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onehandle

(51,122 posts)
Mon Dec 30, 2013, 11:37 PM Dec 2013

'Duck Dynasty' Star Willie Robertson To Guest On Fox News

Source: Huffington Post



NEW YORK (AP) — "Duck Dynasty" star Willie Robertson will talk about his outspoken father as he helps Fox News Channel ring in the new year.

The network says Robertson and wife Korie will be guests on the "All-American New Year" special Fox News is airing Tuesday night.

The couple will appear live from Steamboat Springs, Colo., to discuss the recent brief suspension of "Duck Dynasty" patriarch Phil Robertson from the hit A&E reality series. His nine-day removal resulted from anti-gay comments Robertson made in GQ magazine. A firestorm was set off among his legions of defenders who felt he was being censored by the network.

A&E reinstated him last Friday.

Read more: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/12/30/willie-robertson-duck-dynasty-fox-news_n_4521281.html



Hate-mongering misogynistic pedophilia is not just a friend of A&E.
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'Duck Dynasty' Star Willie Robertson To Guest On Fox News (Original Post) onehandle Dec 2013 OP
Oh vomit! SoapBox Dec 2013 #1
He needs a bigger flag on his forehead. jsr Dec 2013 #2
Re: He needs a bigger flag on his forehead. elaristotle Dec 2013 #3
Child bride? Ranchemp. Dec 2013 #14
I believe that's in reference to the "marry them at 15" remarks. arcane1 Dec 2013 #34
Willy didn't make those remarks, Ranchemp. Dec 2013 #36
I know that. arcane1 Dec 2013 #37
Fair point. Ranchemp. Dec 2013 #39
Haha, that reminds me of this: William Seger Dec 2013 #47
That's a violation of the Federal Flag Code. progressoid Dec 2013 #9
Since when did individuals like this care about respect for the flag ? warrant46 Dec 2013 #57
Sure! Why not one of those 20 x 38 flags the Army flies on holidays? jmowreader Dec 2013 #59
It's guys like this who are making the world lose respect for the US or Murica according to them. Monk06 Dec 2013 #4
So, now sons are going to be blamed for the sins of their fathers? Tx4obama Dec 2013 #5
You don't think that the family is all in this venture together? meanit Dec 2013 #11
Have you ever heard him espouse his fathers views? Ranchemp. Dec 2013 #15
The family publicly supported Phil Roberson and stood behind him. meanit Dec 2013 #24
Of course they're going to support their father. Ranchemp. Dec 2013 #25
Okay, let's play the hair splitting game. meanit Dec 2013 #31
That maybe, just maybe, Ranchemp. Dec 2013 #38
This whole thing was never about Phil Robertson's right to his views. meanit Dec 2013 #41
You're right, Ranchemp. Dec 2013 #42
Can't say I hate the guy, meanit Dec 2013 #43
I didn't mean you specifically, Ranchemp. Dec 2013 #44
I know you didn't mean me specifically, but meanit Dec 2013 #45
Here's your mistake with me, Ranchemp. Dec 2013 #46
Not surprised in the least. Kingofalldems Dec 2013 #48
Your comment doesn't surprise me in the least. Ranchemp. Dec 2013 #55
No mistake; meanit Dec 2013 #49
If they stand behind him in this matter, they support him on this matter. riqster Dec 2013 #53
