Whoopi on Vick

The latest hoopla in the Michael Vick saga is over Whoopi Goldberg's comments on "The View" that his alleged involvement in organized dog fighting is "not an unusual thing for where he comes from," presumably referring to the South's traditional tolerance for bloodsport.

And then there's Newsday's own Les Payne, whose defense of Vick seeks to put him on a bar with owners who dump their animals at shelters because they have a new baby or move into no-pets-allowed apartments. I'm still getting emails on that one.

Comments

[Kathleen Stephenson]

I had always liked Whoopi up until this comment today. She is on my "you know what" list - and she will definitely stay there.

And I am a born and bred Southerner from Memphis, TN. Yes, dogfighting does go on here as it does in other parts of the US, but it is by no means accepted in the South either. She needs to get her "shit together" before making statements for we Southerners!

[TJill]

I do not watch The View. When she said "Not an unusual thing" did she say it like it is an "acceptable" thing or just like "it is something that happens frequently?" I find it hard to believe that she would be accepting of this. Yeah Kathleen, she is a NY'er so I don't know how she gets her info on what is usual for the South.

As for Les Payne, he has been a racist (against whites) for years. This is his forte so I am not surprised.

[TJill]

Now, for another case of animal abuse. I got this from craigslist. Three teenage boys tortured and killed a puppy. Please sign the petition. They deserve to be prosecuted to the fullest by Texas' new animal cruelty law! Here is the cut and paste, but I left out the details for the tenderhearted. (It made me cry.)

"Please, fellow animal lovers, keep spreading the word. Overload the Petition Site with signatures for Toby. This CANNOT go unpunished. http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/699548452 Please send to everyone you know. These monsters cannot get away with this. Toby's torture was more violent than was originally reported! I think even a sub-human would have a hard time comprehending how 3 KIDS could even THINK, let alone DO something so sadistic, so viciously torture, and mutilate this poor puppy. TOBEY WAS ONLY 5 MONTHS OLD!!!"

[Susan Lorinsky]

I signed this petition. This epidemic of animal cruelty makes me sick and Whoopi's comments did not sit well with me at all. On this first anniversary of Steve Irwin's death, animals are in more peril than ever. In his memory we all have to make sure that animals, domestic and wild, are treated with respect and compassion so the next generation will grow up loving animals and want to keep them safe.

[Darlene O'Sullivan]

Whoopi is a media seeking money grubbing boob. for her to use THAT awful situation as a get ratings quick story, says it all. another piece of trash.

[Darlene O'Sullivan]

also, i will get all of the girls on Toby's petition site, Tara. we will attack full force. poor baby....

[Margot]

Tears flowing after reading about Toby. Signed the petition and said next they will torture and kill humans. That's how it starts. They are scumbags and I wish they would rot in prison for the rest of their lives. No amount of rehab will ever change them. They are sub human monsters.

[Susan Stahler]

Ummmm... great for Whoopi to say that. However, Vick is NOT from the south!

[Susan Stahler]

Oh my gosh! Don't read the article about Toby. I'm bawling at work. I hope God took that little guy and took away his pain.

What is wrong with these people? My son gets upset when he finds a dead cricket... Grant it, he's only 5. However, don't these parents see the signs that these kids are messed up!

[Cherita]

I signed the petition. What is wrong with this world? Still keeping the faith for VIVI and all the fur babies.

[Darlene O'Sullivan]

