Parker said:
But whenever a rider says something that doesn't tally with what is expected, then they get savaged. Even Nicole Cooke got savaged (a jumping the shark moment - again).
This forum is just a vestibule for vitriol and with every turn justifies Wiggins's sweary invective.
As one of the big contributors there I want to point out that this sheer and utter nonsense and twisting of truth.
Somehow a well laid out and argued critcism of Nicole Cooke's statement is somehow savaging her? While she was doing a complete blanket attack without evidence or offering a solution you would expect people critical of "the Ayslum" to take a stand.
Yet, somehow that is fine.
Now even Mellow Velo had to say he fully understood my reasoning and position.
And this is what is so bloody amazing. You present facts and explain why there are doubts. And yet there is a constant sniping and belittling, poohpoohing and handwaving. When confronted there comes out "yeah, that's true, it's a bit odd/conflicting" and then it starts all over again.
The tolerance for lying and hypocrisie is amazing.
Wiggins did not say he respected Lance. He LOVED him. He went on extolling how much Lance had done for the sport. It wasn't just once, he was very clearly a supporter of Lance. That's so far beyond a neutral or tactful stance that this isn't even worth a discussion.
Now if we look at Sastre, AC, Cadel they haven't been nearly as glowing beyond "we respect his career". It's clear that a TdF is nowhere near forced to say "I love Lance". This was Wiggins own choice.
Questioning this is not fanatical, it's beyond crazy that anyone who wants a cleaned up sport finds this acceptable.
Above does not proof either way Wiggins is Doping. But it does show that pre-2009 he was one of those who clearly fought doping. And after 2009 somehow it was opportune to go with the gravy train.
Anyone defending this clearly is okay with Omerta, Hypocrisie and lying, just as long as it's for their idol.
Somehow it makes me wonder who are the fanatics.