Good job. Kingofalldems Dec 2013 #54
Of course! Anyone surprised? George II Dec 2013 #6
Nope sakabatou Jan 2014 #68
well of course! Skittles Dec 2013 #7
Satan always gathers his minions. hrmjustin Dec 2013 #8
What took Faux Nooz so long??? blkmusclmachine Dec 2013 #10
Steamboat Springs, CO? Botany Dec 2013 #12
What's up with the first photo? That's the 'Bear Grande Chalet' photo from a vacation rental website Tx4obama Jan 2014 #62
I think it was meant to imply that the Robertsons are rich Ranchemp. Jan 2014 #71
So DU being against racism is poutrage huh? Kingofalldems Jan 2014 #72
Maybe you can answer this, because, so far, I can't get a straight answer from Ranchemp. Jan 2014 #73
They didn't say a word about father's racism Kingofalldems Jan 2014 #74
And another one who can't answer a simple question. Ranchemp. Jan 2014 #75
Answered your question. Kingofalldems Jan 2014 #76
No, you didn't. Ranchemp. Jan 2014 #77
Nonsense. ronnie624 Jan 2014 #84
Remember this thread? U4ikLefty Jan 2014 #81
I remember it well. Kingofalldems Jan 2014 #82
And?????????? Ranchemp. Jan 2014 #83
He'll (They'll) be at the GOP convention durablend Dec 2013 #13
If Pluto is no longer a planet, can we come up with a name for reality "Stars"? Thor_MN Dec 2013 #16
I like this photo better -- TBF Dec 2013 #17
100% pure redneck jsr Dec 2013 #19
I like this photo better of Korie, Ranchemp. Dec 2013 #22
Well, meanit Dec 2013 #35
Interesting family photo for a racist ripcord Dec 2013 #60
You have any proof that Willy is a racist? Ranchemp. Jan 2014 #64
Closet full of these... 7wo7rees Jan 2014 #63
except for whatever happened to her neck snooper2 Jan 2014 #66
Oh boy is the pedophile cult member going to talk about the joy of workinclasszero Dec 2013 #18
Question for you. Ranchemp. Dec 2013 #20
Perhaps we'll find out tonight n/t arcane1 Dec 2013 #26
We'll see. Ranchemp. Dec 2013 #28
I guess thats why he was all over the media workinclasszero Dec 2013 #61
I'll ask again, Ranchemp. Jan 2014 #65
Who is worse? workinclasszero Jan 2014 #67
So, you won't or can't answer the question pending? Ranchemp. Jan 2014 #70
Only on DU Roy Rolling Dec 2013 #21
He's not killing ducks for sport, Ranchemp. Dec 2013 #23
and you know this how? VanillaRhapsody Dec 2013 #29
And you know they've faked everything about themselves how? Ranchemp. Dec 2013 #33
It is a tv show - TBF Dec 2013 #50
It's an act. They are golf-playing yuppies. onehandle Dec 2013 #30
Anyone who thinks that ANY 'reality show' is reality, is fooling themselves arcane1 Dec 2013 #32
Message auto-removed Name removed Jan 2014 #79
+1 million darkangel218 Dec 2013 #52
They're not killing those animals for sport, Ranchemp. Dec 2013 #56
I couldn't pull the picture up, but... rppper Jan 2014 #78
They look like the Taliban to me... VanillaRhapsody Dec 2013 #27
Move over Sarah Palin, Faux has a new puppet. olddad56 Dec 2013 #40
All one big happy family overthere. SummerSnow Dec 2013 #51
That picture is just revolting chungking34 Dec 2013 #58
And what do you think of the one below? Tx4obama Jan 2014 #80
Not surprised sakabatou Jan 2014 #69

