A&E shoots itself in the foot

[Goober]

Personally, I find it funny that there would be outrage over what a redneck said. The show is about redneck culture from what I understand (never watched it, don't even subscribe to a cable/satellite program) and one of the actors said something a redneck would say.

Shocker :lol:

Tons of well educated religious types that would agree with his viewpoint.
Myself I do not. But those are his beliefs.
Note the point he also makes about Jesus.
This is much ado about nothing.
Clearly a slow news day.

 

[gerryh]

Personally, I find it funny that there would be outrage over what a redneck said. The show is about redneck culture from what I understand (never watched it, don't even subscribe to a cable/satellite program) and one of the actors said something a redneck would say.

Shocker :lol:

Personally, I find it funny that people that have never watched the show, or know the people involved would comment about something they know nothing about.

 

[BornRuff]

ooooooooooops..... looks like I was lead astray...... you are right.

I assumed that you were talking about them showing episodes in syndication or something like that. I don't watch much TV actually on TV, so it seemed plausible.

 

[Walter]

Busy day at the Drudge Report.

'My mission today is to go forth and tell people about why I follow Christ'...
FLASHBACK: Vowed to Quit A&E if Network Banned Talk of God or Guns...
A&E Tried to Cut 'Jesus' from Family Prayers...
Will Air Marathon Despite Suspension...
No. 1-rated in cable history...
PALIN DEFENDS...
CRUZ: 'Represents the America Usually Ignored or Mocked by Liberal Elites'...
JINDAL: 'Messed Up Situation When Miley Cyrus Gets a Laugh, and Phil Robertson Gets Suspended'...
GAY WRITER: Fiasco says more about our bigotry than Phil's...
'Boycott A&E' FACEBOOK Page Gets 500k 'Likes' in Hours...
Administrator BANNED For Generating Too Much Support...
Show Sponsor Backs Robertson...
PETITION: istandwithphil...

 

[BornRuff]

Really? You see no problem with airing a show that glorifies drugs, drug production, and distribution while at the same time chastising someone for their personal and religious views? At no time have ANY of the Robertson made derogatory comments concerning gays on their show. Phil answered a direct question concerning his faith and beliefs. He was honest about it. This is an example of hypocracy on A&E's part and an agenda on the part of the LGBT groups that complained.

It seems like Breaking Bad was not ever on AMC, but they have aired lots of other crime dramas over the years.

An employee's real life views about religion, sexual orientation, race, etc etc etc are just a completely different ballpark than the plot of a fictional show.

I don't think that any reasonable person believes that anyone involved with Breaking Bad is actually promoting that people should make or use meth, just like nobody assumes that Brando or Coppala support people joining the mob. They are just stories.

When someone comes out in support of something in their real life, as a representative of this show or company, that becomes more of an issue. People do start to wonder if continued association with that person is an endorsement of their beliefs.

So just as this guy has the right to express his personal beliefs, A&E has the right to not associate themselves with him and his beliefs.

 

[Retired_Can_Soldier]

A&E would have decimated BREAKING BAD

Look what they did to THE SOPRANOS

Here's a funny parody
MadTV's "The Sopranos" - YouTube

 

[Serryah]

I personally don't care either way, don't watch TV, don't even have one.

That said what I'm more upset over from what I've read is that he said Blacks back in the 60's were happy being slaves. He never saw, personally, any unhappy black person working the cotton fields, they were all singing and happy...

Ignorance is bliss I guess.

He's entitled to his opinion (and I really wish people would stop making this suspension out to be because he's Christian, because it's NOT), but A&E is also entitled to protect their interests and likely there are a varied amount of viewers. Last they want is to appear to side with a bigot who is okay with everyone unless they're gay cause then they'll do his dog and who knows who else.

In the end, everyone just needs to STFU and let it go.

 

[darkbeaver]

I sincerely hope the entire family refuses to participate any longer.

If you read the article, he said nothing hateful, or even close.



It is.

The difference is there is no dirt to dig up, nothing untoward going on, no real personal conflict or voyeurism of the nasty kind.....just fun and giggles.

I have a brother who's addicted to these duck people.

 

[gerryh]

Last they want is to appear to side with a bigot who is okay with everyone unless they're gay cause then they'll do his dog and who knows who else.

what an ignorant piece of work you are. He never said anything like the above

In the end, everyone just needs to STFU and let it go.

You should have taken your own advice.

