Originally Posted by ImprezaDrvr
Ferrari wasn't his doc. If you think for a second that LA doesn't know fully well that associating with him would feed into the rumors and speculation, you're more naive than I.
The simple fact is that there's as much of a chance that LA is doping as there is a chance that he's not. But the one thing that those out to get him, and many who defend him, forget is the dramatic psychological impact of defeating a cancer that should kill you. Anyone that's been through anything mildly traumatic can vouch for how what doesn't kill you really does make you stronger. I know I can, and nothing as severe as cancer impacted me personally. Think about it this way: The guy looked death in the eyes and said "**** you". How hard would a mountain stage in the Tour be after you've done that? I can sit here, an LA fan for years now, and believe that he's clean while recognizing that he could be as dirty as anyone. Why can't those that are against him realize that he could be clean?
I agree with you that he could be clean... but i'd give different odds 85% that he's dirty and 15% that he's clean. i don't understand how people can think it's 100% that he's clean... or dirty for that matter.
as for Armstong's relationship with Ferrari here is an Armstrong quote... where Armstong himself says that his relationship with Ferrari is questionable... so who are you and i to argue with the man himself??? if you'd like you can do a google search and you'll get several thousand hits relating to his well established realtionship with Ferrari
http://sport.guardian.co.uk/cycling/...529487,00.html
"... Armstrong himself says of the relationship with Ferrari: "Is it questionable? Perhaps." But he adds, referring to himself in the third person: "Has Lance Armstrong ever tested positive? No. Has Lance Armstrong been tested? A lot. ..."
<EDIT> - i change my mind... i'd give the chance he's clean at about 5%... 95% that he's dirty