HGTV flips off fans! Pulls brothers' new show for their pro-life, traditional marriage values

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It appears the HGTV network is the latest high-profile company taking a public stand for the progressives’ liberal agenda by punishing those who don’t fall into line.

A new show “Flip it Forward,” scheduled to debut in October has been pulled after liberal lobbying group Right Wing Watch put pressure on the network.

The real estate show, starring twins David and Jason Benham, would “leverage their good-natured sibling rivalry to help families find a fixer-upper and transform it into the dream home they never thought they could afford.”

When HGTV became aware that the brothers are pro-life and pro-traditional marriage, and have spoken out on the issues, they suddenly lost their entertainment value.

Shortly after the announcement of the show last month, Right Wing Watch began preparing “evidence” of “extremism” based largely on the behavior of the twins’ father, Flip Benham, who was a life-long activist for pro-life causes like Operation Save America and Operation Rescue, according to the group’s research.

One of the brothers, David, has been active in his own right on many conservative issues, taking a strong stand against abortion and gay marriage ( see video below).

HGTV issued a statement and tweeted Wednesday saying it is “not moving forward” with the series, but neglected to say why.

Benhams’ representative said comments would be forthcoming.

HGTV has decided not to move forward with the Benham Brothers’ series.

— HGTV (@hgtv) May 7, 2014

In the meantime, Twitter reacted to the controversy swiftly.

Anthony Carrino, host of HGTV’s “Cousins Undercover,” was eager to put his opinion out there:

@craigchu I have zero tolerance for hate and intolerance. I am happy they acted as fast as they did as well. #OneLove
— Anthony Carrino (@CarrinoAnthony) May 7, 2014

@CarrinoAnthony @craigchu Intolerance is banning some people for disagreeing. Look in a mirror, fascist, the problem is YOU

— The Mad Jewess (@MadJewessWoman) May 8, 2014

My (no longer) fave network @hgtv is cramming their leftist agenda down our throats. Personal beliefs of #BenhamBrothers get show cancelled.

@craigchu I have zero tolerance for hate and intolerance. I am happy they acted as fast as they did as well. #OneLove

— Anthony Carrino (@CarrinoAnthony) May 7, 2014

— Heather Clark (@HD_Clark) May 8, 2014

I’ve watched my last show on @hgtv Bowing to a minority will lose you the majority! Censorship based on personal beliefs..tsk tsk! #NoHGTV
— sandy (@tnacgal) May 8, 2014

Discrimination is only legal if you are a liberal @ILUVGooDbOOk: @LibertyBritt @LibertyJuice @hgtv isn’t that illegal?”
— Brittany Pounders (@LibertyBritt) May 8, 2014

Pro-life groups are getting the word out:

ACTION: Please tell @hgtv what you think about it canceling “Flip It Forward” because the stars are pro-life. http://t.co/OxNiMLApn1
— LifeNews.com (@LifeNewsHQ) May 8, 2014

2,000 Signatures! Go sign and share with friends and family! Tell @hgtv tolerance goes both ways! #FlipThisDecision http://t.co/8fSE6NLFCm
— FaithDrivenConsumer (@FaithConsumer) May 8, 2014

There were plenty of supporters of HGTV for the decision.

Post by Jim Orr.

One tweet brought out that good old looney liberal logic:

@hgtv thank you. We have enough opinions on television, let’s have entertainment.

— Brent W (@BrentWagner) May 7, 2014

I think you just proved the other side’s point, dude.

David Benham via You Tube. Video claims to be the celebration of the closing of the Latrobe Abortion Mill:

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