Official Lance Armstrong Thread: Part 3 (Post-Confession)

[Oldman]

This is getting gross.

Not so out of character. The town welcomes bikers of all sorts including hard core Hells Angels. What do you think the town's felon count does each year? It goes way up. Now it's +1.

 

[Bosco10]

The redemption tour continues....

http://www.sturgismotorcyclerally.com/news/read-more-news/lance-armstrong-grand-marshall-mayors-ride

The City of Sturgis chose Lance as our Grand Marshall because he represents the American spirit. Lance represents the business owners who have lost it all and are fighting to make a comeback. Lance represents the single mother who works 16 hours a day and has to keep pushing when she has nothing left to give. Lance represents the cancer patient that wants to beat the diagnosis. We understand the controversy that surrounds Lance, but we are willing to meet it head on. The City of Sturgis is about second chances.

He's hooting it up at RAGBRAI too. "We love ya Lance!"

http://youtu.be/vgQ9PVyGT58

 

[Granville57]

This is getting gross.

This is getting funny!

Lance will also be making guest appearances at many of the Official Sturgis® Rally Sponsors, the BozBros Lot at Exit 32 and at local businesses such as Sturgis Coffee, Easy Riders Saloon, The Knuckle, Loud American Roadhouse, and Mid-States Campers.

That's quite a change of atmosphere from scenes such as these:

 

[Fausto's Schnauzer]

 

[mewmewmew13]

Not so out of character. The town welcomes bikers of all sorts including hard core Hells Angels. What do you think the town's felon count does each year? It goes way up. Now it's +1.

excellent

 

[StyrbjornSterki]

The redemption tour continues....

http://www.sturgismotorcyclerally.com/news/read-more-news/lance-armstrong-grand-marshall-mayors-ride

The City of Sturgis chose Lance as our Grand Marshall because he represents the American spirit. Lance represents the business owners who have lost it all and are fighting to make a comeback. Lance represents the single mother who works 16 hours a day and has to keep pushing when she has nothing left to give. Lance represents the cancer patient that wants to beat the diagnosis. We understand the controversy that surrounds Lance, but we are willing to meet it head on. The City of Sturgis is about second chances.

I've been to the Sturgis rally. Lovely place. Everybody there was on something, so Pharmstrong should fit right in.

 

[D-Queued]

I've been to the Sturgis rally. Lovely place. Everybody there was on something, so Pharmstrong should fit right in.

I've been to Sturgis as well, though not for the rally.

Lance may be regarded as a lightweight, and be asked to 'man up'.

Dave.

 

[doperhopper]

I've been to the Sturgis rally. Lovely place. Everybody there was on something, so Pharmstrong should fit right in.

they should also invite the famous "12 out of 23" (TdF winners) from the "give the jerseys back" initiative, because "every race should have a winner" (especially if there are so mane losers)

 

[StyrbjornSterki]

they should also invite the famous "12 out of 23" (TdF winners) from the "give the jerseys back" initiative, because "every race should have a winner" (especially if there are so mane losers)

Sure, why not? It's Sturgis. Debauchery is the coin of the realm.

 

[86TDFWinner]

Did you guys/gals see this, good read so far:

http://www.davisenterprise.com/sports/albergotti-to-discuss-armstrongs-doping-scandal/

 

[thehog]

This guy is clearly doing something for Obama. What a crock.

The U.S. Senate on Tuesday unanimously confirmed the nomination of Andre Birotte Jr., U.S. attorney for the Central District of California, to serve as a district judge in Los Angeles.

"Throughout his career, Andre Birotte has shown a profound commitment to fairness and the rule of law, and he has earned the respect of the diverse communities of the Central District," she said. "I'm confident that his tenure as U.S. District Judge will be equally impressive."

Sean Kennedy, the district's federal public defender, said he believed Birotte would oversee cases with empathy.

"Andre will be a great judge because he's occupied so many different roles in the system," he said. "He's really a down to earth guy who understands the human side of legal decision-making."

Birotte could not be reached for comment.

http://www.latimes.com/local/la-me-0723-birotte-20140722-story.html

 

[Energy Starr]

Did you guys/gals see this, good read so far:

http://www.davisenterprise.com/sports/albergotti-to-discuss-armstrongs-doping-scandal/

Not going to lie, I had no idea there is a cycling hall of fame!

 

[Pazuzu]

This guy is clearly doing something for Obama. What a crock.

The U.S. Senate on Tuesday unanimously confirmed the nomination of Andre Birotte Jr., U.S. attorney for the Central District of California, to serve as a district judge in Los Angeles.

"Throughout his career, Andre Birotte has shown a profound commitment to fairness and the rule of law, and he has earned the respect of the diverse communities of the Central District," she said. "I'm confident that his tenure as U.S. District Judge will be equally impressive."

Sean Kennedy, the district's federal public defender, said he believed Birotte would oversee cases with empathy.

"Andre will be a great judge because he's occupied so many different roles in the system," he said. "He's really a down to earth guy who understands the human side of legal decision-making."

