A&E Network Relents And Reinstates Duck Dynasty Reality Star Phil Robertson After Christian Boycott

 

Phil Robertson

The people at the A&E network have called off their "indefinite" suspension of "Duck Dynasty" reality star Phil Robertson, after millions of Christians in America raised a stink online and began boycotting the entire network. Robertson was suspended after GLAAD took offense at his statement wondering why gay men prefer an anus to a vagina. GLAAD demanded a meeting with A&E and forced their hand in firing Robertson on December 18, 2013.

GLAAD also began to harass "Duck Dynasty" sponsors and all but one declined to drop the most successful reality series in U.S. history, based on the popular Christian family. The one sponsor that dropped Robertson, the restaurant chain Cracker Barrel, relented after two days when Christians flooded their company with complaints, promising a boycott. Robertson themed items were immediately put back on the Cracker Barrel menu.

GLAAD also threatened that mega retailer Walmart would suffer for carrying a line of "Duck Dynasty" merchandise, but the opposite happened. Within two days Walmart sold out of "Duck Dynasty" merchandise, because people began snapping up the items in support of Robertson, after GLAAD began targeting the store. 

The Judiciary Report warned GLAAD on this site from the beginning of this incident that they would get their butts handed to them for attacking "Duck Dynasty" over what is free speech guaranteed by the Constitution and they have since admitted they are "reeling" from the massive backlash against the organization, due to this matter.

Duck Dynasty

As the Judiciary Report also stated four days ago, the site was informed by a credible source that A&E has been furious the entire time privately stating at the network that GLAAD is damaging their business (Cracker Barrel Apologizes To Christians Over Removal Of Phil Robertson Duck Dynasty Items From Their Menu And Reinstates Them):

"The Judiciary Report received a credible tip that much of the executive staff, the higher-ups at A&E are "furious" with GLAAD stating they are damaging their business. Well, A&E has a choice - stand up to bullying (GLAAD) by reinstating Robertson, thus saying yes to free speech, as provided by the Constitution or keep him off the show and experience significant revenue declines. GLAAD is not worth your multi-billion dollar business." - December 23. 2013

Based on the fact A&E has changed their position and in a matter of days, says my source, responsible for some of my exclusives was 100% correct. A&E stated today, "As a global media content company, A+E Networks’ core values are centered around creativity, inclusion and mutual respect. We believe it is a privilege for our brands to be invited into people’s home and we operate with a strong sense of integrity and deep commitment to these principles...Duck Dynasty is not a show about one man's views. It resonates with a large audience because it is a show about family… a family that America has come to love."

No one wants to lose their business over free speech. No one wants to lose their business at all. It's time for GLAAD to move on and let this fiasco go. People are entitled to their opinions. Stop bullying people and businesses over free speech guaranteed by the Constitution.

Cracker Barrel Apologizes To Christians Over Removal Of Phil Robertson Duck Dynasty Items From Their Menu And Reinstates Them

"Duck Dynasty"

After being harassed by GLAAD, the Cracker Barrel restaurant chain, removed items from its menu featuring A&E "Duck Dynasty" reality star Phil Roberston, due to him wondering out loud why gay men prefer an anus to a vagina. A massive online backlash ensued against GLAAD and Cracker Barrel, prompting the restaurant to change its position, apologize to customers and reinstate Phil Robertson "Duck Dynasty" items.

 

Phil Robertson

Previously, GLADD got Robertson fired from "Duck Dynasty" which is A&E's most lucrative show and the most successful reality series in American television history. GLAAD pestered and harassed A&E during a meeting to can Robertson, believing the public would go along with it. They found out the hard way that many are not going along with it, as millions on social networking have vowed to boycott A&E until Robertson is reinstated and have signed petitions to that effect.

Once again, GLAAD is going around damaging businesses during a tough economy, over what is free speech afforded to all Americans by the Constitution and folks in the West via United Nations' laws. GLAAD went too far this time and the public is letting them know it, as they were forced to admit the massive backlash has left them "reeling."

The Judiciary Report received a credible tip that much of the executive staff, the higher-ups at A&E are "furious" with GLAAD stating they are damaging their business. Well, A&E has a choice - stand up to bullying (GLAAD) by reinstating Robertson, thus saying yes to free speech, as provided by the Constitution or keep him off the show and experience significant revenue declines. GLAAD is not worth your multi-billion dollar business.

