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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George
December 29th, 2010
10:14 am
Why do you care Jeff? I watch several news outlets and Fox is by far the best. Didn’t this Tucker guy recently leave Cnn? And why can’t he have an opinion. Oh that’s right. Liberals like you are only for free speech if it jives with your beliefs. Personally I think he should have been locked up for life. I guess schultz hates dogs too.
Hmmm
December 29th, 2010
10:14 am
WOW…..I wonder what he thinks of rapper T.I. then?!
J-Smoove
December 29th, 2010
10:15 am
@ Dog Lover… Vick is a criminal. However, he paid his time and did deserve a 2nd chance. I think that so far he is making the best of his 2nd chance and I hope he can stay on this path. By the way… you saying that Obama is a racist makes you look stupid (and yes I’m a republican). And to all the Vick fans that claim they are Falcons fans… Please pick a side and don’t wear your Vick jerseys to the Falcons games. I loved Vick when he was here and I enjoy watching him play, but he’s NOT a Falcon anymore… GET OVER IT AND MOVE ON!
Senior Citizen Kane
December 29th, 2010
10:15 am
I don’t think Carlson is considered an “anchor.” He’s an opinion guy, like Bookman and Tucker only a little farther to the right (ha). Shepherd Smith and Bret Beyer are the “anchors.” I think.
D Falcons
December 29th, 2010
10:16 am
Dog Lover…do you feel the same way about Sarah Palin? This is just another example of the Fox News anti-Obama slant. Sarah Palin can kill all the moose she wants and you and Carlson obviously have no issue with it.
FrontRow
December 29th, 2010
10:17 am
Hey Jeff – Stednek brought up the “R” word. Please ban him.
Bullwinkle
December 29th, 2010
10:18 am
not sure if Palin has moose fighting operation
JSS
December 29th, 2010
10:19 am
Get to deleting, darn, I had just found that famous Grand Dragon speech!!!
stendek
December 29th, 2010
10:19 am
Hi Jeff. Will all posts relating to race be deleted? This is a serious question. We have gone round and round about this before. I am already unable to defend myself at one site (Rawhide). :0 HAPPY NEW YEAR BUDDY!
Go Falcons. 
STENDEK
Jesse Sharpton
December 29th, 2010
10:19 am
Obama just keeping it realler than a mofo to the bruthas. truuuuuuuuuuuuu
D Falcons
December 29th, 2010
10:20 am
Let me just add that I hate what Vick did, but he paid his debt to society and people need to get over it whether they like the outcome or not. No one would have cared if he was working at a fast-food joint; what bothers people is that he has made the most of this opprortunity and now stands to make millions again.
All American
December 29th, 2010
10:20 am
Ok stop killing dogs, go kill a moose instead, their just animals as well
Jeff Schultz
December 29th, 2010
10:20 am
Stendek — Yes. So stop now.
Dina
December 29th, 2010
10:21 am
Tough Nolla Guy…you said ‘you don’t know the meaning of the word sociopath. dogfighting was acceptable in his community so he is not a sociopath.’
Go educate yourself. Google DSM-IV for the signs of a sociopath and he fits most of them. As for that tired argument about how it’s okay because it’s what was done in the black community, get real. I have plenty of friends who happen to be black, own pitbulls and wouldn’t dream of fighting them. There is a very, very thin line between animal abuse and child/spousal abuse. This has been documented.
I don’t think MV should be executed, but I also don’t believe that he should have so easily slid back into an easy life. Let him live the life of a true ex-con and see how that feels.
When the Eagles lose, and I hope they do, sad to say, I hope that my city’s ‘love affair’ with MV will end, as it’s a sad commentary on stardom, and money.
bjohndawg
December 29th, 2010
10:21 am
Jeff…just rack it up to some folks will do anything for attention.Carlson looking for some fan and media love. I am not a Vick fan,love to watch them lose but comments like Carlson’s do not make me want to turn on Fox News.
Vick served his time….nuff said. Now about that Madoff fellow…..
stendek
December 29th, 2010
10:21 am
It is STENDEK BackRow. At least get moniker correct when calling me out!
STENDEK
All American
December 29th, 2010
10:21 am
while you at it shoot more deer, fight more cocks,
Milburn Drysdale
December 29th, 2010
10:22 am
Yeah. Where is “choke”? Can’t wait to hear his analysis of “noodle brain”.
Vick is a MURDERER
December 29th, 2010
10:22 am
Those who whink Vick “payed his dues”….
