A&E suspended Phil Robertson

StormX said:
Harvey Levin, the founder of celebrity gossip website TMZ.com, threw his support behind Phil Robertson and his right to believe what he wants to believe.
Levin tweeted:


Harvey Levin and TMZ says Phil’s firing smells like hypocrisy.

A&E’s suspension of Phil Robertson seems totally hypocritical, doesn’t it? The “Duck Dynasty” family’s never hidden their strong religious beliefs — so, why is the cable channel acting like Phil’s anti-gay comments are a big surprise?


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So the word of a paparazzi means what a company did to prevent social backlash, was wrong...Gotcha ah the logic!
 
Ishmael Pequod said:
I disagree. I believe the social backlash is happening because of his firing. He has more support than you know, obviously. This isn't over.
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People watch for various reasons.
Maybe they're bored.
Maybe they find it funny.
Maybe they fine it honest.
Maybe they identify with one of the characters.
Maybe it reminds them of a time in their own lives.
Maybe they wish their own family was like the Robertson's.
Maybe they agree with the underlying Christian theme.
 
StormX said:
Harvey Levin, the founder of celebrity gossip website TMZ.com, threw his support behind Phil Robertson and his right to believe what he wants to believe.
Levin tweeted:


Harvey Levin and TMZ says Phil’s firing smells like hypocrisy.

A&E’s suspension of Phil Robertson seems totally hypocritical, doesn’t it? The “Duck Dynasty” family’s never hidden their strong religious beliefs — so, why is the cable channel acting like Phil’s anti-gay comments are a big surprise?


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since fucking when does something that's "religious based" automatically mean that it can be hate based? When did that pass come into existence?

"I only think gay people are sinful and morally inferior because of my religion and NOT because of some ignorant, backwards personal belief based on ignorance"
 
StormX said:
Duck Dynasty's $400m empire booms despite gay sex row: Walmart SELLS OUT of show merchandise as fans flock to support Phil

  • MailOnline can reveal a show publicist did accompany Phil Robertson to interview - but was NOT there when made his damning homophobic comments to GQ magazine
  • However, sources say Phil made similar comments 'throughout interview' so A&E WOULD have been fully aware of the general tone of the interview
  • Robertson family are sticking by patriach Phil - and are refusing to film TV hit without him
As the future of their show lies in doubt, the Duck Dynasty clan are still making millions thanks to their megabucks Walmart merchandising deal, MailOnline can today reveal.


The Robertson family has a merchandise empire that is estimated by Forbes to be worth about $400million - and their deal with Walmart makes up around half of this.


And today, as Walmart refused to comment on the future of their relationship with the TV family, just one glimpse at the chainstore's website shows fans are flocking to buy Duck Dynasty merchandise amid the furor over patriach Phil Robertson's homophobic comments.


Walmart announced at their annual shareholders meeting that the best-selling item of apparel for both men and women this year was the reality show's T-shirt, according to Forbes.


Forbes writer Claire O'Connor said: 'When I was down in Arkansas for this Walmart meeting, you really do marvel at the amount of people who are wearing these Duck Dynasty T-shirts and hats.


'There are kids pajamas, there is camo bedding and you probably won't be surprised to hear that they sell Duck Dynasty prayer devotionals.'


This also includes the No. 1 country album on Billboard for the month of November, Duck the Halls.


She added that even though Walmart had dumped Paula Deen over her racism row, it was 'still early' with regards to Duck Dynasty, saying: 'I think for this demographic, anti-gay rhetoric is not considered as much of a huge sin as racism.


'The ball is in Walmart's court. They are going to have to make some sort of decision on this. The only way this retail empire will be at stake is if Walmart decides they are not going to sell these items anymore and I really cannot see that happening. Other smaller brands will probably wait for Walmart to take the lead on this.'


http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...Phil-Robertson-Walmart-sells-merchandise.html


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a majority of americans support gay marriage. i think this is less about gay rights and way more about stupid dipshit americans not wanting their shitty reality tv shows taken away from them. Same reason they got riled up about chick fil a. No one is going to tell a fatass american not to eat their sandwiches.

Don't tell me you think it's a coincidence that americans are always getting most riled up when something effects their tv or fast food.

maybe it's just a coincidence though.

Want to prevent war with iran? Tell the public that we are paying for it by the history channel chipping in the cash that they would have otherwise spent on a new season of pawn stars.
 
Sun Devil said:
Prove that I lied.....Highlight it in bold for me please (this ought to be good).
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that would be post #342
Sun Devil said:
But phil is ignorant. ESPECIALLY when he said blacks were ding good during Jim Crow. Then he goes on to say "We worked along with them because we're white trash."

So I guess since blacks were bottom dwellers any whites who worked with them are considered white trash. I guess he forgot to say he worked alongside them and got along because they are human beings. He is a typical conservative bigot who probably calls Obama a nigger behind closed doors but openly tells people he's not racist "I have black friends."
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