This just goes to show you once again that the leadership at these networks, the same ones that deliver network news to millions of people, are liberal buffoons. Robertson didn’t need to apologize for anything he said and thankfully A&E realized the same thing, even it if was just about the money.
FOX NEWS – A&E was quick to reinstate Phil Robertson on “Duck Dynasty” following last month’s controversy over comments he made to GQ magazine about homosexuality. Now an insider tells FOX411 there is still heat on the network for their about face.
According to a well-placed source, higher-ups at several networks – including executives at both ABC and CBS – remain hopping mad with A&E for “caving” to the backlash from “Duck Dynasty” fans.
“Several high-ranking executives have expressed upset over the way this all played out. The network execs think that in allowing Phil to come back so quickly and seamlessly, without apology, sets a bad standard,” the source told FOX411. “The standard being that talent can say whatever offensive thing they want about gay people or other groups and get away with it. No consequences.”
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We’re also told that power players at both ABC and CBS are annoyed – and were quite frankly “shocked” – that the Robertson family patriarch was suspended for just a week and welcomed back so warmly.
“It’s all about money. I guess many feel that A&E should have taken a stronger stand,” added the source. “Where do moral standards go from here? Does this now mean stars can say whatever offensive things they want under the guise of freedom of speech, without repercussion?”