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In reply to the discussion: A case based on jealousy and innuendo, the hounding of Lance Armstrong. [View all]DanTex
(20,709 posts)39. But you're the one trying to put words in the prosecutor's mouth.
You're the one claiming that the fact that they dropped the case somehow implies that they didn't find evidence enough to prove that Lance Armstrong was doping. But there's no basis for that claim. The prosecutors didn't find enough evidence to bring a criminal case, which is an entirely different thing.
In terms of facts, there is a huge volume of evidence that Lance Armstrong doped, including two positive tests, eyewitness testimony from a dozen or so witnesses (including former teammates, a masseuse, an assistant, ...), the fact that he was able to handily beat other world-class racers who were doped to the gills, and now the fact that the agency officially in charged of doping control has banned him and revoked all his titles.
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A case based on jealousy and innuendo, the hounding of Lance Armstrong. [View all]
MadHound
Aug 2012
OP
Name a world champion that wouldn't fight to the end to defend their medals or trophys
KeepItReal
Aug 2012
#5
Having raced against LeMond (wow!), you must be aware of what was going on during the Armstrong era.
DanTex
Aug 2012
#15
1) Greg Lemond has ALWAYS hate the fact that Lance was better than him 2) He hasn't been caught
truebrit71
Aug 2012
#20
But wait, some of those witnesses already testified in front of a federal grand jury,
MadHound
Aug 2012
#27
I'm sure your status as a super fan will warm Lance's heart for years to come...
LanternWaste
Aug 2012
#22
Seriously, your quote from the prosecutor doesn't contradict what I'm saying in any way at all.
DanTex
Aug 2012
#36
Yes, but, again, the quote from the prosecutor doesn't support your case at all.
DanTex
Aug 2012
#42
Well, these facts have been known for several years. It's pretty surprising that you didn't know...
DanTex
Aug 2012
#47
Tell you what Sid, can we put you under years of excrutiating pressure and stress,
MadHound
Aug 2012
#30