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Whoopi Goldberg Defends Vick I don't know how she could consider doing that, but, she has. http://www.wsbtv.com/news/14040573/detail.html POSTED: 11:19 am EDT September 4, 2007 UPDATED: 12:45 pm EDT September 4, 2007 NEW YORK -- Whoopi Goldberg started her stint on ABC's "The View" Tuesday by coming to the defense of convicted felon Michael Vick. # DISCUSS: How Do You Feel About Whoopi's Addition To "The View?" Just 15 minutes into the show she brought up Vick's conviction on dogfighting charges. "You know from his background this is not an unusual thing for where he comes from," said Goldberg. "There are certain things that are indicative to certain parts of our country." Co-host Joy Behar seemed shocked at Goldberg's statements. "How about dog torture and dog murdering," Behar asked. "Unfortunately it's part of the thing," Goldberg replied. "You're a dog lover. For a lot of people dogs are sport," she added. Behar continued to shake her head in disgust. Goldberg said it seemed to her that it took a while for Vick to realize that the charges against him were serious. "It seemed like a light went off in his head when he realized that this was something the entire country really didn't appreciated, didn't like," Goldberg said, referring to Vick's guilty plea. She said if the case had involved somebody from New York City her feelings would have been different. Goldberg pointed out that Vick was raised in the South. "This is part of his cultural upbringing," said Goldberg. Co-host Elisabeth Hasselbeck said she was encouraged by the NFL suspending Vick indefinitely. But Goldberg continued to defend Vick saying "This is a kid who comes from a culture when this is not questioned." It was Goldberg's first day moderating the talk show. She took over from Rosie O'Donnell who quit the show earlier this year after feuds with Donald Trump and Hasselbeck. Last month Vick entered a guilty plea in federal court in Richmond, Virginia In his written plea, Vick admitted helping kill six to eight pit bulls and supplying money for gambling on the fights. Vick will be sentenced on the dogfighting charges in December. The federal sentencing guideline projects a year to 18 months, but the judge can impose up to the five-year maximum. Vick and three co-defendants, Purnell Peace of Virginia Beach, Quanis Phillips of Atlanta and Tony Taylor of Hampton all pleaded guilty to interstate dogfighting conspiracy charges. The details outlined in the indictment and other court papers fueled a public backlash against Vick and cost him several lucrative endorsement deals, even before he agreed to plead guilty. The case began in late April when authorities conducting a drug investigation of Vick's cousin raided the former Virginia Tech star's rural Surry County property and seized dozens of dogs, some injured, and equipment commonly used in dogfighting.

And by the way ChasU, I walk under ladders and cross the path of black cats all the time and on purpose. Don't believe in that hookey pook baloney. Now, crossing you may be another story! :)

I think Bumpy's initial post was harmless. Not something that I would expect anyone here to agree with, but still harmless and just an idea. Hey Bumpy, you come on up here to Juneau, and we'll go trolling for Cohos. They are thick out there in the salt, and the weather's been outrageous!

That was fun Socks. It's 0445 in the morning, and that was fun for such an early hour. I really got a kick out of the keyboard guy when he took his solo break. It was like he he knew exactly what he was doing but didn't quite believe he was doing something so "groovy". Kind of an innocence about him. Kind of like; "I know this is really groovy, but is it really me?"

I've only been away for four days (a little trip across the sea), and we have a tempest in a wine glass here. Although, I wonder from this thread if I missed an even bigger food fight? Oh well, nice to see youz guyz... :)

I'd pick Groucho Marx Jr for President, and Rocky for Vice President.... NOT!!!

And then of course, there is the Salty Dawg Saloon! My business card is in there from Ages Ago. Look for my "Rock Of Ages Wallboard" business card there. But, you won't find it, because there are thousands and thousands of business cards all over those walls! But it's a fine place to have beers after coming in after commercial fishing for two weeks, that's fore shore, and just a fine place for anybody. But ya know, when all of the bad news about The Way was happening, in 85/86 (POP blah blah), and I was having a major falling out with my LC, I just told my wife to tell my LC that "I go a fishing", and headed down to Homer and commercial fished on a halibut boat for two weeks. Homer was my "getaway, clear my head place",especially thhe Salty Dawg. There I spent some time, talking with "regular Americans", working guys and girls. People not encumbered with the mission I was on as a Corps guy. People not worried about the demise of America and Planet Earth because The Way International was cracking up. It holds special memories for me. Homer is a special place for me. And, man did we kill fish! We caught over fifteen thousand pounds of halibut, and my share was sunstantial. God blessed me during that time. And, here are some other links for ya. Enjoy! http://www.terragalleria.com/america/alask...er/homer.3.html http://www.terragalleria.com/america/alask...er/homer.2.html http://www.terragalleria.com/america/alask...er/homer.4.html http://www.city-data.com/picfilesv/picv6609.php

http://www.infoplease.com/atlas/state/alaska.htm Okay. Here is what the situation looks like. You are going to Anchorage. The Kenai Peninsula is south of where you will be. Drive on down and have a look see. There is a caribou herd that is pretty "local" down there, and not too hard to find. Anyway, here is the map. It may appear here as a map, or, I will just have to re-post the URL Anyway, I look fwd to either seeing you, or of hearing of your adventures! Kevin Okay, you will just have to click on this, because I am incapable (it seems) of figuring out the mysteries of the internet! http://www.infoplease.com/atlas/state/alaska.html

