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rusty57 Samba Member
Joined: October 21, 2003 Posts: 2089 Location: Bakersfield,CA.
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Posted: Fri Jan 18, 2013 6:53 pm Post subject: |
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This is not that shocking. It's not that he is a SINGLE NUT job or something. There are others. _________________ 67 Ghia coupe, Retired military.
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zozo Samba Member
Joined: October 15, 2005 Posts: 5217 Location: South of Ol' San Antonio
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Posted: Fri Jan 18, 2013 7:29 pm Post subject: |
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I've thought about this scandal long and hard, and try as I might I just can't bring myself to give a shit what Lance Armstrong has done. |
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ALLWAGONS Samba Member
Joined: June 03, 2000 Posts: 4188 Location: Pasadena CA/DTLA soon China
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Posted: Fri Jan 18, 2013 7:36 pm Post subject: |
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emersonbiggins wrote: |
RockStock wrote: |
Total arse |
And the same could be said of any of us at different points in our lives. |
Yep, but were are not in the public eye and making millions and or winning races and or benefiting from the media. _________________ I'd be UNSTOPPABLE if not for Law Enforcement and PHYSICS.
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hitest Samba Member
Joined: September 30, 2008 Posts: 10296 Location: Prime Meridian, ID
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Posted: Fri Jan 18, 2013 9:52 pm Post subject: |
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I've had a few people over the last 2 years ask me why I still wear "livestrong" wristbands. I always say it's not about Lance- but I support cancer research (I usually also have a pink ribbon pin but not just for Susan B Komen...). I've never had my answer followed up with anything negative about Livestrong- and like others feel a little let down by lance's story. It' strictly a symbol of what my family's gone through- and the negativity going about Lance cannot diminish that.
Now as a long time cyclist- I remember reading about this young amateur 19yo kid (who was quite stocky for a cyclist) from Texas chewing up the ranks for Motorola. I admired him for his youth and drive- and for the fact he represented a total opposite image to American racers of the time- because like Lance, I never looked like Greg LeMond. Lance was tearing up pavement against riders with half his bodyfat at an age where ALL his classmates were hammered drunk everyday and flipping burgers. That's the image I have of Lance- before all the horseshit and certainly before he was famous. _________________
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emersonbiggins Samba Member
Joined: February 18, 2003 Posts: 1681 Location: Nebraska
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Posted: Fri Jan 18, 2013 10:11 pm Post subject: |
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ALLWAGONS wrote: |
emersonbiggins wrote: |
RockStock wrote: |
Total arse |
And the same could be said of any of us at different points in our lives. |
Yep, but were are not in the public eye and making millions and or winning races and or benefiting from the media. |
In my opinion, fame and money doesn't make it any worse, just more of a news story.
If someone can live their life and not be thought an ass at some point.. well then i commend them. |
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Campmobile Chris74 Samba Member
Joined: June 09, 2002 Posts: 200 Location: Tacoma Wa
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Posted: Fri Jan 18, 2013 10:17 pm Post subject: |
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Lance deserve every bit of the crap he's getting.
However I do feel sorry for Lance's son. This kid defended his dad, believed in him and the whole time Lance knew it was a lie. The kid was innocent yet he's made to carry the burden of the fallout. What a douche bag. He's probably hurt, ashamed and getting ridiculed by his class mates. Good job throwing your kid under the bus all in the name of winning Lance!
I also wonder how much Sheryl Crow knew. _________________ Go Seahawks!!! |
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The Sage Samba Member
Joined: December 10, 2005 Posts: 2470 Location: Traverse City
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crukab Samba Chef
Joined: December 13, 2002 Posts: 6116 Location: Vermont
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Posted: Sat Jan 19, 2013 7:18 am Post subject: |
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One of my Bosses at work mentioned that Lance threatened wives of team mates ?? I had not heard this little factoid........ _________________ Tom
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iowegian Samba Curmudgeon
Joined: February 16, 2005 Posts: 9829 Location: Somewhere between Dubuque and Keokuk
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Posted: Sat Jan 19, 2013 10:05 am Post subject: |
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George was a very wise man. |
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Vanhag Samba Mortician
Joined: June 29, 2003 Posts: 2606 Location: Desert Coast
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Posted: Sat Jan 19, 2013 5:19 pm Post subject: |
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He admitted it because now he will make millions telling his story, and a lot of you will pay to hear it. Oprah doesn't interview anybody unless she can profit off it, and she'll make her money off Lance. We love dirty laundry stories and will pay to hear about it. It's all about the money. |
Boom, there goes the dynamite. He lost the endorsement deals so the next level to stoop to is selling your story. Gotta make money somehow. I wonder if he has to give his titles back or with everything now have a * beside it. If he was an eagle scout would he have to give back his merit badges?
