Duggars ‘still stunned’ fans didn’t forgive and forget their family molestation scandal: report

[DonViejo]

The Duggars remain shocked that they lost their reality TV show because the public didn’t just forget about their eldest son’s “mistake” of repeatedly molesting his sisters and at least one other girl.

A source who “worked closely” with the evangelical Christian family told People magazine that the Duggars are having a hard time adjusting to life after TLC canceled their popular reality show, “19 Kids and Counting,” after revelations that Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar helped cover up sex abuse by their then-teenage son more than a decade ago.

“They are still stunned that this is how it has all gone down,” the source said. “I think they are still trying to absorb the fact that their life has so radically changed.”

Josh Duggar, now 28, resigned from the anti-LGBT Family Research Council in May, shortly after the revelations were made public, and the cable network suspended broadcasts of the long-running program before eventually ending production.

The Duggars are desperate to get back on TV, according to other recent reports, including a possible spin-off where the parents counsel sex abuse victims that would capitalize on a one-hour TLC special, “Breaking the Silence,” set for Aug. 30.

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http://www.rawstory.com/2015/08/duggars-still-stunned-fans-didnt-forgive-and-forget-their-family-molestation-scandal-report/

[Angry Dragon]

1. Where do they get the idea they could counsel anyone about any thing??

too many of this type of "christian"

[truebluegreen]

15. Seems to be a common misconception on the right:

do as I say not as I do. Remember Bristol Palin having a gig to lecture college kids on abstinence...when she was neither?

[yeoman6987]

2. They are resourceful I'll give them that

Most who do wrong crawl into a hole holding never to be seen again. This family takes their child's molestation and makes it into a possible TV show. Holy cow. Well the dad did make millions selling real estate so I guess he can sell anything.

[vankuria]

3. Apparently they don't see sex abuse

as any big deal, if they are so shocked audiences haven't forgiven them. And this begs the question, why on earth would they think they have the credentials to counsel sex abuse victims? I don't think they even qualify as parents since they didn't bother to help their own children when they were abused. If TLC is stupid enough to go along with this idiotic idea they should be fined by the FCC or be closed down, sex abuse counselors spend years going to school and in training, this is not a job for amateurs, nor should it be sensationalized in a reality show.

[Liberal_in_LA]

4. daughters had a chance for their own show but dad is too jealous

[Johonny]

5. Perhaps they should star on a show about their sick twisted creepy religious ideas

it can be like a horror show. TLC won't have to change a thing is the best part.

[dflprincess]

19. Maybe the could pitch it for the next season of "American Horror Story" nt

[LuvNewcastle]

23. I wish a lot more of those families

could be exposed for what they are. There's so sick, weird shit going on in America.

[onehandle]

6. 'Hey! What's a little touchy-feely amongst family members?'

Freaks.

[irisblue]

7. creepy people without clues

[tanyev]

8. If they absolutely have to go there then it should be a show where they all RECEIVE counseling.

[DawgHouse]

9. Why do they think their fans haven't "forgiven" them?

Maybe they've been forgiven but they still have to pay for their sin. No hard feelings, love the sinner, hate the sin and all that jazz.

[City Lights]

10. I am sickened that they have suggested a show about counseling victims of sexual abuse.

They have some nerve!

And I have for them!

[Trekologer]

16. Such a series wouldn't be very entertaining

Duggers: "Don't tell anyone. Keep it to yourself. It was probably your fault anyway. It wasn't really that bad."

[smirkymonkey]

17. I know. The idea of it makes me physically ill.

Seriously, I mean WTF?

[JCMach1]

11. While they are at it, might as well give that Subway guy a show too...

demands a serious to TLC

[MADem]

12. Some things are just unforgivable. Abusing children is a huge Bozo No-No.

I'm astounded that they are so obtuse that they don't understand this.

[Tarheel_Dem]

13. Is family exploitation the only source of income for these folks? The sad part is, it's not only....

their family they exploit.

[Sissyk]

14. I'm "still stunned" that

so many people watched the show to begin with.

[REP]

18. ... and now comes the news about Joshy-woshy's TWO Ashley Madison accounts

So much more to forgive!