2life: Get out your map. You will have to drive down to the Kenai Peninsula. It is a three hour drive that takes you along a spectacular highway along an arm of the Cooke Inlet, and particularly along the Turnagin Arm, where you drive east, then "turn again" towrds the west and down into the Peninsula. One of the fun things to do is to drive down to Homer and have dinner at the Land's End Restaurant. And if you can't go halibut fishing, stick around and watch the charter boats come in and see the halibut come off the boats with all of the happy fishermen. You can also watch a guy fillet them there right on the Homer Spit. You can also view all of the "Spit Ratz" congregated there. Also down in Homer, you will see lots of eagles! But, for the record, the Alaska ferry system comes into Homer, but does not go there from Anchorage. You'll have to rent a car in Anchorage, or fly down on a single engine commuter plane, which is not too expensive. I think you'll have ablast getting some Northern Exposure!

Okay, since I got it wrong about the "green thumb guy", I was thinking it was Little Hawk, who hasn't posted much here lately. Oh well...

Our average summer temp is a moderate 58 degrees. Delightful! Just no scent of sage brush though. Miss that at times. But I did get a whiff of it down in Nevada last winter. Delightful!

Okay, you fly into Anchorage, and do the sights there. If you have time and money, book a tour of Denali National Park. That is where the tallest Mountain in North America sits, 20,320 feet above sea level. There are many wildlife viewing opportunities there. Wolves, bears, foxes, moose, and caribou. Then, after all of that, if you have time, a trip down to the Kenai Peninsula, where I once lived for two years. It is also a major blessing. On the Kenai Peninsula, fly to Homer, and book a charter on a halibut fishing boat. Check the smaller airlines to see if your "mother company" has connections with them. And then, get you down to Haines, Alaska, where I still own a house, and ride the Alaska Marine Highway ferry all the way to Bellingham, Washington where you can then get to SEATAC and then home. I am going to Haines this Labor Day weekend to work on my house there and get it ready to rent out. We'll put my truck on, and our Honda Mini 50, a bunch of tools, kids, sleeping bags, and we'll have a fine time "camping out" in our unoccupied house which will be fun. I'll also be playing my harmonica at the Pioneer Bar during Haines's own summertime "Mardi Gras" festival. And so, that'll be cool. And, rest assured, my wife and I will be on an air mattress! Or, just fly to Juneau, the only major airport in Southeast AK, and then you can get on the ferry from here. The drive from Anchorage to Haines is awesome though, if you have the time and moolah to rent a car and do the drive. And remember, if you do that, you'll be crossing into Canadia, where there are border crossing concerns to deal with, passport, etc. Hey! Get out an Atlas! Maps! And, there is a book called Alaska Mileposts" (Google it!) which will tell you mucho. And, if you are brave enough, check out the book "Alaska Bear Tales". You have to have a strong stomach to read through that one though. But the truth is, we live with those concerns all spring, summer and fall long. Anyhoo, hope that helps! Kevin

Hey there 2Life! C'mon up for shore! You'd be more than welcom here in Juneau, and I'd be glad to give you the Inside Tour. Except, I think you are going to be way north of where I live. I live way down in Juneau, in Southeast Alaska. However, Temple Lady lives right there in Anchorage, and would no doubt be a fun person to spend some time with, or at least get some info from. I know her from way back in the old days here in AK with The Way. But, should you decide to make the trip down from Anchorage, and take the Alaska Marine Highway state ferry down to Washington State, you would be passing through Juneau, AND, be treated to some of the most spectacular scenery you will ever lay your eyes on. The trip through the Inside Passage where I live is simply awesome, in the true sense of the word. Keep us posted! :) Jonny Lingo

Wrds n Works, you all look so familiar! I'll bet you that my wife knows you by name! And, does the one who has a green thumb also have the screen name of a small bird?

I didn't think that those kinds of birds had crops. Only seed eating birds have "crops". Or have I made a BIG error in my knowledge of ornithology? I think I know who he is though. Used to be a Way Builder...

Dan, were you a WOW in Newport Beach CA?

That typing thing is pretty gross...

Yeah, OT, the people watching was lots of fun. Really enjoyed that. I guess for me and my wife, it was a special treat, seein's as how we have been up here in the boonies for so long. And so, have you ever heard of the Devil's Thumb? It's a short hop from here. http://www.kupreanof.com/devils_thumb_flying_tours.html You ought to come up here and climb it some time. People have been in big trouble there though, and if I am not mistaken, folks have died climbing it. I have seen it from the water when passing by, and it is an awesome sight...

