WH responds to furor from Obama's comments re: Vick

[hlthe2b]

A little fast and furious back-tracking to convince everyone that he condemn's Vick's actions. (sigh....)

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/12/27/obama-michael-vick_n_801736.html

The Obama administration confirmed on Monday afternoon that the president, in a call with the owner of the Philadelphia Eagles, expressed gratitude for the team's decision to give a second chance to quarterback Michael Vick.

But the nexus of the call, spokesman Bill Burton told The Huffington Post, was on the team's plans to use alternative energy sources at their stadium. And while the president was thankful that Vick was given a career do-over, he still thought that the actions committed by the QB -- the orchestration of an illegal dog-fighting ring, the killing of animals and the deceiving of investigators looking into the matter -- were condemnable. (full statement from his PR person at link)

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As I said last night, WRONG, Obama, WRONG. To equate greedy Eagles NFL team owner's hiring Vick with the very real difficulties non-athlete, non-celebrity (and yes, non-horrific dog killers) have in finding employment is just disgusting. Somehow all the millions of unemployed, who will never have the kind of opportunities Vick has had-- will surely take no comfort that Obama understands THEIR plight. How out of touch this statement shows Obama to be. Sadly..... :shrug: