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TVFactFan · 09-04-2007, 03:30 PM

LOL- Well I guess Whoopi wanted to start her debut off with some CONTROVERSIAL statements as she defends Micahel Vick by saying-"where he comes from dog fighting is not really that unusual" and that-"it's like cockfighting in Puerto Rico"

I haven't see it yet and won;t until I get home but I saw this story on nydailynews.com

I guess when it comes to TV shows, it's all about what the ratings/number look like-lol

catlover79 · 09-04-2007, 04:03 PM

BOO!!

TVFactFan · 09-04-2007, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

BOO!!

whoopi is trying to start off the season with some sh*T-lol

TJL · 09-04-2007, 05:25 PM

Has she been drinking out of Rosie's glass?

Janice · 09-04-2007, 05:30 PM

Looks like Whoopi Cushion is as ugly on the inside as she is on the outside.

ThomasE · 09-04-2007, 05:32 PM

Ouch Janice! I guess where Vick comes from is a really cruel place. It is just downright evil to me.

Janice · 09-04-2007, 05:35 PM

NEWYORKDAILYNEWS.COM

Whoopi Goldberg defends Michael Vick's dogfighting in first day on 'The View'

So much for the sedate alternative to Rosie O'Donnell on "The View." Whoopi Goldberg used her first day on the daytime chat show Tuesday to defend football star Michael Vick in his dogfighting case.

Goldberg said that "from where he comes from" in the South, dogfighting isn't that unusual.

"It's like cockfighting in Puerto Rico," she said. "There are certain things that are indicative to certain parts of the country."

The Atlanta Falcons quarterback pleaded guilty to federal dogfighting charges last week, admitting that he provided money for a dogfighting ring that operated on his Virginia property and helped kill six or eight pit bulls. Vick grew up in Newport News, Va.

Goldberg was selected by series creator Barbara Walters to replace O'Donnell, whose stormy tenure on the ABC program lasted less than a year.

In the Vick discussion, Goldberg served notice that she won't shy away from controversy.

Co-host Joy Behar looked horrified at Goldberg.

"How about dog torture and dog murdering?" Behar asked.

For many people, dogs are sport, Goldberg replied, and it appeared it took awhile for Vick to realize that he was up against serious charges.

"I just thought it was interesting, because it seemed like a light went off in his head when he realized this was something that the entire country didn't appreciate," she said.

Vick has been suspended indefinitely by the National Football League and will be sentenced on the dogfighting charges in December. He apologized and asked for forgiveness upon entering his plea in federal court last week.

catlover79 · 09-04-2007, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Janice

Looks like Whoopi Cushion is as ugly on the inside as she is on the outside.

Wow, Janice - that was HARSH!!

Janice · 09-04-2007, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

Wow, Janice - that was HARSH!!

Not nearly as harsh as having dogs fight to their deaths. Dunking them in water before electrocuting them, hanging, drowning them, etc, etc, etc.

Whoppi, like that other fool Jamie Foxx, using the "he didn't know it was bad" defense. Whoppi, "I just thought it was interesting, because it seemed like a light went off in his head when he realized this was something that the entire country didn't appreciate".

Right Whoops, that's why Vick hid it for SIX years and LIED about it.

Ireneparalegal · 09-04-2007, 06:19 PM

Remember I posted the response Jamie Foxx gave where he stated almost the same thing. He stated that "in da hood" where Vick grew up it is "normal" to fight dogs, etc.

ThomasE · 09-04-2007, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Janice

Not nearly as harsh as having dogs fight to their deaths. Dunking them in water before electrocuting them, hanging, drowning them, etc, etc, etc.

Whoppi, like that other fool Jamie Foxx, using the "he didn't know it was bad" defense. Whoppi, "I just thought it was interesting, because it seemed like a light went off in his head when he realized this was something that the entire country didn't appreciate".

Right Whoops, that's why Vick hid it for SIX years and LIED about it.

WOWOWOWOWOW!

Good Golly Mother Smuker!

What the Flucktuation was was his problem!

That is some serious stuff.

Janice · 09-04-2007, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ThomasE

WOWOWOWOWOW!

Good Golly Mother Smuker!

What the Flucktuation was was his problem!

That is some serious stuff.

He was NUCKIN FUTS!

Ireneparalegal · 09-04-2007, 06:44 PM

THANK YOU JANICE FOR THOSE G-DAMN AWESOME POSTS!!!!!!

You know, you don't need to hold back, LET IT ALL OUT GIRL, LET IT ALL OUT!

You know, these people who are defending his actions seem to forget something...if he is so damn innocent (stupid is more the word), than why didn't he go to trial and say, "I am innocent because I really didn't think what I did was wrong." ????????????????????????

I mean, if you are innocent or don't really think what you did is wrong, won't you defend yourself????

