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Michael Vick Takes Empathy Training at PETA

I'm going out of town this weekend and Michael Vick is pet-sitting for me! Glad he has found his new career niche.... Actually, that wouldn't happen in a bloody gazillion years unless I had it in writing that Mikey had been lobotomized. And even then, would a lobotomized person REALLY be a good pet-sitter? I mean....would said person remember to scoop the kitty litter and give daily insulin injections????
Anyway....enough of my A.D.D. rambling. According to PETA President Ingrid Newkirk, Michael Vick has taken an eight hour animal empathy course and even received a certificate of completion! Wow! That's the equivalent of my required annual "Civil Treatment for Employees" exam at my office. I usually fast-forward through most of the courses, take the assinine quizzes that an absolute moronic robot could pass, print my certificate, and TADA!!!!! I'm good to go for another year! Of course, I have never wet down and electrocuted another living creature, so I'm not really considered a threat to society. I guess eight hours of PETA compassion training has given Vick a gold star in the human race.
I sincerely hope he is fo' real and not desperately trying to clean up his image so that he MIGHT play football again. Maybe Mikey will be allowed to participate in one of those prison programs that allow inmates to groom poodles and train homeless puppies so that they have a better chance at adoption. You need all the rehabilitation you can possibly get, Mikey! A PETA piece of paper is nothing compared to what you need to realize the horror you put all those poor dogs through!

Michael Vick Finds Jesus

Michael Vick, today you officially admitted your guilt and attributed it to "immaturity". Listen, Michael, "immaturity" is launching spit balls - not murdering pit bulls. What you did can be chalked up to an evil nature. But, I guess you've got that covered now, since you've "found Jesus" and turned your life over to God and "aksed" forgiveness. Now you can be clothed in His righteousness - right?

One can only hope and pray that you truly will turn your life around - it's too late for those dogs that you tortured to death - but I believe they are in a better, kinder place.

Now that you have invited the Lord into your heart I suppose you'll be reading The Good Book. Here's a good verse for you to meditate on: "A righteous man regards the life of his animal." (Proverbs 12:10)

I do believe in forgiveness and redemption - and I do believe that God can dramatically change people's lives - so I hope you are sincere and I do wish you the best in your new life in Christ. Once you have served your time, and I hope you do get a sentence that sends a loud message, I believe you should be allowed a fresh start. Your past actions have at least increased awareness of the horrors of dog fighting - now, I think that rather than continuing to crucify you, our energies are best spent educating the public, hopefully bringing this brutal practice to an end once and for all.

The End of an Era???

The end of the Michael Vick era is upon us...hopefully. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell made his decision ahead of Vick's appearance before the Honorable Henry Hudson on Monday. I respect Mr. Goodell and his decisions regarding the Vick situation so far; however, I hope that an indefinite ban from the NFL does not give Vick the opportunity to EVER PLAY AGAIN. I'm a bit worried about this because while the Falcons will take action to recoup $22 million from Vick, he will remain on the Atlanta roster. Unfortunately, this whole situation revolves around money more than what's right or wrong. I do seriously respect Nike for terminating its contract with Vick. Nike realizes the weight and severity of Vick's criminal behavior and how keeping the Vick endorsement would harm their corporate reputation. Now I can peel the duct tape off my swishes and proudly wear my running shoes once again.
I honestly feel that once Vick has served his time he has the right to make a living for himself just like anyone else. However, I hope he is NEVER allowed the opportunity to have an occupation that places him in the public eye again. Of course, Americans have a short memory and Vick will probably end up on "Dancing With the Stars" or some tripe like that in a few years...In the meantime, I'm very curious about what Monday will bring.

A Knick on the Vick

Looks like we can add Stephon Marbury of the New York Knicks to our idiot factor list. He should have shut his pie hole after awarding his friend Michael Vick the "good human being" label...but he just had to go on and display his ignorance further with the statement, "We don't say anything about people shooting deers and shooting other animals, you know what I mean?"

Ignorance evidence #1: The plural of "deer" is not "deers".

Ignorance evidence #2: Deer hunting and dog fighting (not to mention dog electrocution, hanging, and body slamming) are incomparable. Although I personally could never shoot a deer, I am quite sure that deer hunting is NOT killing just for the sake of killing. The overpopulation of deer can lead to many problems - including the prospect of a slow and painful death of deer due to starvation. Hopefully the majority of deer that are hunted are shot skillfully - causing a quick death with little pain. This cannot compare with the torture that these pit bulls were (and are) subjected to. In addition, many hunters process the venison and either eat it themselves or donate the food to shelters. (Now, allow me to reiterate here that I, personally, cringe at the thought of killing ANY LIVING CREATURE...in fact, I have to look the other way when a chicken truck passes by and I am one of those people who will take the time to capture a spider in a cup and release it outside rather than step on it.)

Ignorance evidence #3: Marbury went on to spew the following pearls: "From what I hear, dogfighting is a sport. It's just behind closed doors..." Dear Stephon, glad to know you're trying to keep up on current trends and such but, from what I hear, dogfighting is an ILLEGAL sport...and LOTS of things go on behind closed doors that are heinous. Get a brain - you are an embarrassment to my home state.

Lastly, ignorance evidence #4: The point guard wished to make the point that he thinks "it's tough that WE build Michael Vick up and then WE break him down". (Do you have a mouse in your pocket Stephon?) Excuse me but I have never worshipped or even paid much attention to Vick in the past and from all I have read lately, it looks like he's been doing a pretty damn good job of shedding light on his lack of character ALL BY HIMSELF over the past few years.

Anyway, Mr. Marbury, I thank you for giving me something to blog about - I've been experiencing some frustrating writer's block as of late and I'm glad to be back.

P.S. Oh, I almost forgot...thank you, too, for giving me another brand of sneakers to boycott.

The Greatest Lawsuit EVER!!!

Apparently, Ron Mexico steals Pit Bulls and sells them on eBAY to buy missiles from Al Qaeda. At least according to this inmate's claims. And take a look at the handwritten $63 Billion dollar lawsuit. This is truly a masterpiece. Belongs in the National Museum or even the Louvre. Looks like everyone's out to get Ookie!

P.S. Mr. Riches' name is copyrighted - check it out! GAWD this is too good!

Michael Vick's Jury

SILK admits he has convicted Vick, but he also wants to have an open mind.

OK. I admit it. I have already convicted Vick of the crime he is accused of. Why? I never liked him in the first place so i want to see him in jail. So, i am guilty of what the NAACP and Al Sharpton has asked us not to do. So, i am going to wait until Vick has his day in court until I pass anymore judgement on him. However, let's say this was a white quarterback in the NFL that was accused of the same thing as Vick. Can anyone name a group, NAACP, or minister, Sharpton and two on Fox tonight, that would come out and support him? I say you would not be able to name a group or minister. Why? Please let me know what you think and if i am wrong.

Bye-bye, Mikey!

Well, Ron Mexico, apparently you know a little more about the shenanigans at your Virginia "estate" than you originally stated, hmmm?. Sure, your generosity was abused by your friends and family. Those bastards! Taking over your property to whip up a little illegal cottage industry while you were away playing Santa Claus for orphans & cleaning kennels at the Atlanta Humane Society...how dare they conduct such an operation as BRUTAL and INHUMANE as dogfighting under your philanthropic & saintly nose? Bullshit! Tony Taylor outed you with his plea today, you lying moron! Do you really think the public is that stupid, Mikey??? I hope the courts take you down along with every pathetic thug and paid-off official that has ever been associated with Bad Newz Kennels.

BTW...I heard that only Converse will sponsor you now. They will soon (I think November 26 is the release date?) present the new line of "Con-VICKS"...in an appropriate shade of prison jumpsuit orange. BA-DUM-BUM-BUM...Cheesy, I know...

(No offense or disrespect meant to Converse, of course...)

Yet another Pit Post...

