Phil Robertson suspended for "anti-gay" remarks

It is. Was that in question?

 

This story is so manufactured. I read last night that Phil's suspension for next season amounts to one episode, as 9 of the 10 episodes for the season have already been filmed and A&E has not plans to edit him out of already shot footage.

 

Exactly. They suspend him and then run a "Duck Dynasty" marathon. They're hardly running away from those people.

 

Are you saying that they don't make money from their merchandise as well? I'm pretty sure market penetration is increasing based on the free advertising they're getting from this manufactured brouhaha.

 

Jen Rubin has a good take on the matter: http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs...-first-amendment-doesnt-hold-all-the-answers/

 

I'm really not sure if I should be mad and A&E AND Duck Dynasty for playing everyone on such a sensitive subject, or admire them for their creativity.

 

Anything to increase profits is okay

 

A&E must have actually read what Robertson said and realized that he was talking about the Bible, and that suspending a guy for talking about Christian beliefs probably isn't the best business model in terms of who actually watches that show.

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/a-e-welcomes-phil-robertson-667647

A&E Welcomes Phil Robertson Back to 'Duck Dynasty'

 

That is why we reacted so quickly and strongly to a recent interview with Phil Robertson. While Phil's comments made in the interview reflect his personal views based on his own beliefs and his own personal journey, he and his family have publicly stated they regret the "coarse language" he used and the misinterpretation of his core beliefs based only on the article. He also made it clear he would "never incite or encourage hate." We at A+E Networks expressed our disappointment with his statements in the article and reiterate that they are not views we hold.
But Duck Dynasty is not a show about one man's views. It resonates with a large audience because it is a show about family … a family that America has come to love. As you might have seen in many episodes, they come together to reflect and pray for unity, tolerance and forgiveness. These are three values that we at A+E Networks also feel strongly about.
So after discussions with the Robertson family, as well as consulting with numerous advocacy groups, A&E has decided to resume filming Duck Dynasty later this spring with the entire Robertson family.

Let's all apologize, promise to act nice . . . and get back to making money.

 

Coarse language?

Someone please point out to me where there was anything remotely coarse in his statements.

 

You should direct that question towards A&E and the Ducks. It was their statement and their terminology. Given Phil's high moral standard and commitment to the cloth I doubt he would issue a statement that he didn't agree with.

 

Lol at these guys. Can't blame em for making a buck but I can still think they are a pack of tools taking advantage of their zealot fan base.

http://www.foxnews.com/entertainmen...-gun-line-launches-heading-to-stores-in-2014/

 

What sort of tool do you want to be?

 

if aliens exist would they be endowed with unalienable rights?

 

Ill give you first pick.

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I would think cotton picker

 

Like I could let that go

 

You make me laugh almost as much as you make me crazy.

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