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 Robertsons 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.
OK everyone, it is time to fire A&E!
New 5th Congressional District U.S. Rep. Vance McAllister, R-Swartz, who was supported by the Robertsons during his campaign, said Wednesday reporters were even asking him about Robertsons remarks.
The first thing Im going to ask Phil is, Why in the world were you talking to GQ magazine?, McAllister said. But this is America, where you get to say what you believe and whats in your heart.
When asked if he agreed that homosexuality is a sin, McAllister said, Its not my place to judge anyone. Everyone has to live by their own values.
Right - and as soon as the money dries up guess who’ll be begging him to return????
I sent them [A& E]a message and everyone else that likes DD should contact them.
A&E just got banned from my house.
After watching this, I’d say we’re at the end of the line:
http://reason.com/blog/2013/12/18/if-you-think-pajama-boy-looks-effeminate
I mentioned that in my letter to them.
There’s not a square inch in any store than doesn’t have DD merch on it.
How many A&E items have you ever seen?
Oh, well.
A&E can always re-re-re-re-run its archive of mouldering British melodramas.
I just sent them an e-mail letting them know I’ve blocked their channel.
THAT was my thought....I hope the whole family BOYCOTS any future production....and finds another channel for their programming.
A&E prefers the anus.
Please contact them and let them know why.
Phil Robertson’s fired but John Podesta’s still on the job.
Disney-ABC is a co-owner of the network (along with Hearst).
The normalization and desensitization of deviant sexual behavior through relentless 24/7 propaganda uber alles.
indeed.
(the actor barely even said anything, really... so there are two questions in this story...
1. the homosexualization of America issue, and
2. the intense suppression of our normal, casual freedom of speech to discuss or even comment on issues of the day (not only by the government, but it appears now also by stupid big corporations?)
Yep. I do not have cable.
Check this out
http://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-businessmen/ceos/willie-robertson-duck-commander-net-worth/
I’m sure they’re sobbing into their aprons.
*not*
Duck Dynasty generates $400 million in sales of their Duck Dynasty products annually:
This will be interesting:
BTW, I am looking for Duck Dynasty baby clothes. Anyone?
Vs. Those who stand for what is right.
I’ll bet that Glenn Beck is already talking to Phil Robertson. Bob
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