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Originally Posted by canam73
I think plenty of you realize this, but Lance isn't done being Lance. He will go on doing whatever he thinks is best for Lance Armstrong at every opportunity. Everybody does that to a certain degree, but for some people it's their whole life and Lance falls into that category.

He'll loose money and fame for sure, but know matter what it says on paper he will never live like a poor person for the rest of his life. He'll have a big house, car and his children will grow up privileged. And even if he doesn't get around the competition ban, he will still get paid to travel for interviews, book deal and promotional appearances.

He is nothing if not motivated and determined, and while we watched and read the interview he literally got more done than most of us will all week. That's what people like him do. And if you aren't one than either look out or get on their coattails. Or hope that somebody else that they hurt has a cousin like the Slingblade guy who is fine with taking them out and suffering the consequences. Because there is usually no way actually stopping them that doesn't do at least as much damage to yourself.

Short of that, get away. Pay as little attention as possible. Nothing will happen here that will be worth the effort or the wait.
There are elements of truth in what you say. Armstrong is unlikely to ever be poor. But the government is apparently this whistle blower suit has potential to take a significant chunk. Reportedly he's in negotiations to settle it. It's also not unlikely he has to deal with lawsuits.

Paying attention, beating the drum, etc are all actions that can influence that happening. The longer is stays in the news cycle of flies around on facebook and other social networks the greater the likelihood folks go after him.
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