Duck Dynasty Phil Robertson fired over GQ interview.

[jluv]

It occured to me, this wouldnt have even been a blip on the radar if A&E didnt fire Phil, and had just issued a normal PR statement saying that he doesnt represent the views of A&E.

You're right. But that wouldn't be good for ratings. I think they wanted this to blow up the way it has. Duck Dynasty is all over the place today (even more so than usual). It's all part of the plan. No one is going anywhere.


Of course, I could be wrong.

[MattB]

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.

If I was representing my company and was a public figure for my company, I'm sure they'd have something to say and/or possibly reprimand me if I said something like that in an article viewed by people all over the world, but what do I know.

[Trip McNeely]

I don't watch the show, but I believe it was bullshit all that transpired and think it will blow up in their faces. As long as he didn't say he represented A&E or are a spokesperson FOR A&E, they shouldn't have any problem with what he said. People do it all of the time, EVEN on shows, they just have a disclaimer at the beginning.

[SS Junk]

"Phil Robertson's rambling and widely offensive remarks in GQ magazine are likely the last quacks we're going to hear from 'Duck Dynasty.' A&E simply cannot afford to continue airing the program without inciting protests not only from LGBT groups, but also from groups supporting African American and rural interests," crisis communications expert Gene Grabowski, VP of Levick Strategic Communications, said. "What's more, few advertisers will risk supporting 'Duck Dynasty' because of these devastating remarks and renewed focus on a show that invites ridicule of stereotypically rural families."

http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment...hil-robertson/

I get the feeling there was a little friction between a one Phil Robertson and a one politically correct, "rally the troops" Gene Grabowski even before this happened.

[UserX]

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?

Yup. I'm sure he signed a contract swearing to not make certain comments or speak on certain subjects publicly. You violate terms in your contract, you'll get shitcanned.

[Tyrone Biggums]

I've never seen the show, but I'll be glad when it goes away so people will stop trying to convince me to watch it.

[jluv]

I've never seen the show, but I'll be glad when it goes away so people will stop trying to convince me to watch it.

You're not missing anything. It's fake and just plain unfunny.

[MattB]

I've never seen the show, but I'll be glad when it goes away so people will stop trying to convince me to watch it.

This x1000 I heard that all the time when breaking bad was on all the time. I was deleting people from facebook because there were countdowns for fucks sake leading-up to season premiers. Find a new hobby besides watching tv!

[The King]

That must be awesome to wield the big stick and delete people from Facebook.

[Country cracker]

One person that supported Phil posted that everyone should stop watching A&E until they hired Phil back. They got 4.5k likes in an hour but Facebook put a 12 hour ban on them.

[Tx Redneck]

http://townhall.com/tipsheet/katiepavlich/2013/12/19/bobby-jindal-backs-phil-robertson--i-remember-when-tv-networks-believed-in-the-first-amendment-n1765821

Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal has released a statement in response to A&E's decision to indefinitely suspend Duck Dynasty patriarch Phil Robertson for religious comments he made about homosexuality in GQ Magazine. The Robertson family lives in Monroe, Louisiana.

“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," Jindal said. 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."

[Scott Mc]

Holy shit! not reading past the first page but 116 posts on reality show drama?! LMFAO!

[stevo]

Holy shit that is great. I have been a supporter of Jindel for many years, and was publicly hoping he would have ran in both of the last two presidential elections. Good for him for standing up to the political correctness crap.

Stevo

[stevo]

Holy shit! not reading past the first page but 116 posts on reality show drama?! LMFAO!

Nope, about a multimillionaire that made public statements about his own opinions in an interview that pissed off rump-roasters. This isn't some in-show drama.

Stevo

[Tx Redneck]

Aaand there goes a&e

http://duckcommander.com/news/robertson-family-offical-statement

We want to thank all of you for your prayers and support. The family has spent much time in prayer since learning of A&E's decision. We want you to know that first and foremost we are a family rooted in our faith in God and our belief that the Bible is His word. While some of Phil’s unfiltered comments to the reporter were coarse, his beliefs are grounded in the teachings of the Bible. Phil is a Godly man who follows what the Bible says are the greatest commandments: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart” and “Love your neighbor as yourself.” Phil would never incite or encourage hate.We are disappointed that Phil has been placed on hiatus for expressing his faith, which is his constitutionally protected right.We have had a successful working relationship with A&E but, as a family, we cannot imagine the show going forward without our patriarch at the helm. We are in discussions with A&E to see what that means for the future of Duck Dynasty. Again, thank you for your continued support of our family.