The Lance Armstrong Apology Tour

[86TDFWinner]

No one knows for sure. I just try to reason in general. Tyler said EPO gives about 15% endurance extra. Doping that was used before EPO was not so effective but I doubt it gave much less. 15% in a sport where sometimes seconds decide a winner is cosmos, an irreal edge which one will never be able to close with pure talent.

IMO the thing is oldies do consider themselves clean because they had no possibility to ride on hard peds like epo and transfusions

You're right on here. leMond has said numerous times, those types of drugs weren't easily available, or used during his era. I'm sure there were exceptions to the rule, but mostly just introductory usage.

 

[Ryo Hazuki]

the whole interview is taped and lance decides what is shown on tv. I really hope people will burst through this charade as soon as it's shown tonight

 

[Moose McKnuckles]

Does Lance still like his credibility?

 

[formerlyfastfreddyp]

I agree this is all staged, and it'll take much more than this to convince anyone who knows how Armstrong thinks that his apologies are sincere. Full cooperation with anti-doping authorities would be a start.

Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me.

Which, of course, makes me think of this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KjmjqlOPd6A

 

[BroDeal]

http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/storie...ME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT&CTIME=2013-01-14-14-12-11

Armstrong addressed the staff Monday and said, "I'm sorry." The person said the disgraced cyclist choked up and several employees cried during the session.

Choked up? Give me a break. He must have practiced that act for months.

 

[Benotti69]

German newspapers say Lance might want to join the qui tam by becoming a whistleblower, pointing out his suppliers, etc.

He's too stooopid to do that and too selfish.

He is the puppet for Weisel, Stapleton and others who have been the Stromboli's to his Pinocchio.

I wonder when little Lance Gunderson will grow up and realise he wants to be a real boy!

 

[Moose McKnuckles]

Lance "choked up" because he just got his legal bill for the month.

 

[WinterRider]

Choked up? Give me a break. He must have practiced that act for months.

So the real reason for all of the legal maneuvers appears, Lance's tearful apology wasn't ready yet!

 

[Siriuscat]

If this is real the tour started at Livestrong.....

http://bigstory.ap.org/article/armstrong-ready-oprah-comes-town

Holy buttf**k batman!!!

 

[TourOfSardinia]

If this is real the tour started at Livestrong.....

http://bigstory.ap.org/article/armstrong-ready-oprah-comes-town

Holy buttf**k batman!!!

Seems real BBC:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-21016122

 

[mewmewmew13]

If this is real the tour started at Livestrong.....

http://bigstory.ap.org/article/armstrong-ready-oprah-comes-town

Holy buttf**k batman!!!

He didn't admit doping.
Only said he's sorry...for the sh!t he's in...

 

[Moose McKnuckles]

After all the stories of how Armstrong treated Livestrong donors with disdain, riding off without them on paid rides, now suddenly people actually believe that this fraud is issuing a "limited confession" to Oprah, who knows NOTHING of cycling, because of Livestrong?

Really? People really believe this nonsense?

 

[Cloxxki]

Floyd was raised differently. I am not su sure he could refuse a spoken apology, even if he knows it's insincere. Totally hope he'll tell him to take a hike.

 

[Dr. Maserati]

http://www.washingtonpost.com/sport...3c23dc-5e7b-11e2-8acb-ab5cb77e95c8_story.html

Lance apologizes to Livestrong staff

Dear interns,
I am sorry I got you to log on to lots of sites defending me against using drugs. I did use drugs - now get back on those sites and tell people how awesome i am for apologizing and bring Oprah a skinny latte.

 

[WinterRider]

Floyd was raised differently. I am not su sure he could refuse a spoken apology, even if he knows it's insincere. Totally hope he'll tell him to take a hike.

He had no problem turning his back on his childhood when choosing to dope, lie, and dump almost unbelievable amounts of bs on us after he was caught.

I'm sure he would have no difficulty saying no, even to a sincere apology.

 

[Fortyninefourteen]

He didn't admit doping.
Only said he's sorry...for the sh!t he's in...

If there were ever a group of unwilling pawns in his masquerade, it would be the foundation employees. It will not be lost on them that his apology, its timing, its PR purpose, and its feigned authenticity is manufactured to serve him.

They deserved better.

 

[Ryo Hazuki]

I really hope he will not admitt though to oprah. keeping his lies intact and talking morally evading the real issues would be the final nail on his coffin for sure.

 

[DirtyWorks]

After all the stories of how Armstrong treated Livestrong donors with disdain, riding off without them on paid rides, now suddenly people actually believe that this fraud is issuing a "limited confession" to Oprah, who knows NOTHING of cycling, because of Livestrong?

Really? People really believe this nonsense?

Yes, they do. They seem to enjoy watching the tyrannical behavior, being lied to and then lied to some more.

Oprah doesn't have to know anything about cycling. If it were dog-owner Michael Vick, it would probably be less contrived, but same general idea, video montage and scripted content. He can't do anything more than "mistakes were made." And then it's up to the media beast to decide his fate. Don't be surprised if there's some positive bounce. That will attract eyeballs.

He couldn't stay away for 3 months. He appears unchanged. Back to lying/cheating/doping and beating up on age-groupers as soon as possible.

 

[AussieEdge]

He couldn't stay away for 3 months. He appears unchanged. Back to lying/cheating/doping and beating up on age-groupers as soon as possible.

& I've got a fair idea where he gets the money from to do it....same place he always does...

 

[DirtyWorks]

I really hope he will not admitt though to oprah. keeping his lies intact and talking morally evading the real issues.

But, if you start that tactic with "mistakes were made" and a number of other pitiful statements and finish with some version of not disappointing the Armstrong-despised Liveswrong minions, it would put him back in control of the message.

Appearance fees are back on the table! Pete Rose being a good example here.

 

[DominicDecoco]

So, what would be a reasonable money transfer to Basson's bank account? I mean, he had quite a few years left as a professional...

 

[Microchip]

The apology wouldn't be sincere, that's for certain. The 'choking up' though, might be real. Truly. It's something he just doesn't do. No wonder those dastardly words stuck in his throat, he ain't accustomed saying them.

 

[DirtyWorks]

So, what would be a reasonable money transfer to Basson's bank account? I mean, he had quite a few years left as a professional...

Wonderboy is "Sorry. No I'm not paying that traitor a penny. Sorry." to Bassons.

Wonderboy is "Sorry. You still may be a druken prostitute for all I know. Sorry." to the masseuse.

Wonderboy is "Sorry, Your wife is still fat and I'm still glad I ran you out of the cycling media. Sorry." to the Andreus.

And so on. That's the sorry he means.

 

[DirtyWorks]

The apology wouldn't be sincere, that's for certain. The 'choking up' though, might be real. Truly. It's something he just doesn't do. No wonder those dastardly words stuck in his throat, he ain't accustomed saying them.

He'll be glad he did not because he experienced some feeling, but because of the impact it might have had on the audience. That's who we're talking about here.

 

[blackcat]

Sorry 'bout dat. My bad."

god, remember my life, sorry bout dat. my lie (sic), my bad