Guard Dog Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick has pleaded guilty to federal charges related to a dogfighting ring, according to a statement from his attorney. In the statement by attorney Billy Martin, Vick agreed to plead guilty and accept a plea deal and will "accept full responsibility for his actions and the mistakes he has made," ESPN and Fox News reported Monday. Vick is expected to be sentenced next Monday at US District Court here. He could face up to five years in prison and fines of more than 250,000 dollars as a result of the charges, although a lesser sentence is likely from the deal. "After consulting with his family over the weekend, Michael Vick asked that I announce today that he has reached an agreement with federal prosecutors regarding the charges pending against him," Martin's statement said. "Mr. Vick has agreed to enter a plea of guilty to those charges and to accept full responsibility for his actions and the mistakes he has made." "Michael wishes to apologizes again to everyone who has been hurt by this matter." A grand jury was hearing evidence Monday on more possible charges that could have been filed against Vick, including racketeering gambling charges that would have greatly raised the stakes and possible prison term Vick might face. The agreement also brings into question Vick's National Football League future. Vick had been banned from the Falcons' training camp by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell until his role in the scheme was more fully explained. Goodell was expected to inform Vick about any possible banishment because of the guilty plea later on Monday, according to reports. Three co-defendants of Vick had agreed to plea deals in exchange for contributing evidence to the case against Vick, who was charged with taking animals over state lines as part of a dogfight gambling ring. Graphic details of his abuse of the dogs, including brutal methods of killing the animals, led to protests against him outside the courtroom and the club's headquarters. I guessing he will get 6 months in prision and the max on fines. Far better than he deserves. The question is does the NFL impose a lifetime ban on him? I'd say an emphatic YES. But I will admit I am very biased because I know first hand how brutal, despicable, and inhumane dog fighting really is. "While it is true you learn with age, the down side is what you often learn is what a damn fool you were before" Thomas Sowell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorgon Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 I can't fathom the 'gangland' dog fighting culture among mostly latinos and blacks. It's utterly demented. Just a reaction from a dog owner who doesen't care anything for American football, or this twerp's career. Na na na na na na ... greg358 from Darksouls 3 PVP is a CHEATER. That is all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tale Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 I can't fathom the 'gangland' dog fighting culture among mostly latinos and blacks. It's utterly demented. Just a reaction from a dog owner who doesen't care anything for American football, or this twerp's career. It's the same thing as horse racing and craps "culture." People just looking for an excuse to gamble. I imagine there's some interest in it as a sport, but I doubt it's much. "Show me a man who "plays fair" and I'll show you a very talented cheater." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaftan Barlast Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 Why cant they gamble on something a little more humane? Like snailracing or flea-rally? DISCLAIMER: Do not take what I write seriously unless it is clearly and in no uncertain terms, declared by me to be meant in a serious and non-humoristic manner. If there is no clear indication, asume the post is written in jest. This notification is meant very seriously and its purpouse is to avoid misunderstandings and the consequences thereof. Furthermore; I can not be held accountable for anything I write on these forums since the idea of taking serious responsability for my unserious actions, is an oxymoron in itself. Important: as the following sentence contains many naughty words I warn you not to read it under any circumstances; botty, knickers, wee, erogenous zone, psychiatrist, clitoris, stockings, bosom, poetry reading, dentist, fellatio and the department of agriculture. "I suppose outright stupidity and complete lack of taste could also be considered points of view. " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baley Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 (edited) Because lower-class African-American males tend to be obsessed with the concept of masculinity or, rather, constantly proving it: keeping it real, gripping the balls, bashing the gays, partaking in dog fights, take your pick. This obsession arguably stems from centuries of largely manual labour - which has traditionally been the man's - the big strong burly man's - domain. Fragility was, obviously, ill-advised. (hey look: I uncharacteristically ignored the funny!) hey guise, wait! I'm not racist! I'm just a racial realist! Edited August 20, 2007 by Baley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sand Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 (edited) I have to agree with Baley's assessment for the most part, as well I think Vick should get the maximum jail time, maximum on fines, and banned from football, and all professional sports. Edited August 20, 2007 by Sand Murphy's Law of Computer Gaming: The listed minimum specifications written on the box by the publisher are not the minimum specifications of the game set by the developer. @\NightandtheShape/@ - "Because you're a bizzare strange deranged human?" Walsingham- "Sand - always rushing around, stirring up apathy." Joseph Bulock - "Another headache, courtesy of Sand" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volourn Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 No, I don't think he shoiuld be banned for live. He pleaded guilty, and he should get whatever penalty the courts feel he should get as a 1st time convicted felon. He should be suspended by the NFL for, at minium, whatever the amount of prison time he gets which should start when he gets out. So, if he gets 12 months prison time, he should be suspended for a year. Not a season. An actual calender year. But, banning him for life is too much. It's his first conviction, and he deserves a second chance. Period. And, from the NFL's stand point, it only helps them marketing wise to have someone as successful as Vick as he brings in the money and the fan no matter what the judgemental punks think. As for his crimes, he need psychological help. I'm no huge pet lover (or hater); but the sort of abuse inflicted on these animals is beyond the pail. It's disgusting! DWARVES IN PROJECT ETERNITY = VOLOURN HAS PLEDGED $250. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enoch Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 No, I don't think he shoiuld be banned for live. He pleaded guilty, and he should get whatever penalty the courts feel he should get as a 1st time convicted felon. He should be suspended by the NFL for, at minium, whatever the amount of prison time he gets which should start when he gets out. So, if he gets 12 months prison time, he should be suspended for a year. Not a season. An actual calender year. But, banning him for life is too much. It's his first conviction, and he deserves a second chance. Period. And, from the NFL's stand point, it only helps them marketing wise to have someone as successful as Vick as he brings in the money and the fan no matter what the judgemental punks think. As for his crimes, he need psychological help. I'm no huge pet lover (or hater); but the sort of abuse inflicted on these animals is beyond the pail. It's disgusting! I doubt that a lifetime ban is in the cards, but a jail sentence and a suspension would probably amount to the same thing. Best case scenario is probably that he'd be allowed to come back in the 2010 season. At that point, he'd be 30 years old, having played his last down of professional football 3.5 years earlier. Now, 30 isn't very old for most QBs, but his appeal has always been more as a runner than as a passer. It's a veritable certainty that he'll have lost a step or two (particularly while he's in the can-- I don't think they let nutritionists and personal trainers in to oversee his workout & diet). As a pure passer, his last (only) season as a truly effective quarterback was 2002. That'll be a distant, distant memory for any teams considering him in 2010. Chances are that he simply won't be a good enough player for teams to take the PR risk associated with signing him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aram Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 He can always organize a prison football team to teach young men quickly going down the wrong path the true meaning of teamwork and brotherhood whilst simultaneously fighting his inner demons. Things would start out rough and there'd be some violence, but when they're mocked by the evil warden they'll be inspired to join together and overcome, eventually taking on the Falcons in the championship and winning. At the same time, Vick would learn something about the true meaning of competition and would renounce dogfighting and be inspired to start a charity to help homeless puppies. Then the whole thing could be made into a heartwarming summer movie starring Will Smith, with some generic **** actor playing the evil warden and that kid from Transformers playing the captain of the team who is tragically shanked just before the championship game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurlshort Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 He can always organize a prison football team to teach young men quickly going down the wrong path the true meaning of teamwork and brotherhood whilst simultaneously fighting his inner demons. Things would start out rough and there'd be some violence, but when they're mocked by the evil warden they'll be inspired to join together and overcome, eventually taking on the Falcons in the championship and winning. At the same time, Vick would learn something about the true meaning of competition and would renounce dogfighting and be inspired to start a charity to help homeless puppies. Then the whole thing could be made into a heartwarming summer movie starring Will Smith, with some generic **** actor playing the evil warden and that kid from Transformers playing the captain of the team who is tragically shanked just before the championship game. Sounds like a rental. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Drabek Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 Boy, I sure am glad I didn't pick him in my fantasy draft! Nah, I wasn't going to draft him anyway. I heard he was really in the coach's doghouse. baby, take off your beret everyone's a critic and most people are DJs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laozi Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 Where as I'm glad that this has run the course that it did, I wonder if people would have gotten so up in arms if Vick had been forcing a less likable animal to fight, like snakes or alligators or penguins. It probably would have been swept under the rug, or made into a Discovery Channel series. I mean force two bums to fight over a half-empty bottle of rye and suddenly you're TV's savior or something. People laugh when I say that I think a jellyfish is one of the most beautiful things in the world. What they don't understand is, I mean a jellyfish with long, blond hair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkan Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 Where as I'm glad that this has run the course that it did, I wonder if people would have gotten so up in arms if Vick had been forcing a less likable animal to fight, like snakes or alligators or penguins. It probably would have been swept under the rug, or made into a Discovery Channel series. I mean force two bums to fight over a half-empty bottle of rye and suddenly you're TV's savior or something. Our sociey cares more about helpless animals than fellow human beings, sadly. "Of course the people don't want war. But after all, it's the leaders of the country who determine the policy, and it's always a simple matter to drag the people along whether it's a democracy, a fascist dictatorship, or a parliament, or a communist dictatorship. Voice or no voice, the people can always be brought to the bidding of the