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Title: Art Atwood speaks on the steroid case
Post by: Stavios on January 30, 2008, 07:52:14 AM
"I don't have much time to post on boards but obviously there is an outrageous attack on my reputation here.

I am filing suit against "Mike Brick" and the NY Times for slander and false information.

I have an idea where this came from. Somebody is trying to clear their name. It is NOT going to work.

Do not believe this article. Trust me, I would never sell anyone fake gear!
I have ALL the evidence needed. I have not "rolled" on seven bodybuilders, ESPECIALLY David Jacobs.
I will be posting the facts. I have all the documentation of the true facts. I even have the recorded video evidence.

I am fighting a huge battle indeed. Trust me, it is not about fake gear at all.
FYI, an informant does not give you (or mail you) your original REAL gear/powder etc... They confiscate the REAL product and give you fake stuff. It looks good at first glance, then they bust you seconds later.

I am truly AMAZED that a NY Times Reporter could print such false accusations.

I will be posting more. Give me a couple days to produce the evidence.

I appreciate all my friends who know the real story and truth behind this all. Thank you so much for your support!"
Title: Re: Art Atwood speaks on the steroid case
Post by: joelocal on January 30, 2008, 07:56:25 AM


Do not believe this article. Trust me, I would never sell anyone fake gear!


So does this mean he's going to admit to selling real gear?

Good move Art ::)
Title: Re: Art Atwood speaks on the steroid case
Post by: The Squadfather on January 30, 2008, 07:59:15 AM
i've never seen such a big deal being made over such minor, unimportant bullshit.
Title: Re: Art Atwood speaks on the steroid case
Post by: bigdumbbell on January 30, 2008, 08:00:43 AM
ha, he's suing the NY Times?  now i KNOW he's on drugs   LOL
Title: Re: Art Atwood speaks on the steroid case
Post by: Stavios on January 30, 2008, 08:02:03 AM
So does this mean he's going to admit to selling real gear?

Good move Art ::)

maybe it's important to keep his reputation as a stand up guy

if you sell gear you are not an asshole, that's not important at all I don'T even consider it a crime.

if you sell fake gear you are a total asshole who should get his ass fucked in prison

true story
Title: Re: Art Atwood speaks on the steroid case
Post by: XFACTOR on January 30, 2008, 08:21:58 AM
i've never seen such a big deal being made over such minor, unimportant bullshit.


I don't know Squad.  He had an article in the NY times.  That's freakin huge.  That is one of the most heavily read pieces of news in N. America.
Title: Re: Art Atwood speaks on the steroid case
Post by: The Squadfather on January 30, 2008, 08:25:40 AM

I don't know Squad.  He had an article in the NY times.  That's freakin huge.  That is one of the most heavily read pieces of news in N. America.
what i mean is that it's a joke that this bullshit is even in the news to begin with, we've got a war going on where were losing an average of 2-3 soldiers a day for 5 years with a trillion dollars wasted so far, thousands of illegal aliena sneaking across our borders every day unimpeded, a major US city still in ruins from a hurricane 2 and a half years ago and a "government" that steals 33 percent of your hard earned income to spend needlessly and this stupid shit is in the papers everyday, gimme a fucckin' break. ::)
Title: Re: Art Atwood speaks on the steroid case
Post by: Stavios on January 30, 2008, 08:27:20 AM
what i mean is that it's a joke that this bullshit is even in the news to begin with, we've got a war going on where were losing an average of 2-3 soldiers a day for 5 years with a trillion dollars wasted so far, thousands of illegal aliena sneaking across our borders every day unimpeded, a major US city still in ruins from a hurricane 2 and a half years ago and a "government" that steals 33 percent of your hard earned income to spend needlessly and this stupid shit is in the papers everyday, gimme a fucckin' break. ::)

that's the truth right here
Title: Re: Art Atwood speaks on the steroid case
Post by: saucetradomous on January 30, 2008, 08:30:22 AM
It's all about his integrity now.. I wouldn't want to be put in a bad light selling fake shit either.  Maybe it's a ploy to get him to confess to selling this shit?
Title: Re: Art Atwood speaks on the steroid case
Post by: The Squadfather on January 30, 2008, 08:31:00 AM
that's the truth right here
people in this country need to wake up, open their eyes and look at the things that are really going on around them, our country is being stolen from us by a government that takes a third of our income to redistribute to negroes, spics and other subhuman garbage to waste or to give to a military to continue killing people in other countries for oil interests and all you hear anymore is about how (insert name here) is taking steroids, who gives a shit?
Title: Re: Art Atwood speaks on the steroid case
Post by: XFACTOR on January 30, 2008, 08:31:23 AM
what i mean is that it's a joke that this bullshit is even in the news to begin with, we've got a war going on where were losing an average of 2-3 soldiers a day for 5 years with a trillion dollars wasted so far, thousands of illegal aliena sneaking across our borders every day unimpeded, a major US city still in ruins from a hurricane 2 and a half years ago and a "government" that steals 33 percent of your hard earned income to spend needlessly and this stupid shit is in the papers everyday, gimme a fucckin' break. ::)

