A&E Knee Jerk To Phil Robertson

[Rastus]

Yesterday evening I sent an email to Dishnetwork asking them to strip A&E from my programming.  They won't do that, but I'm going to tell them to cut off my service if they can't remove A&E....then I am going to cut off my service.

Do I need to tell them I am switching back to Directv? 

Naw......they don't need to know. 

[mortdooley]

Things like this remind me just how far we have fallen away from our founding principles. I grew up in the 60's where you could do anything you wanted unless it injured another person and you were big enough to do it. Your rights stopped where the next persons began, however that didn't protect anyone from getting their feelings hurt.

Today we have a powerful group of perverts that our media brainwashed us to accept as another version of normal. Personally I don't care that some men use each other as women if both agree to it but I do object to some elevated status because of it. What Phil said was mild compared to what we all said a generation ago. I also do not see how anyone would prefer a sweaty, hairy legged man to a soft, sweet smelling affectionate woman even if it wasn't a sin.

I sent my little protest to A & E last night and hope their share of our cable fee is reduced. Every channel on your viewing package gets paid something out of your bill whether you ever watch it or not. 

[Big Frank]

There are at least 2 petitions to bring him back. Here's one. https://actright.com/petitions.php/57?REF=EB131219NANT&link=petitionlinkbutton2
I can't get IStandWithPhil to accept my signature. I haven't tried any others.

[tombogan03884]

http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2013/12/19/glenn-beck-makes-a-very-exciting-offer-to-the-cast-of-duck-dynasty/

Glenn Beck Makes a Very Exciting Offer to the Cast of ‘Duck Dynasty’

Duck Dynasty on TheBlaze” has a nice ring to it, according to Glenn Beck.

One day after Phil Robertson’s comments about homosexuality earned him an indefinite suspension from the hit series “Duck Dynasty” on A&E, Beck offered the entire Robertson family a place on his own network.

“[All the other networks] will fold to pressure,” he said. “They will all fold to sponsors. They will all fold to money because they are all in over their eyeballs are debt … the only reason why Phil was put on hiatus and not the rest is because it is a money-printing machine.”

Beck said as he sees it, the Robertson family has a choice to make.

“If I am in the Robertson family, I sit down with my family and say, ‘Is this the way we’re going to [let] him be treated? Is this who we are? Are we going to [be] quiet because he has an opinion about the scriptures?’”
Glenn Beck Offers Duck Dynasty a Place at TheBlaze TV After Phil Robertson Controversy

In this May 9, 2012 photo, from left, Willie Robertson, Korie Robertson, Phil Robertson, Miss Kay Robertson and Si Robertson pose at the A&E Networks 2012 Upfront at Lincoln Center in New York.  (AP)

Beck said that based on what he knows about the family, they’re not going to continue as though nothing happened. He went so far as to suggest that the entire family call GQ Magazine, where Robertson’s comments appeared, and tell them nothing but, “I agree with Phil.”

“You will either be out, or you will be the most powerful people the country has ever seen on television,” Beck said. “You already have all of the juice you’re ever gonna get … And if you take a stand and they fire you … we’ll be on the phone.”

“We would be proud to have you,” he added.

Beck concluded: “May I suggest: Make your stand. You will never have a better chance. And quite honestly, you’re our best shot as people. If we don’t get people to wake up to the fact that this is fascism, that we are not allowed to have another opinion … they’re never going to wake up. And you’re our best shot.”

#DuckDynastyonTheBlaze

[tombogan03884]

http://www.breitbart.com/Big-Journalism/2013/12/20/duck-dynasty-family-wont-go-on-without-phil

Duck Dynasty: 'We Cannot Imagine the Show Going Forward' Without Phil

In a statement released Thursday evening on their website, Duck Dynasty's Robertson posted an official statement that said in part, "[W]e cannot imagine the show going forward without our patriarch at the helm." The patriarch is 67-year-old Phil Robertson, who was suspended by A&E for expressing his Christian beliefs about sin during an interview with GQ Magazine. 

The Robertson family added, "We are in discussions with A&E to see what that means for the future of Duck Dynasty."

In his comments, Robertson listed over a half-dozen sins including drunkenness, greed, idolatry, and adultery. The left and media, however, took exception to Robertson adding homosexual behavior to that list, and called for Robertson's head. A&E immediately buckled and suspended Robertson indefinitely.

The public backlash against A&E has been intense, and the uproar has divided the left. While GLAAD and many in the elite media scream "witch!", the likes of the openly gay and left-wing Andrew Sullivan and lesbian feminist Camille Paglia  have been critical of A&E and those calling for Robertson to be punished for expressing his religious beliefs.

A&E is the only one in a pickle here. They are the only ones who did anything wrong and "Duck Dynasty" is not only their only hit show, it is the biggest hit on cable. The Robertson family can take their show anywhere, including online. A&E needs them, not the other way around.

