Phil Robertson hatches plot to move his family to rival TV network after A&E bosses 'humiliated' him over anti-*** storm

[yota691]

Duck Dynasty launches their own range of GUNS as Phil hatches plot to move his family to rival TV network after A&E bosses 'humiliated' him over anti-*** storm

• Phil Robertson feels betrayed by bosses at A&E and is plotting to get his family out of the $200,000 per episode contact they signed last August
• He has plans to move to a Christian TV network and launch a new show named Duck Commander after is $15 million business 
• The family's latest money-making venture is a range of nine different shotguns, two semiautomatic rifles and a semiautomatic pistol
• The weapons, which start at $500, come in a 'waterfowl pattern' camouflage design and include a free stars and stripes flag bandana
• A&E last week announced that Phil was returning to Duck Dynasty as they moved to protect the show which generated $885 million in 2013
• Robertson was briefly suspended after making homophobic comments in GQ magazine

 

 

Phil Robertson is plotting revenge on the TV network behind his hit show and reportedly has plans to move his family to another broadcaster

 

Duck Dynasty’s Phil Robertson may have emerged victorious from his recent spat with A&E, but the millionaire patriarch is already plotting revenge on the TV network behind his hit show and reportedly has a plan in the works to move his family - plus millions of dollars of advertising and merchandise revenue - to another broadcaster.

Humiliated by A&E’s recent attempt to silence his conservative religious message, Robertson - whose Duck Commander business is worth an estimated $15 million - is secretly plotting to form his own TV production company so he can jump ship to a Christian channel more in keeping with his views.

Robertson, 67, recently served a short suspension from the hit show after he made homophobic and racially insensitive comments in an interview with GQ. 

But a massive outpouring of support from Conservative supporters including Sarah Palin convinced A&E to take Robertson back or risk losing their most important cash cow. 

The Season 4 premiere of Duck Dynasty last August drew a record 11.8 million viewers and total revenues for 2013 are estimated at $885 million. 

 

 

The public support for Pat's comments have convinced the wily businessman that he and his family could be better served elsewhere on a network more understanding of his views – such as overtly religious TV networks Trinity Broadcast Corporation and Christian Television Network. 

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The Robertson clan have teamed up with Mossberg to create nine different shotguns, as well as two semiautomatic rifles and a semiautomatic pistol

 

He is also reported to be unhappy at how A&E has portrayed the extremely wealthy Robertson clan as ignorant hillbillies. 

 

 

‘A&E messed with the wrong redneck,’ a source close to the show told the National Enquirer. ‘Phil has agreed to return, but he’s already working on getting out their contracts.’

 

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Back in August the Robertson clan signed a new contract with A&E for $200,000 per episode. That contract is supposed to keep the family tied to the network for several more seasons, but Robertson is confident that he can get them out of it on a technicality after the forthcoming fifth season ends.

‘He’s confident lawyers can find a loophole and get them out of any long-term commitments,’ said the source.

 

 

 

 

 

The Robertson clan are worth an estimated $15 million based of the back of the Duck Commander that Phil launched back in the 1970's

Phil Robertson believes his family could be better served by a network more understanding of his views such as the Christian Television Network

 

‘Phil wants to use his company name Duck Commander as the title for an entirely new show that they can produce themselves and be in control of what goes on.’

Robertson founded Duck Commander back in the 70's, selling duck calls that developed a loyal following among hunters. 

Now that the family are stars in a top-rated cable-TV series, their business has expanded to sell a vast array of backwoods-themed merchandise via a number of national retailers. 

Shoppers at Cabela's, Wal-Mart and Target can find Duck Commander branded items including DVDs, $15 action figures, $50 camouflage bedding sets, video games, throw rugs, a cookbook, coolers, T-shirts, caps, hoodies, underwear and, of course, the duck calls that started it all. 

The wily businessman is set to capitalize even further on his huge popularity with conservatives with the launch of his own line of Duck Commander guns, reports CNN Money.

The Robertson clan have teamed up with Mossberg to create nine different shotguns, as well as two semiautomatic rifles and a semiautomatic pistol. 

 

 

The shotguns come in a 'waterfowl pattern' camouflage design and Mossberg has already begun shipping them to distributors.

Reinstated: Phil Robertson won't miss a day of filming after his brief hiatus was reversed by A&E

 

The family feature prominently in a series of ads for the new guns on Mossberg's website. In on of the videos Phil says: 'Do you know what makes me happy ladies and gentlemen? To blow a mallard drake's head smooth off.' 

Not all of the weapons are intended for duck hunting. The pistol and one of the rifles have military-style designs with large capacity magazines holding at least 25 rounds. The rifle has some of the features of an assault rifle, but with a relatively low .22 caliber. 