18 months in a luxury minimal security federal pen was NOT enough.
ANYBODY who wasn’t already famous would have spent in upwards of 10 years in REAL PRISON for what Vick did.
BiasedIsAsBiasedDoes
December 29th, 2010
10:22 am
# 1 — your reference that Tucker Carlson was filling in for Hannity on “Fox News” is misleading and hardly accurate. Sean Hannity’s show is not a news show and never has been. It’s commentary. As for it being balanced, it’s a heckuvalot more balanced than any of its counterparts on CNN or MSNBC. Balanced (IMO) means you have guests from both sides offering their respective views or opinions. How many times do you see that done in the liberal media? Do you see a lot of conservatives on Chris Matthews’ show? Nope.
#2 – While execution would indeed be a harsh punishment, I imagine Tucker was merely using hyperbole to express his views (and over all disgust) regarding Michael Vick. I agree that Vick is total garbage and concur that any amount of *time served* or recompense/rehab will ever correct what are obviously serious character flaws. The man even got enjoyment from throwing his own family pets in the fighting ring, getting his thrills from watching them get ripped apart. Do you really think any amount of community service changes that type of individual? Don’t kid yourselves. Mike Vick is sorry he was caught and not sorry for what he did.
#3 – Jeff, while you moan and groan about bias, your article here is just as biased. UN-biased reporting means the reader never knows how the writer feels about his subject matter. How YOU feel about your material is blatantaly obvious.
Biased is as biased does.
Jeff Schultz
December 29th, 2010
10:22 am
“Tea**** Johnson” — Change your screen name. One and only warning.
Vince
December 29th, 2010
10:22 am
Clearly he misspoke. No one is that idiotic. Vick paid his dues for a lesser crime than that of Ray Lewis and yet he continues to be vilified.
The Vick situation has taken on a life of its own. There is that odd growing movement that feels the Falcons turned their backs on Vick and they look forward to him returning to the Dome to gain revenge. Those believers fail to understand it was Vick who turned away from the Falcons.
JSS
December 29th, 2010
10:23 am
“moose fighting operation”
Why won’t she stand in front of that moose and make it a fair fight?
Mike
December 29th, 2010
10:23 am
3 pages and the comments have become unreadable. Not a record but a solid performance from everyone out there.
Jeff. Mike Vick, Fox News…its truly a shame you couldn’t somehow squeeze the Real Housewives of Atlanta and Sunday alcohol sales into this article to see if you could shut down the ajc site with commenters.
Elton John
December 29th, 2010
10:23 am
Get back Huanky Cat, you better get back to your world.
stendek
December 29th, 2010
10:24 am
Very disappointed in you Jeff. Guess fairness goes out window on your site. Oh well your site. STENDEK
Big Dude
December 29th, 2010
10:24 am
Hey Schultz, You can’t teach a dead dog new tricks. M.V. is a good athlete, but he is still and will always be M.V. You should know that you are a product of your environment. What’s the adage people use today? “It is what it is”
Stay Focused
December 29th, 2010
10:24 am
@ Vick is a Murderer – you clearly need therapy, a big brother, a hug or something because you are very angry about things that have absolutely nothing to do with this article.
@ everyone else – what does black or white have to with anything? The guy messed up, the guy went to jail and now the guy is trying to move on…you should too.
Mike "CHOKE" Vick
December 29th, 2010
10:24 am
Don’t blame me for the loss last night. Kevin Kolb may have a higher completion percentage but he would have thrown an interception and fumbled twice. I was just named the starter for the pro bowl so it can’t be my fault.
Elton John
December 29th, 2010
10:24 am
haunky, sorry guys
Vick is a MURDERER
December 29th, 2010
10:24 am
If Palin fought moose in Alaska, she would be considered a murderer.
Since Vick fought Dogs, he is a “rehabilitated role model”…….
strange….
Bookman-Tucker-Luckovich
December 29th, 2010
10:25 am
bjohndawg
December 29th, 2010
10:21 am
“Vick served his time….nuff said. Now about that Madoff fellow…..”
Explain the difference between what Madoff did, and the US Government and Social Security.
JSS
December 29th, 2010
10:26 am
“Clearly he misspoke. No one is that idiotic.”
Nope!!!
Jeff Schultz
December 29th, 2010
10:26 am
Mike — Hah. Day’s not over yet. Is Kim Zolciak appearing on Hannity or anything, maybe with a debate on Sunday alcohol sales? Or they can discuss allowing women members at Augusta National.
stendek
December 29th, 2010
10:26 am
Michael Vick did good. No race mentioned here. Kill animals wholesale. They are not human beings. Is that okay Jeff?