I am in shock that this story made the NY times.  WTF?
Title: Re: Art Atwood speaks on the steroid case
Post by: joelocal on January 30, 2008, 09:37:50 AM
maybe it's important to keep his reputation as a stand up guy

if you sell gear you are not an asshole, that's not important at all I don'T even consider it a crime.

if you sell fake gear you are a total asshole who should get his ass fucked in prison

true story

Sounds like he was trying to make a case that he wasn't selling fake gear.......not that he wasn't selling gear in general.
Title: Re: Art Atwood speaks on the steroid case
Post by: jtsunami on January 30, 2008, 09:43:34 AM
Wow I hope Art isn't that stupid to post on boards while all this is going on, his freedom is the most important, fuck being a rat!

Title: Re: Art Atwood speaks on the steroid case
Post by: emn1964 on January 30, 2008, 09:49:46 AM
This guy is a complete moron.  He seems to be admitting that he was selling gear, but that the cops switched the gear on him so that the gear he delivered from his Hummer was fake.  My God what an idiot.  Is he mildly retarded?
Title: Re: Art Atwood speaks on the steroid case
Post by: slayer on January 30, 2008, 10:33:36 AM
ha, he's suing the NY Times?  now i KNOW he's on drugs   LOL
why? he is a pro bodybuilder that lives in an apartment , I am sure he can afford a high powered lawyer!
Title: Re: Art Atwood speaks on the steroid case
Post by: Cut260 on January 30, 2008, 12:43:37 PM
what i mean is that it's a joke that this bullshit is even in the news to begin with, we've got a war going on where were losing an average of 2-3 soldiers a day for 5 years with a trillion dollars wasted so far, thousands of illegal aliena sneaking across our borders every day unimpeded, a major US city still in ruins from a hurricane 2 and a half years ago and a "government" that steals 33 percent of your hard earned income to spend needlessly and this stupid shit is in the papers everyday, gimme a fucckin' break. ::)

Wow.  Someone here actually has taken the time to see the big picture and see things for what they really are.  Good post. I am honestly impressed.

Dont believe everything you hear especially what you read in the papers.  That NY Times reporter was WAY off base and posted a lot of straight up lies and untruths.  Its because of people like him people started yelling rat and informant when the actuality behind things is that bodybuilding, bodybuilders and a lot of friends have been protected at great personal cost.

I am tired of hearing all these so called experts saying this stuff.  There is no backing or proof to these allegations.  No one after all these months can even produce a name of a supposed victim from this, yet people keep talking and talking.. Usually straight out of their ass.

The indictments and charges are a matter of public record.  Look it up yourself and you will see that you all have been misled by haters and people who want something to talk about.  People want you to think that someone is out to get you or ruin bodybuilding and that is simply not the case.  People will believe what they want - no one can do anything about that but I sleep good at night because I know what I have done and more importantly what I have not done.

I just hope people learn from what has happened and dont make the same mistakes.  One second you think you are helping people better themselves and not doing anything wrong because it was only steroids.  The next second you are living a nightmare and people spread rumors about you and turn their backs on you.  Its very hard and trying so I hope people will be safe and not go down the same path I did.  It was not worth it.  Trust me.

Be safe.
Title: Re: Art Atwood speaks on the steroid case
Post by: StillTippin on January 30, 2008, 12:50:16 PM
what i mean is that it's a joke that this bullshit is even in the news to begin with, we've got a war going on where were losing an average of 2-3 soldiers a day for 5 years with a trillion dollars wasted so far, thousands of illegal aliena sneaking across our borders every day unimpeded, a major US city still in ruins from a hurricane 2 and a half years ago and a "government" that steals 33 percent of your hard earned income to spend needlessly and this stupid shit is in the papers everyday, gimme a fucckin' break. ::)

Say what you want about Squadfather but this post shows he's a pretty smart guy seeing things for what they really are.  More than can be said for 99% of the sheeple out there.
Title: Re: Art Atwood speaks on the steroid case
Post by: Stavios on January 30, 2008, 12:53:05 PM
Wow.  Someone here actually has taken the time to see the big picture and see things for what they really are.  Good post. I am honestly impressed.

