Robertson Family Issues Statement on Duck Dynasty’s Future

[pokerfan]

Sounds like they're doubling down and feel that they have a constitutional right to be employed by A&E no matter what they say or do...

We want to thank all of you for your prayers and support. The family has spent much time in prayer since learning of A&’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.
http://www.mediaite.com/online/robertson-family-issues-statement-on-duck-dynastys-future-on-ae/

[JaneyVee]

1. That Bible sure makes a great alibi for bigotry and oppression, huh?

[anokaflash]

10. My favorite eye-opener!

The West Wing - Bashing Bible bashers

[Agschmid]

18. Hell that's worth an OP tonight.

One of the best episodes IMO.

[okaawhatever]

25. Thanks for reminding me of that episode. Oh how we need that show on the air today. Their scripts

are practically written for them by the extreme right wing these days.

[davidpdx]

37. Exactly

Bartlett: Toby
Toby: Yes, Mr. President
Barlett: That's how I beat him.

[NYC_SKP]

2. Hey, you don't have to go away mad...

...just go away.

Some other shit network will pick up your stupid ass show, I'm sure.

[Squinch]

3. Hypocritical fools.

[Tx4obama]

4. They'll need another statement when the newly discovered 2010 VIDEO hits the MSM

In 2010, Duck Dynasty’s Phil Robertson Called Gays 'Insolent, Arrogant, God-Haters'

Article and video here: http://www.mediaite.com/tv/watch-in-2010-duck-dynastys-phil-robertson-called-gays-insolent-arrogant-god-haters/

[LadyHawkAZ]

9. Whoopsie

So much for not inciting or encouraging hate.

[arthritisR_US]

12. A & E should have done their homework

[Marie Marie]

14. Remember waaay back when when A&E actually had programming

that was Arts & Entertainment? Used to be pretty high brow stuff on that network. So now they cram their schedule with billionaire Bubbas and wonder what went wrong. When oh when will this fascination with reality idiots run its course?

[arthritisR_US]

17. Good point! I forgot that they used to do

actual TV that we would watch and care about seeing. This duck crap and their ilk is what I scrape off of my windshield...

[Agschmid]

19. I'm sure they did.

I'm also sure they made a calculated risk assemenent about the show and they sure as hell have insurance policies in place to protect the profit of the show if it gets cancelled for these reasons.

[arthritisR_US]

20. I bet you're right, I'm too damn trusting!

I do too much of this

[Petrushka]

33. If I'm not mistaken, he was quoting passages from Romans I . . .

. . . see verses 16-32 here --->

http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans+1&version=KJV

[MrScorpio]

5. Sounds like bullshit to me… Yay, bullshit! nt

[XRubicon]

6. We have constitutional right and love baby jesus but we are in discussions to keep the money flowing

[blogslut]

7. Oh well

A&E will find some other faux-reality topic and that family was plenty wealthy before they got the show. A year from now, no one will care.

[grasswire]

8. Glenn Beck offered them a show on his network.

Maybe that will give them an out.

[Kurovski]

23. That's adorable!

[Thinkingabout]

11. I guess Phil only has partial faith, he sure does not follow what Jesus taught us, loving

Everyone. He should sing the song "Jesus loves the little children" until the hatred thoughts go away.
I am amazed of the hatred displayed by the righteous wrong. When the money slows he just might see the light. If A & E lets him back in then the sponsors should be next. We don't need bis nasty comments.

[DisgustipatedinCA]

13. What a circus. I expect Sarah Palin will organize a protest at the world's largest Chick-fil-a.

She's already given us 140 characters of gibberish on the matter, but there's no need to stop when you roll Wasilla-style. The stamp of approval from the Tea Party's den mother will help these yokels in their quest to get more media attention while bemoaning the suspension of their low-rent patriarch.