I know anyone who reads this blog is going to get tired of my Pit Bull posts, but too bad! Heh heh, I am nuts about the breed and I am a huge advocate for Pits. This breed will also be featured in the news rather prominently for months to come thanks to the Vick dogfighting scandal.

Pit Bulls flood shelters all over the country and are banned by some cities altogether. This is such a terrible, shameful attitude toward one of the most wonderful dog breeds in the world. Because of their focus and determination, they make excellent rescue dogs. Pits are also a favorite breed used by law enforcement officials as drug detection and bomb-sniffing dogs. Irresponsible owners, not the dogs themselves, have tarnished perception of this noble breed.

Please do not judge Pit Bulls by their reputation! The below vid is a dedication to the pit bulls that were killed on Michael Vick's property. It is very though-provoking...check it out!

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Another Victory!!!

Nike has suspended its contract with Vick, Reebok has pulled the ol' #7 jersey from stores, and we won't see any more Vick trading cards from Donruss (whose owner brings her 5 Labs to work every day). Thanks to the enormous campaign that the Humane Society of the United States has launched, Michael Vick is no longer the spoiled & untouchable athlete he once was. Just like SILK said in his post, I don't believe for one second that Vick is not guilty. Your name doesn't get mentioned 50 times in a 19 page federal indicment unless the feds have a strong case. Now Vick has been named as a "person of interest" in an Arizona dogfighting investigation. I'll bet that when all the information surrounding this case becomes public, Vick will be tied to dogfighting rings in several states & possibly other countries (Mexico is a hotbed for dogfighting. Mexico...Ron Mexico...how fitting!)

Thank you, NIKE, REEBOK & DONRUSS for recognizing the severity of this situation!

No Pre-Season for Vick!

The Atlanta Falcons' big guns held a press conference today. I hope with all my heart that Arthur Blank continues to do the right thing in this unfolding situation. I am following this case to the detail, and I welcome comments/opinions/debate. More to come...

BTW, the above Pit Bull was rescued from Vick's Virginia property. This dog is one of the lucky survivors. I have seen photos of the surviving dogs in their worst shape, and they are shocking and disgusting. God bless all the animal victims related to this case and may justice be served swiftly and properly.

***This post is in honor of Winston Churchill Chandler and ALL victims of animal cruelty & neglect.

"Punish the DEED, NOT the Breed!"

It's probably good that I had a throbbing sinus headache last night or else this post would have been downright EVIL. As I was washing down my Advil & Lithium with a glass of wine, I caught a glimpse of the usually annoying Geraldo Rivera blabbering on the Bill O'Reilly show. Subsequently, what REALLY caught my attention was an inset photo of Michael Vick (& you are all quite aware that I wouldn't shed a tear if Vick was the victim of a greasefire), so I actually listened...to this... Geraldo Rivera - you can fall into the same greasefire for all I care! How dare you blame the American Pit Bull Terrier breed for all its years of controversy instead of the irresponsible oxygen thieves that have owned them, neglected them, fought them and abused them? I cannot freaking believe you had the cajones to insinuate that anyone who owns a pit bull should examine him/herself and his/her psychological state, not to mention that if the same person owns 2 pit bulls, there is certainly something criminal taking place. You are incredibly presumptuous in your ignorance, Geraldo. And your statement about having five kids blah blah blah and if faced with a person walking a pit down the street, there might as well be a loaded weapon pointed at your family blah blah blah.....You are so full of excremento, Gerry. I have an idea for you and your uselessness - why don't you lose your cheesy spray-tanned ass in the middle of nowhere and thank your lucky stars a thousand times for not being tried for treason for giving up troop locations on international TV??? Or here's another good use of your time - you could go on a mission to unearth the location from which your overinflated ego was hatched...And take your snivelling little spawn with you if they pee their pants every time they see a dog - they certainly couldn't contribute to this society in a healthy way if they listen to you.
As my friends, family & readers are aware, I am the proud mom of 2 of the most wonderful, loyal and super-affectionate pit bulls ever, Akira & Achilles. They were originally pound puppies that would have certainly met a horrific fate if I hadn't found them (in reality, they found ME). They love people, especially children, and Akira has even been a therapy dog in the past. People who exploit this strong, sometimes stubborn and powerful breed are the real culprits of so many attacks and tragedies. A dog of any type just wants a family (a pack) and to be loved. Ask one of my heroes, Cesar Milan, aka the dog whisperer. He has rehabilitated so many dogs, including pibbles, so that they are psychologically sound and extremely loving members of a balanced pack.
Vick & Geraldo are so clueless and vapid...they should chum the water, IMO. Especially YOU, Ron Mexico...I'm not finished with you YET!!! *sharpens talons*
***Also - kudos to the artist who created the above sketch. I would credit you if I knew who you were. I commend you for this beautiful piece!