elaristotle

(26 posts)
3. Re: He needs a bigger flag on his forehead.
Mon Dec 30, 2013, 11:53 PM
Dec 2013

Lol. I wonder if he shouts "USA! USA!" when he is sleeping with his child-bride. What a 'great' patriot.

 

Ranchemp.

(1,991 posts)
14. Child bride?
Tue Dec 31, 2013, 10:32 AM
Dec 2013

WTF are you talking about? Korie was 18 and Willie was 19 when they married in 92.

Korie Robertson (née Howard) is Willie's wife and business partner. She graduated from Harding University. She is the office manager of Duck Commander. Korie and Willie have known each other since she was in 3rd grade and he in 4th.[23] They married on January 11, 1992[24] when they were 18 (Korie) and 19 (Willie).[25][26][27] They have four children: John Luke, Sadie, adopted son Will (Li'l Will), and Bella. The family is also host to Rebecca, an exchange student from Taiwan.


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duck_Dynasty

Try to get your "facts" straight at least.

warrant46

(2,205 posts)
57. Since when did individuals like this care about respect for the flag ?
Tue Dec 31, 2013, 08:26 PM
Dec 2013

They only wave them to "Whip Up the Sheep"

jmowreader

(50,559 posts)
59. Sure! Why not one of those 20 x 38 flags the Army flies on holidays?
Tue Dec 31, 2013, 08:49 PM
Dec 2013

Just drape that sucker right over ol' willy there and we won't have to look at him.

meanit

(455 posts)
11. You don't think that the family is all in this venture together?
Tue Dec 31, 2013, 08:00 AM
Dec 2013

Do you think that FOX news just picked 'ole Willie randomly to be on their news show and that it has nothing to do with him supporting his father's views?



 

Ranchemp.

(1,991 posts)
15. Have you ever heard him espouse his fathers views?
Tue Dec 31, 2013, 10:36 AM
Dec 2013

For that matter, has anyone here ever heard a racist or bigoted word from Willie's mouth?
His dad is a hate mongering racist, but that doesn't mean his sons are.

meanit

(455 posts)
24. The family publicly supported Phil Roberson and stood behind him.
Tue Dec 31, 2013, 01:05 PM
Dec 2013

Honestly, why do you think FOX news has Willie on?

 

Ranchemp.

(1,991 posts)
25. Of course they're going to support their father.
Tue Dec 31, 2013, 01:08 PM
Dec 2013

That's natural, that doesn't mean they support his views, so, I'll again ask, have you ever heard one bigoted, racist word for ANY of Phil's sons mouths?

meanit

(455 posts)
31. Okay, let's play the hair splitting game.
Tue Dec 31, 2013, 01:21 PM
Dec 2013

I haven't heard one thing come out of Willie's mouth either way actually, but he publicly supports his father.

What do you think "supports" means? That Willie has to hold his dad in an upright position?

 

Ranchemp.

(1,991 posts)
38. That maybe, just maybe,
Tue Dec 31, 2013, 01:27 PM
Dec 2013

the family supports his right to his views, even if they don't support those views?

meanit

(455 posts)
41. This whole thing was never about Phil Robertson's right to his views.
Tue Dec 31, 2013, 01:43 PM
Dec 2013

It was about A&E not wanting to be associated with an employee who has those kind of views.

Funny how the right wingers who could care less about employee rights are suddenly all up in arms about an employee getting fired.
Where was all of the outrage when "liberal" employees were being fired (and still are) from lucrative tv programs?

 

Ranchemp.

(1,991 posts)
42. You're right,
Tue Dec 31, 2013, 01:51 PM
Dec 2013

it was never about his right to speak his views, but I'll ask one more time, has anyone here heard any of Phil's sons espouse any racist, bigoted words?
If not, then why all the hatred towards Willy?

meanit

(455 posts)
43. Can't say I hate the guy,
Tue Dec 31, 2013, 02:03 PM
Dec 2013

but the fact that Willie "stands behind" his father in this incident, and that the right wing has made Phil Robertson into some kind of folk hero, as well as the totally partisan-Republican FOX news channel booking Willie for an interview, makes him rather suspect in my opinion.

Lie down with dogs and all that....

 

Ranchemp.

(1,991 posts)
44. I didn't mean you specifically,
Tue Dec 31, 2013, 02:15 PM
Dec 2013

but there's no proof that he shares the same views as Phil does and until I see proof, I'm willing to give him and his brothers the benefit of the doubt.

meanit

(455 posts)
45. I know you didn't mean me specifically, but
Tue Dec 31, 2013, 02:34 PM
Dec 2013

this ordeal has been totally exploited by the right. Conservatives stick together like glue and FOX usually doesn't get upstaged - they get what they pay for. Their track record says it all.

Giving the right wing the "benefit of the doubt" usually translates into weakness and another punch in the teeth to Democrats and progressives.

 

Ranchemp.

(1,991 posts)
46. Here's your mistake with me,
Tue Dec 31, 2013, 02:43 PM
Dec 2013

I'm not giving the RW the benefit of the doubt, I'm giving the Robertson boys the benefit of the doubt.
Big difference.

meanit

(455 posts)
49. No mistake;
Tue Dec 31, 2013, 03:48 PM
Dec 2013

Last edited Tue Dec 31, 2013, 09:08 PM - Edit history (2)

you have been clear that you are only giving the benefit of the doubt to the Robertson boy's views and not their father's.

I'm the one who's saying that it's all an orchestrated RW crock of shit and that it's a waste of time to entertain any of their individual views over this.

They are all paddling the same boat.

riqster

(13,986 posts)
53. If they stand behind him in this matter, they support him on this matter.
Tue Dec 31, 2013, 04:58 PM
Dec 2013

That IS saying they support his views.

 

Ranchemp.

(1,991 posts)
71. I think it was meant to imply that the Robertsons are rich
Wed Jan 1, 2014, 12:59 PM
Jan 2014

and owned this, thereby creating more poutrage against Willy and family.

 

Ranchemp.

(1,991 posts)
73. Maybe you can answer this, because, so far, I can't get a straight answer from
Wed Jan 1, 2014, 01:04 PM
Jan 2014

anyone here, have you ever heard a bigoted, racist word for any of Phil's sons?
And, BTW, only Willy and Korie were at that Lodge in Steamboat Springs, CO, not Phil or Ms. Kay.

Kingofalldems

(38,458 posts)
74. They didn't say a word about father's racism
Wed Jan 1, 2014, 01:10 PM
Jan 2014

Not a peep. Not one freaking peep. And the fact they were going on some sort of boycott against A & E tells me they agreed with dear old dad. Did you miss that?

 

Ranchemp.

(1,991 posts)
77. No, you didn't.
Wed Jan 1, 2014, 01:16 PM
Jan 2014

And I am playing with you, but, I grow bored of your non answers, have a great New Year's Day and a prosperous new year.

ronnie624

(5,764 posts)
84. Nonsense.
Thu Jan 2, 2014, 01:52 AM
Jan 2014

meanit answered your question:

"I haven't heard one thing come out of Willie's mouth either way actually"

durablend

(7,460 posts)
13. He'll (They'll) be at the GOP convention
Tue Dec 31, 2013, 09:02 AM
Dec 2013

Pretty much can guarantee that.

Everyone there will probably be wearing camo hats as a thumb to the nose to 'teh libs'

 

Thor_MN

(11,843 posts)
16. If Pluto is no longer a planet, can we come up with a name for reality "Stars"?
Tue Dec 31, 2013, 10:47 AM
Dec 2013

I suggested "Assholes", but have been told that it lacks a certain sense of fakeness/deception needed for a name to describe horrible actors playing characters purported to be real.

TBF

(32,062 posts)
17. I like this photo better --
Tue Dec 31, 2013, 11:22 AM
Dec 2013

but this one doesn't make him zillions of dollars per year. It's all about the $$$$ ...

 

Ranchemp.

(1,991 posts)
64. You have any proof that Willy is a racist?
Wed Jan 1, 2014, 11:39 AM
Jan 2014

You do know that him and Korie adopted a mixed race boy don't you?
They also have a Taiwanese exchange student living with them.

 

workinclasszero

(28,270 posts)
18. Oh boy is the pedophile cult member going to talk about the joy of
Tue Dec 31, 2013, 11:40 AM
Dec 2013

hooking up with 15 year old girls?

Or maybe the joys of godly living in the south pre civil rights era for black americans?

Or maybe fun group activities like gay bashing?

 

Ranchemp.

(1,991 posts)
20. Question for you.
Tue Dec 31, 2013, 12:34 PM
Dec 2013

Have you ever heard one homophobic, racist, bigoted word out of Willie's mouth? For that matter, any of Phil's son's mouths?
If so, please provide a link to it.

Phil is a bigoted, racist homophobic asshole, no doubt, but that doesn't mean that his son's share his views.

 

workinclasszero

(28,270 posts)
61. I guess thats why he was all over the media
Tue Dec 31, 2013, 10:17 PM
Dec 2013

renouncing his daddy's racism, gay bashing and bedding down 15 year old little girls.

Oh wait.....

I'm sure his fake hillbilly Merrcan good ole boys act is paying way to well to cross Daddy h8er. A&E sure ain't gonna stop their cash cow.

Sleeping with underage girls Duck Dynasty? NO PROBLEM says A&E!

