Tucker Carlson: ‘Michael Vick should be executed’ (Whaa..?)
Tucker Carlson.
Michael Vick.
I write this knowing that the last thing anybody wants — least of all me — is to rehash Michael Vick’s history of dog fighting. But this seems worth mentioning: A commentator for Fox News (”fair and balanced”) just declared that Vick should be executed.
Tucker Carlson, filling in for Sean Hannity on Fox News, was addressing reports that President Obama phoned Philadelphia Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie to congratulate him for giving Vick a second chance in the NFL. Carlson went off on a rant and punctuated his remarks by declaring, “I think personally he should’ve been executed for that.”
Wow. And he said this even BEFORE the Eagles were upset by Minnesota Tuesday night. What would Carlson do to Vick now?
Here’s the video:
Once more, this time with feeling: Vick served his time for his crimes and has the right to earn a living. Anybody who chooses to boo or criticize him as a result of his past is completely within their rights. But I’m certain declaring on a national news broadcast that somebody should be executed probably is over the journalistic line.
Then again, I’m not completely familiar with Fox’s “fair and balanced” standards.
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Escaped from Email Purgatory
December 29th, 2010
10:00 am
There are so many things wrong with Tucker Carlson’s brain fart.
Where to begin? It’s clearly a misguided attempt by this neo-con twerp to pander to Fox’s audience. Trouble is, Tucker underestimates them. Fox’s audience (for the most part) ain’t buying what Tucker’s trying to sell.
If Tucker’s trying to “out-Hannity” Hannity, he failed miserably. I’m no fan of Sean, but even he would draw the line way above making an offensive comment like that.
No doubt, Tucker will attempt to slough this off as misguided political hyperbole, but it’s beyond the pale.
Let’s see how the brass at Fox responds. And how the left overreacts.
Rich T
December 29th, 2010
10:00 am
Despite admirable efforts to avoid a downward spiral, this particular blog has gone to the dogs.
Dr. Phil
December 29th, 2010
10:00 am
I assume that Carlson would like Vick stoned to death n the market place.
LIN
December 29th, 2010
10:00 am
bet you do not remember its a sin to gossip! thats usa for you turning into a gossip country. people are bored!
Monroe Burbank
December 29th, 2010
10:01 am
Preydog, get off the blog and go back to watching Fox News.
To everyone else, Vick paid his dues. Get off his back.
stendek
December 29th, 2010
10:01 am
Hi Ross. So folks with opinions diverse from yours are racists huh? That sounds mighty racist to me! I would say Happy New Year but you might imply racist overtones to it. STENDEK
markie mark
December 29th, 2010
10:01 am
I agree with Preston, Jeff….I come here for sports. If you have to go into politics, and it is clear from your jabs over the years that you are definitely left of center, then please go work in Tuckers (thats Cynthia) and Jays area…..I look to you for comments in other areas……
Vick is a MURDERER
December 29th, 2010
10:01 am
Anon O. Miss……
THANK YOU!!!!!
On Que
December 29th, 2010
10:02 am
Jumped over race and went straight to Hitler but at least Rothlesberger made it in already. Now for Matt Ryan choking and slavery then Obama.
james
December 29th, 2010
10:02 am
Enter your comments here
Angelique
December 29th, 2010
10:03 am
Aaaw GET A LIFE!!!!!!! I guess we should NEVER throw a stone at you since your perfect life is so perfect, stand in front of me and watch me stone your BEHINE!!!!!
Jeff Schultz
December 29th, 2010
10:03 am
Paul in RDU — That was hilarious. I never saw that when it was on live.
Paul in RDU
December 29th, 2010
10:04 am
PreyDawg – CNN has never had a strong conservative voice on the network apart from Buckley?
Ever hear of Pat Buchanan – and at which TV network did Glenn Beck make his start?
GOD SENT
December 29th, 2010
10:04 am
I FEEL SO SORRY FOR YOU TUCKER CARLSON.
THE WORD OF GOD STATES THAT WHEN YOU CURSE SOMEONE ELSE AND WISH ON THEM EVIL; YOU ARE DRINKING POISON AND WISHING THAT SOMEONE ELSE DIE.
TUCKER CARLSON YOU ARE SPEAKING DAMNATION ON YOURSELF.
YOU ARE NOT GOD AND NOONE ELSE IS.
GOD IS THE FORGIVER AND NOT YOU.
MICHAL VICK SERVED HIS TIME.
LOOK AT ALL OF THESE KKK AND RACIST PEOPLE THAT STILL EXIST TODAY; BUT WE HAVE FORGIVEN THEM.
IF YOU DON’T FORGIVE MICHAEL VICK AND HOLD UNFORGIVENESS YOU WILL BE JUDGED YOURSELF AND NOT FORGIVEN OF SINS YOU MAKE.
YOU ARE SINNING EVERYDAY BY WORRYING, HOLDING UNFORGIVENESS GRUDGES, AND YOUR OTHER SKELETONS IN YOUR CLOSET.
Dawg_Mike
December 29th, 2010
10:04 am
The old TB Buc Coach John McKay said it best-
Reporter- “Coach, how would you describe your teams execution on the field today”?
