Duck Dynasty Phil Robertson fired over GQ interview.

[motoman]

This just about sums it up.

http://themattwalshblog.com/2013/12/19/dear-ae-congratulations-you-just-committed-suicide/

[bcoop]

This just about sums it up.

http://themattwalshblog.com/2013/12/...itted-suicide/

He has some good points, but he's also pretty ignorant. If anyone actually thinks A&E is going to go under over this, well... They're idiots. Everyone that's in an uproar right now won't even remember what happened by the time the next season starts. Whether it be on A&E or elsewhere.

[quikag]

He has the right to say anything he wants. A&E has the right not to like it and as his employer also have the right to let him go. Where's the problem?

I agree, but it would have been a lot better for A&E and everyone involved (besides maybe GLAAD) to just issue a disclaimer that Phil's personal opinions don't express those of the network as Baron said below.

[The King]

I can't think of anything else on A&E that I've ever watched, except for a few episodes of Gene Simmons Family Jewels or Flip This House. I don't watch a lot of TV though.

[motoman]

He has some good points, but he's also pretty ignorant. If anyone actually thinks A&E is going to go under over this, well... They're idiots. Everyone that's in an uproar right now won't even remember what happened by the time the next season starts. Whether it be on A&E or elsewhere.

I don't think he feels A&E is going to go under because of this. I see it more of him saying this wasn't a little fuck up for them, it was a huge fuck up because it could lead to them lose major profit if they (DD crew) were to choose to go elsewhere. They already have networks lined up milk the cash cow.

[snacksnack]

Sounds like Chick fil a just found a new spokes man.

[Rick Modena]

Never seen the show and only heard about them when I was watching the FOX pre-game show a few weeks back and saw Terry Bradshaw interviewing one of those clowns as they went to LA Tech together.

[The King]

Sounds like Chick fil a just found a new spokes man.

Chick-Fil-A has no need for a spokesman since their cows are so well recognized.

[motoman]

Never seen the show and only heard about them when I was watching the FOX pre-game show a few weeks back and saw Terry Bradshaw interviewing one of those clowns as they went to LA Tech together.

Bradshaw and Robertson are very good friends because Bradshaw was the backup QB for LA Tech, right behind Phil Robertson. It's very possible that Bradshaw may not have become the star QB he was, had Phil not quit football to go fish.

[quikag]

I do not see the rest of the DD family filming without Phil. I hope the DD family had some good lawyers that wrote in some "outs" in the contract. I do remember reading their family prayer (also mentioning Jesus Christ) at the end of each? episode was a requirement to them agreeing to the show. So, I am hopeful they had some good "out" contract language written in that if A&E messes with their values or otherwise compromises the show in that way, they can stop filming and void the contract.

Phil expressed his personal experiences and personal beliefs in a personal interview in GQ. He also quoted/paraphrased some biblical scripture:

Or do you not know that wrongdoers will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor men who have sex with men nor thieves nor the greedy nor drunkards nor slanderers nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God 1 Cor 6:9-10

[Gtracer]

Or do you not know that wrongdoers will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor men who have sex with men nor thieves nor the greedy nor drunkards nor slanderers nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God 1 Cor 6:9-10

I like how it does not mention women having sex with other women...thats a good selling point if your trying to get some three way action.

"you want to go to heaven right?"

Just playing for all of the bible thumpers out there

[BradM]

I like how it does not mention women having sex with other women...thats a good selling point if your trying to get some three way action.

"you want to go to heaven right?"

Just playing for all of the bible thumpers out there

[GhostTX]

...
“Free speech is an endangered species. Those ‘intolerants’ hatin’ and taking on the Duck Dynasty patriarch for voicing his personal opinion are taking on all of us,” Palin wrote.
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http://www.politico.com/story/2013/12/sarah-palin-duck-dynasty-defense-101319.html#ixzz2nvjMYsEC

[MattB]

He has the right to say anything he wants. A&E has the right not to like it and as his employer also have the right to let him go. Where's the problem?

Exactly my point! I have the freedom to protest at funerals, lead a bunch of klan members in a gathering with robes on, and even post all about it on the internet. I think my employer might fire me over it, but FUCK YEAH MERIKA FREE SPEECH STAND UP FER YOUR RIGHTS!

[Machx2]

Exactly my point! I have the freedom to protest at funerals, lead a bunch of klan members in a gathering with robes on, and even post all about it on the internet. I think my employer might fire me over it, but FUCK YEAH MERIKA FREE SPEECH STAND UP FER YOUR RIGHTS!

The point is, just like we feel that Phil should have his freedom of speech, fans also believe that they can show their support for what Phil has said, by not watching A&E. I guarantee you that I wouldn't get fired for saying what he said, would you? The bottom line is, this won't affect Phil at all. It will hurt A&E since DD is their biggest show. A&E knew Phils beliefs and how strong he was on them when they signed on for the show, so it shouldn't have been any surprise to them.