How could someone not doping completely dominate an era rife with it, even after a bout with testicular cancer (a known side effect of steroid abuse)? What kind of superhuman am I expected to believe he is? I know that is not proof, but it does stretch the bounds of plausibility. With all the patriotic fist-pumping Armstrong generates though (in both directions) I doubt anyone ever gets to the bottom of it, or that there will be any uniform public reaction if they do.
I'm not sure his contracting cancer does offer that much proof.
But yes, the fact that he was able to beat the best cyclists in the world 7 years in a row in the Tour while the majority of them were doping is clearly suspicious. More so when you combine it with so many of his former team mates having been caught/ admitted doping.
Your other points are also valid, and more compelling, and the positive samples he submitted during evaluation of one of the tests are suspicous also. Still not conclusive due to the inability to verify chain of evidence, but that objection is so common from those accused of doping it has lost much credibility. For example:
I have been a big fan of Broncos linebacker D.J. Williams throughout his eight year career, but his current six game suspension is hard to criticize, even amid the same chain of custody objections; "substantiating" them by dropping the sample and kicking it into a team-only area undermine his credibility.
There is a preponderence of evidence against Armstrong, but not proof beyond reasonable doubt; which standard applies is up to the sports governing bodies.
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Slightly better than chocolate.
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LoL. Be well, RAFOlk.
Lance Armstrong - drugs cheat.
24/08/2012 10:51:35 AM
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Delighted
24/08/2012 12:21:12 PM
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Re: Delighted
24/08/2012 12:36:20 PM
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you think the case against Contador is fishy but you cheerlead the witch hunt of Armstong?
25/08/2012 04:11:23 AM
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Eh, I suspect the prevailing national narratives are going to vary some
24/08/2012 02:01:52 PM
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Sad thing is I wondered who would be awarded the victory now his have been stripped...
24/08/2012 05:31:20 PM
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And this is why I have a hard time blaming Armstrong.
24/08/2012 06:16:14 PM
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Hopefully they will leave the 1st places empty
24/08/2012 11:44:49 PM
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That is one of things I find suspicious about the denials.
26/08/2012 03:01:30 AM
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Re: That is one of things I find suspicious about the denials.
26/08/2012 05:32:38 PM
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It is not proof, only far from conclusive evidence.
26/08/2012 11:02:38 PM
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Or... maybe he has better things to do with his life than fight an endless witch hunt. *NM*
24/08/2012 06:15:42 PM
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Nah, the bully just ran into something that wouldn't back down and has gone crying. *NM*
24/08/2012 11:51:50 PM
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Haters gotta hate. Its not like he's gonna get a fair hearing. *NM*
24/08/2012 10:25:18 PM
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Yeah, they were going to use evidence and everything against him and not cower before his bullying
25/08/2012 12:01:44 AM
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Your reaction seems kinda over the top and spiteful, what's up with that?
25/08/2012 01:15:12 AM
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Pleasure at seeing someone who has bullied and blustered for so long faced with justice.
25/08/2012 10:11:15 AM
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You are a very small-minded person.
25/08/2012 04:26:46 PM
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And you are a very annoying person.
25/08/2012 06:06:50 PM
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I don't think 'nemesis' is a term that should be used regarding sporting events
25/08/2012 07:51:35 PM
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As Legolas said, I think it is apprioriate
26/08/2012 05:36:08 PM
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I'm really not in a position to judge, though obviously I'm inclined to disagree
26/08/2012 05:41:49 PM
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i've got ten RAFOlk who testify they saw you punch babies, you should be stripped of posting here
25/08/2012 04:09:53 PM
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+1 - Anyone that thinks this isn't a sham/witch hunt is a moron. *NM*
25/08/2012 04:23:55 PM
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You're not stupid, so I'm going to assume you know why your post is nonsense.
26/08/2012 05:37:49 PM
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he will lose in arbitration, whether or not he is innocent. that's the point
28/08/2012 03:55:38 PM
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Why? And "because Lance says so" isn't a valid argument, neither is "they have too much evidence"
28/08/2012 05:55:24 PM
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a 58-2 record in arbitration suggests something is not quite right, imho
29/08/2012 04:02:59 PM
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Yes - clearly the USADA are far too conservative in their approach and should bring more charges
29/08/2012 04:38:34 PM
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but he was the guy who had cancer
26/08/2012 12:26:34 AM
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I refer you to the Goldman dilema
26/08/2012 05:41:26 PM
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but that's just dumb *NM*
26/08/2012 10:23:34 PM
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I'd guess it is a sign of the drive to win needed to be a top sportsperson
26/08/2012 10:51:20 PM
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