Coach McKay – “I’m in favor of it”.
Jeff Schultz
December 29th, 2010
10:04 am
Steve — Actually, I saw it this morning when looking for a “John Fox” story and somehow ran into “Fox” and this story.
Paul in RDU
December 29th, 2010
10:04 am
Jeff – I thought you’d like that one.
stendek
December 29th, 2010
10:04 am
Sadists who torture and murder animals usually only one or two steps from doing the same thing to humans. :0 Just saying…STENDEK
Tucker Carlson:
December 29th, 2010
10:04 am
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hesalive
December 29th, 2010
10:04 am
I’m not sure what to think of Vick; he’s clearly playing good ball, and being mentored by Tony Dungy. Does that make him a Christian? Has he surrendered control of his life to the Risen Son of God? If so he should declare boldly the Gospel.
Vick is a MURDERER
December 29th, 2010
10:05 am
THIS DESERVES TO BE REPOSTED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
FROM ANON O. MISS…….
I would highly recommend anyone wanting to argue for or against Mr. Vick to read this article, or at the very least, ask Mr. Vick the following questions…
http://www.zoenature.org/2010/12/my-questions-for-michael-vick/
Questions he has never had to answer, but should:
Michael, describe to us some of the things that took place at your kennels. Let’s start with the dogs who had no teeth when they were rescued. Who pulled them out and why?”
“Many of the dogs were so terrified of people, when they were rescued, that they wouldn’t even walk on a leash for months? What had you done to them to make them so afraid?”
“Tell us exactly what you did with water to the dogs. Did you drown them? Explain how and why.”
“And what were the electric cables for? Did you electrocute them? Again, explain how and why.”
“Please describe what a rape stand is and what you used those for?”
“Tell us, in detail, some of the things you personally did to the dogs yourself. Tell us what, in retrospect, was the worst thing you ever did.”
TTindall
December 29th, 2010
10:05 am
I usually like what they say on Fox, and do not know if your comments are taking why he said out of context, but if so, he is wrong in saying that. There are different degrees of crimes and our society has a system to punish those crimes. Whether right or wrong, Mike did his time in a “stand up” fashion. We are all sinners and must learn to repent.
Jeff Schultz
December 29th, 2010
10:05 am
JSS — First amendment? Which one’s that? I always get them amendments mixed up.
GOD SENT
December 29th, 2010
10:05 am
I FEEL SO SORRY FOR YOU TUCKER CARLSON.
THE WORD OF GOD STATES THAT WHEN YOU CURSE SOMEONE ELSE AND WISH ON THEM EVIL; YOU ARE DRINKING POISON AND WISHING THAT SOMEONE ELSE DIE.
TUCKER CARLSON YOU ARE SPEAKING DAMNATION ON YOURSELF.
YOU ARE NOT GOD AND NOONE ELSE IS.
GOD IS THE FORGIVER AND NOT YOU.
MICHAL VICK SERVED HIS TIME.
LOOK AT ALL OF THESE KKK AND RACIST PEOPLE THAT STILL EXIST TODAY; BUT WE HAVE FORGIVEN THEM.
IF YOU DON’T FORGIVE MICHAEL VICK AND HOLD UNFORGIVENESS YOU WILL BE JUDGED YOURSELF AND NOT FORGIVEN OF SINS YOU MAKE.
YOU ARE SINNING EVERYDAY BY WORRYING, HOLDING UNFORGIVENESS GRUDGES, AND YOUR OTHER SKELETONS IN YOUR CLOSET.
GOD BLESS YOU AND I PRAY THAT GOD HAS MERCY ON YOUR SOUL.
james
December 29th, 2010
10:05 am
Carlson Tucker has the right to say anything he wants. He gives us all another reason to keep liberal nut cases out of official positions. Tucker don’t run for public office you are insane and should stay in a substitute position
All American
December 29th, 2010
10:06 am
You say you are a christian and you believe in forgiveness and that you have even erred yourself, and you follow up and say that the guy should have been executed for the dog incident? WOW!
melvinowens
December 29th, 2010
10:06 am
we have nfl player’s in the league who drove drunk and killed a pedestrian, and an nfl player who was with friends that killed a man after leaving a party in atlanta. two murderer’s of human beings and this idiot on fox dares to equate the life of ado g to a human. in the book of genesis it clearly states that “dogs are unclean”. now i know that this idiot on fox is unclean as well.
stendek
December 29th, 2010
10:07 am
To all the jerks quoting Scripture please note. God loved animals too. He created them! I also note that animals NEVER betrayed God. Man did! STENDEK
JSS
December 29th, 2010
10:08 am
Wait, Robert Novak was not a strong Conservative? Newsflash to hell, Joe McCarthy, Robert Taft, and Roy Cohn must be rolling over in their graves!
All American
December 29th, 2010
10:08 am
“Murderer” it was a matter of time before race was interjected in this dialogue. and u are officialy the first idiot!
MT
December 29th, 2010
10:08 am
Well Jeff – you just dignified the remark by giving it space. Here’s your sign stupid.
