Official Lance Armstrong Thread: Part 4 (Post-Settlement)

[42x16ss]

Because he's a liar and a fake

TBH, this is the first public act he's made in decades that I can support.

 

[memyselfandI]

He opened his thoughts about this case between MJ's and Austin Police in the beginning of latest Move podcast (2020 Il Lombardia). I think his statement was very straightforward and proper. But it's just me, I see him as a man how knows that people know every single thing he's done and he's trying to go forward.

He's old dog with long grown habits, but still I kinda see that he's learn a bit, because no matter how brave face, he took a some big hits years gone by.

 

[Eddy Evenepoel]

He's not a very good person, sorry to inform you.

True.
But also not very good persons can do good things some times, sorry to inform you.

 

[fmk_RoI]

So, apparently this came up on the LA spodcast:

- Lance what would you have liked to have had that they have now when you were riding?

- Disc brakes, definitely disc brakes ... and Ketones.

 

[86TDFWinner]

True.
But also not very good persons can do good things some times, sorry to inform you.

What did he do that was supposedly "very good"?

 

[Eddy Evenepoel]

What did he do that was supposedly "very good"?

I did not say "very good things", I said "good things".
However, the things he have done for a big number of cancer patients over the years have been good. If you can't acknowledge that you have big problems with your bias.

 

[86TDFWinner]

I did not say "very good things", I said "good things".
However, the things he have done for a big number of cancer patients over the years have been good. If you can't acknowledge that you have big problems with your bias.

AGAIN, What "good things did he do for cancer patients"? Livestrong was/is a complete sham, he embezzled/used millions of dollars of "donations" for his own personal use, Livestrong was a "cancer awareness charity", nothing more.

If you believe otherwise, that would be YOU with the unhealthy bias.

 

[fmk_RoI]

he embezzled/used millions of dollars of "donations" for his own personal use,

I believe this forum has a rule that says that, if asked for evidence supporting serious claims, you're required to provide it. So, can we have the evidence for the embezzling of millions please?

 

[Eddy Evenepoel]

AGAIN, What "good things did he do for cancer patients"? Livestrong was/is a complete sham, he embezzled/used millions of dollars of "donations" for his own personal use, Livestrong was a "cancer awareness charity", nothing more.

If you believe otherwise, that would be YOU with the unhealthy bias.

Even if it was just a “Cancer Awareness Charity” that is a good thing and was important to a lot of people. So even you believe he did good things for cancer patients all over the world, you’re just not mature enough to acknowledge it.

 

[TourOfSardinia]

I believe this forum has a rule that says that, if asked for evidence supporting serious claims, you're required to provide it. So, can we have the evidence for the embezzling of millions please?

its not really embezzling but

Where's The Money? Questions Being Raised About How Lance Armstrong's Livestrong Charity Spends Donations, Lawsuits Pending | Radar Online

A lawsuit is being prepared by several former donors to the Livestrong Foundation. They want their money back from the cancer charity founded by the now-disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong. Armstrong stepped away from Livestrong in May but that hasn’t dissuaded former supporters like Michael...

radaronline.com

 

[fmk_RoI]

its not really embezzling but

So it's not evidence supporting the claim made, is it?

 

[TourOfSardinia]

So it's not evidence supporting the claim made, is it?

Take a read - Lance was doing so dubious stuff with the Livestrong expenses.

 

[fmk_RoI]

Take a read - Lance was doing so dubious stuff with the Livestrong expenses.

What was the outcome of that trial?

 

[TourOfSardinia]

What was the outcome of that trial?

Why ask me? What do I care?

 

[fmk_RoI]

Why ask me? What do I care?

Ya cared enough to post the link. Do you think the views of a couple of dimwits who didn't read what Livestrong did and thought it was a research charity matter? Are they the sort of people you turn to for evidence? If their case had gone to court and a judge ruled on the matter you might have been posting something useful. As it is? What's the value of that contribution? It's not evidence, you said so yourself. What is it, exactly?

 

[VayaVayaVaya]

AGAIN, What "good things did he do for cancer patients"? Livestrong was/is a complete sham, he embezzled/used millions of dollars of "donations" for his own personal use, Livestrong was a "cancer awareness charity", nothing more.

If you believe otherwise, that would be YOU with the unhealthy bias.

Lance spent countless hours - probably months worth of hours - visiting hospitals to spend time with children dying of cancer. I take it your stance is that it's only "good" if he cured the children? I think if you asked those children and their parents, they might disagree.

 

[fmk_RoI]

UAE happy to have the imprimatur of Lance Armstrong:

“It’s great there is a 50km bike track here and it’s cool that the UAE has just sponsored a team that’s won the Tour de France,” he said. “You can see the sport is truly becoming globalised, which is a good thing.”

 

[Oldermanish]

UAE happy to have the imprimatur of Lance Armstrong:

Perhaps they'll sponsor a foundation to raise awareness of this new track and it's benefits. Maybe even provide an aircraft for global outreach.
What should that foundation be called?

 

[fmk_RoI]

Maybe even provide an aircraft for global outreach.

Didn't this already get raised and when asked for evidence folk suddenly went silent? What is it about evidence that so many hereabouts have such a problem with?

To be clear, there was a Gulfstream owned by Mellow Johnny's and badged with Livestrong livery. This seems to confuse folk. And some folk like to use it to confuse others. What's it with you Oldermanish, a knave or a fool?

 

[Oldermanish]

Didn't this already get raised and when asked for evidence folk suddenly went silent? What is it about evidence that so many hereabouts have such a problem with?

To be clear, there was a Gulfstream owned by Mellow Johnny's and badged with Livestrong livery. This seems to confuse folk. And some folk like to use it to confuse others. What's it with you Oldermanish, a knave or a fool?

We're not talkin' bout that perfesser. This is about new monetization opportunities.
Name calling is not your strong suit. Is there a rule about lameness?

 

[FrankB]

As a cancer survivor Livestrong was a good resource for me during and after treatment. They educated about the non-medical issues facing patients, their families, and those fortunate enough to be survivors. My medical team was fantastic in talking with us about my disease and treatment, but that's only part of the tremendous impact that cancer can have on those it afflicts. While most assume that survival leaves the patient happy and care free, for many that's simply not the case. For me, the survivor's guilt was almost crippling at times, and through Livetsrong's suggestion I became a mentor to cancer patients with a similar diagnosis to mine, answering questions about what's ahead for the patient, and just being a living example that you can survive and live a full life again. I'm sure the experiences with Livestrong vary as they do for any organization, but for me it was a very positive experience during some miserable years.