Race Radio, anti-RR, Polish and Twitter Campaigns

[flicker]

something else to cry about.
http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/11-years-on-kloden-takes-his-second-win-in-basque-country

 

[Anonymous]

something else to cry about.
http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/11-years-on-kloden-takes-his-second-win-in-basque-country

Cry? Its as close to a GT win as they will get this year. I am laughing at the fanboy crowing over the win. Yea, that win last year by Horner translated to GT success last year for sure...

Second hand team with a trailer park sponsor. I guess it works for you?

"We might as well win"...the Pais Vasco and maybe ToC...big time.....big time...

 

[Semper Fidelis]

Cry? Its as close to a GT win as they will get this year. I am laughing at the fanboy crowing over the win. Yea, that win last year by Horner translated to GT success last year for sure...

Second hand team with a trailer park sponsor. I guess it works for you?

"We might as well win"...the Pais Vasco and maybe ToC...big time.....big time...

LMAO at the Radio Shack = Whisky Tango! Never thought about it that way.

 

[flicker]

Cry? Its as close to a GT win as they will get this year. I am laughing at the fanboy crowing over the win. Yea, that win last year by Horner translated to GT success last year for sure...

Second hand team with a trailer park sponsor. I guess it works for you?

"We might as well win"...the Pais Vasco and maybe ToC...big time.....big time...

He who laughs last laughs best!

 

[Hugh Januss]

He who laughs last laughs best!

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[Moose McKnuckles]

I'm actually amazed that people still waste their time on flicker.

You guys are beating a dead horse, burying it, exhuming it, and beating it again.

 

[Hugh Januss]

I'm actually amazed that people still waste their time on flicker.

You guys are beating a dead horse, burying it, exhuming it, and beating it again.

Hey, it's exercise!

 

[danjo007]

i lke the way some of these posters think by calling someone a fanboy, its an insult.

 

[Granville57]

I have a question-why are we collectively empowering the lunatic fringe with this thread?

Just thought I'd reiterate that here.

Btw, great post, Berzin. After reading it this morning, I half-expected the mods to slam a padlock on this thread with that as the closing statement. TFF made a valid follow-up but your assessment seems to be gaining relevance at every turn, at the moment.

 

[Stroker Ace]

What would be the implications of setting up a web page petition? People would visit the site where Race Radio's questions would be posted. If the person agreed, they could quickly and easily resubmit the questions to the Livestrong address that Race Radio originally submitted them to. It would spread like wildfire if shareable via facebook, twitter, etc. Additionally, the url could be linked on other forum websites within member's posts as well. A counter, such as the ones on eBay, would record the number of visitors or submitters. It could not take very long to generate significant numbers that even the softest "investigative" reporter could refuse to take notice. More importantly, it would cause people to think about just where their donation dollars are going. Call it "clarity for charity" or something similar to a Sarah Palin blurb.

I would not think this illegal since unions and activist groups use these tactics all the time. Form letters for contacting your state representative, telling Wal-Mart what you think of their unfair labor practices, etc.

I'm of little use other than scheming as I have zero computer skills and little legal knowledge, but I'm certain a few of you here probably do...

 

[barn yard]

looks like UCI_Overlord on twitter is now famous :

Regarding the fake Twitter account that often ridicules McQuaid and the UCI, he said: "I looked at it once but it’s rubbish. That’s the world we live in now. If some fellow want to go and do that more the fool him. It’s definitely not me."

source http://live.cyclingnews.com/5.html

 

[Cloxxki]

What would be the implications of setting up a web page petition? People would visit the site where Race Radio's questions would be posted. If the person agreed, they could quickly and easily resubmit the questions to the Livestrong address that Race Radio originally submitted them to. It would spread like wildfire if shareable via facebook, twitter, etc. Additionally, the url could be linked on other forum websites within member's posts as well. A counter, such as the ones on eBay, would record the number of visitors or submitters. It could not take very long to generate significant numbers that even the softest "investigative" reporter could refuse to take notice. More importantly, it would cause people to think about just where their donation dollars are going. Call it "clarity for charity" or something similar to a Sarah Palin blurb.

I would not think this illegal since unions and activist groups use these tactics all the time. Form letters for contacting your state representative, telling Wal-Mart what you think of their unfair labor practices, etc.

I'm of little use other than scheming as I have zero computer skills and little legal knowledge, but I'm certain a few of you here probably do...

You show great vision for these sorts of things. I'm not very web-savvy myself, but definately believe this would be a good start.

 

[Mrs John Murphy]

looks like UCI_Overlord on twitter is now famous :

It’s definitely not me."

source http://live.cyclingnews.com/5.html

For a start UCI_Overlord makes sense.