FROM KATHY (CO) - THE HORSES STILL NEED US*******

Strategy for Wednesday September 5
>
> It's great to see everyone continuing to keep up the push for
> cosponsors for
> HR503 and S311. Hopefully, things will pick up very quickly and we
> will be getting further directions. It's important that we are READY
> TO RALLY!!
>
> On August 2, 2007 the House of Representatives approved an amendment
> to the
> 2008 Agriculture Appropriations bill that will temporarily bring horse
> slaughter to a halt by stripping funds from the federally required
> inspection of slaughter-bound horses. Without the inspections, the
> slaughter cannot proceed. This amendment must still be considered in
> the US Senate.
> This amendment is only a temporary measure while the sponsors work to
> secure passage of the permanent American Horse Slaughter Prevention
> Act.
>
> For this reason, it is important when you make your calls, you request
> they support and VOTE YES for ANY legislative measure that will ban
> horse slaughter and export for slaughter. We do not yet know how this
> will be presented in Congress so this message is very important. In
> addition to the Daily Call List, please contact your own senators and
> representative with this message.
>
> List of Senators (Cosponsored S.1915 Last Year) Senators S311
>
> Patty Murray D-WA Phone: 202-224-2621 Fax:
> 202-224-0238 Aide: Andrew Rowe
>
> Bill Nelson D-FL Phone: 202-224-5274 Fax:
> 202-228-2183
> Aide: Colin Mueller
>
> Evan Bayh D-IN Phone: 202-224-5623 Fax: 202-228-1377
> Aide: Patrick Hayes is handling it for Chris Murray
>
> James DeMint - SC Phone: 202-224-6121 Fax:
> 202-228-5143 Aide: Stacy Dillard
>
> Mel Martinez - FL Phone: 202-224-3041 Fax:
> 202-228-5171 Aide: Frank Walker
>
> Hillary Rodham Clinton - NY Phone : 202-224-4451 Fax
> :
> 202-228-0282 Aide: Trevor Dean
>
> Senator Charles Schumer - NY Phone: 202-224-6542 Fax
> :
> 202-228-3027
> Hi Darlene - can you post this for me? We need to step up the calls
> and get this passed - we are running out of time that the Congress is
> in session.
> Thanks, Kathy
>
>
>
> Many thanks to those of you who visited with your legislators during
> the month of August. That is bound to make a tremendous difference in
> our efforts!!
>
> We still need people to be involved with state groups.
> It has been proven to be the most effective way to get information out
> quickly when the need arises. If you can help, contact
> sbreaux1@verizon.net
>
> As you know, pro slaughter people are very organized and are out
> spreading their message. We MUST be louder!
>
> Remember, WE ARE BARBARO'S VOICE..let it be heard!!
>
> Thanks for everything you do and have a great day!

[Jennifer]

So do you Les Payne personally since you work at the same office? I was wondering because I think his editorial was light on the journalistic facts and heavy on the inconsistent logic. You seem to feel the same based on your description. I was just curious what his motivation was to write it.

[Darlene O'Sullivan]

ANOTHER SCUM BAG!!!!!!! PLEASE SIGN THIS - DO NOT LOOK AT THE PICTURE AS IT IS BAD. I WISH I COULD STRANGLE THIS WOMAN MYSELF - SHE IS PLAIN EVIL!!!!!

Sign this important online petition!! http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/prosecute-the-woman-who-abused-this-boxer-dog-to-the-fullest

[Susan Stahler]

I stumbled upon this site when I was reading about dog abuse. These beautiful creatures are going to be sent into gas chambers on September 7. Is there anything we can do? They have to be adopted in person....

http://www.shelterrescue.org/

I thought all dogs were euthenized – not gassed!

[Susan Lorinsky]

Darlene, I signed the petition about the boxer. I didn't look at the picture or I'd be done for the day. What is wrong with these people? What is the boxer's condition? I didn't see it mentioned or I hid that part with my hand as I was covering up the picture.
Kathleen, I got an e-mail from Troy of Best Friends today and it sounds like they are trying to help Cody. Did you hear anything?
On a happier note, today I took my first horseback riding lesson since I was a child. It was amazing.

[Mila]

Susan, the gas chamber is still used very widely-euthenasia means a good death, not the killing that goes on in the shelters by lethal injection or gas or worse. Unfortunately as long as people keep throwing away their animals, there will be kill shelters :(.

[Mila]

Hey Susan L,
So you are back in the saddle again!!! What fun for you!
Sadly, the boxer girl is gone...never to be hurt again.
Simply horrific-and it goes on and on and on. Most days I barely just function with what I hear and read on the abuses. I cannot imagine what the rescuers out in the field go through. These folks are the true hero.

[Susan Lorinsky]

Mila, it was fun. Horses are such majestic animals. To feel the body movement under you is so cool. The horse I rode, Dater, is my daughter's favorite as well as many of the riders there. She is so mellow and easy to guide but loves to jump and canter. Thank goodness there were no jumps in the ring or we'd have been off and running.
I'm so sorry to hear about the boxer girl. May she know only joy and love on the Rainbow Bridge.

