Lies, Lies, Everywhere Are Lies...

The other day, another Saving Greys blog post made its appearance. Again, as usual, the post is really stretching to present greyhound racing and the people in it in a bad light. It is loaded with lies of omission and phrases taken & presented out of context. It amazes me that very few question these fanatics who are associated with domestic terrorists. They really need to be held accountable.

Several weeks back, racing folks learned that "the Dorchak family" was getting a greyhound to replace the deceased Zoe. Since we pity the poor dog for going into such a hateful environment (greyhounds are sensitive to the emotions surrounding them), there was a great deal of curiosity and concern expressed for the hound. The main topic of curiosity surrounded who would give them a hound. It was narrowed down to one of two people: Louise Coleman in Massachusetts or David Wolf in Pennsylvania. Both Coleman & Wolf have bad reps among racing folks. Coleman has a reputation for killing inconvenient hounds, hounds that have been too long in the adoption kennel (Greyhound Friends of Hopkington... Louise Coleman), whereas David Wolf has a very bad reputation among greyhound folk for his bizarre ways, such as, pulling teeth out of dogs and putting all greyhounds on thyroxine, both medical procedures performed without cause. There's good cause for the racing folks to be concerned about any dog going there!

So, evidently a Trojan was surveying the FaceBook group, Grey2K Lies, as some of the featured comments in Carey's festival of misquotes came from there.  For instance, Carey said

"Predictably, greyhound breeders responded to this happy event with bitterness and hostility. As soon as it was publicly announced that we had adopted her, several dog track promoters began trying to figure out what Gina's racing name was, so they could attempt to remove her. According to greyhound trainer Chris Grieb, "I've been relentlessly searching for possibilities on her identity. I'll worry about what to do with that information once it's obtained.""

How the conversation actually went...

"Beck:  Even if we do get proof that this is all a lie? It appears that no one in the media is interested in investigating this bunch of charlatans. We can put it on Grey2k Lies, but only a small group of people will see it. We can share it, but most of our Facebook friends already know they lie. We can't comment on their Facebook page or website because they delete everything that might cause their minions to doubt them. I don't want to be a negative person, but without widespread dissemination of the truth how are we doing anything, but beating our heads against a wall.

Grieb:  Then don't worry yourself with it all then, Beck. I'm NOT giving up finding who this dog is, who she was bred/owned by, and how she wound up at NGAP.

Beck:  Grieb I'm not saying give up finding out who the dog is, I'm just saying if we do find out how do we get the word out.

Grieb:  I don't know Beck - but, in between postings here and there, I've been relentlessly searching for possibilities on her identity. I'll worry about what to do with that information once it's obtained."

Does anyone see anything here about stealing the dog?  No.

What one does see are a couple of people trying to find out what the dog's racing name is so they can find out how she wound up at NGAP with David Wolf.  Big difference, eh?  A big LIE OF OMISSION.

By the way, because of this egregious LIE OF OMISSION, one of the Grey2K acolytes is offering "to hangout" with Carey & Gina to protect them with "Mr. Glock".  Those are some peace loving folks.

Comments on Grey2K's FB Page re: Gina

Another twisted piece of verbiage from Carey is his implying that the racing folks "should forcibly abduct Gina."  Tsk... tsk... tsk..

Again, taking something and using it totally out of context. I swear one MUST question everything these jokers say & do.

D'Arcy:  Tara, we nominate you to go in disguise to an event and give Gina a hug and ear scratch (AND check her tattoos smile emoticon smile emoticon )

Grieb: Take one for the team! I swear to all that is Holy, if I lived up there I'd be all over it.  

Tara:  I will be like Ace Venture pet detective. smile emoticon Help me find something within a reasonable area and I'm there!

Beverly Stahlgren Schrecongost: Tara and then grab her and run like hell!!!!!  

Tara: Haaaaaa!!!!! Only if I can get Matt to drive the get away car!!!!

Does anyone see a threat by the racing people to "forcibly abduct" the dog?  I see people joking around.  Context... Context... Context...   Please remember Mr. Sussman is out there with his Glock, ready & waiting.  One hopes that he won't do anything stupid because of the hate mongering of Grey2K.  It is possible, after all.

The most egregious lies of all, however, are those that Grey2K continues to spread like manure about the good folks in greyhound racing. Those lies claim

• that greyhound racing people are cruel & uncaring
• that greyhound racing people are heartless
• that greyhound racing people are only in it for the money 
• that greyhound racing people do not provide a good, healthy diet for the dogs
• that greyhound racing is institutionalized cruelty
• that thousands of healthy dogs are killed
• that thousands of puppies are killed before their first birthday
• that greyhounds, athletes in peak physical condition, are crated for 22+ hours a day
• and many, many, many more lies.

Think about it.  If you don't like racing, that's fine.  No one is forcing you to like it.  BUT, and that's a big but, do not base your dislike and hatred on a bunch of lies.  Find the truth and then make your decision.

Yours in Greyhounds...