A&E Duck Dynasty Stars Critique “Woke” Leadership in Major Cities
Al and Jace Robertson from A&E’s Duck Dynasty have voiced strong opinions about Democratic-led cities like Seattle and San Francisco, expressing that they have become “hard to live in” due to their so-called “woke” leadership.
“Many cities across America seem to have adopted this ideology, and it’s evident they’re in decline,” Jace remarked, describing such areas as “dirty” and likening them to “garbage dumps.” He added, “It’s almost like hell.”
In a recent episode of their podcast, Shame on the Robertson Family, the duo discussed the concepts of “idolatry”—where people place values and possessions above God—and “dominion,” where humanity’s authority over the earth exists alongside God’s influence.
Al specifically referenced Seattle as a “perfect illustration” of chaos resulting from relinquishing control to idolatry. He criticized Mayor Katie Wilson, characterizing her as one of the “woke socialists” who has taken charge of the city.
“She basically said, ‘Go do drugs on the street,'” Al stated, highlighting a breakdown in maintaining order amid chaos.
Mayor Wilson has faced criticism for an alleged directive that instructed police to refrain from arresting individuals for public drug use and possession, instead opting to divert them to treatment options.
In response to these accusations, Wilson clarified that there has been “no change in policy,” asserting that police use their discretion to decide when an arrest is warranted and that diversion programs may come into play before such actions.
Wilson emphasized, “We’re seeking an approach that employs appropriate strategies for different situations to ensure people receive the necessary help.” She noted that a one-size-fits-all solution does not work in these circumstances.
Al recounted witnessing Seattle’s decline firsthand during trips with his wife, Lisa. “I first visited Seattle for an Alaskan cruise, and continued going back for the next few years. It was a beautiful city, right on the water, with fantastic restaurants.” He reminisced, “We thought, ‘What a treasure this city is!’”
Yet, Al noted that during his latest visit, Seattle had “lost a little of its charm.” He mentioned feeling unsafe on the streets, saying, “By year five, I was afraid to walk around as a tourist. I couldn’t even step outside the hotel.”
Al expressed concern about the ongoing lack of order, suggesting it has become “unsustainable, uninhabitable, and unvisitable.” “You can see this happening in real-time across American cities,” he said, highlighting the consequences of removing God’s order from society.
Jace echoed his sentiments, adding, “You see the same pattern in cities and regions adopting such ideologies.” He elaborated, pointing out that when we begin to “worship and serve creation instead of nurturing it,” the outcome is always detrimental.
“It always leads to cities like Seattle or San Francisco,” Jace underlined, noting that many cities nationwide embracing this ideology are now facing noticeable decline.
“You can see the filth,” he remarked. “It’s the exact opposite of a vibrant, flourishing garden; instead, it’s a diminishing garbage dump. It really does feel like hell, doesn’t it?”