On its website Mossberg says the .22-caliber pistol is 'perfect for small game, plinking, target shooting - or clearing cottonmouths out of your duck blind.' 

All the firearms come with an American flag bandana 'like the one worn by Willie,' one of Robertson's sons.

In an exclusive statement to FoxNews last Friday, the Robertson family said they were 'excited to keep making a quality TV show for our dedicated fans, who have showed us wonderful support. 

'We will continue to represent our faith and values in a positive way through Duck Dynasty and our many projects that we are currently working on.'

 

All of the Duck Commander firearms come with an American flag bandana 'like the one worn by Willie,' one of Robertson's sons

 

Stardom: Two of the unlikely reality TV stars of Duck Dynasty, brothers Silas 'Uncle Si' Robertson (left) and Phil Robertson

'The outpouring of support and prayers has encouraged and emboldened us greatly,' the family added.

A&E had announced in a statement last week that they were reinstating Phil on the reality show after discussions with the Robertson family and consultations with 'numerous advocacy groups'. 

But despite consulting advocacy groups, many spoke out against Phil's reinstatement - the *** and Lesbian Alliance Against Discrimination (GLAAD) issuing a statement earlier this week to Fox News saying the network is just greedy to capitalize off the hit show.

'Phil Robertson should look African American and *** people in the eyes and hear about the hurtful impact of praising Jim Crow laws and comparing *** people to terrorists. If dialogue with Phil is not part of next steps then A+E has chosen profits over African American and *** people – especially its employees and viewers,' the said.

The fourth season is set to premiere this January, and was largely completed before Phil made the statements, meaning he didn't miss a single episode of filming during the ban.

The removal of the 67-year-old patriarch from the show was lauded by *** rights organizations, but fans of the show denounced it as a violation of Robertson's right to free speech.

 

The fifth season of Duck Dynasty will premiere on A&E later this month, but future series could be in jeopardy

 

Conservative supporters include Sarah Palin, who wrote in a Facebook post: 'Free speech is an endangered species. Those intolerants’ hatin’ and taking on the Duck Dynasty patriarch for voicing his personal opinion are taking on all of us.'

A&E initially took action after Robertson's comments caused uproar, saying his views were 'disappointing' and that A&E has always been 'strong supporters and champions of the LGBT community.'

Now, the network says the family has made it clear that they are sorry if they caused any offense with the patriarch's remarks.

'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 mis-interpretation 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,' read the statement.

Strong marriage: Miss Kay and Phil Robertson have been married for 47-years and began dating when she was 14 and he was 18 - they married when he was 20

The homophobic comments from the born-again Christian included such insights as, ' 'It seems like, to me, a ****** - as a man - would be more desirable than a man’s anus.

'That’s just me. I’m just thinking: There’s more there! She’s got more to offer. I mean, come on, dudes! You know what I’m saying? But hey, sin: It’s not logical, my man. It’s just not logical.'

 

 

He also grouped homosexuals in with terrorists, saying, 'We never, ever judge someone on who’s going to heaven, hell. That’s the Almighty’s job. We just love 'em, give 'em the good news about Jesus - whether they’re homosexuals, drunks, terrorists. We let God sort 'em out later, you see what I’m saying?'

GLAAD hit back soon after the interview was released online, calling him a ‘stain’ on the network A&E which airs the show.

GLAAD spokesperson Wilson Cruz told E! News: 'Phil and his family claim to be Christian, but Phil's lies about an entire community fly in the face of what true Christians believe.

 

Phil Robertson, the patriarch of the "Duck Dynasty" TV series, center, leaves the White's Ferry Road Church of Christ in West Monroe, La. on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013. Robertson was suspended in early December for homophobic comments

'He clearly knows nothing about *** people or the majority of Louisianans - and Americans - who support legal recognition for loving and committed *** and lesbian couples.

'Phil's decision to push vile and extreme stereotypes is a stain on A&E and his sponsors who now need to reexamine their ties to someone with such public disdain for LGBT people and families.'

In addition to his anti-*** rhetoric, the duck hunter also made dubious remarks regarding Louisiana before the Civil Rights Movement.

'I never, with my eyes, saw the mistreatment of any black person. Not once. Where we lived was all farmers. The blacks worked for the farmers. I hoed cotton with them. I'm with the blacks, because we're white trash. We're going across the field,' said Robertson.

'They're singing and happy. I never heard one of them, one black person, say, 'I tell you what: These doggone white people'—not a word!... Pre-entitlement, pre-welfare, you say: Were they happy? They were godly; they were happy; no one was singing the blues.'

 

[Gamble101]

All Phil wants is more money. Thats all he lives for and to marry a 15yr. old.