Dot! You look fabulous dahling! Great photo also! You two seem to be a real kick! And keep those pistolas handy, you may need them, where you all live...

Well, it was a first time thing for us, so, the novelty was there. I can surely see how a local could not want to go there. In fact, we talked with a number of folks who worked in the casinos, and the only reason they were there was for their jobs. Most of them lived out side of town, for that matter. Probably couldn't afford to live in town now that I think of it. And, as far as Mexico is concerned, well, no doubt that's a fine place to go. That's next on our list this winter. I love snorkeling also. But, Las Vegas was really fun for us, and we will no doubt go back again. This time, we'll take in some shows too. I'd love to see some big act at the House Of Blues where we ate one day...

I was talking about Las Vegas on another thread, and so, I thought I'd bring it up again here. My wife and I really enjoyed ourselves there. We met alot of fun people who were just plain happy to be somewhere where they could "play" and not think about all of the things "back home" where life has to be dealt with. We enjoyed "no schedule", the ability to come and go as we pleased, the fun of just "sleeping in", and then going down for a scrumptious buffet breakfast somewhere. We didn't really take in any big shows, but rather, were happy to see the "pirate thing" at Treasure Island, or the fountain deal at the Bellagio. We also talked for a long time with a girl who had a "parrot thing" on the street outside of Jimmy Buffet's "Margaritaville" where one could get their picture taken with a parrot on their shoulder. It was a bit bothersome to have these dudes giving us pamphlets with photos of prostitutes on them, soliciting their business though. At one point, I finally said to this one guy who had solicited us numerous times outside of our hotel (The Frontier-we went cheap), I said to him; "La pictura, et es su hermana? Su madre?" Which, in English means, "The picture, it is your sister? Your Mother"? Well that really ticked him off, but, he never approached us again with his pamphlets. But, we did say hi and smile to each other after that, and he seemed to understand that I was in Vegas with my wife, and that I was not there for an illicit time. So that ended up to be a cool thing. And what we found to be very very nice, is that most people were very friendly and very happy to just talk with each other. We met a number of black couples with whom we talked, and it was just plain fun to be unencumbered with talk about "political issues", racial issues, etc and blah blah. And no doubt, the people with whom we mingled all had opinions about everything, just like people here at the GS, but, it seemed that in Las Vegas, none of that stuff came up, because we had all put those thoughts "on hold". It was just a time to relax and enjoy, and not think about "the world" and all of the "stuff" going on. A true vacation it was for us. One elderly lady, who had been sipping a cocktail and watching my wife and I excitedly playing a slot machine that was being benevolent to us (we were acting like little kids with all of those bells and whistles and small bucks credits), introduced herself, and soon, we were best of friends it seems. She invited us to come and visit her anytime in Massachussetts at her palatial mansion in the Berkshire Hills. She saids that she just enjoyed watching a married couple have so much fun like we were having. And of course, being from Alaska has it's own "celebrity" thing about it, and folks are always interested in folks from Alaska. They have their misconceptions of course, but we were happy to tell them about life Up Here. Also, it was an amazing thing to me that there was so much alcohol (free alcohol), and that I never saw much of a ruckus in any of the casinos. And, that we could walk down the sidewalk of The Strip, sipping Long Island Iced Teas, ( ) and there was no problem with it with The Authorities at all. Amazing. At one point, my wife and I walked into a liquor store to make a purchase, and we both had a cocktail in our hands. And then a cop came in for some reason, and everyone in there said almost in unison and with big smiles on our faces; "Hi!" And he smiled and said hi back. Ya know, it was just a really nice time, and nice to see that people could just plain "get along" and be happy with each other. It made me proud to be an American too. I am certain that there is an incredibly dark underbelly to the place, but for those of us floating on the surface there, it was one fine time. Anyone else enjoy going to Las Vegas? What do you all like about the place?

Of course I was in Las Vegas. And of course that is Hoover Dam. I just thought that the guessing game was still on. But hey, which river is it that is dammed up? It's the Colorado, right? Oh yeah, right, I just re-read that post of yours... But as far as what we did there, we were pretty much light weights with the gambling thing. A few slots, wife played black jack. won some money, then spent that on food, drinks, more slots, etc. We also did lots of "walking and gawking" and people watching. I really got off on the architecture too, and just imagined what it was like inside those casinos during the construction phases. I could just picture the crews in there with their scaffolds, tool belts/bags, cordless screw guns, the electricians pulling wires and etc. It must have been something! By the time we left after four days, we'd spent our "earnings". But man was it a fun time! My wife and I hadn't been Outside of Alaska for some time, and it was purdy dang cool! Glad we were there in February too, for the weather was just perfect at around 55 to 65. Now, did we figure out who the guy is in the first photo in this thread?

Las Vegas? Moi?

Hoover Dam? Where is that?

Which pic was that?