Oleg Tinkov's Obama Tweet

[Blakeslee]

I read an article on Velonews concerning a Tweet by Oleg Tinkov where he referred to President Obama as "monkeyobama". I already have a strong dislike for Tinkov, but this kind of talk should have no place in professional cycling. After the long, ugly struggle with race in the United States having an African American president is a big deal. Racist comments like the one made by Tinkov are a spit in the face to history and all of the people who struggled and sacrificed for the progress that has been made on civil rights in the U.S.

What should the response be from the UCI and should a penalty be issued?

 

[Brullnux]

It should be, I don't think it can be. But don't punish the team, punish him. Ban him from races for a while, or encourage organisations like ASO, RCS and unipublic to do so. Should this belong in this thread?

 

[BigMac]

Regardless if this is true or not, Oleg Tinkov is about the most despicable person currently enganged in pro cycling.

 

[TMP402]

If cyclists don't want to ride for Tinkov they don't have to.

 

[Irondan]

Why should Tinkov be forced to treat the leader of his nations enemy with respect? It's ridiculous to think that Tinkoff should be held to the same citizenship standards of an American.

 

[FoxxyBrown1111]

Besides I really dislike Obama (I mean who is not disgusted by this liar)... Olga again went too far. As usual. She must be thrown out of cycling. She is a shame... More than any past and present dopers...

 

[therhodeo]

Whats this? A racist russian? I'm shocked. Just shocked.

 

[djpbaltimore]

As much as cycling needs sponsors, the sport would be better off without Oleg. Disgusting quote.

 

[FoxxyBrown1111]

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As much as cycling needs sponsors, the sport would be better off without Oleg. Disgusting quote.

Absolutely. Too bad some fans (even here in the RR thread) still think cycling needs him. They couldn´t be more wrong.
If Olga goes, the next team in line steps up to WT level. They come and go...

 

[avanti]

Re:

If cyclists don't want to ride for Tinkov they don't have to.

Except some of his team have a multi year contract from the Riis years (Contador for one).

 

[avanti]

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.................. (I mean who is not disgusted by this liar)...............

Well a majority of the US voters for starters.

 

[FoxxyBrown1111]

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.................. (I mean who is not disgusted by this liar)...............

Well a majority of the US voters for starters.

Far from the truth. I read 50% of registered voters did elect a presidential candidat. Just above 50% of those voted for Obama (the reasons they fell a 2nd time for him is wayyy beyond me). That is circa 25% of the voters. A majority would be 50+ %...

OK, back to Olga: All this doesn´t make his tweet in any way better...

 

[doperhopper]

Re:

It should be, I don't think it can be. But don't punish the team, punish him. Ban him from races for a while, or encourage organisations like ASO, RCS and unipublic to do so. Should this belong in this thread?

Ban him from the races, and all TS riders will thank you.

 

[ray j willings]

When idiots " they are" say stuff like this they then try and explain it away using every excuse their PR can think of to make things better. An apology does not make it right.

I liked Tinko's stir things up attitude but that's shown a whole new side to him that now makes me dislike him.

 

[Alpe d'Huez]

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I read 50% of registered voters did elect a presidential candidat. Just above 50% of those voted for Obama (the reasons they fell a 2nd time for him is wayyy beyond me...

You're not very familiar with our alternatives over here, are you?

 

[FoxxyBrown1111]

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I read 50% of registered voters did elect a presidential candidat. Just above 50% of those voted for Obama (the reasons they fell a 2nd time for him is wayyy beyond me...

You're not very familiar with our alternatives over here, are you?

I am ... You have none. That´s why only 50% go to elections. I would have liked to discuss matters in the US thread. But as you know, I am done there. A no go area for me.

 

[jmdirt]

A friend of mine calls him/them Oleg Trumpkov, brother of Dono Trumpkov.

 

[Waterloo Sunrise]

This sort of boring crap should be in the general forum.

 

[Alpe d'Huez]

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Well, it is! This is the general forum!

I would have liked to discuss matters in the US thread. But as you know, I am done there. A no go area for me.

You're not missing anything. US politics is still the day old crap filled diaper it was when you last looked.

 

[mrhender]

Oleg has in my opinion done worse or similar, several times on twitter...

I don't think he deserves the attention..

But that is just me...

 

[FoxxyBrown1111]

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Well, it is! This is the general forum!

I would have liked to discuss matters in the US thread. But as you know, I am done there. A no go area for me.

You're not missing anything. US politics is still the day old crap filled diaper it was when you last looked.

LMAO. His post was better than my all-time classic "What is ROY, return of investment?".

Ok, thanks for letting me know. How you knew I last looked in June?

Back to Olga again: MrHender is right. She was even worse before, but only now pipo realize fully what a a...hole Olga really is...

 

[Irondan]

Re:

This sort of boring crap should be in the general forum.

Welcome to the Cafe!

 

[Bustedknuckle]

I read an article on Velonews concerning a Tweet by Oleg Tinkov where he referred to President Obama as "monkeyobama". I already have a strong dislike for Tinkov, but this kind of talk should have no place in professional cycling. After the long, ugly struggle with race in the United States having an African American president is a big deal. Racist comments like the one made by Tinkov are a spit in the face to history and all of the people who struggled and sacrificed for the progress that has been made on civil rights in the U.S.

What should the response be from the UCI and should a penalty be issued?

Prevent him from buying Vodka..that'll do it.

 

[Bustedknuckle]

Re:

Besides I really dislike Obama (I mean who is not disgusted by this liar)... Olga again went too far. As usual. She must be thrown out of cycling. She is a shame... More than any past and present dopers...

short memory..

 

[Bustedknuckle]

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.................. (I mean who is not disgusted by this liar)...............

Well a majority of the US voters for starters.

CYA in November of 2016..you are voting right?