Dear NFL Commissioner Goodell...

If you are as disgusted as I am about the Michael Vick situation, please make your opinion known through the following petition for the Humane Society of the United States. The NFL MUST take action in this situation or the image of every respectable player in the league is at stake. Of course, the message here is to convey that any form of animal cruelty is not acceptable in our society! And for those of you who may argue that this is only about animal abuse and not abuse toward humans, you are wrong! Statistics prove that most serial killers and sex offenders began their criminal history by torturing and killing animals first. The Columbine killers tortured animals before they graduated to human prey. Animal fighting is NO EXCEPTION! Please take a brief moment to sign & send this petition: suspendMichaelVick.

Thank you!!!

Burn, baby, burn!!!

It's about time...

Go Ron Mexico! And I mean GO, dammit!

It's mid July - 'tis almost the season for NFL training camps to spring into action. Super D and I get a bit antsy this time of the year, anxiously awaiting the advent of college football season and the Atlanta Falcons to hit the Dome turf. This year may be a little different...I think I'll follow the Colts or the Saints instead 'cause I refuse to support a team with a total dickhead for a quarterback who gets paid quatrillions of dollars to play inconsistently and act like a spoiled gangsta.
Paying off some ho to shut her skanky trap about your disease-ridden one-night stand was forgivable under the premise that she probably didn't really have a freaking clue as to who gave her herpes. Flipping off the fans who put all those Benjamins in your sharkskin wallet was a shameful no-no. You played poorly last year, Mike! And not so great the year before. What the hell do you expect? The fans are sick of your overpaid ass underperforming. And then the possible reason for your sketchy athleticism last season came in the form of a water bottle with a hidden ganja compartment still reeking of your last hit at the Miami airport. Brilliant, Mexico, just bloody brill...
I'm sure you paid off the authorities to lose the evidence and forget the incident ever happened just like you have paid off everyone in Surry County, VA to sweep your little dog-fighting *ahem* I mean dog-breeding operation under the biggest rug on the east coast. THIS is what cemented my opinion of you, Mikey. I DO believe that a person is innocent until proven guilty, but it's pretty obvious your guilt has caused you to do some rash things lately, like selling said multi-million dollar dog buriel ground property for a quarter of its value. Trying to get rid of some evidence at the ol' "Bad Newz Kennelz", huh? And what about all the other fight attendees who have crawled out of their slimeholes to prove that you were betting almost $50K per dogfight? If the Surry County DA can't get his head out of his ass, your money out of his pocket and actually do what's right, the federales will step it up as they already have. Then you'll wish you had some real friends who actually give a damn about you, Mike.
Super D and I own two loving, loyal pit bulls that were rescued from our local Humane Society, and we have seen the brutality and immense cruelty of dogfighting from our many volunteer hours at the shelter. Everyone on the planet save for a few pious individuals has indulged in a little drug experimentation and/or salacious sexual activity at some point in their lives. Well, some people...*winks* But intentionally forcing dogs (or any animals) to attack, mutilate and possibly kill each other is evidence of humanity at its most heartless and soulless.
I used to really like you, Michael. I proudly wore your jersey on game day and cheered like a crazy woman every time you ran with the ball. I guess yours is one jersey I won't be wearing this year. Or ever again. You can have it back. Hope you like the modifications.