'Duck Dynasty' Under Fire Following Star's Incendiary Anti-Gay Remarks

I couldn't get past (It's 2010 AD). Still, I support his right to give whatever speech he wants.

As do I.

I also support A&E's right to have whatever and whomever they want on their airwaves.

Free speech is free but not free of consequences. Never has been, never will be.

Do you also support the people who are calling for a boycott of A&E? After all, free speech is for everyone.

What is it with conservatives and their comprehensive ignorance of fundamental Constitutional principles.

This is not a ‘free speech’ issue; private citizens advocating for a boycott of a given private entity absent government involvement in no way ‘violates’ free speech. Only government can place restrictions on speech where appropriate and in accordance with First Amendment jurisprudence.
 
I couldn't get past (It's 2010 AD). Still, I support his right to give whatever speech he wants.

As do I.

I also support A&E's right to have whatever and whomever they want on their airwaves.

Free speech is free but not free of consequences. Never has been, never will be.

Do you also support the people who are calling for a boycott of A&E? After all, free speech is for everyone.

Personally, I think A&E made a big mistake in underestimating the value of family for the Robertson's. They won't go on without their patriarch.

Yes to the first part. Absolutely...every right to boycott for this or any other reason.

Disagree to the 2nd part. Nobody will miss DD when/if it leave A&E. We got along fine without them before and we'll get along fine without them. Like any TV show.
 
:clap2: Well done GMU. Somebody understands how attention management (publicity) works. ^^

Yep, that's the way it works, and for every action, there is a reaction, and this is the reaction and A&E could suffer a reaction. And another network could pick up the show and we have another reaction. Ask Imus, he knows all about it.
 
As do I.

I also support A&E's right to have whatever and whomever they want on their airwaves.

Free speech is free but not free of consequences. Never has been, never will be.

Do you also support the people who are calling for a boycott of A&E? After all, free speech is for everyone.

Personally, I think A&E made a big mistake in underestimating the value of family for the Robertson's. They won't go on without their patriarch.

Yes to the first part. Absolutely...every right to boycott for this or any other reason.

Disagree to the 2nd part. Nobody will miss DD when/if it leave A&E. We got along fine without them before and we'll get along fine without them. Like any TV show.

I bet another network may try to pick it up and see where it goes. Also A&E May wind up losing revenue from canceling the show. I have watched A&E since they took off Law & Order.
 
As do I.

I also support A&E's right to have whatever and whomever they want on their airwaves.

Free speech is free but not free of consequences. Never has been, never will be.

Do you also support the people who are calling for a boycott of A&E? After all, free speech is for everyone.

Personally, I think A&E made a big mistake in underestimating the value of family for the Robertson's. They won't go on without their patriarch.

Boycotts don't work. Not on the boob tube.

Not at all...any loss of viewership creates ripples. One good thing about the digital television is that viewership is almost instant. A&E will fill it. Then in the Summer of September, they'll start showing the latest season of Criminal Minds thats in syndication and evertything will be okay.
 
yes it is for the actual America...not so much for the myth buyers..
 
And Michael Richards currently has a television show. But people round here don't tend to actually fact check.



Well, we don't really pay attention to shows no one is actually watching.

Geezus, it's on "TV Land". That doesn't even count as a network, does it?

So he's a minor character on a TV series starring a washed up fat chick on a basic cable network. Yeah, man, his career has really taking off. He's totally rebounded from those racist comments.


Now, let's move on to Mel Gibson. How's his career going since he outed himself as a Jew-hating drunk?

Well, he didn't work for four years. And the movies he made when he did come back all turned into commercial bombs.

Sorry, man, you don't come back professionally from being a bigot.

Now, hey, the DD guys might survive this. The whole appeal of this show is "Let's laugh at the Rednecks", so why are we surprised when they act like.... rednecks.

Why don't you just admit to being wrong and shut the hell up ?

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Because I wasn't wrong or anything close to wrong.

Michaels said the N-word. His career was done.
Gibson said the J-word. His career was done.
Patterson's career is done. The other shoe is going to drop, and that's when Wal-Mart stop carrying their overpriced duck calls.
 

Isn't it wonderful that the libs have such a wonderful cheerleader for America in Bill Maher ?
yes it is for the actual America...not so much for the myth buyers..

America is America because it allows hate filled, untalented people like Maher on the air. Censoring these dopes would not allow their hate to be exposed for others to see.
 
Well, we don't really pay attention to shows no one is actually watching.

Geezus, it's on "TV Land". That doesn't even count as a network, does it?

So he's a minor character on a TV series starring a washed up fat chick on a basic cable network. Yeah, man, his career has really taking off. He's totally rebounded from those racist comments.


Now, let's move on to Mel Gibson. How's his career going since he outed himself as a Jew-hating drunk?

Well, he didn't work for four years. And the movies he made when he did come back all turned into commercial bombs.

Sorry, man, you don't come back professionally from being a bigot.

Now, hey, the DD guys might survive this. The whole appeal of this show is "Let's laugh at the Rednecks", so why are we surprised when they act like.... rednecks.

Why don't you just admit to being wrong and shut the hell up ?

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Because I wasn't wrong or anything close to wrong.

Michaels said the N-word. His career was done.
Gibson said the J-word. His career was done.
Patterson's career is done. The other shoe is going to drop, and that's when Wal-Mart stop carrying their overpriced duck calls.
don't forget the shoes, t shirts and camo cargo pants!
 
