[Patty55]

I can't believe they don't automatically drug test the winners. For crying out loud, they test children's ponies at horse shows.

Saw bits and pieces of Oprah Pt2-I still say he's a dull jerk.

[2BNTV]

Originally Posted by Patty55

I can't believe they don't automatically drug test the winners. For crying out loud, they test children's ponies at horse shows.

Saw bits and pieces of Oprah Pt2-I still say he's a dull jerk.

Just the way he figured out the way to cheat includes figuring out how he could use PED's and find a way to pass all the blood work invovled. He devised an intricate system to say the least.

Unfortunately, people who fell from grace that accumulated a lot of money will still enjoy a certain lifestyle. If they can't, they will find someone sympathic to their plight and they will help to help them live comfortably.

[paulandjean]

A year from now, all will be forgotten.

[Patty55]

Originally Posted by paulandjean

A year from now, all will be forgotten.

Yep, time a lot for OJ and Pete Rose.

[DAWN MARIE]

The lesson learned should be "truth ALWAYS rises to the top. AWAYS." Sometimes it takes longer than other times but truth will always prevail. That's what I was thinking when the news came out about Armstrong. Same with the other guy who had the pretend girlfriend. I thought the same with the Clinton/Monica scandal came to light and when Tiger Woods got busted by his wife. Always the same. When will we ever learn?

[jblum315]

Never had the least interest in Lance Armstrong or in cycling as a competitive sport

[rubicon]

Originally Posted by ilovetv

The First Commandment is quite clear.

"And God spoke all these words:

2 “I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery.

3 “You shall have no other gods before me.

4 “You shall not make for yourself an image in the form of anything in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the waters below.

5 You shall not bow down to them or worship them; for I, the Lord your God, am a jealous God, punishing the children for the sin of the parents to the third and fourth generation of those who hate me,

6 but showing love to a thousand generations of those who love me and keep my commandments."

Exodus 20 NIV - The Ten Commandments - And God spoke - Bible Gateway

ilovetv: that is exactly what came to my mind but you said it better. Thank you. I never ever could get excited about celebrity

[graciegirl]

I saw the special about him on Television the other night and he was even worse than I had imaginined with intimidating other bike riders and getting them to do illegal medical stuff and giving large sums to controlling organizations to overlook his wrongdoings.. What a............


I can't even think of a word bad enough to say in mixed company.

It seems the whole sport is corrupted.

[2BNTV]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

I saw the special about him on Television the other night and he was even worse than I had imaginined with intimidating other bike riders and getting them to do illegal medical stuff and giving large sums to controlling organizations to overlook his wrongdoings.. What a............


I can't even think of a word bad enough to say in mixed company.

It seems the whole sport is corrupted.

Lance was an intimidating bully that threatened everyone who didn't go along for the ride.

He was the most litgious athlete ever and I was never a fan of him or bycicle racing. I did admire hime for his overcoming cancer until it was made known he used PED's. I find the way he conducted himself to be shameful and totally unjustified in any way shape of form. I don't feel sorry for him as he did this to himself and others who came in contact with him are suffering due to his wrong doing.

We should never look to athletes as role models unless they have deserved reputation for clean living and hard work,

[paulandjean]

A year from now,all will be forgotten........... Tiger, Michael Vick, and on and on.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by paulandjean

A year from now,all will be forgotten........... Tiger, Michael Vick, and on and on.

Interesting. Why do you think so?

[DougB]

Who is Lance Armstrong?

[Topspinmo]

Any time big money in any sport or anything else some will find away to cheat or gain an edge. IMO also consider special schools/Academy's based around sport cheating, after all they get round the clock attention gaining edge over competition. As far as those cycler's, baseball, and probably Football. They find a way to gain a edge and not get caught. I find it odd that they wouldn't award Armstrongs wins to the second place winners cause they were also suspected cheating (but nobody remembers who comes in second place, so wasn't worth investigating). Probably the only teams that wasn't cheating was the last place finishers. So have to ask the question if everybody is cheating what's the point?

I also find it odd that Armstrong never failed drug test. IMO He should of never admitted it after 5 or so years denile gambling on crying on Opry it will go away. They Caught the guy doing it illegal to somebody else and ratted out people he was druging so he would get lighter jail time (wouldn't that be considered cheating?). Course they went after the famed ones. I bet some looser's probably on the list also but who cares about looser's they have nothing to take and don't make news headlines. I hate to say it but Cheating/lieing in all forms goes on more that people realize. IMO (I hope I'm wrong)Only the few with morle integrity and honor don't do it.