redpearl99 Posted December 20, 2013 Report Posted December 20, 2013 (edited) Phil Robertson has been given the boot from the show for making anti gay remarks. I predict the show will be canceled by next year Edited December 20, 2013 by redpearl99
BillM Posted December 20, 2013 Report Posted December 20, 2013 Your prediction will be wrong. Most popular show on A&E, you're crazy to think they'd cancel it over something he said in GQ magazine.
manitoubass2 Posted December 20, 2013 Report Posted December 20, 2013 Publicity. They are rich for a reason
bigugli Posted December 20, 2013 Report Posted December 20, 2013 If they weren't loud, and extremely opinionated, they wouldn't really be rednecks, now would they. They won't keep Phil off the air too long. They have this thing in their constitution called the right of free speech.
Joeytier Posted December 20, 2013 Report Posted December 20, 2013 And if their program (as well as every other of its kind) wasn't 110% scripted they might actually be rednecks
bigugli Posted December 20, 2013 Report Posted December 20, 2013 And if their program (as well as every other of its kind) wasn't 110% scripted they might actually be rednecksThen again, the average day of the average North American is scripted to some degree or another.. That's just reality.
Richie Razor Posted December 20, 2013 Report Posted December 20, 2013 I love duck dynasty. Phil speaks a lot of truth redneck style which I agree with 100% . A&E made the wrong move by banning the one of the shows most beloved characters for his personal beliefs. The family has stood by him and told a&e, no Phil, no show - shows what kind of people they are. It also must be noted that the duck dynasty sponsors (under armour, bps ect....) have decided to stay with the duck dynasty clan. What a fail for A&E
fish_fishburn Posted December 20, 2013 Report Posted December 20, 2013 Hes a devoted Christian and was just expressing his beliefs. No hate in his comments. Its called freedom of speech. If I was Phil I would tell A&E to kiss my a$$ and move to another channel. I am sure there are lots that would love to have them.
bobogo Posted December 20, 2013 Report Posted December 20, 2013 It's a shame what our society has come to. They have turned on the faith that has lead our countries to what it is today. Seem's like everybody's just looking out to be politically correct than keeping it real.
redpearl99 Posted December 20, 2013 Author Report Posted December 20, 2013 you guys do realize the constitution and the right to free speech have nothing to do with this case. Free speech is to protect the public from government interference with free speech. It's not meant to protect against the right of a private company (A&E) to fire anyone it wants for comments which may or may not have been offensive.
Tim Mills Posted December 20, 2013 Report Posted December 20, 2013 His observations about blacks and civil rights were also a factor. The reality is that a large % of his fans probably agree with him. AE had to do something. Show bigger than ever. The DD products used to be only in cabelas, bp and gander, now in non outdoor retailers like sears, jc penny etc. Suburban kids that have never seen a fishing rod or a duck blind are wearing duck commander gear and camo jackets.
lookinforwalleye Posted December 20, 2013 Report Posted December 20, 2013 This should be a interesting thread....apparently the first amendment means squat these days. If your a celebrity or somebody that is in the public eye and you happen to be a Anglo Saxon white guy you best keep your mouth shut or you`ll be labelled a homophobic hate monger which is unfortunate even if it is your first amendment right to express your Ideas,opinions and beliefs. Equally as unfortunate it seems open season on WASP population!!!
BillM Posted December 20, 2013 Report Posted December 20, 2013 you guys do realize the constitution and the right to free speech have nothing to do with this case. Free speech is to protect the public from government interference with free speech. It's not meant to protect against the right of a private company (A&E) to fire anyone it wants for comments which may or may not have been offensive. No one is saying A&E didn't have the right to suspend him, we are just disagreeing with you that they'll end up canceling the entire show because of it.
redpearl99 Posted December 20, 2013 Author Report Posted December 20, 2013 ^I accept that... I'm just betting the show wont be the same without him. It's just the lawyer in me that gets a bit annoyed when people don't understand their constitutional rights.
doubleheader Posted December 20, 2013 Report Posted December 20, 2013 I don't agree with his comments regarding gays but I don't think it was vengeful or mean-spirited. The fact is the comments I watched were pretty much in alignment with many churches. I guess you could say he had the right to say it and the contract must give the network the right to cancel. I've only watched it a couple times and frankly it really doesn't appeal to me. It appeared as though the scenes were scripted and then they just let them interract, sometimes humorously but mostly not so much.
landry Posted December 20, 2013 Report Posted December 20, 2013 It's not about free speech. It's about business, racism and homophobia. It's not a free speech debate. He can speak whatever bull he wants but his employer has a right to dismiss him if they feel he is damaging their product.Being Anglo Saxon or Christian means you are a racist or anti -gay? Give me a beak!!!!!Landry
lookinforwalleye Posted December 20, 2013 Report Posted December 20, 2013 On a Lighter note the Canadian juniors are playing the Fins on TSN!!!
BillM Posted December 20, 2013 Report Posted December 20, 2013 Not if they don't get the ice fixed, lol!!!!
BassMan11 Posted December 20, 2013 Report Posted December 20, 2013 GQ magazine asked the questions. Phil gave him his honest answers on those questions. Now people are mad about his opinions? Now A&E is going to "suspend" him? I personally don't think Phil cares if he is actually on the show or not.
Acountdeleted Posted December 20, 2013 Report Posted December 20, 2013 I don't agree with what he said but I'm not surprised he said it. He is of strong Christian belief from the southern states. He is also from a much older generation. My grandfather says stuff all the time where afterwords I think 'Grandfather, you can't say that anymore.' They were raised in a different time then us. Either something will break and they will have him back on the show or they will lose some viewers. I don't know if the show will tank but I'm pretty sure the ratings will go down.
misfish Posted December 20, 2013 Report Posted December 20, 2013 All will be well,in the Ducks blind. Phil will return. Script,I don't care. It,s a great fun show to watch. That's the way it is JACK. HEY,,HEY.
ch312 Posted December 20, 2013 Report Posted December 20, 2013 Publicity. They are rich for a reason Seeing as Phil started the company in 1972, I'm willing to bet they were rich long before the TV show was even thought of and I can't help but think their quality calls and word of mouth is why they have $$$. Part of being a redneck is giving honest answers when people ask you a question and not giving a rats ass what people think of you . I don't think his comments justified an "indefinite suspension" from the show. Neither do my GAY brother or his GAY boyfriend, who both enjoy the show.
lookinforwalleye Posted December 20, 2013 Report Posted December 20, 2013 My boys are big fans...I watched a episode and I just don`t get it, I set my viewing standards much higher I like The Walking Dead!!!
BillM Posted December 20, 2013 Report Posted December 20, 2013 Funniest part of the show I've ever seen, lol! I was rolling after watching this. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_rnvkEHG6c
farsider Posted December 20, 2013 Report Posted December 20, 2013 Its curious all of this is playing out before the new season premieres Jan. 15. Well, maybe not. It is not like a company/brand/"reality family" would gin up controversy for promotional purposes. Cheers, Mark
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