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