[Adrahil]

24. Was just gonna post that....

Think of it as a forgiveness opportunity.

[dflprincess]

20. "Pride goeth before a fall and a haughty sprirt before destruction" Proverbs

Meanwhile I'm going sit back really, really enjoy this - especially with latest revelations ( - get it? Revelations?) about Josh.

[Recursion]

21. Can you *imagine* being the agent trying to pitch that show idea to a studio?

Seriously. You'd start out talking about the importance of breaking the silence. The producer would be interested and lean in a bit as you described how you have a great set of talent here with experience in the issue.

Gradually, the more you sold this as-yet-unnamed talent, the producer's eyes would narrow, his smile would fade, and he'd look straight through you and say, "You're pitching me the Duggars, aren't you?", and call security.

[bobGandolf]

22. Counsel???? WTF!

You have got to be kidding me,

[Frank Cannon]

28. You can't make this stuff up.

If you wrote this in a screenplay and tried to sell it to Judd Apatow or some other director of screwball comedies, they wouldn't buy it as just being too ridiculous.

Maybe TLC can do a reality show with Jerry Sandusky and Jared Fogle as "odd couple" cellmates counseling kids about safety.

[hobbit709]

25. And then there's this.

https://www.yahoo.com/tv/s/disgraced-19-kids-star-josh-duggar-named-ashley-220406898.html

[Gothmog]

26. The Duggar family has issues

[KittyWampus]

27. that sentence is a masterpiece of understatement

[7wo7rees]

29. +1000K!! There has to be something biblical here.....

The eldest son of 19 brings about the ruin of entire family.

Just stunning with how quickly it has come about.

Last year I ranted at 7wo7rees that they were going to rename TLC the Duggar Family Network and that our grandchildren would be facing them in the future. I also said that they would rename Arkansas, Duggerstan.

Together we knew out of 19, the odds were against them and that at least one of the 19 was going to fall out at some point. Never in our wildest imaginations did we ever come up with anything near this!

Confession, enjoying immensely!!!

Sorry, Ms 7wo7rees

[freshwest]

30. Googling around, I found that Josh has 3 kids with another one the way. But looking for women on

Ashley Madison on two, count 'em, two accounts after reading it at DU.

I wanted to see his wife, to see was going on, if she looked as crazy as him. For all we know, she approved of the affairs?

Instead I found an elegant picture good enough for a movie, of Josh's sister, Jill Duggar, marrying a young man, Derick Dillard:



EXCLUSIVE: Jill Duggar wedding mystery solved: 'We thought it was odd - everyone in Josh's family served in some position in the wedding party but he was left out. Now it makes sense,' guest reveals

Josh Duggar, 27, has admitted to fondling five underage girls under the Duggar roof when he was 14

He was not asked to be a groomsman at his sister Jill's wedding to Derick Dillard

But Josh's wife Anna was a bridesmaid, niece Mackynzie a flower girl and nephew Michael the ring bearer

Jessa did not ask anyone in Josh's immediate family to be in her wedding party when she married Ben Seewald.

Yeah, I know, it's the Mail:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3099475/Jill-Duggar-wedding-mystery-solved-thought-odd-Josh-s-family-served-position-wedding-party-left-makes-sense-guest-reveals.html

Always one of the first search results with all the pictures/stories 'fit to print' and a few you have to apply brain bleach for.

It appears there are some schisms in the family, but not enough to impoverish any of these characters. I wonder if Derick knows what he's getting into, even though doubtless he knows about the millions the family must have. Nice clothes, there.

[IrishEyes]

31. Horrible

I just picture a poor girl or boy who has gone through the horrors of sexual abuse being counseled by these terrible people. People who have been abused sexually have gone through so much. People who have been abused need real counseling. They are scared, confused, anger etc. I don't think they deserve to be "counseled" by these people.

What is really sad is that they will probably get a chance to counsel some victims of abuse through their church. I have nothing against religion. I go to a liberal church sometimes.

[Dirty Socialist]

32. Fux News Damage Control Didn't Work

What a shame /sarc