Portis apparently is not a dog lover

SmootSmack · 05-21-2007, 11:41 PM

I don't want to hijack this thread (nonsensical as it may be) any further than I have already

Therefore, direct all future questions regarding Springs' return to this thread linked below:

http://www.thewarpath.net/redskins-l...tml#post311816

jdlea · 05-21-2007, 11:42 PM

I could personally care less about what Clinton said about Vick and the legal issues. As long as Clinton isn't breaking laws, I don't care. As long as he's not in danger of getting suspended, I really don't give a damn about what his opinion is of dog fighting. I love dogs, however, I don't care about dog fighting. I think it's brutal, but I don't (oddly) have that much of a problem with it. It may be because I have had much larger problems than Michael Vick alledgedly fighting dogs to worry about.

Schneed10 · 05-21-2007, 11:47 PM

I'm pretty disappointed in Portis for his comments here, mainly because it hits on a personal note because I'm such a dog lover. But in the end, he's not in trouble with the law and consequently will have no impact on the 'Skins in 2007.

I think it's OK that kids, or anyone, look to athletes as role models. But it's important that you teach your kids that when an athlete says something like this, that your child should stop and think about it, and form their own opinion. Have the conversation, so Johnny, do you think dogfighting is OK? Do you think it's OK to see doggies get hurt? Does it make it OK just because Clinton Portis said it's OK? Can you still enjoy watching Clinton Portis play football without agreeing with him about hurting dogs?

And that's the thing. Kids just need to be able to separate what athletes say from what they do. You can teach your kids that.

Lady Brave · 05-21-2007, 11:53 PM

Clinton Portis Statement

The following is a statement from Redskins running back Clinton Portis regarding recent comments he made to a Norfolk, Va., television station.

"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."

Makes you feel all warm and fuzzy doesn't it?

Edit: Pssst...CP. Technically you did condone it.

EARTHQUAKE2689 · 05-21-2007, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Lady Brave

Clinton Portis Statement

The following is a statement from Redskins running back Clinton Portis regarding recent comments he made to a Norfolk, Va., television station.

"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."

Makes you feel all warm and fuzzy doesn't it?

yeah like when you take a shot of hennessy

djnemo65 · 05-22-2007, 01:06 AM

I disagree with a lot of you on this. For me the problem isn't that Portis articulated his thoughts, but rather, that he had them in the first place. Dog fighting is subhuman and I question the humanity of anyone who doesn't condemn it outright. It's very disappointing because Portis was one of my favorite Redskins of all time and now he's basically just a guy in a uniform.

EARTHQUAKE2689 · 05-22-2007, 01:39 AM

enough with portis and vick and the dog fighting can we get off this now please

djnemo65 · 05-22-2007, 02:16 AM

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Originally Posted by EARTHQUAKE2689

enough with portis and vick and the dog fighting can we get off this now please

Well this is the dogfighting thread....you don't have to keep posting in it if you are not interested.

Daseal · 05-22-2007, 08:06 AM

That said, in the VA house they found 3 envelopes addressed to M. Vick, they won't release what was in them.

724Skinsfan · 05-22-2007, 08:09 AM

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Well this is the dogfighting thread....you don't have to keep posting in it if you are not interested.

Huh? Common sense? Where?!?

Anyway...If you derive enjoyment out of forcing or attempting to force animals to fight one another and reap financial benefits then that, my friends, is a problem with your character.

Portis didn't seem to me to come across as totally endorsing the act just trying unsuccessfully to lighten up the criticism towards Vick. I've never leaned towards CP's words as a source of inspiration in the past and still won't.

dmek25 · 05-22-2007, 08:51 AM

i think Portis was trying to say that Mike Vick is an alright guy, that doesn't need his every move under the microscope. if Portis runs for 1500 yards, everyone will forget all about this

Pocket$ $traight · 05-22-2007, 09:06 AM

So people are upset with Portis because he tried to make a joke.

Unf-ingbelievable....

RFKRat · 05-22-2007, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Hog1

Portis is like nationwide with this thing. Dan Patrick, and K.O. are hammerin' it on ESPN.

Mike & Mike picked up on it this morning too, he was nominated for a "Just Shut Up" award and Golic really busted down on him. Portis is an absolute moron, thanks Clinton for giving this team that's already an embarrassment another reason for the media to take a shot at us.

EARTHQUAKE2689 · 05-22-2007, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by djnemo65

Well this is the dogfighting thread....you don't have to keep posting in it if you are not interested.

i meant the portis dumb comments part we know portis says some dumb stuff all the time

SBXVII · 05-22-2007, 10:25 AM

You know someone needs to ask Portis what his feelings are on cock fighting during his next interview. Right in the middle of an interview...." So Clinton we saw where the media twisted your words and made you look bad while questioning you about Vick...We could not belive how the media made you look so bad by the way what's you take on cock fighting?" lol.

