This text is an opinion piece by Miles Mathis that analyzes the Lance Armstrong doping scandal, focusing on potential deeper corruption beyond what is commonly known. Mathis uses information from a 2014 Australian documentary, “Stop at Nothing”, and general internet research to question the official narrative.
The author begins by acknowledging Armstrong’s admitted doping, lying, and criminal behavior, labeling him a sociopath for his ability to deceive. Mathis argues that Armstrong’s punishment was insufficient, allowing him to retain most of his ill-gotten gains and sending a message that “fraud pays.” The author then delves into specific points of suspicion.
One key clue for Mathis was Armstrong’s response in an Oprah Winfrey interview regarding Betsy Andreu’s testimony about him admitting to doping in a hospital. Armstrong admitted to doping generally but refused to confirm Betsy’s specific account, which Mathis suggests indicates a fabricated or misrepresented cancer story. This is further fueled by Stephanie McIlvaine, an Oakley liaison, whose recorded conversation with Greg LeMond suggests Armstrong gave “false hope” to cancer patients and wasn’t a “superman.”
Mathis then scrutinizes Armstrong’s testicular cancer narrative. He finds the rapid recovery from stage-three cancer, including brain surgery and chemotherapy, highly improbable and questions how Armstrong regained fertility to have children naturally twelve years later, linking this to other figures accused of deception like Ted Bundy and Tex Watson. The author also points to the absence of visible scarring on Armstrong’s head, despite significant brain surgery, contrasting it with the visible sutures on Barack Obama.
The author posits that the cancer story was a deliberate “diversion” planned by promoters to create sympathy and shield Armstrong from scrutiny, especially as his doping activities were part of a larger scheme to “rig the entire sport.” The filming of his hospital stay is presented as further evidence of a staged event.
Mathis broadens his critique to the systemic corruption in sports, arguing that the leniency shown to Armstrong allowed this corruption to snowball, leading to issues like hidden motors in bikes and widespread doping. He extends this critique to modern society, calling for drastic measures against corrupt individuals.
The piece then focuses on the lack of prosecution for racketeering, bribery, and conspiracy, despite evidence suggesting such activities. Mathis highlights the abrupt dismissal of a U.S. federal investigation into Armstrong in 2012, noting the minimal fines and settlement amounts. He questions the involvement of the FDA in investigating fraud against the US Postal Service, the team’s sponsor, suggesting a cover-up.
The author proposes that the US Postal Service sponsorship, rather than being for advertising, was a means of money laundering, potentially orchestrated by the CIA, as the team transitioned to the “Discovery Channel” after Armstrong’s retirement, a channel Mathis labels a CIA front.
Finally, Mathis identifies Tailwind Sports, the team’s owner, as a shadowy entity with key figures like Bill Stapleton, Thomas Weisel, and Barton Knaggs. He links these individuals to various investment firms, including Trilantic (formerly Lehman Brothers), suggesting a connection between Armstrong’s downfall and the Lehman Brothers collapse. Thomas Weisel’s investment bank, Thomas Weisel Partners, is noted for diversifying into healthcare around the same time Armstrong launched his cancer foundation and Livestrong brand.
Mathis concludes that Armstrong was likely a “frontman” for a larger operation involving powerful entities like banks and potentially intelligence agencies, and that the focus on him prevents scrutiny of these bigger players. He dismisses Armstrong’s recent portrayal as a victim as a continuation of this act.
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This text is an opinion piece by Miles Mathis that analyzes the Lance Armstrong doping scandal, focusing on potential deeper corruption beyond what is commonly known. Mathis uses information from a 2014 Australian documentary, “Stop at Nothing”, and general internet research to question the official narrative.
The author begins by acknowledging Armstrong’s admitted doping, lying, and criminal behavior, labeling him a sociopath for his ability to deceive. Mathis argues that Armstrong’s punishment was insufficient, allowing him to retain most of his ill-gotten gains and sending a message that “fraud pays.” The author then delves into specific points of suspicion.
One key clue for Mathis was Armstrong’s response in an Oprah Winfrey interview regarding Betsy Andreu’s testimony about him admitting to doping in a hospital. Armstrong admitted to doping generally but refused to confirm Betsy’s specific account, which Mathis suggests indicates a fabricated or misrepresented cancer story. This is further fueled by Stephanie McIlvaine, an Oakley liaison, whose recorded conversation with Greg LeMond suggests Armstrong gave “false hope” to cancer patients and wasn’t a “superman.”
Mathis then scrutinizes Armstrong’s testicular cancer narrative. He finds the rapid recovery from stage-three cancer, including brain surgery and chemotherapy, highly improbable and questions how Armstrong regained fertility to have children naturally twelve years later, linking this to other figures accused of deception like Ted Bundy and Tex Watson. The author also points to the absence of visible scarring on Armstrong’s head, despite significant brain surgery, contrasting it with the visible sutures on Barack Obama.
The author posits that the cancer story was a deliberate “diversion” planned by promoters to create sympathy and shield Armstrong from scrutiny, especially as his doping activities were part of a larger scheme to “rig the entire sport.” The filming of his hospital stay is presented as further evidence of a staged event.
Mathis broadens his critique to the systemic corruption in sports, arguing that the leniency shown to Armstrong allowed this corruption to snowball, leading to issues like hidden motors in bikes and widespread doping. He extends this critique to modern society, calling for drastic measures against corrupt individuals.
The piece then focuses on the lack of prosecution for racketeering, bribery, and conspiracy, despite evidence suggesting such activities. Mathis highlights the abrupt dismissal of a U.S. federal investigation into Armstrong in 2012, noting the minimal fines and settlement amounts. He questions the involvement of the FDA in investigating fraud against the US Postal Service, the team’s sponsor, suggesting a cover-up.
The author proposes that the US Postal Service sponsorship, rather than being for advertising, was a means of money laundering, potentially orchestrated by the CIA, as the team transitioned to the “Discovery Channel” after Armstrong’s retirement, a channel Mathis labels a CIA front.
Finally, Mathis identifies Tailwind Sports, the team’s owner, as a shadowy entity with key figures like Bill Stapleton, Thomas Weisel, and Barton Knaggs. He links these individuals to various investment firms, including Trilantic (formerly Lehman Brothers), suggesting a connection between Armstrong’s downfall and the Lehman Brothers collapse. Thomas Weisel’s investment bank, Thomas Weisel Partners, is noted for diversifying into healthcare around the same time Armstrong launched his cancer foundation and Livestrong brand.
Mathis concludes that Armstrong was likely a “frontman” for a larger operation involving powerful entities like banks and potentially intelligence agencies, and that the focus on him prevents scrutiny of these bigger players. He dismisses Armstrong’s recent portrayal as a victim as a continuation of this act.