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Breaking News: Vick will not admit to killing dogs or gambling

Discussion in 'Sports and News' started by Chuck~Taylor, Aug 23, 2007.

  1. The Big Ragu

    The Big Ragu Moderator Staff Member

    For what it's worth, I like the "message board tough guy." Makes me laugh each time. I kind of picture you on a Lewis Black-type rant every time you type out something like this.
     
  2. I was just thinking the same thing, Ragu
     
  3. Simon_Cowbell

    Simon_Cowbell Active Member

    IQ-deficient asshat ...

    I addressed the part in your quote that was pertinent.

    Besides, he did not admit to any gambling connection.
     
  4. zeke12

    zeke12 Guest

    It's too easy, dude. You bring it on yourself. From Vick's signed statement:

    4. VICK agrees that the "Bad Newz Kennels" business enterprise involved gambling activities in violation of the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia as set forth in the indictment. In general, only those accompanying the opposing kennels and "Bad Newz Kennels" associates were allowed to attend the fights. For a particular dog fight, the opponents would establish a purse or wager for the winning side, ranging from the 100's up to 1,000's of dollars. The purse was contingent and dependent on the uncertain outcome of the dog fight, with the winner taking all of the purse at the conclusion of the fight. Participants and spectators would also occasionally place side-bets on the fight, dependent on the ultimate outcome or certain events occurring during the course of the dog fight. Most of the "Bad Newz Kennels" operation and gambling monies were provided by VICK. When "Bad Newz Kennels" won a particular fight, the gambling proceeds were generally split by [Tony] TAYLOR, [Quanis L.] PHILLIPS, and, sometimes, [Purnell A.] PEACE. VICK did not gamble by placing side bets on any of the fights. VICK did not receive any of the proceeds from the purses that were won by "Bad Newz Kennels." . . .

    He admits to financing a gambling operation. End. Of. Story.
     
  5. Starman

    Starman Well-Known Member

    But!!

    But!!

    He didn't explicitly admit to personally placing the bets, physically, himself!!! He never peeled off the cash money and placed it in the hand of the gambler!!!

    He didn't personally hook up the electrodes to the dogs!! Maybe he dashed their heads on the concrete, but they might have been still alive!!!

    He didn't do it!! We didn't see him!! Can't prove a thing!!

    Innocent until proven guilty!! Innocent until proven guilty!! Innocent until proven guilty!! Innocent until proven guilty!! Innocent until proven guilty!! Innocent until proven guilty!! Innocent until proven guilty!! Innocent until proven guilty!! Innocent until proven guilty!! Innocent until proven guilty!! Innocent until proven guilty!! Innocent until proven guilty!! Innocent until proven guilty!! Innocent until proven guilty!! Innocent until proven guilty!! Innocent until proven guilty!! Innocent until proven guilty!! Innocent until proven guilty!! Innocent until proven guilty!! Innocent until proven guilty!! Innocent until proven guilty!! Innocent until proven guilty!! Innocent until proven guilty!! Innocent until proven guilty!! Innocent until proven guilty!! Innocent until proven guilty!! Innocent until proven guilty!! Innocent until proven guilty!! Innocent until proven guilty!! Innocent until proven guilty!!
     
  6. Go find some place to cheer a general on a balcony,
     
  7. Simon_Cowbell

    Simon_Cowbell Active Member

    That's no connection of Vick to gambling.
     
  8. No, but it's enough for the NFL to use the gambling to ban him so that nobody applies the Ray Lewis Precedent to Goodell's actions.
     
  9. Simon_Cowbell

    Simon_Cowbell Active Member

    If Goodell bans him, he will have a full-fledged, race-charged riot.

    And, it would be wrong.
     
  10. Simon_Cowbell

    Simon_Cowbell Active Member

    People this stupid are usually happy all the time. If I leave, it will not affect you in the least.
     
  11. Chi City 81

    Chi City 81 Guest

    No, he won't. The local head of the NAACP aside, I don't see too many people lining up behind someone who tortured animals for profit (or fun, if you believe Vick didn't gamble).
     
  12. zeke12

    zeke12 Guest

    Welcome to Pube-world:

    VICK agrees that "Bad Newz Kennels" qualifies as a "business enterprise" that engaged in a continuous course of conduct and series of transactions in furtherance of the dog fighting operation from the time of its creation until April 25, 2007.

    VICK agrees that the "Bad Newz Kennels" business enterprise involved gambling activities in violation of the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia as set forth in the indictment.

    ...

    Most of the "Bad Newz Kennels" operation and gambling monies were provided by VICK.
     
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