.... We all think that way

I don't know what board you were reading
Title: Re: Art Atwood speaks on the steroid case
Post by: Cut260 on January 30, 2008, 01:07:13 PM
.... We all think that way

I don't know what board you were reading

lol  That would be great!

Well then you get to add your name to the list of intelligent people who get it.

Take care!
Title: Re: Art Atwood speaks on the steroid case
Post by: thelamefalsehood on January 30, 2008, 01:24:12 PM
lol  That would be great!

Well then you get to add your name to the list of intelligent people who get it.

Take care!

Cut260, that sounds familiar. Were you once Branch Warren's training partner?
Title: Re: Art Atwood speaks on the steroid case
Post by: Matt C on January 30, 2008, 01:27:46 PM
.... We all think that way

I don't know what board you were reading

Mayhem.
Title: Re: Art Atwood speaks on the steroid case
Post by: Cut260 on January 30, 2008, 01:38:50 PM
Cut260, that sounds familiar. Were you once Branch Warren's training partner?

Thats me bro.
Title: Re: Art Atwood speaks on the steroid case
Post by: thelamefalsehood on January 30, 2008, 01:44:22 PM
Thats me bro.

Can you give the scoop here to the getbiggers on what exactly went down in your case, or is that held up in proceedings that can't be delved into at the moment?
Title: Re: Art Atwood speaks on the steroid case
Post by: Stavios on January 30, 2008, 01:50:43 PM
Can you give the scoop here to the getbiggers on what exactly went down in your case, or is that held up in proceedings that can't be delved into at the moment?

I don't think it would be smart for him to talk about that online
Title: Re: Art Atwood speaks on the steroid case
Post by: Matt C on January 30, 2008, 01:54:10 PM
Wow.  Someone here actually has taken the time to see the big picture and see things for what they really are.  Good post. I am honestly impressed.

Dont believe everything you hear especially what you read in the papers.  That NY Times reporter was WAY off base and posted a lot of straight up lies and untruths.  Its because of people like him people started yelling rat and informant when the actuality behind things is that bodybuilding, bodybuilders and a lot of friends have been protected at great personal cost.

I am tired of hearing all these so called experts saying this stuff.  There is no backing or proof to these allegations.  No one after all these months can even produce a name of a supposed victim from this, yet people keep talking and talking.. Usually straight out of their ass.

The indictments and charges are a matter of public record.  Look it up yourself and you will see that you all have been misled by haters and people who want something to talk about.  People want you to think that someone is out to get you or ruin bodybuilding and that is simply not the case.  People will believe what they want - no one can do anything about that but I sleep good at night because I know what I have done and more importantly what I have not done.

I just hope people learn from what has happened and dont make the same mistakes.  One second you think you are helping people better themselves and not doing anything wrong because it was only steroids.  The next second you are living a nightmare and people spread rumors about you and turn their backs on you.  Its very hard and trying so I hope people will be safe and not go down the same path I did.  It was not worth it.  Trust me.

Be safe.

I have no idea how your situation became what it is.  No doubt you don't want to speak about it now so I will wait and learn more once it becomes public record.  I just hope you found a good lawyer.

There was a case of an oil trafficker in my city.  I was 12 years old and I even knew what he did.  The narcs put man hours on him for years and finally followed him all the way to Jamaica where he purchased two drums of oil, 300 pounds in each.  They followed him back to the city and busted him immediately and somehow lost one of the drums (since the trafficker stashed one somewhere else before they could get the warrant or something like that).  The deal he got was 20 years in jail (he would have served 1/6) which was the maximum penalty he could possibly have gotten for importation of that quantity.  Instead he gave up a drum (worth one million street value) to get his sentence reduced to 10 years (he served 1/6 = 20 months).  He basically lost everything, just because he was scared.  They took away his home, car, and lots of other things.  He got scared when he shouldn't have, copped a plea which really wasn't in his favour, and lost it all.

Some of the details in that story may be wrong, since I have heard multiple things from multiple people, but the moral of my story is that a good lawyer is very important.
Title: Re: Art Atwood speaks on the steroid case
Post by: emn1964 on January 30, 2008, 02:15:11 PM
How do you figure that was a bad deal? He had his sentence cut in half.  You story doesn't prove your point at all about having a good lawyer.
Title: Re: Art Atwood speaks on the steroid case
Post by: Van_Bilderass on January 30, 2008, 02:17:25 PM
Wow.  Someone here actually has taken the time to see the big picture and see things for what they really are.  Good post. I am honestly impressed.