GLAAD Reeling From The Fall Out Of Going After Duck Dynasty Star Phil Robertson As Americans Rally Around Him

"Duck Dynasty"

According to Yahoo, GLAAD is reeling from the fallout accompanying their decision to attack "Duck Dynasty" reality star, Phil Robertson, on behalf of secular Hollywood, over a comment he made questioning why gay men prefer an anus to a vagina. GLAAD has damaged the A&E network, by having a meeting with executives and forcing them to fire Robertson.

GLAAD forced A&E's hand and hurt their business, during hard financial times, all over free speech protected by the Constitution. GLAAD is being power mad and selfish. Americans became enraged at what transpired and announced a boycott of A&E, which could slide into bankruptcy.

GLAAD also began harassing "Duck Dynasty" sponsors, who rejected their requests to drop the most popular reality show in American television history. Sponsors have maturely stated Robertson is entitled to his views. GLAAD predicted Walmart would suffer a sales decline due to having an exclusive line of "Duck Dynasty" merchandise.

However, Americans upset at GLAAD attacking Robertson made it a point to go to Walmart and buy "Duck Dynasty" merchandise. Walmart sold out of "Duck Dynasty" merchandise the next day. It was the American people's way of sending GLAAD a clear message, freedom of speech applies to everyone in America. Leave the Robertsons alone.

Side Bar: It's time for GLAAD to grow up. I don't agree with things Rush Limbaugh, Bill Maher and Farrakhan state, preferring the views of men like Martin Luther King jr., but I'm mature enough to simply change the channel, not destroy a man's livelihood over lawful speech.

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‘Duck Dynasty’ Fallout: GLAAD Reeling From Biggest Backlash in Years, Says Rep

By Jethro Nededog December 19, 2013 5:00 PM  - In the fallout over Wednesday’s suspension of “Duck Dynasty” star Phil Robertson by A&E for anti-gay and racist remarks, GLAAD is experiencing record levels of backlash.

“In the five-and-a-half years I’ve worked at GLAAD, I’ve never received so many violently angry phone calls and social media posts attacking GLAAD for us speaking out against these comments,” the media watchdog organization’s vice president of communications Rich Ferraro told TheWrap. He said those reactions range from those who simply believe as Robertson believes to those who feel that GLAAD and A&E’s actions limit the reality star’s free speech...

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Duck Dynasty Merchandise Sells Out At Walmart And A&E Ramps Up Reality Show Marathons With Phil Robertson

"Duck Dynasty"

 

Mainstream reports indicate, GLAAD and Hollywood based attack on "Duck Dynasty" star Phil Robertson and his right to free speech, has angered millions in America, who are not amused his constitutional rights are being violated via "suspension" from the A&E top rated reality show. Robertson, a Christian, was suspended for saying he doesn't understand why a man would choose an anus over a vagina. Millions of Christians and non-Christians share his views.

GLAAD and Hollywood assumed and announced Walmart would see trouble, due to their exclusive line of "Duck Dynasty" gear, but the opposite has happened. Walmart has sold out of "Duck Dynasty" merchandise, due to people buying up the items in support of Robertson. Americans are sending Hollywood a clear message about the Constitution and they need to listen up before they start hemorrhaging money in the entertainment industry.

I'm straight, but I love gay people (er, not sexually, just platonically). I am never mean to a person for being gay. But at the end of the day, everyone has the right to practice their religion, believe what they believe and express what they feel, without interference from the state or Hollywood. The Constitution guarantees it as does United Nations laws.   

Phil Robertson

There are gay channels out there that I don't watch, because that's not my thing (I like shows like "Duck Dynasty"). However, I'm not trying to get gay people fired from their jobs or destroy their lives for expressing their opinions. I'm an adult with enough maturity to understand that we all don't share the same views in this world. At times we will have to agree to disagree. However, no one has the right to destroy someone's livelihood and well-being over a difference of opinion. I will never support that.

Say what you want to about Robertson, but the man is an American success story. He did a significant amount of hard work chopping down trees and making duck calls in his backyard, growing what was a small home based business built on grueling labor, into a multi-million dollar success. That deserves credit. He's admitted having his ups and downs with the bottle and in his marriage when he was younger, because none of us are perfect, but he worked hard to turn the negatives into positives. 

Let no one hold your past against you when you have changed for the better. We're all a work in progress and need to strive for improvement each day. There's always something we can improve about ourselves.

