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Some perspective on the Phil Robertson Issue
Posted on 12/27/13 at 4:24 am
Posted on 12/27/13 at 4:24 am
Remember when the Dixie Chicks made an anti-Bush comment and conservative America issued a fatwa on their brand? Hundreds of country radio stations stopped playing their music, there were even demonstrations where people would get together and destroy their Dixie Chicks CD's.
In an interview Bush said:
I personally know some out there who boycotted them for being open about their beliefs who are now in disbelief that a TV Station would suspend Phil. I just feel there may be a bit of hypocrisy among some who are vilifying A&E right now. Thoughts?
In an interview Bush said:
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The Dixie Chicks are free to speak their mind. They can say what they want to say ... they shouldn't have their feelings hurt just because some people don't want to buy their records when they speak out ... Freedom is a two-way street ... I don't really care what the Dixie Chicks said. I want to do what I think is right for the American people, and if some singers or Hollywood stars feel like speaking out, that's fine. That's the great thing about America.
I personally know some out there who boycotted them for being open about their beliefs who are now in disbelief that a TV Station would suspend Phil. I just feel there may be a bit of hypocrisy among some who are vilifying A&E right now. Thoughts?
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Posted on 12/27/13 at 5:18 am to jbond
The Dixie chicks comments hit home more for most Americans because if the time that they were said, right after 9/11. Phil was also baited into making his comments, the DC comments seemed more unprovoked if I remember correctly. I understand what you're saying but this is how I see te two situations compared to one another
Posted on 12/27/13 at 6:09 am to jbond
There's a pretty big difference here when it comes "offended" parties though...... W obviously didn't care and said the can say whatever they want, it's a free country. The gay/les community is acting completely opposite. They want Duck Dynasty off the air and are trying to ruin them.
Posted on 12/27/13 at 6:31 am to jbond
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Thoughts
While I understand your sentiment...
The difference in this is that the Dixie Chicks record label did not drop them. The people just boycotted their product.
Here, PR has been suspended for an honest opinion outside the show. Let the customers speak to whether or not he should still be profitable, not political correctness.
Honestly. If he had been on The Jesus Network and came out in support of Gays and they suspended him from the show for saying something in conflict with what the network believed? wouldn't people in the opposite side feel the same way?
And I know I'll catch flack for this.... 41 was a classy guy. Made big mistakes (huge) while in office but you have never seen that guy come out and bad mouth the people who did things like what the Dixie Chicks did.
This post was edited on 12/27/13 at 6:32 am
Posted on 12/27/13 at 7:08 am to jbond
I still can't believe people care so much about it either way.
Posted on 12/27/13 at 7:09 am to jbond
Yes, it is a great example of hypocrisy.
Posted on 12/27/13 at 8:38 am to jbond
First of all, this is not an "issue," IMO 
Just celebrity gossip.
Secondly, OP really did compare apples to oranges with these two situations. And for the record, I didn't give a frick what the Dixie Chicks had to say then or now. If I heard something of theirs I liked, I listened to it.
Just celebrity gossip. Secondly, OP really did compare apples to oranges with these two situations. And for the record, I didn't give a frick what the Dixie Chicks had to say then or now. If I heard something of theirs I liked, I listened to it.
Posted on 12/27/13 at 9:42 am to jbond
I just read the complete GQ article. It's pretty good. I think it's clear that Phil feels bad for gays just like feeling sorry for a drug addict - they are lost in his mind. You may think that's stupid, but it's not gay bashing. The self appointed gay rights champions are becoming as bad as the race baiters of 10 years ago.
Posted on 12/27/13 at 10:10 am to jbond
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Thoughts?
This is America
BOR gives Phil freedom of speech.
He spoke, his employer didnt approve and they exercised their rights suspended him
Case closed
This post was edited on 12/27/13 at 10:16 am
Posted on 12/27/13 at 10:16 am to jbond
i think part of the issue had to do with the fact that the dixie chicks were out of the country and spouted out their stuff during a concert if i'm not mistaken. i'm not saying it matters to me, i'm saying i think that's one reason it blew up like it did. there's a certain no-no people feel when americans go abroad and then talk negatively about america. see gwyneth paltrow and people's attitudes towards her comments regarding europe.
Posted on 12/27/13 at 10:51 am to jbond
Gays run shite now. Us pussy frickers have to DWI.
Posted on 12/27/13 at 11:00 am to jbond
The only real solution here is for A&E to give Phil a choice to either put aside his denial and come out as a poo jabber on the air during a special DD episode or retire from the series.
Posted on 12/27/13 at 11:59 am to jbond
Thoughts. Better kept to yourself. That's my thought.
Posted on 12/27/13 at 1:58 pm to jbond
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I personally know some out there who boycotted them for being open about their beliefs who are now in disbelief that a TV Station would suspend Phil
I didn't think anyone was silly enough to equate being "fired" to someone boycotting performances. I guess there are.
Boycotting Duck Dynasty would be the right thing to do for those offended by Phil's statement. I highly doubt those offended have ever watched that show though.
This post was edited on 12/27/13 at 3:22 pm
Posted on 12/27/13 at 3:20 pm to jbond
I think the real villain in this controversy is GQ. They baited Robertson into saying something he otherwise would never have revealed. It's clear what GQ execs think of the DD cast. If anybody was attempting to take down DD, it was GQ. There seem to be no consequences for them whatsoever.
BTW, why the hell did Robertson talk with them anyhow? That's like Weight Watchers interviewing Paula Deen? You know it's not going to end well.
BTW, why the hell did Robertson talk with them anyhow? That's like Weight Watchers interviewing Paula Deen? You know it's not going to end well.
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