[Susan Stahler]

MILA - So these animals are still taken to heaven humanely? I've been crying all day over these dogs. I wish I could save them all. It's so heartbreaking! I feel like no one understands my passion for these creatures, or my hopelessness.

Thanks!

Suz

[Paula Wright]

Hi everybody!
I used to be a fan of Whoopi but not anymore.Those people who abused the poor, defenseless animals mades me so sick and so disgusted!! Those people are so brain-dead who doesn't use their own brains to know any better!!
And I was never been a fan of the show "View" because that show stinks!! Ever since Rosie left that show and to me it was amazing the show View still is on!
So any thing news on Vivi and her sighting??
I do hope Vivi will be found real soon but how soon??
God bless the Vivi Teams and Vivi supporters!!

[Audrey]

Here is a list of supporters for the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act.Many celebs on it including Ms Goldberg.

http://www.awionline.org/legislation/horse_slaughter/supporters_of_ahspa.htm

[Audrey]

Redcats is a group of online retailers such as Lane Bryant, Chadwicks,etc. One of their retailers, LaRedoute, which does business here in the US, is having a contest to win a designer bag made of PONY hair and leather. I can't think of anything more revolting. Please use the 'contact us' on any of the pages and send them an e-mail of protest. Thanks

http://redcats.com/english/

http://www.us.redoute.com/?affiliate_id=020&affiliate_location_id=01&WT.srch=1

http://www.expressconsent.com/laredoutecontest/

[SusieQ]

Whoopi - what about Vick knowing that it is a violation of Federal Law to fight dogs - what about that? You think Vick is caught in a southern time warp or something where anything goes and like the south is not part of the U.S. or something - ah, give me a break - more lame excuses for Vick - gag a maggot!

[Patti from Michigan]

I haven't been able to get on the site for awhile, but am just so sad...I wish I could slap Whoopi !!! ....this has nothing to do with a culture which was established years ago...it's got to do with the fact that a life is a life...bottom line !! No living creature should have to suffer such a fate...none !! especially such an innocent life which was put here out of love and just wanting to be loved - I don't understand our world anymore !! I hope Whoppi's career goes right down the tube and she can take all these other morons with her !!! I'm going to cuddle my little Genevieve closer tonight and give her the kisses these other poor babies should have had...God Bless all of you kind hearted people and God Bless all the dear fur babies !!!!

[Kay]

This is a great thing for Texas and thank God this dog was saved as well as others.
http://abclocal.go.com/ktrk/story?section=local&id=5642787

[Kathleen Stephenson]

Patti - Thank you so much for your post. You said exactly what I feel as well.

As a born and bred Southerner also, her statement makes me want to slap her even more. I am tired of people like her who love to make Southerners look cruel, uneducated, accepting of things like this, etc. She does not know SHIT about the South. We are an area of the country with lots of love, kindness, and hospitality. I do not appreciate the picture people like Whoopi try to paint of our beautiful part of the USA.

I am a "Southern Belle" and I am damned proud of it! I was raised with this love, kindness, hospitality, and certainly not condoning dogfighting in any shape, fashion or form. So Whoopi Goldberg, would you PLEASE SHUT UP YOUR UNEDUCATED MOUTH ABOUT THE SOUTH!

Takes a good bit to get this Southern Belle angry, but this did it!

[Darlene O'Sullivan]

FROM KATHY (CO) - HORSES STILL NEED US*** PLEASE - TAKE A MINUTE AND FAX THESE PEOPLE!!!!
Below is our strategy for Friday September 7

Also - at this site
http://www.awionline.org/legislation/horse_slaughter/supporters_of_ahspa.htm
is a list of those that already support the anti-slaughter of our horses --- Perhaps including printing out this list and including it in your faxes or emails will help convince our legislators that Americans do not want our nations horses slaughtered.
Thank you for all you do for the horses - Kathy

Well, the first week of Congress’s return is almost over. It’s great to see everyone continuing to keep up the push for cosponsors for HR503 and S311.
Hopefully, things will pick up very quickly and we will be getting further directions in the very near future. It’s important that we are READY TO RALLY!!

