Duck Dynasty

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   / Duck Dynasty #181  
because of the lack of cable service and trees blocking satellite I do not have the privilege to watch Duck Dynasty so this my opinion only;
from what I have read the family has a fortune of $80,000,000 so the concern about their welfare is not an issue. Second this may be a "reality show" but since it appears to be a core of the same people they are actors. No better way to boost ratings then to have a controversy. The bigger the controversy the more people will watch. Bottom line is A&E and the Robertson family are laughing all the way to the bank and having expensive dinners with each other.
 
   / Duck Dynasty #182  
Some of you all are missing the point! Scripted not scripted the point is we have a right to freedom of speech. Now yes he may have something in his contract that says he can do X and it's says they can do X. Point is he said what he believes and is not going to back down. I have never had the pleasure of meeting them in person but know several people who have. Further more these folks met them and had contact with them before and after success. They are the same now as before I am told. They are god fearing "bible thumping" believers and he simply said in redneck terms that that life style is a sin. Also if you read his story or know people that know his story personally than you would know he is not judging them. I have a family member who has chosen that life style and have had same discussions. This is not a stunt to boost ratings and for those that have said that a crazy. When you have a show that is getting over 11 million viewers you don't need to boost ratings. The issue I think is more disgusting than anything is the LGBT claim to be tolerant as long as you see it their way. However the minute you disagree with their way of thinking or try to explain your point of you they are the most intolerant people on the planet. They have gotten worse than the NAACP! We all have a right to our opinion and that is what some of the reasons this country was founded and principals it was founded on. If you have not already we all better take note of this because I can assure you that they don't care if you are a tv star or a nobody. If you speak against what they think they will do what ever they can to break you weather that be from a TV show or your hourly paying 9 to 5.

Scooter
 
   / Duck Dynasty #183  
I'm sure A&E has a clause by which they can fire/suspend him, standard fare. Now, for another topic, if this that he said is so hurtful and outrageous, where are those loud voices when Christians are relentlessly pounded and demeaned in everything from sitcoms to late night, as well as the ladies round table shows in the afternoon? Why aren't these bastions of civil rights screaming bloody murder when conservatives are bashed? Why is it OK to promote homosexuality but not to resist it?
As for Phil and the DD folks, this will cost A&E a lot more than the Robertson's, they don't need the money, yet they will be raking it in for years to come, from product sales, speaking and TV, radio and print media. This guarantees it. So A&E, please stand on your righteous principle of supporting gay morality's tiny minority and ignore the huge Judea Christian majority, but do so at the peril of disappearing back into the little cracker box this show helped pull you out of.

I think you are exaggerating the number of people who line up behind the DD guys on this. The decision to suspend and presumably terminate Phil is hardly a slap in the face for Christianity. I doubt we will hear of many outraged sermons this weekend standing behind Phil's comments. Only the relatively small number of wacko fundamentalist churches would consider public support. The vast majority of Christian and Catholic and Jewish congregations would much prefer to distance themselves. Face it, Phil is a crude, lewd dude who shot his ignorant mouth off. He was not taking some reasoned principled stand. There was basically nothing admirable or worthwhile in what he said so why would any church want to back him up.

You are right though that the DD folks will continue to make a very good living off their side show. While the vast majority of citizens would be happy to ignore them after their show ends, there will be a certain confederate flag waving beer bellied fan base that will gladly turn up at events where they are featured. If there is any justice in the world they could appear on stage with Miley and a few more traveling freak show types.
 
   / Duck Dynasty #185  
You (tax payer) pay for their failure in the military, McDonald's pays for theirs. HS

Both straights and gays succeed and fail in all walks of life including the military. Unless you have data that shows a significant difference in outcomes, you are just demonstrating bias.
 
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