So even though I don't want to give Michael Vick any more publicity, I feel that I have to comment on the Twitter escapade being played out in many forms of social media. You know the one in which Obama supposedly called Eagles owner, Jeffrey Lurie, to commend him on giving ex-con Michael Vick a second chance.
Who knows what Obama said or if he even called Lurie. The Eagles are keeping lids on the story as well they should. It's not exactly sports news. But I guess it is news to some who feel that Obama should not be meddling in or with sports, or owners of sports teams. And even greater news to those who feel that Vick has not paid his dues.
I personally think (for whatever its worth) that Obama probably did call Jeffrey Lurie, most likely because Lurie is a significant (or in a position to become a significant) contributor to the Democratic party. And Obama is going to be filling those coffers in the very near future as he embarks on his re-election campaign.
So, as White House spokesperson, Bill Burton suggested, if the call contained discussion of windmills, solar panels and other energy saving initiatives the Eagles are taking at Lincoln Financial Field, so much the better when it comes time to ask for a generous contribution. Priming the pump, so to speak.
If then, the call digressed to a chat about how well the Eagles are currently playing--and why wouldn't it considering their ESPN highlights worthy win over the Giants two weeks ago, then maybe Obabma said it was nice Lurie gave Vick a second chance. But I sincerely doubt it was the primary reason for the call, on a lot of fronts.
I truly maintain that especially in politics, everything is ultimately about power and money, and in this case Obama, the one in power, was after some of Lurie's money. If he had to comment on how he made some of that money, so be it.
My take. And only that. But I am sick of hearing about nothing.
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