Any Duck Dynasty Debate Thoughts?

[Ashcan Bill]

In the final analysis, it's going to come down to money.

It won't matter who's right, who's wrong, who believes what or who said what.

After realizing a large percentage of the population don't give a fig what was said, A&E will welcome the duck guy back. The duck people will ignore the fact their A&E partners, rather than having their back, tried to toss them under the bus. They will have one big group hug, and get on with their joint pursuit of $$$$.

Wish I was wrong, but I'm pretty sure that's what's is coming down the pike.

[Blueface]

Frankly, love the show.
Very entertaining.
In the end, why can't it be that if you don't like it, you don't agree with them, you don't like A&E, then just don't watch it.
Quite simple really.

[shilala]

Originally Posted by Ashcan Bill

The duck people will ignore the fact their A&E partners, rather than having their back, tried to toss them under the bus. They will have one big group hug, and get on with their joint pursuit of $$$$.

I'm mostly with you, Bill. But I think Phil and his family really don't have much desire and/or need for A&E, aside from having some fun, and the notoriety of it all.
Phil blew off a professional football career to pursue his duck hunting/call making dream, and I don't think he'd miss A&E for a minute. I don't think he's all that driven by the mighty dollar as we'd think.
That's just my thought on it.

[Steve]

Originally Posted by shilala

I'm mostly with you, Bill. But I think Phil and his family really don't have much desire and/or need for A&E, aside from having some fun, and the notoriety of it all.
Phil blew off a professional football career to pursue his duck hunting/call making dream, and I don't think he'd miss A&E for a minute. I don't think he's all that driven by the mighty dollar as we'd think.
That's just my thought on it.

This

[Veatorious]

Originally Posted by shilala

I'm mostly with you, Bill. But I think Phil and his family really don't have much desire and/or need for A&E, aside from having some fun, and the notoriety of it all.
Phil blew off a professional football career to pursue his duck hunting/call making dream, and I don't think he'd miss A&E for a minute. I don't think he's all that driven by the mighty dollar as we'd think.
That's just my thought on it.

Word.

[RWhisenand]

Count me as one who sees this as a publicity stunt. Already merchandise and re-runs have spiked, when the guy who said those things comes back, there will be another spike. Sorry but I think the whole thing was scripted.

[Ashcan Bill]

Originally Posted by shilala

I'm mostly with you, Bill. But I think Phil and his family really don't have much desire and/or need for A&E, aside from having some fun, and the notoriety of it all.
Phil blew off a professional football career to pursue his duck hunting/call making dream, and I don't think he'd miss A&E for a minute. I don't think he's all that driven by the mighty dollar as we'd think.
That's just my thought on it.

I've never seen the show so I'm just going by what I've seen in the media the last few days. My knowledge of the duck guys is pretty limited. Not that that's ever stopped me from shooting my mouth off.

I agree completely that Phil seems to be a guy who believes in what he believes and will not compromise those beliefs. That's just my read on him. If he were in this by himself, I have little doubt A&E would be holding an empty bag right now.

However, there are a lot of other family members involved. I don't know who has what, but I suspect some of them don't have his financial resources. They also have younger generations to think of. This is a long term business for the family, and these are not dumb people. Maybe I'm being cynical, but I think in the end money will talk.

I'm still looking for the group hug down the road.

[dijit]

Originally Posted by shilala

I'm mostly with you, Bill. But I think Phil and his family really don't have much desire and/or need for A&E, aside from having some fun, and the notoriety of it all.
Phil blew off a professional football career to pursue his duck hunting/call making dream, and I don't think he'd miss A&E for a minute. I don't think he's all that driven by the mighty dollar as we'd think.
That's just my thought on it.

Scott I think you are dead on with the thought that Phil isnt driven by the mighty dollar. They have dinner as the close to the show, at least the episodes I have seen. That dinner is at Phil's house. Which is not some lavish mansion. It looks to be relatively small and slightly reminiscent of a double wide mobile home.

[MUNKY]

Originally Posted by shilala

I'm mostly with you, Bill. But I think Phil and his family really don't have much desire and/or need for A&E, aside from having some fun, and the notoriety of it all.
Phil blew off a professional football career to pursue his duck hunting/call making dream, and I don't think he'd miss A&E for a minute. I don't think he's all that driven by the mighty dollar as we'd think.
That's just my thought on it.

Agreed, I personaly love the show and also love their duck hunting vids. Phil has taken duck hunting to a whole nether level. Quack Quack Jack

Ps: uncle Si is hilarious!

[larryinlc]

Originally Posted by Ashcan Bill

In the final analysis, it's going to come down to money.

I think this is exactly right. In order to make the most money, these corporations need to appeal to most of the people most of the time. Whether some were offended or others defensive, it doesn't make good business sense to take sides. Remember Hank Williams Jr or Jimmy the Greek? Yes, they spoke their minds but it cost them their jobs.

The problem today due to instant news traveling throughout the internet in warp speed, opinions are formed and sides are taken in a nanosecond. Corporate America has their collective undies tied in knots over instant reprisal, and this scares the hell out of them.

I totally believe in free speech, but sometimes it's better to keeps ones opinions private for the benefit of all. Everyone makes money then and everyone is happy.

[The Poet]

Originally Posted by larryinlc

I totally believe in free speech, but sometimes it's better to keeps ones opinions private for the benefit of all. Everyone makes money then and everyone is happy.

Yeah, what's the old line? It's better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak and remove all doubt.

Hey, I been there. You?

[MarkinAZ]

Originally Posted by G G

Well said Todd. I tired to bump you but I couldn't.

I bumped him for you Greg

BTW, I love the show and its definitely a kick Now, where did I place those bullfrog legs anyways...