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<< <i>And the purpose for this thread is?? >>
This is a question that coul be asked of nearly 80% of all the threads posted on these boards. Roll with it.
(AP) – 4 days ago
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Eagles are more worried about Michael Vick's injured leg than another attack on his dogfighting past.
Fox analyst Tucker Carlson gave the harshest critique of Vick's past yet, saying the Philadelphia Eagles quarterback "should have been executed" for his gruesome dogfighting crimes.
Carlson was guest hosting for Sean Hannity's show on Fox News Channel on Tuesday night when he made the remarks. He led a panel discussion about President Barack Obama commending the owner of the Eagles for giving Vick a second chance after his release from prison. Vick served 18 months in federal prison for running a dogfighting ring.
Carlson said: "Michael Vick killed dogs, and he did (it) in a heartless and cruel way." He added, "I think personally he should have been executed for that."
Pamela Browner White, the Eagles senior vice president of public affairs and government relations, said the team had no comment.
The Eagles did not practice on Wednesday so Vick, voted an NFC Pro Bowl starter, was not available for comment.
Neither Vick's agent, Joel Segal, nor Fox News immediately returned phone messages on Wednesday.
This season, Vick has gone from a seldom-used backup to the NFC's leading passer, the catalyst for Philadelphia's dynamic offense. He was selected in a leaguewide vote by NFL players, coaches and fans to start for the NFC in the Jan. 30 Pro Bowl in Honolulu, and has led the Eagles to the No. 3 seed in the NFC.
He bruised a leg on the first play of the Eagles' 24-14 loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Tuesday night and might not play in Sunday's season finale against the Dallas Cowboys.
Carlson, a conservative commentator, was angry that Obama told Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie he believes people who have paid for their crimes should have the opportunity to contribute to society again.
"But the idea that the President of the United States would be getting behind someone who murdered dogs (is) kind of beyond the pale," he said.
Vick, who saw his first dogfight as a 7-year-old, has revived his career and is taking steps to rebuild his image. He spends time on his off days working with the Humane Society of the United States and speaking to school and community groups about the cruelty of dogfighting. He has said he'd never be able to completely forget the horrific acts he witnessed and committed.
He made headlines recently when he said he genuinely cares about animals and would like to have a dog for a pet. Vick said his kids ask him every day for a dog and wants to adopt one for his family.
It won't happen soon. Under the terms of his probation, which ends in May 2012, he cannot own dogs during that time.
Carlson called Vick "some creepy rich overpaid football player" and used his platform to take a dig at Obama.
"He went to jail for two years. I mean, whatever," Carlson said. "I think the president should be quiet on this one."
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To me it's a stupid statement. The guy served his punishment as perscribed by law. He got no special favors in his sentencing. I don't see a problem. If this guy really thinks people should be executed for such a crime he should bring it up with the proper elected officials. To me it's not worth much discussion.
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If Vick's crime(s) had been rape or assault or some such thing, people like Tucker would probably see no reason to comment.
<< <i>If Vick's crime(s) had been rape or assault or some such thing, people like Tucker would probably see no reason to comment. >>
If Vick's crime(s) had been rape, assault, or some such thing, he'd probably still be in prison and we wouldn't be reminded of him for a long, long time.
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<< <i>There is a large segment of society that always has been (and always will be) far more offended by crimes against animals than crimes against humans.
If Vick's crime(s) had been rape or assault or some such thing, people like Tucker would probably see no reason to comment. >>
Nah, Carlson is way over the top in a lot of opinions, but he's quite consistent on the issues from my experience.
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All Republicans have to do to win in 2012 is for the new House to initiate Tea Party ideas, nominate almost any moderate conservative candidate for president, and basically keep their mouths shut about everything else...but idiotic remarks such as this could undermine the effort. If Tucker has any other thoughts about making any more asinine comments such as this, he should just STFU.
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Most of Scwartzie's threads wind up being disappointing, so this is no different..
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<< <i>Frankly...in my view, the comment is obviously geared against Obama for supporting Vick, although at the very least, the remark is in very poor taste.
All Republicans have to do to win in 2012 is for the new House to initiate Tea Party ideas, nominate almost any moderate conservative candidate for president, and basically keep their mouths shut about everything else...but idiotic remarks such as this could undermine the effort. If Tucker has any other thoughts about making any more asinine comments such as this, he should just STFU. >>
I think Tucker's just jealous because Vick managed to graduate from college.
I always thought Michael Tucker was going somewhere, apparently I was wrong, just checked his stats... 12 year career, 7 teams, .256 lifetime average, 4k ab's, 125 hrs, 114 sb's.
<< <i>And the purpose for this thread is?? >>
typical Philly hater...
It is called national news...
sorry, missed all of your riveting threads...
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<< <i>And the purpose for this thread is?? >>
typical Philly hater...
It is called national news...
sorry, missed all of your riveting threads... >>
I think he was serious.... I had no idea what you were talking about until stevek posted. "Tucker" doesn't mean a hell of a lot to me.
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<< <i>you are right - I should never assume anything about the audience... >>
No worries! I think it was idiotic too, btw