What is it with conservatives and their comprehensive ignorance of fundamental Constitutional principles.

This is not a ‘free speech’ issue; private citizens advocating for a boycott of a given private entity absent government involvement in no way ‘violates’ free speech. Only government can place restrictions on speech where appropriate and in accordance with First Amendment jurisprudence.

I disagree. It is a Free Speech issue. It's NOT a First Amendment issue.
 
I guess I'm having a hard time understand the Right Wing Outrage.

A&E has made a business decision that they won't make money airing a dirty old bigot....

Aren't you guys normally all about big corporations making money?
 
Isn't it wonderful that the libs have such a wonderful cheerleader for America in Bill Maher ?
yes it is for the actual America...not so much for the myth buyers..

America is America because it allows hate filled, untalented people like Maher on the air. Censoring these dopes would not allow their hate to be exposed for others to see.
actually bill maher is far more talented and well informed then everyone on fox news.
 
What is it with conservatives and their comprehensive ignorance of fundamental Constitutional principles.

This is not a ‘free speech’ issue; private citizens advocating for a boycott of a given private entity absent government involvement in no way ‘violates’ free speech. Only government can place restrictions on speech where appropriate and in accordance with First Amendment jurisprudence.

I disagree. It is a Free Speech issue. It's NOT a First Amendment issue.
incorrect! Roberson was not prevented from speaking his mind, G.Q. was not forced to edit, redact. or in any way change the interview..this nontroversy will help sell more issues...
it's been said before seems it needs to be said again, free speech has consequences and responsibilities....
 
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yes it is for the actual America...not so much for the myth buyers..

America is America because it allows hate filled, untalented people like Maher on the air. Censoring these dopes would not allow their hate to be exposed for others to see.
actually bill maher is far more talented and well informed then everyone on fox news.

I wouldn't know I don't watch FoxNews, however, I can't imagine anyone dumber than Maher, what is so funny...he has liberals convinced he is intelligent.
 
I guess I'm having a hard time understand the Right Wing Outrage.

A&E has made a business decision that they won't make money airing a dirty old bigot....

Aren't you guys normally all about big corporations making money?

The corporation made a decision, just like MSNBC did with the asshole Brashir, I disagree with letting either go, but not my call to make.
 
I guess I'm having a hard time understand the Right Wing Outrage.

A&E has made a business decision that they won't make money airing a dirty old bigot....

Aren't you guys normally all about big corporations making money?

The corporation made a decision, just like MSNBC did with the asshole Brashir, I disagree with letting either go, but not my call to make.

But it was probably the right decision to make given financial realities.

Now, I think Robertson is still salvagable... I think he needs to get on an apology tour, and frankly, they'll declare him "rehabilitated" by the time they start getting ready to film season 5.
 
I guess I'm having a hard time understand the Right Wing Outrage.

A&E has made a business decision that they won't make money airing a dirty old bigot....

Aren't you guys normally all about big corporations making money?

The corporation made a decision, just like MSNBC did with the asshole Brashir, I disagree with letting either go, but not my call to make.

But it was probably the right decision to make given financial realities.

Now, I think Robertson is still salvagable... I think he needs to get on an apology tour, and frankly, they'll declare him "rehabilitated" by the time they start getting ready to film season 5.

MSNBC had nothing to lose keeping him, he was controversial and would possibly attract viewers. Considering who is watching Duck Dynasty, they aren't going to lose viewership and it is one of their top rated shows from what I understand. I see all their crap selling in stores now.
 
I dunno. Why do you know something that's not true?

Look, Slappy, your acknowledgement of Maher's homophobia and misogyny are not required. Nor will your pouting and foot-stamping make it not exist.

Run along now.
 
Yet more proof of the left's selective outrage:

FLASHBACK: Sarah Silverman Says Anal Sex is Disgusting, GLAAD Silent | Truth Revolt

There is an outright double standard that exists when it comes to commenting about homosexuality. If you are a conservative who disagrees with homosexuality you are called a homophobe. If you are a Christian who disagrees with homosexuality, you are even worse. But if you are a liberal, a Hollywood celebrity, or a left-wing comic, you get a blank check to say whatever you want.

If the recent "Duck Dynasty" ordeal is not enough to show this hypocrisy, take vile left-wing comic Sarah Silverman.

She appeared on The Howard Stern Show back in November. She made jokes about pornography, 9/11 widows, rape and anal sex. Stern asked if she has ever had anal sex to which she replies no, makes a vomiting sound and says:

What guy wants to do anal? It's like the tightest vagina that has sh*t inside.​

Where is the outrage from GLAAD on this? Phil Robertson of Duck Dynasty, a double whammy conservative Christian, only mentions that he prefers vaginas over a man's anus. That prompted GLAAD's ire. Not so for Silverman, whose Comedy Central show in 2008 was nominated for a GLAAD award.​


Conflating an individual sexual preference with a blanket judgement of an entire lifestyle?

"I'm sorry Dave... I'm afraid we can't do that..."

oh I'm gettin' some of mileage out of this
Don't know why. It perfectly illustrates GLAAD's hypocrisy.
 

Actually that would be Bill Maher that got fired by ABC for agreeing with Dinesh d'Souza that the 9/11 hijackers could not be described as "cowards".
And that makes his homophobia and misogyny disappear...how? Magic?
 

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