05-21-2007, 11:41 PM	#106
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: Portis apparently is not a dog lover I don't want to hijack this thread (nonsensical as it may be) any further than I have already Therefore, direct all future questions regarding Springs' return to this thread linked below: http://www.thewarpath.net/redskins-l...tml#post311816 __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

05-21-2007, 11:42 PM	#107
jdlea Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arlington, VA Age: 40 Posts: 3,109	Re: Portis apparently is not a dog lover I could personally care less about what Clinton said about Vick and the legal issues. As long as Clinton isn't breaking laws, I don't care. As long as he's not in danger of getting suspended, I really don't give a damn about what his opinion is of dog fighting. I love dogs, however, I don't care about dog fighting. I think it's brutal, but I don't (oddly) have that much of a problem with it. It may be because I have had much larger problems than Michael Vick alledgedly fighting dogs to worry about.

05-21-2007, 11:47 PM	#108
Schneed10 A Dude Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Newtown Square, PA Age: 45 Posts: 12,427	Re: Portis apparently is not a dog lover I'm pretty disappointed in Portis for his comments here, mainly because it hits on a personal note because I'm such a dog lover. But in the end, he's not in trouble with the law and consequently will have no impact on the 'Skins in 2007. I think it's OK that kids, or anyone, look to athletes as role models. But it's important that you teach your kids that when an athlete says something like this, that your child should stop and think about it, and form their own opinion. Have the conversation, so Johnny, do you think dogfighting is OK? Do you think it's OK to see doggies get hurt? Does it make it OK just because Clinton Portis said it's OK? Can you still enjoy watching Clinton Portis play football without agreeing with him about hurting dogs? And that's the thing. Kids just need to be able to separate what athletes say from what they do. You can teach your kids that. __________________ God made certain people to play football. He was one of them.

05-21-2007, 11:53 PM	#109
Lady Brave The Starter Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Trinity, NC Age: 53 Posts: 1,444	Re: Portis apparently is not a dog lover Clinton Portis Statement The following is a statement from Redskins running back Clinton Portis regarding recent comments he made to a Norfolk, Va., television station. "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." Makes you feel all warm and fuzzy doesn't it? Edit: Pssst...CP. Technically you did condone it.

05-22-2007, 01:06 AM	#111
djnemo65 Playmaker Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 2,836	Re: Portis apparently is not a dog lover I disagree with a lot of you on this. For me the problem isn't that Portis articulated his thoughts, but rather, that he had them in the first place. Dog fighting is subhuman and I question the humanity of anyone who doesn't condemn it outright. It's very disappointing because Portis was one of my favorite Redskins of all time and now he's basically just a guy in a uniform.

05-22-2007, 01:39 AM	#112
EARTHQUAKE2689 You did WHAT?!? Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: In The Kitchen With Dyna. Age: 35 Posts: 14,169	Re: Portis apparently is not a dog lover enough with portis and vick and the dog fighting can we get off this now please __________________ https://open.spotify.com/artist/1NG9zNxqMP8cYNP72QqUQT Shameless self-promotion. It is what it is.

05-22-2007, 08:06 AM	#114
Daseal Puppy Kicker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arlington, Virginia Age: 41 Posts: 8,341	Re: Portis apparently is not a dog lover That said, in the VA house they found 3 envelopes addressed to M. Vick, they won't release what was in them. __________________ Best. Player. Available.

05-22-2007, 08:51 AM	#116
dmek25 MVP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: lancaster,pa Age: 63 Posts: 10,672	Re: Portis apparently is not a dog lover i think Portis was trying to say that Mike Vick is an alright guy, that doesn't need his every move under the microscope. if Portis runs for 1500 yards, everyone will forget all about this __________________ "It's better to be quiet and thought a fool than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt." courtesy of 53fan

05-22-2007, 09:06 AM	#117
Pocket$ $traight Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Fairfax, VA Age: 48 Posts: 4,261	Re: Portis apparently is not a dog lover So people are upset with Portis because he tried to make a joke. Unf-ingbelievable....

05-22-2007, 10:25 AM	#120
SBXVII Franchise Player Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 7,766	Re: Portis apparently is not a dog lover You know someone needs to ask Portis what his feelings are on cock fighting during his next interview. Right in the middle of an interview...." So Clinton we saw where the media twisted your words and made you look bad while questioning you about Vick...We could not belive how the media made you look so bad by the way what's you take on cock fighting?" lol.

Portis apparently is not a dog lover

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