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Phil Robertson returns to A&E

If you promise not to hold Crüe Cab against us, I promise not to hold Disney Dude against you.

That being diplomatic law, here is what I'd like to propose. Homosexuality is a ceremonial and not a moral law, given it is not a violation of anyone's rights.

That's the sort of position those ignorant and hateful cannot present. Their toolbox of communication is missing a tool. It's a rather useful, many know of it. Some wield it like a nerf warhammer, flailing about. When you believe in things that you don't understand then you suffer. I suppose when you don't believe in things that you don't understand (but you still blurt crap about it) then you suffer too, it looks ridiculous.


 
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Yep, like the millions of people that have lost their health insurance and can't afford the new policies with 4 thousand dollar deductibles and the millions more unemployed as the Democrats claim that we're in the middle of a "economic recovery".
I see one man's glass-half-full is still another's empty jug with a crack in the bottom. I don't expect that to change until your boy is in office. Then suddenly deficits won't matter and slow employment growth will be considered good for holding back inflation, as long as the stock market keeps rising.


But still, I hope fringe activist groups take note and finally understand that they're in the minority as they try to force their twisted ideology on the rest of America.
It's far-far worse when the majority try to "force their twisted ideology on the rest of America". Trust me.
 
Only because you disagreed with what he said, regardless he is reinstated which is what had to happen

Except he has not been re-instated, the TV shows all ready in the can (fourth season) will air but the head quacker is still suspended from further filming (fifth season).

Should make the CONs who thought A&E was practicing poor business sense- the shows already bought and paid for will air.
 
It's far-far worse when the majority try to "force their twisted ideology on the rest of America". Trust me.

I don't trust your opinion and I'm also not sure it's any worse for all of us when the majority does rule.
 
Except he has not been re-instated, the TV shows all ready in the can (fourth season) will air but the head quacker is still suspended from further filming (fifth season).

Should make the CONs who thought A&E was practicing poor business sense- the shows already bought and paid for will air.

Yeah, I'm not finding any news of reinstatement out there. The situation is as it was and you describe it. Making this "suspension" meaningless, a hollow gesture, as the show is on film hiatus anyway. The family has already stated there will be no show without him, and A&E won't give up this cash cow.
 
Link? I think you're operating on old info. What you describe is how it was when he was suspended. The current season is already in the can, so the suspension was nonsense as described in the other thread.
Old info ???
This all transpired yesterday.
When GM decides to stop making a particular model of a car they do not bring all the cars partially assembled on the production line to the dump. They finish them and sell them.
Same with TV shows.
There are no plans to tape any new episodes with Phil the asshole in them. That was a wise decision.
A&E will air and rerun shows that he has already appeared in. That is logical bushiness practice.
Stick a fork in him, he is done.
 
suspended ≠ fired
I believe that Charlie Sheen is still technically "suspended" from appearing on Two and a Half Men.
A player under contract can not be "fired" until their contract runs out.
 
Link? I think you're operating on old info. What you describe is how it was when he was suspended. The current season is already in the can, so the suspension was nonsense as described in the other thread.

So if the suspension was nonsense isn't the backlash over it just doubly so?
 
If someone is being forced to do something against their very being they do indeed have a right to say no. That is why the re-defining of discrimination to include hurt feelings is on the path to the Supremes and currently legislation proposed to stop it. But as far as Robertson goes, he was asked about his beliefs, and he shared them he wasn't imposing them on anyone.

I never said Robertson was imposing on anyone. He has an absolute right to say whatever he wants. A&E is also free to decide whether to fire him or not consistent with the terms of his contract.

What is not allowed is discrimination based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation. If you can't comply with the demands of the Constitution and anti-discrimination laws, then don't open a business. Its as simple as that.
 
Old info ???
This all transpired yesterday.
When GM decides to stop making a particular model of a car they do not bring all the cars partially assembled on the production line to the dump. They finish them and sell them.
Same with TV shows.
There are no plans to tape any new episodes with Phil the asshole in them. That was a wise decision.
A&E will air and rerun shows that he has already appeared in. That is logical bushiness practice.
Stick a fork in him, he is done.