leaders. That is easy. All you have to do is tell them they are being attacked, and denounce the pacifists for lack of patriotism, and exposing the country to greater danger." - Herman Goering at the Nuremberg trials "I have also been slowly coming to the realisation that knowledge and happiness are not necessarily coincident, and quite often mutually exclusive" - meta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaftan Barlast Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 (edited) But Ive met more people who were idiots than dogs. edit: and by that I mean that humans have a muh higher degree of morons than any breed of dogs do. Edited August 21, 2007 by Kaftan Barlast DISCLAIMER: Do not take what I write seriously unless it is clearly and in no uncertain terms, declared by me to be meant in a serious and non-humoristic manner. If there is no clear indication, asume the post is written in jest. This notification is meant very seriously and its purpouse is to avoid misunderstandings and the consequences thereof. Furthermore; I can not be held accountable for anything I write on these forums since the idea of taking serious responsability for my unserious actions, is an oxymoron in itself. Important: as the following sentence contains many naughty words I warn you not to read it under any circumstances; botty, knickers, wee, erogenous zone, psychiatrist, clitoris, stockings, bosom, poetry reading, dentist, fellatio and the department of agriculture. "I suppose outright stupidity and complete lack of taste could also be considered points of view. " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelverin Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 I will be glad when the season starts and these types of threads no longer appear. This is why this is bad news for the NFL Volo, and why they continue to crack down on illegal behavior. When people care more about the athletes life off the field then the game on it, the league is in big time trouble. J1 Visa Southern California Cleaning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volourn Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 People will whine about Vick; but they'lls till watch the games. That is all that matters. Vick will be back playing football in 3 years (he'll be 30 sos till capable) unless NFl goes overboard, and people will still watch him play. People forget, and forgive these things. One NFL GM (unnamed of coruse) has alreayd stated that Vick will likely get lots of offers from NFL teams hwne he comes. Though, he is (obviously) done with the Falcons. I should point out though I don't approve of what Vick did. His actions - whatever the extent they are - are disgusting to me. He deserves to face whatever punishment he has coming. DWARVES IN PROJECT ETERNITY = VOLOURN HAS PLEDGED $250. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark_Raven Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 (edited) Send that mother ****er to the chair. Or at least lock him up in a rabid dog pound. Edited August 22, 2007 by Dark_Raven Hades was the life of the party. RIP You'll be missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sand Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 No. He should be forced to endure PETA meetings and judge Dog Shows for the rest of his natural life. Murphy's Law of Computer Gaming: The listed minimum specifications written on the box by the publisher are not the minimum specifications of the game set by the developer. @\NightandtheShape/@ - "Because you're a bizzare strange deranged human?" Walsingham- "Sand - always rushing around, stirring up apathy." Joseph Bulock - "Another headache, courtesy of Sand" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyric Suite Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 Am i the only one who just doesn't give a sh*t about all this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tale Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 Why cant they gamble on something a little more humane? Like snailracing or flea-rally? Where's the adrenaline in that for our overaggressive sport's stars and their friends? "Show me a man who "plays fair" and I'll show you a very talented cheater." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyric Suite Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 (edited) This obsession arguably stems from centuries of largely manual labour I think it has more to do with nature. I grew up in Italy (where the idea of manual labour is anathema to us, if we can help it) and people like this behave no different. Society isn't the root of all human evil, regardless of what the socialists like to believe. Edited August 22, 2007 by Lyric Suite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sand Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 Humans are the root of all human evil. Murphy's Law of Computer Gaming: The listed minimum specifications written on the box by the publisher are not the minimum specifications of the game set by the developer. @\NightandtheShape/@ - "Because you're a bizzare strange deranged human?" Walsingham- "Sand - always rushing around, stirring up apathy." Joseph Bulock - "Another headache, courtesy of Sand" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyric Suite Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 Humans are the root of all human evil. And the root of all good, as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tale Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 (edited) And the root of all good, as well. I believe the root of all good would actually be sugar-cane and sugar-beet. Especially sugar-beet. Edited August 22, 2007 by Tale "Show me a man who "plays fair" and I'll show you a very talented cheater." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorgon Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 Our suggar comes out of turnips. One thing I don't understand though, Unrefined suggar tastes so much better when it's from canes, so, why do they even bother refining it into the white kind. And why does unrefined suggar with the molasses still in it cost more, doesen't make any sense. Na na na na na na ... greg358 from Darksouls 3 PVP is a CHEATER. That is all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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