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Blue_Tires

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14. Well, the point of it is the authorities STILL need to know

Reply to Tempest (Reply #1)

Fri Feb 15, 2013, 01:30 PM

Feb 2013

1. How he did it without testing positive
2. How large was his support system
3. Who else in a position of power participated in the cover-up...

Armstrong still has those last cards to play (which could potentially bring a LOT of people down with him), and is trying to gain some leverage...

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In Reversal, Armstrong Is Said To Weigh Admitting Doping [View all] alp227 Jan 2013 OP

If he's doing it for that reason, he should be denied Tempest Jan 2013 #1

Well, the point of it is the authorities STILL need to know Blue_Tires Feb 2013 #14

So, the asshole wants to make more money. jsr Jan 2013 #2

Saying one might admit to it is an admission. nt Deep13 Jan 2013 #3

it sounds more like "i maintain i didn't do it, but if it makes you feel better, i'll confess." unblock Jan 2013 #5

livestrong and armstrong should part ways. unblock Jan 2013 #4

nuh-uh Genghis_Sean Jan 2013 #6

Blood transfusions??? Wow! lexw Jan 2013 #7

Not shocking... awoke_in_2003 Jan 2013 #8

Our heroes. lexw Jan 2013 #9

Even as a kid... awoke_in_2003 Jan 2013 #11

Did the NYT report on plans announced by Armstrong at World Cancer Congress? Or the recent lawsuit? proverbialwisdom Jan 2013 #10

Who will help? Not the derailed Lance. Not the DoD either? Sad dovetailing of recent events. proverbialwisdom Feb 2013 #12

Part 2 - A Lasting Legacy of the Fukushima Rescue Mission: The Navy Life – Into the Abyss proverbialwisdom Feb 2013 #13