 

[Sal]

A&E would have decimated BREAKING BAD

Look what they did to THE SOPRANOS

Here's a funny parody
MadTV's "The Sopranos" - YouTube

that is exceptional

 

[spaminator]

 

[damngrumpy]

Programing decisions and decisions about what is acceptable are not made by
how man listeners a show has or does not have. These decisions are based on
what society deems to be acceptable. No it does not mean the programs majority
it means the overall majority. Yes he is entitled to his views no dispute there.
But it should also be remembered opening your mouth and saying what you want
is your right pand privilege it also comes with responsibilities and consequenses.
someone with a little maturity and sense of responsibility would not have put themself
or the network in an awkward position.
They\re not shooting themselves in the foot, they are demonstrating they can do the
right thing regardless of consequence. This man spoke out ignorant of any consequence.
Its unfortunate respect for others is almost a thing of the past.

 

[Serryah]

what an ignorant piece of work you are. He never said anything like the above

Did I say he did? No,but then he might as well have. Liking Homosexuality to bestiality is just plain stupid and ignorant, which is why I said that. As it is, the only ignorant "piece of work" is this dipstick who thinks that gays are just like people who want to do their pets.

You should have taken your own advice.

Hey, if people like you are gonna throw their two cents in, why not everyone else?

Thanks, by the way, for missing the entire point of it all. Good on ya!

Programing decisions and decisions about what is acceptable are not made by
how man listeners a show has or does not have. These decisions are based on
what society deems to be acceptable. No it does not mean the programs majority
it means the overall majority. Yes he is entitled to his views no dispute there.
But it should also be remembered opening your mouth and saying what you want
is your right pand privilege it also comes with responsibilities and consequenses.
someone with a little maturity and sense of responsibility would not have put themself
or the network in an awkward position.
They\re not shooting themselves in the foot, they are demonstrating they can do the
right thing regardless of consequence. This man spoke out ignorant of any consequence.
Its unfortunate respect for others is almost a thing of the past.

I also think it's probably good to point out that while this guy has a multi-million dollar business, he IS employed with A&E as well until such time as he quits or his contract runs out. As such, they're protecting their interests by benching him for the stupidity of his words.

 

[Praxius]

I haven't watched anything on A&E for years.... I remember back when they were "Arts & Entertainment" and ran documentaries, war history, movies, stand up comedy, etc.

They went the way of TLC. I don't know what TLC stands for today but it sure as sh*t not "The Learning Channel".

They too used to run interesting shows which were actually educational.... Seriously, all out operations with no punches pulled and everything right there for all to see.

Now it's all little people running a farm.... Well actually just doing useless crap other than running a farm... Or teenagers getting pregnant, or gypsy weddings, or toddlers and little kids being dressed up like mini skanks.

 

[Tonington]

Personally, I find it funny that people that have never watched the show, or know the people involved would comment about something they know nothing about.

So you think someone must watch the show to know something about it? That's foolish. I've never watched Hunny Boo Boo either but I know what the show is about. I have friends who watch Duck Dynasty and talk about it, co-workers as well. Two of them dressed as characters from the show for Halloween. That's how pop culture works Gerry, and not just for shows on AMC and A&E.

 

[Tecumsehsbones]

All y'all really need to shut off the idiot box once in a while.

 

[BornRuff]

They too used to run interesting shows which were actually educational.... Seriously, all out operations with no punches pulled and everything right there for all to see.

You don't think it is interesting and education to see who the shortest, fattest, most fertile family they can get to star in their own reality show is?

 

[karrie]

They went the way of TLC. I don't know what TLC stands for today...

The Living Circus

 

[petros]

The Loser Channel

 

[Colpy]

I personally don't care either way, don't watch TV, don't even have one.

That said what I'm more upset over from what I've read is that he said Blacks back in the 60's were happy being slaves. He never saw, personally, any unhappy black person working the cotton fields, they were all singing and happy...

Ignorance is bliss I guess.

He's entitled to his opinion (and I really wish people would stop making this suspension out to be because he's Christian, because it's NOT), but A&E is also entitled to protect their interests and likely there are a varied amount of viewers. Last they want is to appear to side with a bigot who is okay with everyone unless they're gay cause then they'll do his dog and who knows who else.

In the end, everyone just needs to STFU and let it go.

Ahh...Blacks were not slaves in the 1850s and sixties.

Duck Dynasty is the biggest thing ever for A&E, and they are not "protecting their interests", they are engaging in idiotic political correctness.

He did not say anything of the sort, nor is he a bigot.

Supporters of Duck Dynasty should bury A&E with letters, and the rest of the clan should refuse to film anymore.