“Duck Dynasty” Stars Speak out on Urban Declines
Al and Jace Robertson from “Duck Dynasty” have criticized “woke” leadership for turning American cities like Seattle and San Francisco into what they describe as “uninhabitable” places. During a January 8 episode of their podcast, they explored the Christian ideas of “idolatry” and “domination.” Al asserted that idolatry occurs when human values are prioritized over divine guidance, suggesting it leads to chaos.
“Seattle is a perfect illustration,” Al noted, reflecting on how the city’s situation exemplifies the fallout from surrendering control due to idolatry. He referenced the new mayor, Katie Wilson, calling her a “woke socialist” who seems to have encouraged drug use on the streets instead of enforcing stricter laws. “We’ve abandoned every strategy to maintain order in this chaos,” he said.
Wilson has faced criticism for her approach, which focuses on redirecting individuals caught with drugs into treatment rather than arresting them. She emphasized that the policy of arrest hasn’t changed, allowing officers to use discretion based on circumstances, while promoting a diversion program aimed at helping individuals before they reach the legal system.
Al shared his disillusionment with Seattle, recalling his first visit a few years back. “I thought it was beautiful, a gem in the Northwest,” he said. Yet, he noted the city’s charm seemed to fade over time. By the fifth year, he remarked feeling scared to walk in tourist areas, feeling unable to leave their hotel safely.
He explained that Seattle serves as an example of what happens when people fail to act as stewards according to divine principles. “There’s no order when control slips away,” Al said. He expressed concern about the trend in American cities, pondering what occurs when values shift away from God’s order.
Jace pointed out that this decline isn’t isolated to Seattle. He observed similar changes in other urban areas, including San Francisco. “Cities are embracing ideologies that ultimately lead to their downfall,” he remarked. He described the deterioration as “an ever-shrinking garbage dump,” lamenting how cities like these have transformed into places that reflect despair and neglect.