STENDEK
Vick is a MURDERER
December 29th, 2010
10:26 am
Jeff…..
Off topic. I saw you tweet at Orlando Bedwetter, the Falcons Blogger, for writing an article about who has a better cheer team (between the Birds and Saints), making fun of it saying “somebody needs end of year blog hits”….
So what do you call this???????
Woody Allen
December 29th, 2010
10:27 am
Obama for King
ByteMe
December 29th, 2010
10:27 am
Vick is a MURDERER @ 10:24: Palin has yet to do any prison time or apologize for her animal murder. Let me know when Saint Sarah does that.
Bookman-Tucker-Luckovich
December 29th, 2010
10:27 am
So much for “free speech”, huh Jeff?
MIKE R
December 29th, 2010
10:27 am
In sports if you have a special talent you will always find a job, it’s about winning, that’s it, nothing else. Vick makes money for the Eagles, it’s a simple as that.
Obama calling the Eagles owner and congratulating him for hiring a dog killer probably wasn’t a good move for the leader of our nation and politically it looks like this will back fire in a major way.
I like Vick as a football player, who can deny his talents, however I think this is a case where most people either brush it off their shoulders or don’t know the truth. You can easily find the court documents that detail the crimes Vick committed. When you find that Vick broke the necks of dogs and electricuted them in bathtubs I think better perspective. Not many people are capable killing a dog with their own bare hands, sounds disgusting.
I don’t mind that Vick got a second chance and I find myself rooting for him on the football field, but when you truly look at the vicious acts he committed I see how some people can never forgive him.
To D Falcons:
December 29th, 2010
10:28 am
Your ignorance is showing.
There’s a VAST difference between killing a moose for food in a humane manner and torturing and killing dogs for enjoyment.
Get real.
Here’s an apple.
Here’s an orange.
(Learn the difference)
Vick is a MURDERER
December 29th, 2010
10:28 am
Can we all take a break and talk about how AWFUL Paul Johnson is???
Jeff Schultz's uglier twin
December 29th, 2010
10:28 am
I am a liberal. A big liberal like my brother. We grew up in Frisco which is about 80% ultra liberal. My borther was indoctrinated by the wonderful leftist gov’t schools in the Haight Ashburry district. That’s why we love to use the word hate and conservative so much!
Those evil conservatives are bad bad bad. They don’t want to let this best president, lowest approvals aside, accomplish his agenda. They complain about him playing 50+ rounds of golf in 20 months when Bush played 30 in 8 years and we bashed him for that. You see we are liberal hypocrites and we believe in free speech but only when it’s a liberal cause or message. Now that the president has spoken on Vick, we must defend him at all costs! That is what a good little liberal subject does! Tucker = Bad Vick the dog killer = good.
We would support anyone if they were liberal and the president supports them. We are LLS.
Loyal liberal soldiers. My brother is blessed to work for such a fine left wing newspaper. It is nice for him to get to discuss politics on a sports blog and show his true feelings! He is the best!
stendek
December 29th, 2010
10:28 am
Please be careful Vick Is A Murderer. Someone is looking for a way to delete ya. Just a caution buddy. STENDEK
JASon
December 29th, 2010
10:28 am
Its okay to kill roaches around the house.
Its okay to kill deer in the woods.
Its okay to kill cows.
I’m not saying, I’m just saying.
Jeff Schultz
December 29th, 2010
10:28 am
Tea*** Johnson — And if you look back, you’ll see I’ve deleted your comments (at least ones I saw). … It’s a crude sexual reference. Not happening on this blog.
JSS
December 29th, 2010
10:29 am
It is hilarious,,, The Social Security trust has actual securities backing it… Madoff had nothing!!! He spent the asests!
stendek
December 29th, 2010
10:29 am
Not my post Jeff but I like it…
Those who whink Vick “payed his dues”….
18 months in a luxury minimal security federal pen was NOT enough.
ANYBODY who wasn’t already famous would have spent in upwards of 10 years in REAL PRISON for what Vick did.
Nancy Pelosi
December 29th, 2010
10:29 am
I think we would have to see Vick executed, first, before we could comment on it.
FrontRow
December 29th, 2010
10:30 am
The rules for what MV did were relatively clear and he paid his dues according to the rules.
Now Tucker Carlson wants to change the rules AFTER the fact. Just like a conservative; change the rules of the game DURING the game.