 

[Fausto's Schnauzer]

wait, what is this thread about ?

* 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
* 2 teaspoons baking soda
* 2 cups butter, softened
* 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
* 1/2 cup white sugar
* 2 (3.4 ounce) packages instant vanilla pudding mix
* 4 eggs
* 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
* 4 cups semisweet chocolate chips
* 2 cups chopped walnuts (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Sift together the flour and baking soda, set aside.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and white sugar. Beat in the instant pudding mix until blended. Stir in the eggs and vanilla. Blend in the flour mixture. Finally, stir in the chocolate chips and nuts. Drop cookies by rounded spoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.
3. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven. Edges should be golden brown

 

[Dr. Maserati]

* 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
* 2 teaspoons baking soda
* 2 cups butter, softened
* 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
* 1/2 cup white sugar
* 2 (3.4 ounce) packages instant vanilla pudding mix
* 4 eggs
* 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
* 4 cups semisweet chocolate chips
* 2 cups chopped walnuts (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Sift together the flour and baking soda, set aside.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and white sugar. Beat in the instant pudding mix until blended. Stir in the eggs and vanilla. Blend in the flour mixture. Finally, stir in the chocolate chips and nuts. Drop cookies by rounded spoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.
3. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven. Edges should be golden brown

....Serve cold.

 

[Semper Fidelis]

....Serve cold.

WoW I can not stop laughing at that cake. The horror of the sweet fat lard icing on that cake!

 

[Oldman]

And with dessert served, this thread should be done. Sweet.

 

[Deagol]

.... I have known much better people, with much more character and inner strength who didn't make it.
.....

+1

Very well said.

 

[Deagol]

How do you guys raise the strength to bring up the same opinions time and time and time again? Its not like you are changing hearts and minds in here.
.......

This actually is not true.

 

[Cloxxki]

This actually is not true.

I like to think of myself as pretty clever and open-minded, but have this forum, and this forum alone, to thank for my insight into doping practices in general and LA specifically. Until recently I wanted to do business with the guy, chanelling $1mio+ to LiveStrong. I was lucky to fail in getting the deal sorted in time for his comeback, the merchandise wasn't ready, a prototype didn't pass.
Even if I've heard first-hand about doping (well I should say second I suppose), I've always considered it prime info of rare events. Now I know it was a rare insight in everyday business.

 

[DomesticDomestique]

This actually is not true.

I had believed that Lance was a doper since the Simeoni incident, but was in the "done a lot of good" crowd until coming to the clinic. The idea that the clinic doesn't change anyone's mind is ridiculous. Just look at the number of views on some of these threads.

 

[DirtyWorks]

... The idea that the clinic doesn't change anyone's mind is ridiculous. Just look at the number of views on some of these threads.

+1

And it's done with some restraint using facts and grounded inference. People can agree to disagree too. There's some name calling and other weak rhetoric, but the moderation is good and generally keeps things on track.

 

[Andynonomous]

Partisan vs partisan.

There are partisans on both sides. Then there are the uncommited, who are seeking out information.

That is why I started a thread earlier "who wants to know the truth more" (accusers or defenders). I am pretty sure that the uncommited information seekers know spin when they see it.

 

[andy1234]

I had believed that Lance was a doper since the Simeoni incident, but was in the "done a lot of good" crowd until coming to the clinic. The idea that the clinic doesn't change anyone's mind is ridiculous. Just look at the number of views on some of these threads.

Well its good to see that you have been convinced that Armstring is a scumbag doper, rather than a nice doper.

There may well be a high amount of posters and views on here, but just about everyone on here has the same opinion. Its a nice place to have your beliefs validated by the majority, but its hardly a challenge.

 

[pmcg76]

Well its good to see that you have been convinced that Armstring is a scumbag doper, rather than a nice doper.

There may well be a high amount of posters and views on here, but just about everyone on here has the same opinion. Its a nice place to have your beliefs validated by the majority, but its hardly a challenge.

Well considering this is the busiest English language forum I have visited, I would imagine this is the best place to find real cycling information. Just look at the race threads here, they get more posts than most other cycling forums get in total. I have checked out Velonation, Velonews, Daily Peloton, RBR and a few others but even their top threads hardly make 100 posts. Compare that to the most popular threads in the racing section with over 2000 posts. This is where a lot of pro cyclists come for a look as well. Why?

I think quite a few people have come here and had their eyes opened about a lot of things, I have seen quite a few peoples' mindset change in the course of two years. There were definitely a lot more pro Lance posters when the forum started but as predicted they disappeared when the subject of their affection declined and dissappeared so what is left is real cycling fans who can make up their own opinions based on available information.