On August 2, 2007 the House of Representatives approved an amendment to the 2008 Agriculture Appropriations bill that will temporarily bring horse slaughter to a halt by stripping funds from the federally required inspection of slaughter-bound horses. Without the inspections, the slaughter cannot proceed. This amendment must still be considered in the US Senate. This amendment is only a temporary measure while the sponsors work to secure passage of the permanent American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act.

For this reason, it is important when you make your calls, you request they support and VOTE YES for ANY legislative measure that will ban horse slaughter and export for slaughter. We do not yet know how this will be presented in Congress so this message is very important. In addition to the Daily Call List, please contact your own senators and representative with this message.

Those who voted in support of the Ensign-Byrd Amendment Senate (2005) but have not yet cosponsored the bills

Barack Obama - IL
Phone: 202- 224-2854
Fax: 202- 228-4260
Aide: Elizabeth Olson

Richard Durbin – IL
Phone: 202-224-2152
Fax: 202-228-0400

Richard G. Lugar - IN
Phone: 202-224-4814
Fax: 202-228-0360
David Vitter – LA
Phone: 202-224-4623
Fax: 202-228-5061

Norm Coleman – MN
Phone: 202-224-5641
Fax: 202-224-1152

Gordon Smith – OR
Phone: 202-224-3753
Fax: 202-228-3997

[Darlene O'Sullivan]

Susan Stahler -
I UNDERSTAND, DARLING!!!!!!! truly, i do!!! i cry everyday about the babies. BUT we are trying very hard. i have hooked up with girls across the U.S. not just Vivi girls but girls WITH POWER - WITH CONTACTS. the types that talk to the Senators and such about abuse, euthanasia, and BSL. these girls are writing the legislation to STOP this crap BEFORE it begins. it's a ton of workk and my Vivi girls and I have just begun getting organized with this. should anyone want to get involved, please let me know!!! we need help - no matter what it is. writing letters, emails, transport of the abused to foster/rescue - whatever. there is help needed everywhere and when it works, you cannot imagine the way your heart just sings. matter of fact, Team Vivi and rescues across the U.S. just saved a Mama and teeny baby Pitty from certain death yesterday!!! before i left my office, with just a FEW dollars, some transport arrangements, and working with transport women, these gorgeous, gorgeous (CAN YOU TELL I THINK THEY'RE GORGEOUS) 2 went from being PTS (by a means just as bad as gas or even worse) to hitching a ride from S.C. to their foster in N.H.!!! this was done within maybe 4-6 hours total. it's all about teamwork, trust, and love. and now Gypsy (Mama) and Sky (baby) will run and play as it should be. Let your sadness and frustration drive you to do something to STOP THIS. we can do it and we will be successful :) you can be penniless and still make a HUGE difference!!!

[Susan Lorinsky]

Darlene,
You and the Vivi girls are my heroes. I'd like to help more by e-mails, letters and maybe being a link on a transport. My daughter volunteers with a Rottie rescue and she said the woman who runs it has had dogs and puppies brought to her this way.
I read yesterday that a police dog died in AZ after his handler kept him in a hot car for hours. Where did the brains go! I hope this officer was suspended at the least.

[Patti from Michigan]

Hey Kathleen...well put !!! How do we educate people that all life is precious ? The most precious gift we're given !!! ....we're supposed to take care of the meek, the weak, and the innocent...what's happened to our world ? Again, thank God for all the gentle hearts on this site....
I feel blessed just to be among you...

[Michael Patrick]

Posted by Betty - Blessed be the Lord, the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. 'HOLY IS HE!"

Revelation 21:6
I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely.

