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Title: 'Duck Dynasty' Dad Suspended Following Anti-Gay Remarks
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URL Source: http://tv.yahoo.com/blogs/tv-news/- ... s-spark-outrage-134231650.html
Published: Dec 18, 2013
Author: Elizabeth Durand Streisand
Post Date: 2013-12-18 22:38:28 by A K A Stone
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Views: 32958
Comments: 65
UPDATE: On Wednesday afternoon, A&E, the cable network which airs "Duck Dynasty," suspended Phil Robertson indefinitely from filming, issuing the following statement: "We are extremely disappointed to have read Phil Robertson’s comments in GQ, which are based on his own personal beliefs and are not reflected in the series 'Duck Dynasty.' His personal views in no way reflect those of A+E Networks, who have always been strong supporters and champions of the LGBT community. The network has placed Phil under hiatus from filming indefinitely." GLAAD issued the following statement in response to A&E's decision, attributed to GLAAD spokesperson Wilson Cruz: "What’s clear is that such hateful anti-gay comments are unacceptable to fans, viewers, and networks alike. By taking quick action and removing Robertson from future filming, A&E has sent a strong message that discrimination is neither a Christian nor an American value." The stars of "Duck Dynasty" might be America's most popular TV family, but that could change very soon — because Phil Robertson has made some seriously divisive anti-gay remarks that have sparked instant backlash. Speaking with GQ, Robertson lamented that when "everything is blurred on what's right and what's wrong ... sin becomes fine." So just what qualifies as sinful in his book? "Start with homosexual behavior and just morph out from there — bestiality, sleeping around with this woman and that woman and that woman and those men," he declared. [Related: How 'Duck Dynasty' Became Such a Huge Hit] Phil probably should have cut himself off at this point (considering he's a national TV star), but instead he paraphrased Corinthians. "Don't be deceived. Neither the adulterers, the idolaters, the male prostitutes, the homosexual offenders, the greedy, the drunkards, the slanderers, the swindlers — they won’t inherit the kingdom of God," he warned. "Don't deceive yourself. It's not right." What's more, according to him, it's basically incomprehensible. "It seems to me, a vagina — as a man — would be more desirable than a man's anus," he explained. "That's just me. I'm just thinking, 'There's more there! She's got more to offer.' I mean, come on, dudes! You know what I’m saying? But hey, sin: It's not logical, my man. It's just not logical." Within minutes of GQ revealing Robertson's quotes (which will appear in the January issue), GLAAD issued a fiery response — and the gay-rights organization is none too pleased. [Related: A Very Ducky Christmas — Robertsons Revisit Ghosts of Christmases Past] "Phil and his family claim to be Christian, but Phil's lies about an entire community fly in the face of what true Christians believe," said GLAAD spokesman Wilson Cruz. "He clearly knows nothing about gay people or the majority of Louisianans — and Americans — who support legal recognition for loving and committed gay and lesbian couples. Phil's decision to push vile and extreme stereotypes is a stain on A&E and his sponsors who now need to reexamine their ties to someone with such public disdain for LGBT people and families." Cruz, who cited an August Public Policy Polling survey showing 56 percent of Louisiana residents supported same-sex marriage, stopped short of calling for an all-out boycott of "Duck Dynasty." Despite Phil's strong words, however, he insists he's a Christian who doesn't condemn others — even if they are "sinners" in his mind. "We never, ever judge someone on who's going to heaven, hell. That's the Almighty's job," he told the magazine. "We just love 'em, give 'em the good news about Jesus — whether they're homosexuals, drunks, terrorists. We let God sort 'em out later, you see what I'm saying?" Still, Robertson insisted that his family "really believes strongly that if the human race loved each other and they loved God, we would just be better off. We ought to just be repentant, turn to God, and… everything will turn around." And it seems that the tide is already turning, considering the fact that once GLAAD issued its statement, Phil was quick to clarify — and soften— his previous remarks. "I myself am a product of the '60s; I centered my life around sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll until I hit rock bottom and accepted Jesus as my Savior," the TV star said in a statement released by A&E Wednesday. "My mission today is to go forth and tell people about why I follow Christ and also what the Bible teaches, and part of that teaching is that women and men are meant to be together. However, I would never treat anyone with disrespect just because they are different from me. We are all created by the Almighty and like Him, I love all of humanity. We would all be better off if we loved God and loved each other." And there you have it — at least for now. While Phil is standing by his opinions, he might be feeling a bit repentant about the way he originally stated them. This article was originally published on December 18, at 7:05 a.m. ET.
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#1. To: meguro (#0)
People are getting sick of this shit from degenerate perverts. What is your opinion?
That you're a dipshit.
You're pathetic. You're not compatible with life on earth.
You're pathetic. You're not compatible with life on earth. So ban me again, dipshit.
Do earth a favor. Get aids and go away. I was right the first time. No potential child molesters like you allowed.
Why are you posting Soap Opera news? Who cares what some 'celebrity' says or thinks? See ya Meguro. Stoned is killing his own site...again...and again.
