Oh boy, so much for asking a simple question. As far as this:
"how did I know this was a bash Armstrong or bash Cavendish thread?" your post confirmed what I stated- he's arrogant and you just admitted it (Cav). Yes, he can boast, but I'm saying a little humility goes a long way.
As far as Armstrong, I was saying that more tongue in cheek than anything. I think he's confident, I don't think he's arrogant to the degree Cav is to any extent. I actually am a huge Armstrong fan and hope he wins just to quiet the naysayers. It seems so out of fashion to root for Lance these days and I just don't get it. He's a stud, face it.