Wouldn't be surprised to see Phil and his family decide they have done enough TV.
http://my.chicagotribune.com/#sectio.../p2p-78604063/
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Wouldn't be surprised to see Phil and his family decide they have done enough TV.
http://my.chicagotribune.com/#sectio.../p2p-78604063/
Im with Phil.
It about ended last year when the network asked them if they would stop praying at the end of each episode.
They basically told A&E to stick it........
He has as much right to believe and say what he did as those that promote the other side on TV and in the movies daily. Libs are the intolerant hypocrites.
Just 2 examples in today's news. Where is the lib media coverage or outrage over these?
HOPE AND CHANGE '14: New Obama adviser compares GOP to Jonestown cult...
Black Student 'Lynches' Two White Men for Art Project...
GALLUP: RECORD HIGH SAY BIG GOV'T GREATEST THREAT TO COUNTRY...
The country has developed a distorted view of free speech where you can say anything as long as it doesn't hurt anyones feelings. I knew when the hippie generation took over we would get soft!
See, I actually think that it is - say anything as long as it doesn't hurt the feelings of certain voting constituencies that align with certain political agendas.Originally Posted by RougeDawg
If anyone is interested in contacting A&E about the suspension of Phil Robertson, here’s the info:
You can write to the CEO:
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New York, New York 10017
or call them at (212) 210-1400
or email them at aefeedback@aenetworks.com
These are their channels:
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Well, this board loves to talk about Phil Robertson. So, what does everyone think about this whole GQ controversy and the response from A&E?
If I were him, I think I would shop the show around to a few new networks. See how A&E likes that.
The PC police are out of control.
Publicity stunt. A&E knows what they are doing........
They wanted to create a boycott of A&E? The boycott is on.
Do you agree with A&E apology to include the bisexual and transgendered community?
+ 1,000
I'm interested about the publicity stunt theory...
A&E is trying to turn viewers away from the most watched show on cable? Do y'all really think this will bring in more viewers?
Nah. It was pressure by the "Hate Christian values" group on the left. Plain and simple and A&E thinks they have pick the right side in this. Man are they wrong. Like I posted on another thread,
A lot of truth in what Jindal just stated.
JINDAL: 'Messed Up Situation When Miley Cyrus Gets a Laugh, and Phil Robertson Gets Suspended'...
'The politically correct crowd is tolerant of all viewpoints, except those they disagree with.'
9:34 AM, Dec 19, 2013
Louisiana governor Bobby Jindal criticized the suspension of Duck Dynasty star Phil Robertson by network A&E.
“Phil Robertson and his family are great citizens of the State of Louisiana. The politically correct crowd is tolerant of all viewpoints, except those they disagree with. I don’t agree with quite a bit of stuff I read in magazine interviews or see on TV. In fact, come to think of it, I find a good bit of it offensive. But I also acknowledge that this is a free country and everyone is entitled to express their views. In fact, I remember when TV networks believed in the First Amendment. It is a messed up situation when Miley Cyrus gets a laugh, and Phil Robertson gets suspended," said Jindal in a prepared statement.
http://www.weeklystandard.com/blogs/...ed_771478.html
I know you won't agree with me, but here's my theory.
Any show that's been on for 3-4 years naturally has a slight fall off. Couple that with the tons of Duck Dynasty merchandise that has flooded the shelves this season (and in Tennessee and Georgia, it's not flying off the shelf). Now place a well timed article (the week before Christmas) with a slightly controversial statement in a national magazine, and you've lit the flame.
It incites one group who is fighting for equal rights, which incites another group pushing for free speech. The result, a boycott of Duck Dynasty from the first group that probably doesn't watch it to begin with. But then after the yelling stops, a rallying cry from the other group to support the Robertson builds to "free Phil" which A&E will do, and next season will be watched in higher numbers than the year before. Oh, and sales of Duck Dynasty merchandise over this Christmas season soar.
Winners - A&E and the Robertsons.
Losers - Noone. But everyone gets played like a fiddle.
Couldn't have been stated better.
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