Calm down. Yes old info - I and others stated in the original thread exactly what you describe. The suspension is meaningless. They already had the season in the can and Phil and the show were already on film hiatus (the period inbetween the ending of filming one season and the filming of the next season). That makes the suspension nonsense from the get-go.

I already posted that there is no evidence of the OP in real news. But it really doesn't matter, you have to be several shades of moron to believe A&E isn't going to film the next season of their most popular show. Especially after today when the two largest sponsors for the show stood behind Phil and what he said.
 
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I believe that Charlie Sheen is still technically "suspended" from appearing on Two and a Half Men.
A player under contract can not be "fired" until their contract runs out.

No, he was fired. And his contract is why he walked away with a buttload of money.
 
So if the suspension was nonsense isn't the backlash over it just doubly so?

Meh, it's worth a day's outrage until folks realize A&E is profitting from both ends. However, part of the debate centers around why A&E and others who have used this tactic use this tactic. AND why people care.
 
you have to be several shades of moron to believe A&E isn't going to film next season of their most popular show.

Tell that to the moron Paula Deen.
The food network stuck to their principals, and she, like Phil is also ... done.
Duck Dynasty will be shot next year ... the remaining players are under contract to do so. A&E hold all the cards.
Phil the asshole will sit the season out until his contract lapses. When it is not renewed, it can then be said that he has been fired.
 
That was what they did back then. There was no welfare system back then. Men "married" their deceased brother's wives to be able to take care of them. It is also where the Mormons started with polygamy.

So we are liking the Welfare state now??? It allows for one man, one woman marriage with no need for the dead man's brother to care for the widow??? strange days indeed....

Oh a few corrections, the Ancient Hebrews didn't 'marry' their dead brother's wife, they MARRIED them. They also took multiple wives while their brothers were alive and kicking. They also had concubines, some given to them by God. Solomon is said to have 700 wives... did he have THAT many dead brothers???

The Mormon Church claims God spoke to them and restored the 'old ways' which included polygamy, but not as a welfare mechanism, more a rapid way to expand the number of church members.
 
Meh, it's worth a day's outrage until folks realize A&E is profitting from both ends. However, part of the debate centers around why A&E and others who have used this tactic use this tactic. AND why people care.
A&E made a calculated and smart business decision.
They own one of the hottest properties in television history and they are managing it with a good business acumen.
They have rid the show of controversy while maintaining control of the primary players.
The brothers will continue to tape the show and A&E will continue their profitable program and come out smelling like a rose.
 
Tell that to the moron Paula Deen.
The food network stuck to their principals, and she, like Phil is also ... done.
Duck Dynasty will be shot next year ... the remaining players are under contract to do so. A&E hold all the cards.
Phil the asshole will sit the season out until his contract lapses. When it is not renewed, it can then be said that he has been fired.

The Deen thing was entirely different and the food network was trying to avoid being caught up in legal consequences. None of that exists here with Phil. And you're wrong, the rest are not on contract and are not doing the show without Phil. Not only will all their contracts be renewed after film hiatus, but they'll all, including Phil get a raise. Ratings are through the roof for the show and as mentioned the two largest sponsors have aligned with Phil.
 
Damn… and I am tired of Duck Dynasty. As soon as the Kardashians seemed to start fading, these guys came along and got blown out of proportion.

I think they should make a chica pet of Kim's ass though. That's more entertaining than watching the duckies grow beards.
 
Its a Festivus Miracle!!!!!
 
A&E made a calculated and smart business decision.
They own one of the hottest properties in television history and they are managing it with a good business acumen.
They have rid the show of controversy while maintaining control of the primary players.
The brothers will continue to tape the show and A&E will continue their profitable program and come out smelling like a rose.

False as I've already addressed. And you don't seem to understand that the show is not where the principles make their fortune. The Robertsons are already quite wealthy from their own efforts. If you had ever watched the show you'd know that already.
 
Bigotry 1 - Decency 0. Another victory for the intolerant.
 
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