Fred,this is a good First Amendment discussion. As to both range and limitations. Phil has the right to think and say anything he wants to think and say as an individual,as long as it isn't slander. What he doesn't have a right to do is speak as an employee of his employer,and cause harm to his employers profits and existence. The network did what they had to do and suspended Phil to protect themselves,and now Phil and his entire family have the right to speak up and either support Phil and tell the network to suspend them all and cancel the show if they don't like it,or to stay silent and keep cashing the checks. At this point it is entirely up to them,but chances are that choice will be made for them within a few weeks because we all know the Homo Mafia is NOT going to let this thing go until they have exhibited their power by getting the show cancelled. It all depends on what is more important to the Robertson family at this point,another month or so of paychecks,or standing up for their stated principals. Time will tell. The good news is the whole family is loaded with money now,and none of the grandchildren are going to miss out on going to college where they want due to a lack of money.
No Pete they didn't have to do that. It ia a huge mistake on their part. Their immoral illogical decision will cost the dearly. Across the board. All shows will be affected. You can stand with the perverts and deviants. Normal Americans reject the weirdos agenda. I'm starting to understand why God said don't let a faggot live. They breed like cockroaches. Then you eventually have to get out a can of raid if you want to live in a moral good country again. But you're blind as Meguro is a sicko.
Fags don't breed, they recruit. There are ZERO instances of same sex procreation in the bible! Quit reading the book of LSD Mormon! And don't take dating advice from some guy in New York listening to stones in his hat, like Mitt's messiah Joseph Smith, or Ruby Ghouliani.
Can YOU be recruited? Is that what you are afraid of? And you have absolutely lost your mind if you think homos don't father children or give birth to children,or that there is anything new about this. A case can even be made that you are working at cross-purposes to try to keep them from marrying each other,and demanding they marry someone of the opposite gender if they do marry. If they marry each other and quit having children,there will be fewer and fewer homosexuals born each year. There will no doubt always be some born,but there would be fewer of them. The only thing new about it is that people talk about it in public now,instead of whisper to each other about it when there is no one else around.
I'm for preserving the culture I grew up in. Men and women get married, not men and men. Every society for thousands of years has thought that with minuscule exception. You are asking society to change its norms that have served it well for centuries on the whim of some sexual perverts. Because they want to feel accepted. I think it is good enough to leave the be as long as they are not tryint to legitimize their perversion and call it right and they need to stop trying to recruit kids. It is sick. Also your claim about fewer homos born each year is absurd. First you aren't born that way. Second being a queer doesn't mean your kids will necessarily become that way. Although I'm sure it probably increases the likelihood. I mean teaching kids that wrong is right.
Oh,HorseHillary! Other than religious loons like you,homosexuals always been pretty much left alone,and I'm not so sure religious loons like you aren't using guilt to fuel your hatred. About half of my young life was lived in a rural area where everybody knew everybody else's business,including who was queer in which families. People make jokes about them amongst themselves,but other than that treated them just like anybody else. The only doctor within 50 miles was a flamer,and everybody knew about that and as far as I know nobody ever attacked him. He was a good doctor,and he saved a lot of lives. One of my cousins that is a homo is was around 6'6" and 275 lbs when he was 18,and was s commercial fisherman with the muscles that trade brings. I'd have loved to see you or one of the other loons get pushy with him. He's dead now,though. Died a couple of years ago when he was around 70. Heart attack. And....,I am about done talking to you. It's like shouting down a mineshaft.
About half of my young life was lived in a rural area where everybody knew everybody else's business,including who was queer in which families. People make jokes about them amongst themselves,but other than that treated them just like anybody else. The only doctor within 50 miles was a flamer,and everybody knew about that and as far as I know nobody ever attacked him. He was a good doctor,and he saved a lot of lives. One of my cousins that is a homo is was around 6'6" and 275 lbs when he was 18,and was s commercial fisherman with the muscles that trade brings. I'd have loved to see you or one of the other loons get pushy with him. He's dead now,though. Died a couple of years ago when he was around 70. Heart attack. Your family story doesn't further your pervet cause.
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#2. To: A K A Stone (#1)
What is your opinion?
#3. To: meguro (#2)
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#5. To: A K A Stone (#3)
#6. To: meguro (#5)
#8. To: A K A Stone, meguro (#6)
#13. To: Fred Mertz (#8)
Who cares what some 'celebrity' says or thinks?
#15. To: sneakypete (#13)
The network did what they had to do
#20. To: A K A Stone (#15)
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God said don't let a faggot live. They breed like cockroaches.
#22. To: hondo68 (#20)
Fags don't breed, they recruit.
#34. To: sneakypete (#22)
A case can even be made that you are working at cross-purposes to try to keep them from marrying each other,and demanding they marry someone of the opposite gender if they do marry. If they marry each other and quit having children,there will be fewer and fewer homosexuals born each year.
#41. To: A K A Stone (#34)
You are asking society to change its norms that have served it well for centuries on the whim of some sexual perverts.
#48. To: sneakypete (#41)
Oh,HorseHillary! Other than religious loons like you,homosexuals always been pretty much left alone,and I'm not so sure religious loons like you aren't using guilt to fuel your hatred.
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