Phelps suspended from competition, dropped by Kellogg - CNN.com
I'm kinda suprised about the suspension, over a photograph.
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Phelps suspended from competition, dropped by Kellogg - CNN.com
I'm kinda suprised about the suspension, over a photograph.
I wonder if it is posturing type of suspension. I mean is there any real major competition within the next 3-6 months? IF there was, I do not follow this sport enough to know there is one.
Yeah, it's probably just a token suspension. I figured he might have some trouble with sponsors but not with swimming's governing bodies. But, I guess if you can get a speeding ticket in the mail (with a photo of your car included), anything's possible....
Unbelievable. If there was a picture of him drinking a beer, there wouldn't even be a story. It's time for this country to come to its senses and decriminalize marijuana. USA Swimming and Kellogg's have to be PC because he broke the law, but the punishment does not fit the crime.
Good point. It's the whole "what about the children that look up to him" issue more than a PC issue...at least IMHO. This is the kinda of thing that happens when we push athletes to be role models. These guys are not allowed to make mistakes...and when they do, they get nailed to cross, so to speak.
Let me tell ya, the media now is gonna dig deeper because NOW he is not so pristine as he once was...they are gonna think, "YEAH....he HAS to have more...!"
When I worked in this crappy field, the reporters use to tell me, 'we like rags to riches and role model stories because they make us feel good and it sells....a little....BUT, we LOVE the stories of a hero going down in flames because THAT IS A SCOOP. That is the story that makes you standout....That is the story that is gonna sell like crazy!"
Good point. It's the whole "what about the children that look up to him" issue more than a PC issue...at least IMHO. This is the kinda of thing that happens when we push athletes to be role models. These guys are not allowed to make mistakes...and when they do, they get nailed to cross, so to speak.
Let me tell ya, the media now is gonna dig deeper because NOW he is not so pristine as he once was...they are gonna think, "YEAH....he HAS to have more...!"
When I worked in this crappy field, the reporters use to tell me, 'we like rags to riches and role model stories because they make us feel good and it sells....a little....BUT, we LOVE the stories of a hero going down in flames because THAT IS A SCOOP. That is the story that makes you standout....That is the story that is gonna sell like crazy!"
It just seems like phony outrage caused by the need to be PC.....
I have no issue with what he did. So he smoked a little herb, who cares.
The 20-something year old kid has been in the gym and pool training his ass off for the Olympics. He went to Beijing, broke all sorts of records. In the process he's missed out on just being a kid and hanging out. Essentially, he's just making up for lost time and blowing off a little steam.
Smoke on Mike!
The 20-something year old kid has been in the gym and pool training his ass off for the Olympics. He went to Beijing, broke all sorts of records. In the process he's missed out on just being a kid and hanging out. Essentially, he's just making up for lost time and blowing off a little steam.
Smoke on Mike!
I couldn't have said it better myself! I just don't buy the whole premise that "he made a mistake." Getting a DUI would have been making a mistake. Getting into a bar-room brawl would have been making a mistake. The only mistake he made was allowing himself to be photographed
I couldn't have said it better myself! I just don't buy the whole premise that "he made a mistake." Getting a DUI would have been making a mistake. Getting into a bar-room brawl would have been making a mistake. The only mistake he made was allowing himself to be photographed
Yeah but remember, legally speaking, he IS breaking the law. I mean there is no such thing as being a little pregnant when it comes to this....either you did or didn't. I have no issues with that because as HDD said, he sacrificed his "have fun years" to train...nothing wrong with letting loose a bit.
Yeah but remember, legally speaking, he IS breaking the law. I mean there is no such thing as being a little pregnant when it comes to this....either you did or didn't. I have no issues with that because as HDD said, he sacrificed his "have fun years" to train...nothing wrong with letting loose a bit.
Yes, the law is the law.
Yeah but remember, legally speaking, he IS breaking the law. I mean there is no such thing as being a little pregnant when it comes to this....either you did or didn't. I have no issues with that because as HDD said, he sacrificed his "have fun years" to train...nothing wrong with letting loose a bit.
I know...I get it. I guess I think the law should be changed
(I know, way off topic)Speeding is against the law too. Where was the outrage and disappointment and dropped endorsements when LBJ got pulled over doing 100 MPH? It was nowhere to be found.....in fact, he picked up a new endorsement with State Farm Insurance!
Yeah but remember, legally speaking, he IS breaking the law. I mean there is no such thing as being a little pregnant when it comes to this....either you did or didn't. I have no issues with that because as HDD said, he sacrificed his "have fun years" to train...nothing wrong with letting loose a bit.
I equate what Phelps did to driving 75 in a 65, technically breaking the law, but really no big deal.
I think the sheriff in South Carolina who wants to pursue criminal charges is a joke, he really has nothing better to do?
Michael Phelps a Narc??
Eight people not named Michael Phelps have now been arrested in in Richland County on Weed charges.
Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott is determined to stomp out crime in his towns, one apathetic slacker at a time. After saying he wanted to arrest Phelps for "toking" a "doobie" in his jurisdiction, Sheriff Lott has been criticized as a mixed-up attention whore for unfairly singling out Phelps due to his fame. So in order to prove everyone wrong, he's started rounding up stupid college kids and teaching them a lesson or something.
Eight people not named Michael Phelps have now been arrested in in Richland County on Weed charges.
Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott is determined to stomp out crime in his towns, one apathetic slacker at a time. After saying he wanted to arrest Phelps for "toking" a "doobie" in his jurisdiction, Sheriff Lott has been criticized as a mixed-up attention whore for unfairly singling out Phelps due to his fame. So in order to prove everyone wrong, he's started rounding up stupid college kids and teaching them a lesson or something.
WIS News 10 - Columbia, South Carolina | Eight arrested in Michael Phelps case
Then its even worse. I hope some of these kids fight the charges. A picture of somebody smoking a bong is not enough evidence to convict.
I hope, for his and all the other young folks sake, it was some ol' "2-hitter-quitter"!
: Wouldn't you just hate to go downtown over some schwagg?
: Wouldn't you just hate to go downtown over some schwagg?