Birotte could not be reached for comment.

http://www.latimes.com/local/la-me-0723-birotte-20140722-story.html

Birotte's on a fast track to be our next AG. Especially if Hillary wins (which is a forgone conclusion). Maybe Hill can appoint Lance to be Chairman of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports. I mean it's not like profligate steroid use prevented Arnold Scharzenegger from being appointed to that position under the first Bush.

 

[thehog]

Birotte's on a fast track to be our next AG. Especially if Hillary wins (which is a forgone conclusion).

Before we know it Hilary will have Lance on the ticket. There will be redemption rallies all over Texas

 

[Energy Starr]

Before we know it Hilary will have Lance on the ticket. There will be redemption rallies all over Texas

Don't joke about this stuff. It's not funny.

 

[Fortyninefourteen]

Birotte's on a fast track to be our next AG. Especially if Hillary wins (which is a forgone conclusion). Maybe Hill can appoint Lance to be Chairman of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports. I mean it's not like profligate steroid use prevented Arnold Scharzenegger from being appointed to that position under the first Bush.

Not a promotion. Cases like"

Man bites dog.

Pay for half of my fence.

She stole my lawnmower.

My father is my brother.

Uncle dad.

 

[Race Radio]

Birotte's on a fast track to be our next AG. Especially if Hillary wins (which is a forgone conclusion).

Bill was one of the guys who called Borat on Wonderboy's behalf, at the request of his good friend Chris Lehane (Fabiani's business partner)

 

[thehog]

Don't joke about this stuff. It's not funny.

Surely the ambassador to France?

 

[MarkvW]

So....the United States Attorney who would drop a case because of .... influence .... will soon be a federal judge. One more indication that the Armstrong decision was a legitimate one, made by an honest US Attorney.

I expect the tinfoil hat conspiracy theorists are now going to double down.

 

[Scott SoCal]

So....the United States Attorney who would drop a case because of .... influence .... will soon be a federal judge. One more indication that the Armstrong decision was a legitimate one, made by an honest US Attorney.

I expect the tinfoil hat conspiracy theorists are now going to double down.

No theories. Just grand amusement at the realization there are still people on this planet as naive as you.

Cynical? Nope.

 

[MarkvW]

No theories. Just grand amusement at the realization there are still people on this planet as naive as you.

Cynical? Nope.

I'm sure the true scope of the federal conspiracy to help Lance Armstrong avoid responsibility for his actions has yet to be uncovered.

 

[BroDeal]

So....the United States Attorney who would drop a case because of .... influence .... will soon be a federal judge. One more indication that the Armstrong decision was a legitimate one, made by an honest US Attorney.

I expect the tinfoil hat conspiracy theorists are now going to double down.

It has already started. Judges. Bill Clinton. You have to wonder just how far up the totem pole this conspiracy goes. Surely the Queen of England and Da Joos can be worked in there somewhere.

Of course the prosecution failures with Bonds and Clemens had nothing to do with it. A cautious man may think that winning over juries when prosecuting celebrities might be problematic, but--No!--it's a conspiracy. Some might even point to Birotte's refusal to prosecute Angelo Mozilo, a man who ran what a Congressional investigation called a "fraud factory" and cost the U.S. public tens of billions of dollars, perhaps even hundreds of billions, as a sign that Birotte shies away from tough cases, something that would explain not wanting to prosecute a popular celebrity, but--No!--it's a conspiracy I tell ya.

 

[RetroActive]

It has already started. Judges. Bill Clinton. You have to wonder just how far up the totem pole this conspiracy goes. Surely the Queen of England and Da Joos can be worked in there somewhere.

Of course the prosecution failures with Bonds and Clemens had nothing to do with it. A cautious man may think that winning over juries when prosecuting celebrities might be problematic, but--No!--it's a conspiracy. Some might even point to Birotte's refusal to prosecute Angelo Mozilo, a man who ran what a Congressional investigation called a "fraud factory" and cost the U.S. public tens of billions of dollars, perhaps even hundreds of billions, as a sign that Birotte shies away from tough cases, something that would explain not wanting to prosecute a popular celebrity, but--No!--it's a conspiracy I tell ya.

 

[MarkvW]

It has already started. Judges. Bill Clinton. You have to wonder just how far up the totem pole this conspiracy goes. Surely the Queen of England and Da Joos can be worked in there somewhere.

Of course the prosecution failures with Bonds and Clemens had nothing to do with it. A cautious man may think that winning over juries when prosecuting celebrities might be problematic, but--No!--it's a conspiracy. Some might even point to Birotte's refusal to prosecute Angelo Mozilo, a man who ran what a Congressional investigation called a "fraud factory" and cost the U.S. public tens of billions of dollars, perhaps even hundreds of billions, as a sign that Birotte shies away from tough cases, something that would explain not wanting to prosecute a popular celebrity, but--No!--it's a conspiracy I tell ya.

I could definitely buy fear over losing. Maybe even making a bad call because of fear of losing. But not influence or corruption...there's just nowhere near enough evidence of that. Except here in the Clinic!

 

[Scott SoCal]

I'm sure the true scope of the federal conspiracy to help Lance Armstrong avoid responsibility for his actions has yet to be uncovered.

Not really. It's obvious, however, the process of connecting the dots will always be lost lost on some.

It's okay. You can't be great at everything.