Posted on 12/22/2013 11:51:07 PM PST by Impala64ssa
It has now been revealed that Phil Robertson will be returning to Duck Dynasty on January 15. A&E said they have no plans to fire the star.
It appears as though the war on Phil Robertson and his freedoms of free speech and religions aren’t quite so savage. Although A&E declared they were suspending the star “indefinitely, ” it was apparently only a façade for the gay community as sources say they still intend to air episodes featuring Robertson .
The Duck Dynasty star came under fire after expressing his beliefs about homosexuality and how it conflicts his religion. In an interview with GQ magazine, he started off by saying, “Don’t be deceived. Neither the adulterers, the idolaters, the male prostitutes, the homosexual offenders, the greedy, the drunkards, the slanderers, the swindlers – they won’t inherit the kingdom of God. Don’t deceive yourself. It’s not right.”
He went even further into explanation when he said, “It seems like, to me, a vagina – as a man – would be more desirable than a man’s anus.” Afterwards, he even went so far as to compare homosexuality to bestiality and terrorism, a point which made a select portion of the public outraged.
The point Robertson was trying to make here is that you can’t draw a line where “acceptable” sin is. Sin is sin, and the only line you can draw is where it is, not which sin is OK to commit.
Being outraged by the comments members of the gay community went on a double standard rampage—because of course, straight people who don’t agree with homosexuality are labeled “homophobes” while they’re allowed to feel “offended.”
Wilson Cruz, a spokesman for GLAAD,—a gay rights group—made a cry to the public saying, “Phil and his family claim to be Christian, but Phil’s lies about an entire community fly in the face of what true Christians believe.” He went on to say, “He clearly knows nothing about gay people or the majority of Louisianans – and Americans – who support legal recognition for loving and committed gay and lesbian couples.”
The funny thing about his statement is that Louisiana is one of the majority 33 states that have an all out ban on same sex marriage. If there was a majority in support of the lifestyle then wouldn’t that show as either a majority in the states that allow it, or at least in the “majority” led Louisiana?
Either way, A&E quickly moved to make a public statement where they said, “The network has placed Phil under hiatus from filming indefinitely,” and that, “His personal views in no way reflect those of A&E Networks, who have always been strong supporters and champions of the LGBT community.”
Well it turns out that this may just be a ploy to let heat cool down as they play out the rest of Robertson’s episodes. Apparently they are going to play the next season with episodes featuring Robertson as they have already filmed and edited them.
But what about his suspension—is A&E going to stand by their statement?
A source close to the situation stated that, “There’s no negotiation to have; we’re doing the show. We’ll figure out a solution. It’s just not going to happen overnight. Everybody will take a break for the holidays and regroup afterward. That’s probably the smartest thing for everyone to do. Time heals a lot of wounds.”
Apparently they’re not done milking this money cow yet as once again, money has proven dominance over morals.
There really shouldn’t have been any issue in the first place as it was Robertson’s right to express how he felt under his freedoms of speech and religion. But, hopefully A&E will be exposed for the greedy hypocrites they really are.
What do you guys think of this?
It appears as though the war on Phil Robertson...took Obamacare out of the spotlight for a good week or so. Lord Obama smiles and smiles.
Smells like a win.
Smile all you want, OTrauma. The Obamacare fiasco hasn't even started yet.
If such a ban is in existence, I suspect the rest of the family will beg out of future filming as well.
I think he and his family should buy A&E and re-title the network ... D&C Network.
The Obamacare fiasco hasn't even started yet.
You're correct. It is going to get worst, much worst to the economy in a macro sense, and to the average American's pocket book/medical care.
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I know, I know, you don't own guns, and neither do I. But we can watch other people shoot!
The Left paints this educated man as a hick, but in fact he is a very smart and savvy entrepreneur.
Duck Dynasty’: Phil Robertson has master’s degree
Jason Kempin/Getty
Emma Riley SuttonOklahoma City Top News Examiner
March 1, 2013
The slow talking “happy, happy, happy” redneck star of A&E’s “Duck Dynasty” has a master’s degree in education. According to a report on March 1 from The Hollywood Gossip, Phil Robertson attended Louisiana Tech where he also played football.
“It is hard to imagine Phil Robertson with a master’s degree,” Lisa Simmons, from Oklahoma City, said. “If you can get past his beard and drawl and really listen to him, you can tell he is a very bright and intelligent man. Too many people judge a book by it’s cover. You can’t do that with Phil [Robertson].”
While earning his degrees, Phil Robertson also played a little football. He was the starting quarterback. Phil Robertson could have easily played for the NFL, but gave up football for hunting and fishing. Curious as to how good he was? Terry Bradshaw, the NFL great, was the back-up quarterback for Phil Robertson.
Although it may appear the Phil Robertson doesn’t use his master’s degree in education, but that may not be entirely true. He must have used his education when creating Duck Commander into a million dollar empire.
http://www.examiner.com/article/duck-dynasty-phil-robertson-has-master-s-degree
HooRah!
Oh, and on a side note, the First lady likes your editorials/writings/etc., even though she doesn't post.
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In a matter of hours.
I need to get back to writing those. Overcome by October, brother. Whereabouts you live? I might could come get ya.
They’ve issued a statement saying they can’t see doing the show without their patriarch.
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Not good enough from A&E. They had already finished filming the next season, I believe, and for them to “suspend” Phil while still planning to air his already filmed new episodes is utter bull crap.
This is getting ridiculous, where the “powers that be” at A&E think they can label Phil, naming him a “hater”, then have DD fans come groveling back, without even apologizing to Phil (and DD fans) for their boorish behavior.
This bears repeating. We should also make a point of finding out who supports and sponsors GLAAD and go after them with as much determination as GLAAD goes after traditional values.
I will scoop you up as I travel (out of Atlanta) if you cannot afford air fare in October.
List of their corporate partners on page 9. Not surprising to see A&E listed.
http://www.glaad.org/files/2013GLAADMediaAwardsCorporateBrochure.pdf
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