Dont believe everything you hear especially what you read in the papers.  That NY Times reporter was WAY off base and posted a lot of straight up lies and untruths.  Its because of people like him people started yelling rat and informant when the actuality behind things is that bodybuilding, bodybuilders and a lot of friends have been protected at great personal cost.

I am tired of hearing all these so called experts saying this stuff.  There is no backing or proof to these allegations.  No one after all these months can even produce a name of a supposed victim from this, yet people keep talking and talking.. Usually straight out of their ass.

The indictments and charges are a matter of public record.  Look it up yourself and you will see that you all have been misled by haters and people who want something to talk about.  People want you to think that someone is out to get you or ruin bodybuilding and that is simply not the case.  People will believe what they want - no one can do anything about that but I sleep good at night because I know what I have done and more importantly what I have not done.

I just hope people learn from what has happened and dont make the same mistakes.  One second you think you are helping people better themselves and not doing anything wrong because it was only steroids.  The next second you are living a nightmare and people spread rumors about you and turn their backs on you.  Its very hard and trying so I hope people will be safe and not go down the same path I did.  It was not worth it.  Trust me.

Be safe.
Why did you at first deny being busted or having any problems with the law? Remember that thread here on GB? You blamed that promoter for starting a rumor, whatshisname?
Title: Re: Art Atwood speaks on the steroid case
Post by: emn1964 on January 30, 2008, 02:18:57 PM
Why did you at first deny being busted or having any problems with the law? Remember that thread here on GB? You blamed that promoter for starting a rumor, whatshisname?

Hahahahaha, was this the dude who's girl fuked Lee Thompson?
Title: Re: Art Atwood speaks on the steroid case
Post by: Cut260 on January 30, 2008, 02:23:00 PM
Hahahahaha, was this the dude who's girl fuked Lee Thompson?

Wrong again bro.  Lee would only dream of having her.  She never gave him the time of day.  However I am sure there are a lot of other guys girls who are not so fortunate.  Lee never got my girl bro.  Never will either.
Title: Re: Art Atwood speaks on the steroid case
Post by: Matt C on January 30, 2008, 02:27:24 PM
How do you figure that was a bad deal? He had his sentence cut in half.  You story doesn't prove your point at all about having a good lawyer.

The maximum penalty he could possibly have received was 20 years for the crime they could prove he committed - importation of 300 pounds of oil.  So you have both the importation count and the possession or possession with intent to distribute count.  My understanding is that he basically ruled my city's oil supply for 12-15 years and had no criminal record.  They may have been able to get him for the full 20 years, but with a good lawyer, they could really pick apart some of the prosecution's case and likely get that reduced.  Keep in mind, that no matter what, he was only going to serve 1/6 of whatever he got.  He would not have served more than 40 months (three years + four months) in jail even if he got the maximum penalty.  So why not just serve the time and come back home with a cool million waiting for you?  Instead he served 20 months but left prison with pretty well nothing.

Law enforcement agents routinely rely on people's ignorance of their own civil liberties to make their case.  "Talking will only help."  Yes, talking will only help LEAs.  Your best advice: say nothing.  Shut your trap and let your lawyer do the talking, but ensure that you do have a good lawyer.

As a libertarian, I look at the people who are prosecuting Art to be the criminals, and I want to ensure that criminals get as little help as possible.
Title: Re: Art Atwood speaks on the steroid case
Post by: emn1964 on January 30, 2008, 02:30:02 PM
Matt-seriously, go take a logic class and then get some real world experience then you can have a discussion with the adults.
Title: Re: Art Atwood speaks on the steroid case
Post by: Matt C on January 30, 2008, 02:33:05 PM
Matt-seriously, go take a logic class and then get some real world experience then you can have a discussion with the adults.

So you wouldn't spend an additional 20 months in jail for one million dollars?

By the way, last I checked I had a degree in math and took numerous courses in logic, predicate calculus, abstract algebra, and many more.  I would appreciate if you gave me something to discuss, rather than wrongly attacking my intelligence.
Title: Re: Art Atwood speaks on the steroid case
Post by: Cut260 on January 30, 2008, 02:37:01 PM
Why did you at first deny being busted or having any problems with the law? Remember that thread here on GB? You blamed that promoter for starting a rumor, whatshisname?

