So, a bunch of Germans decided to spit on Lance. Ya' know, and people make fun of the "Ugly American".......
Those Germans and French people - a real, class act.
(Excerpt)
Asinine German cycling fans harassed five-time Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong during yesterday’s grueling ride though the French Alps — two of the “idiots” spat on him, and another spectator chased him while wearing a “F - - - Bush” T-shirt. By the end of the day, of course, the spit on Armstrong was exchanged for a bath of champagne, thanks to the Texan's time-trial victory.
But the win did not erase what had happened.
"I don't think it's safe," said Armstrong, who is on pace to win an unprecedented sixth tour in a row. He called the German fans "horrible" — but said that animosity "motivates me more. I think it puts a little fuel on the fire."
In a TV interview, he complained about the Germans' "disgusting behavior."
Many Europeans are openly contemptuous of the American.
That sentiment was captured in a roadside sign last week that read, "Lance Go Home."
As a result, Armstrong has bodyguards during the three-week race.
"Nothing against the French, but in France, they're after us," Armstrong said.
http://www.nypost.com/news/worldnews/18138.htmAbsolutey disgusted behavior and totally unnecessary. Could you imagine that happening to a French citizen or German citizen running in the New York marathon. There would be a total outrange from both countries...
Not to highjack the subject but.... The USOC told our own althletes that we cannot wave our flag or show how proud they are of representing the U.S. because it will present itself to the world as Get this --- "being confrontational". Yeah, whatever. Feed me bore bull$hit!! But having let's say France or Germany parading their flags would not be considered confontational just national pride. NO OTHER COUNTRY WAS TOLD THAT! Just the althletes from the United States. SCREW THEM AND TO THE HELL WITH THAT!!
Ok back to LANCE!!!