Besides, those two celebs saying that he "didn't know better" makes me

uke:...Like I said on the other thread, Vick didn't know it was "wrong" because in da hood that is what was normal. So was drug dealing...does he still think that is not wrong? Pimping and being a prostitute was in his hood when he was growing up, does he still think that is "normal"? Or are those things OK, BECAUSE HE GREW UP IN DA HOOD AND THAT IS WHAT WAS GOING ON AROUND HIM? Gimme a f**king break. If you grew up to be an NFL player, you know right from wrong and you know what is normal or not and surely you better know by that age what is criminal and what isn't.

TVFactFan · 09-04-2007, 07:06 PM

Well I watching the View and the media made a big deal out of this. Whoopi did not defend Vick, she was just pointing out WHY he as involved and that doesn't make it acceptable. She was basically saying from how he was brought up and where he lived, that dog fighting was not a unusal thing but now Vick is able to see that he was the wrong thing to do.

So basically the NY Daily BLEW THIS STORY UP and it really didn't need to be.

Janice · 09-04-2007, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by TheAnalyzer

Well I watching the View and the media made a big deal out of this. Whoopi did not defend Vick, she was just pointing out WHY he as involved and that doesn't make it acceptable. She was basically saying from how he was brought up and where he lived, that dog fighting was not a unusal thing but now Vick is able to see that he was the wrong thing to do.

So basically the NY Daily BLEW THIS STORY UP and it really didn't need to be.

She defending Vick by making excuses for him. She didn't condemn what he did.

09-04-2007, 03:30 PM	#1
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,105	Whoopi Goldberg defends Michael Vick in her debut today on The View LOL- Well I guess Whoopi wanted to start her debut off with some CONTROVERSIAL statements as she defends Micahel Vick by saying-"where he comes from dog fighting is not really that unusual" and that-"it's like cockfighting in Puerto Rico" I haven't see it yet and won;t until I get home but I saw this story on nydailynews.com I guess when it comes to TV shows, it's all about what the ratings/number look like-lol

09-04-2007, 04:03 PM	#2
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09-04-2007, 05:32 PM	#6
ThomasE Member Moderator Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 04, 2000 Location: New York, New York, U.S.A. Posts: 10,857	Ouch Janice! I guess where Vick comes from is a really cruel place. It is just downright evil to me.
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09-04-2007, 05:35 PM	#7
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	NEWYORKDAILYNEWS.COM Whoopi Goldberg defends Michael Vick's dogfighting in first day on 'The View' So much for the sedate alternative to Rosie O'Donnell on "The View." Whoopi Goldberg used her first day on the daytime chat show Tuesday to defend football star Michael Vick in his dogfighting case. Goldberg said that "from where he comes from" in the South, dogfighting isn't that unusual. "It's like cockfighting in Puerto Rico," she said. "There are certain things that are indicative to certain parts of the country." The Atlanta Falcons quarterback pleaded guilty to federal dogfighting charges last week, admitting that he provided money for a dogfighting ring that operated on his Virginia property and helped kill six or eight pit bulls. Vick grew up in Newport News, Va. Goldberg was selected by series creator Barbara Walters to replace O'Donnell, whose stormy tenure on the ABC program lasted less than a year. In the Vick discussion, Goldberg served notice that she won't shy away from controversy. Co-host Joy Behar looked horrified at Goldberg. "How about dog torture and dog murdering?" Behar asked. For many people, dogs are sport, Goldberg replied, and it appeared it took awhile for Vick to realize that he was up against serious charges. "I just thought it was interesting, because it seemed like a light went off in his head when he realized this was something that the entire country didn't appreciate," she said. Vick has been suspended indefinitely by the National Football League and will be sentenced on the dogfighting charges in December. He apologized and asked for forgiveness upon entering his plea in federal court last week.

09-04-2007, 06:19 PM	#10
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09-04-2007, 06:44 PM	#13
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,691	THANK YOU JANICE FOR THOSE G-DAMN AWESOME POSTS!!!!!! You know, you don't need to hold back, LET IT ALL OUT GIRL, LET IT ALL OUT! You know, these people who are defending his actions seem to forget something...if he is so damn innocent (stupid is more the word), than why didn't he go to trial and say, "I am innocent because I really didn't think what I did was wrong." ???????????????????????? I mean, if you are innocent or don't really think what you did is wrong, won't you defend yourself???? Besides, those two celebs saying that he "didn't know better" makes me uke:...Like I said on the other thread, Vick didn't know it was "wrong" because in da hood that is what was normal. So was drug dealing...does he still think that is not wrong? Pimping and being a prostitute was in his hood when he was growing up, does he still think that is "normal"? Or are those things OK, BECAUSE HE GREW UP IN DA HOOD AND THAT IS WHAT WAS GOING ON AROUND HIM? Gimme a f**king break. If you grew up to be an NFL player, you know right from wrong and you know what is normal or not and surely you better know by that age what is criminal and what isn't.

09-04-2007, 07:06 PM	#14
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,105	Well I watching the View and the media made a big deal out of this. Whoopi did not defend Vick, she was just pointing out WHY he as involved and that doesn't make it acceptable. She was basically saying from how he was brought up and where he lived, that dog fighting was not a unusal thing but now Vick is able to see that he was the wrong thing to do. So basically the NY Daily BLEW THIS STORY UP and it really didn't need to be.