It seems world record breaking atheletes like to get high! Respect to Mr. Phelps, and shame on the media vultures, moralists and propagandists who thrust an individuals private interests into the shitsphere of the news spinners. I think Phelps should keep his psition and work with the pro-marijuana groups to forward the American anti-prohibition movement and bring the big sponsors on board. Michael is welcome to come and blaze with me in Amsterdam anytime. Just email flyagaric23@googlemail.com
Go on, dive in.
--fly
Some varying feedback from the newspuss...
Like Most 23-Year-Olds, Phelps Smokes Weed
Monday, February 02, 2009
Posted By Dave "Large" Larzelere 1:00 PM
The rampant hypocrisy about marijuana use in this country, and seemingly the world over, never ceases to amaze me. My generation was raised by parents who came of age in the 1960’s, when pot use first became common amongst young people, and the generation that is now in its 20’s grew up with parents who came of age in the 70’s. The 70’s! In the 70’s, smoking pot was taking it easy after a long night of tooting it up at the disco. I mean, does anyone out there who is old enough to remember the 70’s ... actually remember the 70’s? No. You know why? Cause they were high. -- like_most_23-year-olds,_phelps_smokes_weed
"Michael Phelps' Image Takes a Hit After Marijuana Photo Surfaces
Monday, February 02, 2009
By Joshua Rhett Miller
Aug. 17, 2008: Michael Phelps displays his eighth gold medal after the men's 4x100-meter medley relay final at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing.
Michael Phelps took a big hit — and now his wallet could take a big hit, too.
A photo of Phelps smoking marijuana out of a bong at a party in November has brought his endorsement career to a crossroads, marketing experts say. And the megabucks that were flowing in could soon go down the drain unless America's superstar swimmer, who won a record eight gold medals at the 2008 Olympic Games, changes his ways.
"It's certainly not good and it’s a disaster in terms of the near future," said Robert Tuchman, president of Premiere Corporate Events, a sports entertainment firm. "He's very unlikely to have new sponsors come on board and endorse him. And there's the potential for other sponsors to pull the plug on him, using this is an opportunity. He's going to take a big hit on this."
-- http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,486809,00.html
"Key sponsors back Phelps after marijuana photo
By ROB HARRIS
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Two of Michael Phelps' leading sponsors expressed support for the Olympic great Monday, a day after he apologized for being photographed in a British newspaper inhaling from a marijuana pipe. Luxury Swiss watchmaker Omega termed Phelps' actions a private matter and "nonissue." Swim wear manufacturer Speedo called the 23-year-old American a "valued member of the Speedo team." -- http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5iSNSkEqTfEwLtGUKqGt4O_9zbY2gD963LEP80
"IOC accepts Phelps' apology for marijuana photo
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — The International Olympic Committee expressed confidence Monday that Michael Phelps will learn from his "inappropriate behavior" and continue to serve as a role model after a British newspaper published a photo of him inhaling from a marijuana pipe.
Phelps, who won a record eight gold medals at last year's Beijing Olympics, apologized and acknowledged "regrettable behavior" after the picture was published Sunday by the tabloid News of the World. - googlenews
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