Sports stars are idiots.

[BrewCityUpstart]

We all know about the Micheal Vick situation and what a complete piece of shit that guy is- now I hear this from some basketball player named Stephon Marbury whom decided to throw his hat in the ring of idiocracy-

"We don’t say anything about people who shoot deers and shoot other animals. You know what I mean? From what I hear, dogfighting it's a sport. You know, it’s just behind closed doors and I think it’s tough that, you know, we build Michael Vick up and then we break him down. And I think he's one of the superb athletes and he's a good human being. I just think that he fell into a bad situation."

Fell into it? The guy FINANCED it! A good human being? Every serial killer has been a part of some form of animal torture. Thats not good human behavoir.


Clinton Portis had these inspiring comments, too (watch the whole video for some real intelligent commentary)


He then issued a statement saying "In the recent interview I gave concerning dogfighting, I want to make it clear I do not take part in dogfighting or condone dogfighting in any manner."

Clearly, he does condone it.

[D_Litch]

Retards. Anyone who fights dogs is a puss, and they deserve to be kicked out of whatever sport they play.

[Quo]

This just in:

Sports stars are often not very smart. Sports stars often think of themselves as more important than anyone else.

Yeah, there are idiots everywhere. Didn't Roy Jones, Jr. say something similarly stoooooopid the other day?

Edit: never mind, I found it. He said, “Fighting animals don’t necessarily get mistreated. They get treated just the way I get treated."

Riiiiiiiiiight, Roy. They choose to make a living fighting in front of millions for millions upon millions in dog biscuits and extra treats. They can walk away whenever they want. And if one of them starts bleeding, a nice little ref jumps in calls the whole thing off. Right. Douchebag.

[lovekeiiy]

I'm no dog lover, nor am I a dog hater. They're just not for me. I don't like animal cruelity. For me, there isn't too much of difference between dog fighting and boxing or mix fighting contest. The only difference, per se, without getting into arguments of culture and opportunities, is the human combats choose to be fighters where dogs or other such animals do not.

This Michael Vick thing has two levels of bad for the general public. One being dog fighting in general. I don't think many people like it because a lot of people have pet dogs, which are part of the family. If it was just gambling on dog fighting, people would be upset, but not calling for him to have arms ripped off and beaten over the head with them. Two, the cruelity of the dogs at the ranch, and apparent participation of killing the dogs in inhumane manner. This is the one people really don't get and find the most upsetting. They just can't see how a "good" person to do that to another living being. I guess sometimes when you don't have to worry about money, you get to see what the person is really about.

As for sports stars being idiots...duh! This is new how? You don't hear about the ones that give are well spoken and think before they speak. Nevermind the media jumps on every poorly phrased comment or quotes out of context. Of course, this is not the first Mohbuary has said something stupid.

[AlphaQ GehaD]

I didn't think Clinton Portis would say something like that, But the only WAY i could even see why he said something like this is because This is almost the Same way things happen in the Ghetto. They see it as no other choice and have to fight one another and the Police dont stop it until one dies or runs away limping then they catch the limper and Put them away or dispose.

Thats the only Similarity with Dog Fighting and Human life that i see. Boxing and MMA is definitely not part of it, and is no where near similar. A dog can choose not to fight but the Owner Beats it till it does, a Gangster might not want to be in a Gang or do something but his peers will punk him out show no love and wont have his back when the other gang Gets at him.

Not sure if any of you understand what im getting at cause it is complicated to show Similarties between Dog Fighting and living in the ghetto, Especially if you dont know how it works.

[lovekeiiy]

actually boxing and MMA are more similar to dog fighting than you realize. It's the not the fighters that keep these activities going. It's the spectators and fans. Without them, where would be incentive and financial backing?

I'm more away of this dog fighting crap than I prefer. For years there was a cockfighting venue about three or four blocks from my house. My neighborhood use to be a lot more rural than it is now. It was more than obvious. Heck, one of the times they busted it, it made the news. I think that was around eight years ago. It should be noted, I never went to this venue.

[BrewCityUpstart]

Originally Posted by lovekeiiy

For me, there isn't too much of difference between dog fighting and boxing or mix fighting contest. The only difference, per se, without getting into arguments of culture and opportunities, is the human combats choose to be fighters where dogs or other such animals do not.
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Dogs are man's best friend, loyal to the end- which is more than what you can say about anyone or any other pet. You don't do that to them. You don't beat, mistreat, put on rape-stands, electrocute, or shoot them (over 70 dogs he owned). Far from boxing and MAA, friend Whats almost as bad is that they get thrown out in the streets (like another basketball/football player did a few years ago) and attck people because its all they know. People walk across the street to avoid my 3 dogs when I take them out on a walk (2 Rotts and a Lab/Pit mix). Not that it bothers me, because it keeps people away, but in the same breath it gives them an even worse reputation and leads to banning of these great breeds. These poor dogs never had a choice

No Limit- I drive through the ghetto every day and see the mistreatment of dogs. It's sad.



And yes, I already knew a lot of sports heros are idiots, itwas just the perfect title of the thread

[BrewCityUpstart]

Originally Posted by lovekeiiy

For years there was a cockfighting venue about three or four blocks from my house. .

>insert joke about San Francisco here<

[AlphaQ GehaD]

Posted by Brew

No Limit- I drive through the ghetto every day and see the mistreatment of dogs. It's sad.

Oh i know there is a lot of Mistreatment...But im Showing the closest thing i could find instead of boxing that can be compared to Dog Fighting without throwing out WAR.


If they wanted to Do some fighting and bet on it...there should be PREYING MANTIS FIGHTING. is that considered cruelty as well or do insects not count?

Posted by BREWSKI

>Everybody in San Francisco that lives in the Bay Area especially the East Bay are Hard Hittas. That goes for LoveKeiiy and AlphaQ!<

Thanks Brew your Awesome PAL!

[lovekeiiy]

I'm trying to be objective and taking out the some of culture or behavioral theories that are definately part of spectator fighting. And yes, all pets are part of the family. It would be same thing if it was cat fighting. Do you not think boxers have people that care for them. And it's not like fighters such as Mike Tyson help give boxers a good reputation; remember such events as going to prison for rape, biting of ear and so on.

Brew is shows, for example, why people are angry. People see thier dogs being treated very badly. And some have there very dogs and don't have one issue because of the news report such as Vick or people being attacked/mauled by these same dogs. I'm sure German Shepards can be just as vicious if trained to be.

I don't like what happened at Vick's ranch any more than anyone else here either. Personally, I don't think he'll play another down in the NFL because he'll probably won't be eligible for three years. He may be young, but he should have known better. There is a reason why it's underground. It's just lesson that he's going to pay dearly to learn, assuming he learned something from it other than how not to caught the next time.