Anthony's Former Incompetent Spokesperson Michelle Bart on Dr. Phil---Was She High?

On today's episode of Dr. Phil, titled "Dr. Phil: Behind The Headlines, Caylee Anthony", a host of experts and lawyers such as Lisa Bloom, Mickey Sherman, Lawrence Kobilinsky, and others, gathered to discuss the developments in the case.

I will post a transcript of the show later. I just found this statement made by Michelle Bart, Anthony's former spokesperson, very odd and more than inappropriate. Seems like she took a big long guzzle of the Casey Kool-aid before stepping down as spokesperson. However, Bart claims she is still right there with the Anthony's and will continue to be by their side.

At the conclusion of the show, Dr. Phil said his thank yous to the guests and said to Michelle, "Michelle, there is something you wanted to add, you have five seconds."
When Michelle Bart had her opportunity for final words she stated:

"I just wanted to keep in mind that Adam Walsh came home this week after 27
years and like John (Walsh) said, 'Keep hope alive and we will be able to bring
them all home'."

She is referring to the Adam Walsh case, which was officially closed on Tuesday, December 16, 2008. Adam Walsh was 6 years old when he was kidnapped from a shopping mall. His decapitated head was found two weeks later. His body was never found. Adam's father, John Walsh later went on to create the television show "America's Most Wanted" and also contribute to major missing children's cases.

After almost three decades of police investigation, this week, Hollywood, Florida, police named Ottis Toole, a deceased inmate and former drifter, the prime suspect in Adam's disappearance and murder. If Ottis had not died in prison in 1997, he would face charges today.

Michelle, what are you drinking over at the Anthony's? More so, what were you thinking making that statement? Are you HIGH?

They brought Adam Walsh home? REALLY?

Adam Walsh was NOT brought home.
All that was found of little Adam Walsh was his decapitated head.
26 YEARS AGO
His little body was never found.
How indecent of you to speak of something you clearly know nothing about. Much like all the statements you have made regarding Caylee. I was so appalled when I heard these words come out of your mouth.
I should not be surprised however, coming from someone as unrefined as you.
I remember this case clearly. I feel deeply for the Walsh's. I am content, as I know they are, that this monster was finally named, but not soon enough. His death in 1997 failed him from ever being prosecuted. However, Toole did know he was an implied suspect.
I will quote John Walsh from his speech at the press conference:

"The criminal justice system is sometimes the criminal in the justice
system. Sometimes it doesn't work, sometimes it does. Most of the time it
does. Just do not give up hope. Do not give up hope."
"Wherever Toole is, he is being held accountable for his
actions and he is getting what he deserves,
somewhere."

Hopefully, we will be able to say the same regarding Casey Anthony soon.

---my two cents

For my post regarding the Adam Walsh press conference click here.

Dr. "Phil-Good" No More

I am pissed. No, not because it is Monday. Not because I had to do my taxes today. I'm pissed at Dr. Phil.

I am sure you have heard about the teenage beat-down that took place in Florida. If not, read and see it here.

I'll wait... or, if you already have knowledge of the story, I'll continue...

Today we hear that Dr. Phil is yet again in the psychologist hot seat by getting involved in yet another headlining news story.
It seems Dr. Phil's producer posted bail for the "ringleader". The girl that lives with her grandmother, where the beat-down took place. Also the girl, who's mother, on the Today show, wanted to "make it clear" that SHE (the mother) has custody of the girl, not the grandmother. According to public records, legal documents show temporary guardianship was given to the grandmother. Mom can make it to the Today show. My question is where was Mom during the beating and where was Mom during court proceedings. She is MIA in the clips I have watched of the court proceeding from the city's local TV stations.
All we have is poor Grandma crying and wondering how poor Mercedes is going to post bond. The bond amount is too much for them. Do they not own their own home? If I were Grandma, I wouldn't put mine up either. Again, where is MOM?
What would really happen to little Mercedes if she had to sit in her cell until the next court date? Paris came out fine. But that is apples and oranges.
I truly feel for these parents. I pray that I never have to walk in their shoes. I pray I have guided my daughters onto the right path for them to make the right decisions in life. I pray they know they can turn to me in time of need. The thought of them sitting in jail is horrifying to say the least. I really can not imagine. I do know that if my one or both of my daughters had been accomplice to this type of situation, and they were facing the same outcome, I honestly do not know what I would do. I want to think that a few days in that cell would scare the hell out of them. I have much experience with tough love, but not with my children. Would having the ability to bail them out help or hinder them. How can I tell them everyday that I am here for them and then leave them behind bars when I could rescue them and not follow through. What is the right answer?

Dr. Phil gives up his "Get Out of Jail Free" card

I'm sick of Dr. Phil and his good 'ol boy ways. I am from the South and at one time, was an avid viewer. The entertainment reporters are talking about how he stepped over the line with Britney Spears and now, with this story. Dr. Phil claims his Producer "took matters in their own hands" by offering to post bond in return for story rights for a show. Do you think it will get cancelled like that of Britney?
Dr. Phil's producers, if they just had to have this story, should have been there for the parents of the girl who was beaten unconscious, left with temporary vision in her left eye and partial hearing in her left ear. But that would not have made for good TV. From a few of the shows I have watched recently, the guests seem to have become Jerry Springer-ish. As if they had just a few too many morals to make the Springer show, so, they went across the lot to Phil.

Instead of watching the show, I want to put my time and effort into educating myself and my children against "mean girls", drugs, peer pressure. I want to teach them the reward of having good character, a good education, being a good friend, and a good daughter.

Dr. Phil has been quick to jump on the bandwagon with the headlines lately, and it has gotten him into trouble. Today's youth has become desensitized and demoralized. Dr. Phil isn't going to save us. We have to save ourselves.

I think we are forgetting one of his first, attention getting, taken from the headlines shows, that, after a handful "exclusives", updates, and empty promises, he never "solved"......Natalee Holloway.

I wonder if Beth is starting to feel a little exploited?