[vietnam1969]

All Phil wants is more money. Thats all he lives for and to marry a 15yr. old.

  Sorry pal but i don't believe a word of what you just said.

[captl1]

  Sorry pal but i don't believe a word of what you just said.

I agree.

[MyLadiesDaddy]

Wad he say? Thought I heard a gerbil in here.

[captl1]

Wad he say? Thought I heard a gerbil in here.

Speed bump! :o :o

[The Machine]

All Phil wants is more money. Thats all he lives for and to marry a 15yr. old.

 

wow ..........

 

I did originally write more of an in-depth reply but figured with a closed mind like yours you wouldn't understand it so I'll just leave it as "Wow" you really don't have a clue of what your talking about.

 

 

BTW I'm surprised your still here with a rep of -259 ....... I thought people got banned after -100, Maybe I just read that somewhere but from the looks of it with 83 posts and -259 reputation your only here to stir the pot, why dont you just find another past time because no one is buying your horse apples here.

[DinarDavo]

Anymore I just have to smile when, as in this article, I see the repeated use of the term "homophobic". I suppose if you are an American patriot that makes you "fascistphobic". If you are a Ford fan, you are "Chevyphobic". If you are an Obama fan then you are "truthphobic". Some peoples brains just can't contend with the possibility that if someone disagrees with their point of view that you may not be fearful of whatever or that you are not a racist or a wingnut...tired of the SPIN CRAP.

[Rayzur]

I'm kinda chuckling here at lessons learned... we get all tweaked and annoyed when Iraq news contradicts itself on the exact same topic... and we have examples of the same thing all over our news...

In the link below are a  few minutes of tape from FOX NEWS, wherein the CEO of Duck Dynasty, says we're all good and happy, happy, happy....

Now if I had to translate this one, (Sans Google), I'd guess its along these lines:

 

We just signed a 200K per episode contract with A&E for the upcoming season. We're getting ready to air the first show of that season. The legal / financial blood bath that would ensue in efforts to break that contract are not worth in in terms of cost to the family (not just financial, but morale, cohesion, energy etc important stuff). So for the time being we are all happy happy happy... while dad is dressed in black ops cammo working in the background regarding the possibility of a new home at the end of this contract and season.

Too bad we don't have a cultural nuance translator like this for Iraqi news... :D

http://www.thehollywoodgossip.com/videos/willie-and-korie-robertson-interview/

Edited January 3, 2014 by Rayzur

[Timberwolf3]

All Phil wants is more money. Thats all he lives for and to marry a 15yr. old.

 

Hahaha....I LOVE IT!!!....That sounds just like jealousy to me....   ....Come out of the basement and GROW UP!!!

[MyLadiesDaddy]

Wad she say?

Just playin wit ya Razure. I couldn't resist. LOL

[yota691]

This is what God Promise when you Stand beside Him and Speak of his Word... 

[Rayzur]

Wad she say?

Just playin wit ya Razure. I couldn't resist. LOL

 

I know bro... its all good..... :D  Unfortunately the secretary who edits for me at work refuses to do so on social network///dinar forums.... What a chump!! Leaving me out here to wander all over the place by  myself.... :lol:

[new york kevin]

PHIL ROBERTSON MADE NO HOMOPHOBIC COMMENTS. HE QUOTED STRAIGHT OUT THE BIBLE, 1 CORINTHIANS 6, WHICH TELLS ALL WHO WOULD READ WHO WILL NOT INHERIT THE KINGDOM OF GOD. THATS RIGHT PHIL DIDN'T SAY IT GOD DID. PHIL DID ADD THE WORD TERRORISTS TO THAT GROUP AS THEY ARE MERE MURDERERS. ALL WHO SAY OTHERWISE ARE DEOPHOBICS, PEOPLE WHO FEAR GOD AND WHAT HE TEACHES. IMHO.   PLAIN AND SIMPLY, CHRISTIANITY AND G*YS DON'T MIX. THEY NEVER HAVE, AND NEVER CAN. ALL CHRISTIAN CHURCHES THAT TEACH OTHERWISE ARE FALSE CHURCHES. I hope they succeed in moving their show to another channel. This will teach A&E and others that the Christians can use the power of the purse as well as anyone, just less vindictively I pray.

 

This does not preclude us from loving those who will not inherit the kingdom of God and showing them Gods love, and praying for them. We are commanded to do this also.

 

For anyone who feels I am judging, read the chapter and verse, then read 1 cor 5, verses 11-12 I think - this tells us about who can judge and how to judge.

[R2D2]

Judging from the NEGS you have. Your statement is not well received either.

 

Phil stay where you are. You are agavating the pooh out of the libs. Good Job Dude. Stay the course!.