Good morning Daddy God. Thank you for staying very close to us. Thank you for loving us, guiding us and for holding us when we cry tears of sorrow. Thank you for celebrating with us when victories are won through your Glory. Continue to hold Vivi in your tender and merciful care. Thank you for your provision of fresh food, pure water and protective shelter. Thank you for keeping her under the shadow of your wings. We look forward to your bringing her home safe and sound. The day will come. We will not be moved Daddy God. We ask your continuous healing and tender touch in Judy. Release her from all cancer in Jesus's Name Daddy God. Lead Tara as she cares for Judy. Help her to feel your powerful presence and help Judy to feel your love and presence as she is cleansed from all disease and is brought back in to perfect health the way you created her to be. Save our horses and save the precious greyhound. Bring forward her deliverance by the mighty grace of your powerful hand. Continue to heal Kathleen's leg and continue to lead all of us by your Spirit. Help each and every one of us, two legged and four legged to feel your loving presence with every step we take, every breath we breathe and every thought we think. Hold the 9/11 victims close to your heart and help us to remain strong in the midst of adversity. In Jesus's Name we praise and adore you!! We lift our loved ones up to you with confidence, trust and faith. We will not be moved.
Luke 15:4
What man of you having a hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, does not leave the ninety and nine in the wilderness; and go after that which is lost until he find it?
Daddy God, continue to speak to and lead all we have brought to your throne to the safety and love of home with their families. Help us to find them Daddy God. Vivi, Biggie, Sniffles, Rags, Faithful, Little Aussie, Mommy, Daddy and Baby Girl pup, Apple Riley, Holly, (bring her out of the desert to safety) , Precious Hosanna, Buddy, African Grey, Patterson, pointer, Jack Russel, Grey Tabby, Bowdee, Yorkie, Shimi, the cemetary strays Buttons , Black Afghan Hound, Lola, Vern, Zoey, Saffie, Axel, Brewster, Hopey, Max, Missy, Calbert, Seven, Lucy ,Pit Bull, Scout, and the beautiful birds. Bring them home to their families filled with love, joy and warmth.
Isaiah 53:4-5
Surely He has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows; yet we did esteem Him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted. But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; the chastisement of our peace was upon Him, and with His stripes, we are healed.
Holy Jesus, continue to touch our little ones with your precious healing power, CJ, Dante, Felice, Max, Little McGee, Murphy, Mylie, Linus, Kiva, Ellie,(restore all that had to be taken), Morgan, Little Andi, Nicki, Dude, Brandy, Tucker, Lexie, Isabella, Bowen, Heather, Clarus, Prince, Star, Skeeter, Scout, Tigger , Ezmeralda, New Foundland, Tank , Billy, Lilly, Auggie, Sparky, Meeko, Barney. Joey, Skittles, Zoey, Diva,Briar, Fluffy, Cubby, Awmee, , Trevor, Piper, Winnie, Mercy ,Rocket Spit McGee, Scrappy, Jethro, Emma, Chelsea, Iggy, Contessa, Tara, Hope, Mac, David, Tinkerbell., little Filly, Annie, Genevieve, Baby Pittie, Peanut, Mugsy,and Judy. All Glory goes to you Daddy. Continue your miraculous healing grace in our brothers and sisters, Madison, Gina, Baby Girl, JL, Lance, Pam, Chris, Pat, Jacque, Kim, BJ, Rose, Mary Ann, Kathleen, Abby, Renee, Renee's uncle and cousin, Lois, Gail T. Button's owner, Joyce, Gail's mom, Julie, Sabina, Kathy, Amanda, Ann, Pam, Chrissy Sharon's dear friend, Jill, little Rachael, Irene, Sharon's mom, Cindy, Tara, Tommy, Rosa, Gayle and Ray. Continue to protect beloved Israel and America as they battle terrorism to keep us free. Shelter them and give them victory. Protect the innocent and lead them to safety and provision. We pray for the peace of Jerusalem. Bring Freedom and deliverance for Duke. Give them righteous Judges who will honor your creatures Daddy God and bring Duke home to his mommy where he is meant to be. Help us to raise all the funds that are needed, for you are our provider. Help those who are looking for employment to find the place you want their light to shine. Increase and bless them Daddy. Fill our lives with your glory as we work and watch for your Son Jesus, our Savior. Flood this earth with your glory and power for all to see. Bring Vivi home Daddy God. Let this be the day Daddy God....Let this be the day INDEED...In Jesus's Name we pray....Amen

One moment of faith will cause the Glory of God to burst through every circumstance.