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A&E Welcomes Phil Robertson Back to 'Duck Dynasty'

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Revmitchell

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A&E was not the free market at work. However, the response from the consumers to reinstate Phil certainly is.
 
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thisnumbersdisconnected

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$4 billion in merchandise sales at Wal-Mart and other retail outlets of "Duck stuff" the last two weeks made an impression. A&E didn't even try to put a very good spin on it, as this, from the Rev's linked article, indicates:
"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 principals."

That is why we reacted so quickly and strongly to a recent interview with Phil Robertson. While Phil's comments made in the interview reflect his personal views based on his own beliefs and his own personal journey, he and his family have publicly stated they regret the "coarse language" he used and the misinterpretation of his core beliefs based only on the article. He also made it clear he would "never incite or encourage hate." We at A+E Networks expressed our disappointment with his statements in the article and reiterate that they are not views we hold.
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In other words, "Our advertisers raised tea-total heck with us and we realized we were not so stupid as to chase money out the door."

When the A&E contract expires, I hope the Robertsons "entertain offers" from other media outlets. They'll double their income if they do.
 
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poncho

poncho

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Phil and the "ducksters" should have thumbed their noses at A&E and started their own network.

A&E needs the "ducksters" but they don't need A&E.
 
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