All I know is that the french are going to be even more snobbish and rude from now on, thanks a lot Lance. _________________ CU05 w/HBB
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79SuperVert Samba Member
Joined: May 31, 2002 Posts: 9758 Location: Elizabeth, NJ & La Isla Del Encanto
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Posted: Sat Jan 19, 2013 5:26 pm Post subject: |
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I remember hearing the first accusations of Lance doping coming from the French press years ago. Could be sour grapes after he started winning TDF's or could be they knew something. _________________ Central Jersey VW Society
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EverettB Administrator
Joined: April 11, 2000 Posts: 69813 Location: Phoenix Metro
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Posted: Sat Jan 19, 2013 6:53 pm Post subject: |
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Vanhag wrote: |
vwracerdave wrote: |
He admitted it because now he will make millions telling his story, and a lot of you will pay to hear it. Oprah doesn't interview anybody unless she can profit off it, and she'll make her money off Lance. We love dirty laundry stories and will pay to hear about it. It's all about the money. |
Boom, there goes the dynamite. He lost the endorsement deals so the next level to stoop to is selling your story. Gotta make money somehow. |
He has $125 million.
Unless he is a total moron, he doesn't need to work or make money. EVER. _________________ How to Post Photos
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vwracerdave Samba Member
Joined: November 11, 2004 Posts: 15303 Location: Deep in the 405
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Posted: Sat Jan 19, 2013 7:09 pm Post subject: |
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It's not just Lance that will cash in on this deal, Ophra is pimping him big time to make millions and to save her OWN network. _________________ 2017 Street Comp Champion - Thunder Valley Raceway Park - Noble, OK
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The Sage Samba Member
Joined: December 10, 2005 Posts: 2470 Location: Traverse City
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Posted: Sat Jan 19, 2013 8:09 pm Post subject: |
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EverettB wrote: |
Vanhag wrote: |
vwracerdave wrote: |
He admitted it because now he will make millions telling his story, and a lot of you will pay to hear it. Oprah doesn't interview anybody unless she can profit off it, and she'll make her money off Lance. We love dirty laundry stories and will pay to hear about it. It's all about the money. |
Boom, there goes the dynamite. He lost the endorsement deals so the next level to stoop to is selling your story. Gotta make money somehow. |
He has $125 million.
Unless he is a total moron, he doesn't need to work or make money. EVER. |
Well, Justice Dept wants 93 million to pay Floyd Landers for the whistle blower lawsuit for violating his USPS sponorship, 12 million to sponsors for performance bonuses, 1.6 million to the Sunday Times for the libel suit, he also breached his Nike sponsorship (they will be asking for that back) of 75 million and numerous other suits from people he attacked with legal action.
He could be poor soon. _________________ Feel My Pain l Sage Ad World |
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Tram Samba Socialist
Joined: May 02, 2003 Posts: 22711 Location: Still Feelin' the Bern- Once you've felt it you can't un- feel it.
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Posted: Sat Jan 19, 2013 10:26 pm Post subject: |
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I say we let the French have him. _________________ Немає виправдання для війни! Я з Україною.
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EverettB Administrator
Joined: April 11, 2000 Posts: 69813 Location: Phoenix Metro
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Posted: Sat Jan 19, 2013 10:39 pm Post subject: |
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The Sage wrote: |
EverettB wrote: |
Vanhag wrote: |
vwracerdave wrote: |
He admitted it because now he will make millions telling his story, and a lot of you will pay to hear it. Oprah doesn't interview anybody unless she can profit off it, and she'll make her money off Lance. We love dirty laundry stories and will pay to hear about it. It's all about the money. |
Boom, there goes the dynamite. He lost the endorsement deals so the next level to stoop to is selling your story. Gotta make money somehow. |
He has $125 million.
Unless he is a total moron, he doesn't need to work or make money. EVER. |
Well, Justice Dept wants 93 million to pay Floyd Landers for the whistle blower lawsuit for violating his USPS sponorship, 12 million to sponsors for performance bonuses, 1.6 million to the Sunday Times for the libel suit, he also breached his Nike sponsorship (they will be asking for that back) of 75 million and numerous other suits from people he attacked with legal action. |
If he to pay more than a tiny fraction of that, especially the government, he has the worst lawyers ever. _________________ How to Post Photos
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69 Jim Samba Member
Joined: September 27, 2004 Posts: 6264 Location: Chickengeorge's Neighbor
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Posted: Sat Jan 19, 2013 10:49 pm Post subject: |
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He did beat nasty stage three testicular cancer and the even nastier French... |
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Vanhag Samba Mortician
Joined: June 29, 2003 Posts: 2606 Location: Desert Coast
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Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2013 1:41 pm Post subject: |
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69 Jim wrote: |
He did beat nasty stage three testicular cancer and the even nastier French... |
I'll give him credit for the cancer comeback. But beating the French? Comeon, other than Canada, what country HASN'T flogged the frogs? _________________ CU05 w/HBB
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Gary Person of Interest
Joined: November 01, 2002 Posts: 17069 Location: 127.0.0.1
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Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2013 3:15 pm Post subject: |
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Vanhag wrote: |
69 Jim wrote: |
He did beat nasty stage three testicular cancer and the even nastier French... |
I'll give him credit for the cancer comeback. But beating the French? Comeon, other than Canada, what country HASN'T flogged the frogs? |
Well, there was the French Revolution. So in a sense, even the French have beaten the French. _________________ West Virginia State Board of Education v. Barnette, 319 U.S. 624 (1943) |
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Glenn Mr. 010
Joined: December 25, 2001 Posts: 76912 Location: Sneaking up behind you
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Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2013 3:48 pm Post subject: |
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Lets stay on topic... if you want to bash the French please do it somewhere else.
Thank you. _________________ Glenn
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