Ted Striker
December 29th, 2010
10:08 am
Forget Tucker Carlson…give us some Tucker Max.
Dina
December 29th, 2010
10:08 am
MV is ‘following God’s plan’…say what? Thank you Tucker, for standing up for the dgos. This man is a sociopath, pure and simple and you don’t ‘get over’ that. So sorry that so many have been fooled, but not all of us. Dog-fighting in Philadelphia, where I live, is up 3-4 times, since Mr. Vick came to town….guess that anti-dogfighting education in city schools is NOT working.
FrontRow
December 29th, 2010
10:09 am
Mr. Shultz: I rarely criticize you for your reporting and posts however I cannot let this one go by.
You implied that Tucker Carlson is a journalist. Sir you are incorrect.
Tucker Carlson is a propagandist. Get you “ists” straight.
All American
December 29th, 2010
10:10 am
Stendek i am not quoting scripture, I am just trying to figure out Tucker’s angle with the comment
Matt
December 29th, 2010
10:10 am
Everyone has picked on the idiot democrats lately. It’s funny when one conservative says what a lot of Americans are thinking, and a few liberal journalists get their panties in a wad. Liberals are just so used to the left wing media like CNN. When they hear something balanced on Fox, they think it’s a right wing conspiracy.
JSS
December 29th, 2010
10:10 am
“there was a WHITE woman laying on the delivery bed!”
No but it sure drove Richard Russell, Lester Maddox, and most those party switchers in these parts a bit wacky!
RTruth
December 29th, 2010
10:10 am
Serial killers always start with animals. Do we really know what Vick does in his spare time?
Angelique
December 29th, 2010
10:10 am
Mike Vick have served his time, leave him alone!!
Hat
December 29th, 2010
10:10 am
First, Tucker just came to Fox from Cnn. Second, do you have any idea Jeff what Vick did to those dogs. This operation went on for years. Do you think it was 3-4 dogs that were tortured. Not to mention the kids that were there watching and you know damn well there were kids there. This president we have is a complete moron. He’s a bigoted leftist who wants to see this country taken down a few notches. Vick is scum thug. Why don’t you comment on this pos saying he wants a dog. That’s no different than a convicted molester on several counts wanting to have a child. You’re the typical idiot liberal schultz. It’s no surprise you are from hippie land and are this way. Funny how you ignored people saying bush and other conservatives should be executed on your liberal tv networks several times ,you hypocrite.
Fire Rodney Ho
December 29th, 2010
10:10 am
Somebody needs to Carl on Rod Ho
All American
December 29th, 2010
10:11 am
obviously for the shock factor and ratings!
Denise
December 29th, 2010
10:11 am
BLOGS: Where the stupid people of our society hang out and share their worthless opinions. They love to point the finger while they think their “poo” doesn’t stink. The ones who bark the loudest have their own dirty, dark secrets that will soon come to the surface…they know the dirty, nasty things they do when no one else is watching. Yet…they are perfect!!! You gotta love it.
Jeff Schultz
December 29th, 2010
10:11 am
WARNING WARNING WARNING — I will delete any comments that bring race into this debate and I will ban all commenters who continue to do so, despite this warning. That is all.
On Que
December 29th, 2010
10:12 am
Race- check
Obama- check
Rothlesberger-check
Hitler-check
still missing slavery and at least one reference to noodle arm
Tough Nolla Guy
December 29th, 2010
10:13 am
Dina
December 29th, 2010
10:08 am
MV is ‘following God’s plan’…say what? Thank you Tucker, for standing up for the dgos. This man is a sociopath, pure and simple and you don’t ‘get over’ that. So sorry that so many have been fooled, but not all of us. Dog-fighting in Philadelphia, where I live, is up 3-4 times, since Mr. Vick came to town….guess that anti-dogfighting education in city schools is NOT working.
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you don’t know the meaning of the word sociopath. dogfighting was acceptable in his community so he is not a sociopath.
Jeff Schultz
December 29th, 2010
10:13 am
JSS — “Funny how all of these biased liberal rags allow the Right so much free speech…” How dare you bring perspective to this argument.
chris mccasland
December 29th, 2010
10:13 am
Tucker, I have always thought you were an obnoxious little idiot, but I totally agree with you this one. I am glad you had the balls to say it too. Vick absolutely should have been executed for his crime.
All American
December 29th, 2010
10:14 am
Hat do us a favor and worry about your own pathetic life, youre filled with anger and want to blame everyone else. It was a bad thing he did, he paid his debt to society. The constitution don’t say that he has to make you happy or that you have to forgive him. So don’t knock those who do forgive him.
Real Athens
December 29th, 2010
10:14 am
PreyDog: Really, who gives a s%*t what you “claim”. Tucker Carlson’s overeager appealing to Fox viewers underlines their GOP (not conservative) worldview and exposes them as the cheering section they are. FYI: Tucker Carlson was fired from CNN the day after being eviscerated by Jon Stewart during an interview …
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFQFB5YpDZE
… and three months later Crossfire was off the air. Carlson went on to an appearance on “Dancing with the Stars”. Now he shows up on another “news” program. Priceless.
Go Dogs!