Christians Online And 'Duck Dynasty' Family Demand Phil Robertson Be Reinstated To The Show Or A&E Will Lose A Fortune Under Boycott

Duck Dynasty Family Releases Statement In Support Of Phil Robertson

 

Duck Dynasty

Phil Robertson of A&E's "Duck Dynasty" reality show took a stand and millions of Christians are standing with him. A&E hastily fired Robertson from his own show, over comments he made in GQ magazine stating he doesn't understand why men would prefer an anus over a vagina, referring to homosexuality. Millions share his view and are outraged A&E fired Robertson over these statements, due to pressure from the "gay mafia" in Hollywood.

Christians on social networking are now deliberately not watching A&E at all in protest. A&E is being very unwise in its conduct. "Duck Dynasty" is its top show and biggest hit it's ever had. It's also the top reality series in television history. In a nation that is 70% Christian, it's not a wise idea to offend such a large demographic who are now simply refusing to watch the entire network under a boycott. 

99 percent of networks in the world only exist for advertising revenues, which is how they pay their bills and staff and turn a profit. With low ratings, advertisers will not pay to advertise on A&E (because who'd be watching - that's wasted money). This could likely lead to the network going under if this boycott goes on for an extended period of time. The network's cash reserves will run out and bankruptcy will hit.

What I find hypocritical about the "gay mafia" and their conduct in this matter is so many mainstream movies and television shows coming out of Hollywood contain scenes of gay men disparaging women's breasts and vaginas in degrading ways. Said items also contain scenes of gays mocking heterosexuals for being straight. There are Hollywood movies and shows with gay men calling women "fish" and "trash" among other names and trying to convince men they don't need vagina. 

At the end of the day, straight people don't get their drawers in a knot and just chalk it up to gays not liking women. However, a straight man in Louisiana makes the same observation but in reverse, in a less crass manner and gay Hollywood gets vicious. That's called a double standard. That's called hypocrisy.

Christians need to stand up and send a very clear message to Hollywood that there will be serious financial consequences (boycott) for violating our right to free speech. The Constitution does not say Hollywood can say whatever it wants, but the rest of the country can't. The Constitution applies in Hollywood and Louisiana and every other state in America. 

It's time for Hollywood and its fickle, thin skinned, hateful mouthpiece GLAAD to grow up. Everyone is entitled to their opinion. Stop bullying people and trying to force folks into silence. For an industry and organization that often claims gays are bullied, you sure do your share of bullying and attacking everyone that doesn't share your opinion. That game is getting very tired and people have stopped listening. 

A wise man once said choose your battles wisely. Well, you chose the wrong battle this time and you're going to get your butts handed to you, pardon the pun (What? gays in Hollywood can call women "fish" on screen and I can't make a butt joke).

STATEMENT FROM ROBERTSON FAMILY:

We want to thank all of you for your prayers and support. The family has spent much time in prayer since learning of A&E'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.

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'Duck Dynasty' Family Releases Statement on A&E's Suspension of Phil Robertson, Suggests Show Could Be Canceled If Not Reinstated

December 19, 2013|9:31 pm - The Robertson family has defended its patriarch and Christian faith in a first official media statement since A&E's announcement on Dec. 18 to suspend Phil Robertson, following comments he made about homosexuality in an interview in the January edition of GQ magazine.  On their website the family thanked fans - thousands of whom on Thursday took to social media and online petitions to decry the suspension - for their "prayer and support" and reiterated a strong commitment to their Christian faith...

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Phil Robertson Fired From Duck Dynasty Over Gay Comment Prompting Christians To Call For A Boycott Of The A&E Network

Phil Robertson Fired From Duck Dynasty Over Gay Comment Prompting Christians To Call For A Boycott Of The A&E Network

Phil Robertson

A&E's "Duck Dynasty" is the most successful reality show in history. It chronicles the lives of the Robertson family in Louisiana, who are Christians that became millionaires from their successful duck call business. The family's patriarch, Phil Robertson, did an interview with GQ magazine this month, where he was asked about homosexuality. Robertson stated, "It seems like, to me, a vagina -- as a man -- would be more desirable than a man's anus."

Now, according to the Constitution of the United States, Robertson is a human being, who has a right to express what he thinks and feels. Robertson, just like every American and person living in the western world is entitled to free speech. However, Hollywood disagrees.