[Blue Owl]

15. Molting and Revolting

n/t

[spanone]

16. no different than the westboro church haters

[phleshdef]

21. Where in the bible does it say that gay people are just one gay sex act away from goat rape?

Seriously, cut the bullshit. The dude wasn't just stating what we all already know about Christianity and being gay. If he had just said, "I believe being gay is a sin. That's what my religion teaches.", I probably would've yawned. You can assume that most Christians, especially in the south, believe that way.

The part they want to ignore is his whole homosexuality morphs into bestiality and unhinged promiscuity thing. That's where he crossed the line from misguided religious beliefs into what amounts to hate speech.

A&E has the freedom of contract. That's actually a real right, unlike the imaginary one the family and its supporters believe they have here.

[Kurovski]

22. it states they are talking to A&E because ...no Phil, no show...

I sure hope it all wasn't a negotiation ploy for more pay in their contract, because I would then absolutely fire them for speaking in a way counter to my company's policies and image.

What am I saying?

[liberalmuse]

24. Christ!

These people are something else. Facebook is having a f*cking meltdown over this nonsense. I dumped 1 person, because I just can't deal with the increasingly drummed up holy war over this dipshit family. Oh my god.

[Pretzel_Warrior]

27. same here. I am seeing who all the nonthinking boneheads on my FB list are

[Pretzel_Warrior]

26. Go to hell, duck dynasty fucks

you are really really expressing the worst America has to offer. You are literally and figuratively "Ugly Americans".

[okaawhatever]

28. The cognitive dissonance the religious right must be feeling right now. I support corporations and

their absolute right to hire/fire/contract with/not contract with/pay/not pay anyone they choose, yet I need to support Phil and support his argument that this is his constitutional right. Hmm.....what to do ....

[mnhtnbb]

41. Cognitive dissonance? A concept beyond the realm of right wing thinking

because...uh, thinking is an alien concept.

[Packerowner740]

29. Someone will pick them up if not A&E

Shoot, those idiots on American Chopper even have a new show on another channel

[Mr.Bill]

30. Their statement makes me feel very privileged

to have never watched one second of their shit show.

[firsttimer]

31. I bet A&E caves in , this is all about money and they make a lot for that network

[patricia92243]

36. Bingo! I will be shocked if A&E doesn't fold on this one.

[ProSense]

32. This is

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.

...contradictory nonsense. I mean, "expressing his faith" is a hate-filled rant not designed to "encourage hate"?

Seems the point of the statement is to push the silly RW talking point about his "constitutionally protected right."

Republicans don't appear to understand what that means.
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10024201159

[jsr]

34. Phil is a Godly man? LOL.

[hollysmom]

35. This man had a masters degree neducation and was a teacher for many years before

he bought a bar and became a lawless alcoholic - he chose this religion and it's strictness. He also has a shady past with breaking laws, womanizing and drunkenness and drugs - now he preaches about other's sins! Hate that.

[gollygee]

38. I dislike them more every day

So many thoughts in my head.

1. He can't be fired for saying, "I am a Christian." However hateful rants are not protected, even if you try to connect the hate with your religion.

2. I thought Jesus said something about judgement at some point.

3. Yeah, his statements not only incited or encouraged hate, they themselves were hate.

4. That "Love your neighbor as yourself" thing includes gay people.

[Dorian Gray]

39. Just as A&E

has a right to shitcan Phil, they have the right to no make the show, I guess.

It's like a game of chicken.

[Gothmog]

40. Move this show to Fox News

[onethatcares]

42. why not have a

Phil and Sarah discuss the Nation show, prime time each and every day.?


That'll spin some heads.

[JoePhilly]

43. Rename it Dunce Dynasty ... and use the Palins.

[Bluenorthwest]

44. They follow the Bible? Hardly.

Matthew 19:

21 Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come and follow me.

22 But when the young man heard that saying, he went away sorrowful: for he had great possessions.

23 Then said Jesus unto his disciples, Verily I say unto you, That a rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven.

24 And again I say unto you, It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.

[underpants]

45. hate.We

need a in there