 

workinclasszero

(28,270 posts)
67. Who is worse?
Wed Jan 1, 2014, 12:19 PM
Jan 2014

The bigot who creates hate or the people who cover up for them like PR's fake hillbilly boy?

Never heard of A&E advocating Jim Crow era laws or gay hate or marrying 15 year olds girls yet they give a worldwide platform for PR to spew that shit.

They are just as guilty as he is and so is the entire family if they defend his evil bile, which they are of course.

Its all about the Benjamins for the family and A&E. Hate sells and thats all they care about.

Roy Rolling

(6,917 posts)
21. Only on DU
Tue Dec 31, 2013, 12:38 PM
Dec 2013

Okay...enough about Saint Phil and his right to mouth off about things he is ignorant about---which are most things.

But there are some of us who have a giant objection to his business of duck-killing for sport. And not to start a totally different rant, but I consider his business of hunting and killing ducks barbaric and offensive. I know the arguments and can respect others love of "sport", but I totally disagree and think the most offensive thing about the whole family is the millions they make being animal-killers. And it is that callousness to animals that makes it easy to also hate other humans.

And only on DU can I say this without being bombarded with hate mail.

 

Ranchemp.

(1,991 posts)
23. He's not killing ducks for sport,
Tue Dec 31, 2013, 12:44 PM
Dec 2013

the Robertson's eat everything they hunt, they abhor sport hunting.
I hunt all my meat, including Elk, Deer, Rabbit, and many game birds, that's not sport hunting.

 

VanillaRhapsody

(21,115 posts)
29. and you know this how?
Tue Dec 31, 2013, 01:18 PM
Dec 2013

they faked everything else about themselves....you expect us to now believe that?

 

Ranchemp.

(1,991 posts)
33. And you know they've faked everything about themselves how?
Tue Dec 31, 2013, 01:23 PM
Dec 2013

My wife watches the show, every episode, Ms. Kay cooks every thing that the family hunts.
There's no doubt that Phil is a bigoted, racist asshole, but they do believe that the food they hunt provides the family with sustenance.

onehandle

(51,122 posts)
30. It's an act. They are golf-playing yuppies.
Tue Dec 31, 2013, 01:18 PM
Dec 2013

Anyone who thinks that this 'reality show' is reality, is fooling themselves.

When they leave the set, they sip chardonnay and eat petit fours, while their butler counts their money.

Response to Ranchemp. (Reply #23)

rppper

(2,952 posts)
78. I couldn't pull the picture up, but...
Wed Jan 1, 2014, 05:24 PM
Jan 2014
http://www.newslandija.com/2013/12/28/ae-duck-dynasty-resuming-with-the-entire-robertson-family-including-phil/

Scroll down the article and there is a picture of Si napping on a couch underneath two mounts....those are trophies....at least that's what we called them in east Texas...trophy bucks...not trying to argue your point and yes it isn't Willie, but I've never met a hunter who didn't keep a prize rack. Yes we ate what we shot too, I'd imagine those two bucks in the picture didn't go to waste either, but modern man doesn't need to hunt unless he chooses to do so. If you brag about that big buck to your friends, it's a competition...a sport...it was bragging rights...no different than football really.

Whether Willie will come out like Phil time will tell. Ranchemp I get where you're coming from about Phil's vrs Willies views and support....Phil being the crazy uncle you see only on the holidays but have to love because he's family. Frankly though, the vacuume of silence is going to raise doubts....Willie or Si or any one of them could have said " that's Phil's opinion, not mine...I support his right to say it" , being both supportive and their own man at the same time. But to each their own.

Phil's managed to alienate a segment of the population who could have cared less three weeks ago. His thoughts are out there for all to see. Those alienated will be watching for the next step, whatever that may be.

I'm just happy I'm not getting all of the "I stand with Phil" POUTRAGE posts on Facebook anymore...since he's back on air next season anyhow....
 

VanillaRhapsody

(21,115 posts)
27. They look like the Taliban to me...
Tue Dec 31, 2013, 01:17 PM
Dec 2013

so I guess FAUX NEWS is where they belong...they are Faux hicks afterall!
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