Duck Dynasty

Hollywood's infamous "gay mafia" as they are called online, became indignant and put pressure on A&E to fire Phil. Robertson has been placed on "indefinite hiatus." The "gay mafia" in Hollywood has hated "Duck Dynasty" from day one anyway, as it is about a Christian family and Hollywood has a virulent hatred of Christians. I've seen Hollywood's unprovoked hatred of Christians up close and it is ugly and disgraceful. Hollywood routinely goes out of its way to viciously attack Christians.   

For Hollywood to bully and attack a 70-year-old man over a simple statement regarding his views that millions of Americans share, is unconstitutional and intolerant. It is bullying. Plain and simple. America is over 70% Christian. Millions of Muslims live in America as well. Both religions do not promote homosexuality, advising adherents against engaging in the alternative lifestyle.

Cast of Duck Dynasty using duck calls to attract ducks

Under the Constitution people have a right to practice their religion and retain their views. For Hollywood to tell people otherwise is to try to force people regarding what to think and feel. As much as Hollywood claims it is liberal, it is very intolerant of everyone that does not agree with its views and repeatedly tries to destroy the lives of those who disagree with them.

Christians on social networking are angry over Robertson's dismissal and are calling for a boycott. If Phil is not reinstated on "Duck Dynasty" Christians need to stop watching A&E altogether and stop going to see Hollywood films. They don't need our collective billion$ if they are going to abuse one of our own, especially an elderly man, for simply stating he doesn't understand why some men prefer penis over vagina.

I'm a straight woman and you know what, I have that right as a human being. I've never been attracted to a woman and you know what, that's my right as well. Just like it's Phil's right to be attracted to the opposite sex and state he prefers the opposite sex. Hollywood is out of control in overriding the right to free speech guaranteed by the Constitution. People are entitled to their opinions.

Duck Dynasty Is Back Jack

The Robertsons

The delightful Robertson family are back with season five of their very popular reality show "Duck Dynasty." The new season premiere featured a surprise wedding ceremony for Phil and Kay, who have been married for almost 50-years, which is amazing.

They had a beautiful ceremony to commemorate their love. They've had their ups and downs when they were younger and hey none of us are perfect, but it's great to see they've stuck together for so many years. Very admirable.

During the renewal of their vows, Miss Kay told her husband Phil "I'm not going anywhere" and "I will love you forever." That's so sweet. Phil responded he will be with her until they put him in the ground. That's beautiful. I think I'm gonna cry...

Side Bar: Since I've been watching the show, I've thought Jase's wife Missy looks like country music singer Faith Hill. During this episode, Missy sang beautifully.

Side Bar 2: Y'all know Miss Kay and Phil, who are in their sixties, are still doing it, right. I'm just saying. Seriously, it's beautiful when couples remain in love.

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Duck Dynasty's Si Robertson Is Married And Here's His Wife (Photo)

Duck Dynasty Cast Striking For Pay Increase

Jase, Si, Willie And Phil Robertson

Season four of the hit reality show "Duck Dynasty" is currently up in the air, as the cast is striking for a pay increase. The third season debut was viewed by over 8,500,000 people. The stars of the show, the Robertsons, want $200,000 per episode or they walk.

Considering there are over ten main family members featured on each episode, the money has to split between more leads than usual. As stated above, the show has brought in big ratings for A&E, resulting in great ad revenues. Therefore, they should pay the Robertsons more for giving the network their biggest hit ever. A&E please give the beards the bonus bucks. It's the best reality show on TV.

Duck Dynasty's Si Robertson Is Married And Here's His Wife (Photo)

Si Robertson and wife Christine Robertson (aww)

During the first two seasons of the reality show "Duck Dynasty" most viewers assumed the hilarious Si Robertson was a single man. However, on a recent episode of the late night talk show "Jimmy Kimmel" featuring Phil, Si, Jase And Willie Robertson, it was revealed Si has a wife.

On the new season of "Duck Dynasty" it was also stated Si has been happily married for over 40-years. This information was made public mostly likely due to the fact women started writing to Si proposing marriage (they know a good thing when they see it). However, this  confounded Si's brother Phil, who jokingly pretended no one in their right mind should want to marry his sibling.

Si Robertson and brother Phil Robertson

So who is the brave lady that won Si's heart and can keep up with the Vietnam vet, who is full of colorful, funny stories and has driving skills that would scare NASCAR and Formula 1. Introducing Mrs. Christine Robertson. Living with Si must be a barrel of laughs.

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‘Duck Dynasty’ hearthrob, Uncle Si Robertson, is married