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http://www.breitbart.com/Breitbart-Sports/2013/12/20/Duck-Dynasty-Under-Armour

Under Armour Will Continue to Sponsor Duck Dynasty Business

Under Armour, the biggest sponsor of the Duck Dynasty family's business, will continue to support the Robertson family even though it disagrees with patriarch Phil Robertson's comments to GQ that were deemed to be "anti-gay" and for which he was suspended.

Under Armour sponsors the Duck Commander business that Phil Robertson founded.

"We have no plans to change our current relationship," Under Armour told TMZ before saying that Robertson's comments "are not indicative of Under Armour's views."

Under Armour's views are similar to those of TMZ editor Harvey Levin, who happens to be gay. Levin said though he did not agree with Robertson's views or comments, his comments were "religious" and "not hate-based." Levin said Robertson has a right to express his views and A&E should not have suspended him.

The Under Armour website says the Duck Commander shirts are currently sold out.

[Sponsor]

[mortdooley]

Why are we hearing that Phil said something hateful? He just discribed how gay men mate, if they are ashamed then they must know it is wrong!

[PegLeg45]

I don't have a link, but I heard a brief news quip that A&E network had 6 million fewer viewers in the last 24 hours than normal.

[Frosty]

Partial from this post, http://michaelbane.blogspot.com/2013/12/damn-i-hate-to-wade-into-this.html, on the Michael Bane Blog:

• If Phil had announced that he was a practicing a Louisiana version of paganism, and that he and the other guys would be sacrificing a young duck for the Solstice, after which they would dance nude around the haulbolli while being sprinkled with said duck's blood, there would be an outcry, but it would ALL be positive (well, maybe PETA might have an issue with the duck, but screw them). Phil would be congratulated for standing up for his religious beliefs in the face of the brainless masses who don't understand the joys of cultural relativity. If Phil had announced that he and the boys had become converted to a very strictly orthodox sect of Islam, which would require the women of Duck Dynasty to wear burquas and that mandates homosexuals be dealt with in the way prescribed by mullahs in Afghanistan and Iran — death — do you have any doubt that in no time at all they'd be on stage with Obama getting Medals of Freedom?

• The MSM and the dominant leftist culture in the United States are stridently and occasionally violently anti-Christian. This is a clear example of that bias. What Phil says is that judgement is not his province...amen to that! Phil and his family is being punished for their religious beliefs — and THAT is about as unAmerican as you can get!

I stand with my friend Willie and his family.

Michael B

Agree 110%

[PegLeg45]

From the Sheriff of that county:

The suspension of “Duck Dynasty” star Phil Robertson by the A&E Network after making controversial remarks in GQ magazine regarding homosexuality has been called a business decision. But now Douglas County Sheriff Phil Miller is making a business decision of his own.
Miller announced on his personal Facebook page Friday night that A&E would no longer be welcomed to film or produce any of its programs or series with the help of the Douglas County Sheriff's Office or its facilities.
"A&E has suspended Phil Robertson for talking about his conservative Christian beliefs," Miller wrote." None of us are without sin and I am not judging anyone. I am sure A&E made what they believe is a good business decision. Many people who disagree with A&E might choose to remain silent and there was a time when I might have done the same, but no longer. In my mind the punishment is unreasonable.
"I know it will not matter to A&E, but it will make me feel better. A&E has produced more than a half dozen programs with the assistance of the Douglas County Sheriff's Office. They will not do any more with my assistance while I am sheriff. It is time for someone other than Hollywood and the news media to stand up for what is right!"
Miller pointed out that if you look closely at what Robertson said, he was saying that he would not judge anyone. In fact, Miller said, Robertson said that he would leave that up to God and only gave his understanding of scripture.

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More at link:

http://www.douglascountysentinel.com/news/local/article_a2b03444-69ea-11e3-9c03-001a4bcf6878.html

[PegLeg45]

Funny thing about Cracker Barrel, from reports I've read, is that it seems they are only pulling SOME products....which, to me, is even worse than pulling them all. It means you still want to pander to fans of the show and garner the money, but also cater to the gay community....
Too spineless to make a true stand, one way or the other, and only go half-hearted.....just like DC politicians, trying to sit the fence and placate all involved....you can't serve two masters (now where did that come from?).
Sad.....it truly is sad.
I don't eat there often, but for now I'm done with Cracker Barrel Old Country Store..... just on 'general principal' alone.
(Stubborn, I know....and maybe even ineffective in the grand scheme of things.....but I'm like that)


http://www.myfoxatlanta.com/story/24277496/cracker-barrel-pulls-some-duck-dynasty-products#axzz2o86ocvKg


From Cracker Barrel's FB page:

Cracker Barrel’s mission is Pleasing People. We operate within the ideals of fairness, mutual respect and equal treatment of all people. These ideals are the core of our corporate culture.
*(Unless you are conservative Christians)*

We continue to offer Duck Commander products in our stores.

We removed selected products which we were concerned might offend some of our guests while we evaluate the situation.

We continually evaluate the products we offer and will continue to do so.

https://www.facebook.com/CrackerBarrel