gandalf wrote: » This regime doesn't have very good form for telling the truth now does it?
Jimmy Garlic wrote: » The Russian Government has made it very clear that there is no state involvement whatsoever. Basically what he is saying here is that there are sinister motives behind the allegations.
Jimmy Garlic wrote: » The Russian Government Basically what he is saying here is that there are sinister motives behind the allegations.
Jimmy Garlic wrote: » That is an unsubstantiated allegation.
ohnonotgmail wrote: » so the FSB officers involved were acting completely of their own accord and not acting under orders? is that what you are trying to say? I'm surprised that Putin hasnt publicly condemned them in that case and packed them off to siberia.
Jimmy Garlic wrote: » All the cloak and dagger stuff adds a nice touch to the story I suppose, but the fact is Russia doesn't ''state sponsor'' doping any more than the US or China does.
Jimmy Garlic wrote: » When doping is the norm everyone seeks the same advantage. If they wanted to clean up the Olympics they would address doping across the board. Selective targeting suggests political motivation.
ohnonotgmail wrote: » So nothing to do with the state sponsored doping then?
Jimmy Garlic wrote: » What country has had the most Olympic medals stripped by the IOC? (clue, It's not Russia). Doping and the Olympics go hand in hand unfortunately, everyone's at it. That's one of the reasons why I have no time for the olympics..
Jimmy Garlic wrote: » The other reason is the incredible financial and social burden the olympics puts on host countries. Of course the decision to target Russia specifically is politically motivated.
gandalf wrote: » No Jimmy Garlic it would have been a huge joke if a country where state sponsored doping occurred was allowed to compete.
Jimmy Garlic wrote: » Looks like this olympics is going to be a huge joke. The politically motivated expulsion of Russia. Brazils substandard preparations.. And athletes pulling out all over the shop using the very convenient "Zika fears" excuse. This is shaping up to be the most irrelevant olympics ever.
Gatling wrote: » Hopefully the Olympic committee goes one better and kick the russia from the Olympics completely
robindch wrote: » Manly Vlad wants to invite the Olympic Committee over:http://newsthump.com/2016/07/21/vladimir-putin-invites-olympic-committee-for-a-nice-cup-of-glowing-tea/
PopePalpatine wrote: » The Court of Arbitration for Sport has upheld the ban on Russian track & field athletes competing in Rio.
Jimmy Garlic wrote: » That was all very manly. A fit body = a sharp mind. Vladimir and Dmitry setting another great example for the Russian people. Come on guys, you have to do better than this. You can't demonise Vladimir by linking to videos of him participating in wholesome activities such as working out, and making healthy home cooked meals.
robindch wrote: » Hero worship of the Kindly Prince - Добрий Кназь Путин - remains a state-protected activity, even if it's splendidly homoerotic hero worship. Who, having seen it once, could ever forget last year's Semi-S+M Real Man's Workout with Vlad and Misha?https://www.theguardian.com/world/video/2015/aug/30/vladimir-putin-workout-montage-video .
Gatling wrote: » Would all this Vladi infatuation be considered illegal in Russia
Jimmy Garlic wrote: » As is things like the Olympics aren't used to score political points.
Jimmy Garlic wrote: » When it comes to doping let the country without sin cast the first stone.
Jimmy Garlic wrote: » You just don't like getting called out, or corrected. Your crude jokes/insinuations may be distracting when you are on the back foot, but not funny at all.
Gatling wrote: » No not 50 in a Stalin type purge all for not wanting to get over aggressive with western and Baltics ships , Putin must be looking for another kursk
Jimmy Garlic wrote: » Pfffft.. As is things like the Olympics aren't used to score political points. When it comes to doping let the country without sin cast the first stone. Even Ireland has had some high profile dopers.. In any case Vladimir Vladimirovich is a great example for athletes worldwide... A phenomenal man.
robindch wrote: » WADA report finds that the Russian government ordered and carried out doping for hundreds of its athletes. Putin announces that the officials named in the report would be fired - presumably for being caught with their hands in the wee-wee:http://www.bbc.com/sport/36829318 The response from state-controlled media has been predictable - that this is a fiendish western plot to discredit Soviet Union Russia and its victorious, blue-eyed, flaxen-haired athletes:http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-36835690