I was open about what happened with me with the steroid thing, but Jay Moore started a rumor that I got busted selling extacy, and Lee Thompson said a lot of really outrageous stuff such as my name is not even David Jacobs, I have cartel ties, I have a huge house in McKinney where my lab is etc.  I was and still am pissed that an IFBB official and NPC Head Chair would get away with saying such lies.  You want to talk about unprofessional.

I did get arrested for a traffic warrant but that was separate from this case.  If you look at the public records you will see when I was indicted I was arrested but that was much after the traffic incident.   People want to get the two mixed together but one has nothing to do with the other.  

The one thing I did that I feel I should have done differently is to have waited until after Branch competed at the NY Pro to tell him about what happened to me.  It was only a matter of a week or something like that between what happened and his show.  I honestly did not want to do or say anything that would cause him any stress or screw up his prep.  That show was a pivotal turning point in his career.  He and Trish told me that if he did not win he was going to retire.  I did not want any part of something that could have potentially caused that to happen.  In hindsight I think it would have been better if I told him right away.  You have to remember at that time I considered him as my own brother and I would never want to do anything to hurt him.  We are no longer friends but that does not mean I wish ill will on him or his family.  I just dont want the lies or false rumors to continue.  I am tired of hearing it and I am tired of sitting here listening and watching people I trusted stab me in the back.

Every man has a point where he reaches and says enough.  I am at that point.
Title: Re: Art Atwood speaks on the steroid case
Post by: Cut260 on January 30, 2008, 02:51:34 PM
So you wouldn't spend an additional 20 months in jail for one million dollars?

By the way, last I checked I had a degree in math and took numerous courses in logic, predicate calculus, abstract algebra, and many more.  I would appreciate if you gave me something to discuss, rather than wrongly attacking my intelligence.

Matt,

The best way to see what potential time a person faces is to look at the charges on the indictment.  Then based upon the charges the federal courts use a point system.  The charge, amount you have, weapons involved, previous criminal history or lack thereof all carry point values.  Then when the points are calculated you are given a zone that says you face a potential sentence of n years.

So lets say you have - 10 points.  No criminal history is a reduction.  Accepting responsibility and pleading guilty is a reduction. etc.  The idea is to hopefully have enough reductions to get you down to as close to 0 as possible.  Then the remaining points give you the sentencing zone you face.  There is a motion filed upon sentencing called a motion for downward departure.  That takes other areas into account such as cooperation (which does not mean informing), community service, military history etc. which can further reduce your potential time to serve.

To the best of my knowledge Art hasnt been indicted yet so any potential charges are not known yet.  When and if that indictment happens only then will anyone know what the situation is.  Until then its all speculation and Art deserves the benefit of the doubt as does anyone wrapped up in this unfortunate situation.

I just have to wonder how many crack, meth and coke dealers slipped through the cracks during all the efforts focused on steroids.  Kinda makes you wonder doesnt it.  I guess Watson and Serono got really pissed at people like me because as you can see all of us who used steroids are such horribly violent threats to society arent we....

Title: Re: Art Atwood speaks on the steroid case
Post by: Blockhead on January 30, 2008, 02:52:40 PM
I was open about what happened with me with the steroid thing, but Jay Moore started a rumor that I got busted selling extacy, and Lee Thompson said a lot of really outrageous stuff such as my name is not even David Jacobs, I have cartel ties, I have a huge house in McKinney where my lab is etc.  I was and still am pissed that an IFBB official and NPC Head Chair would get away with saying such lies.  You want to talk about unprofessional.

I did get arrested for a traffic warrant but that was separate from this case.  If you look at the public records you will see when I was indicted I was arrested but that was much after the traffic incident.   People want to get the two mixed together but one has nothing to do with the other.  

The one thing I did that I feel I should have done differently is to have waited until after Branch competed at the NY Pro to tell him about what happened to me.  It was only a matter of a week or something like that between what happened and his show.  I honestly did not want to do or say anything that would cause him any stress or screw up his prep.  That show was a pivotal turning point in his career.  He and Trish told me that if he did not win he was going to retire.  I did not want any part of something that could have potentially caused that to happen.  In hindsight I think it would have been better if I told him right away.  You have to remember at that time I considered him as my own brother and I would never want to do anything to hurt him.  We are no longer friends but that does not mean I wish ill will on him or his family.  I just dont want the lies or false rumors to continue.  I am tired of hearing it and I am tired of sitting here listening and watching people I trusted stab me in the back.

Every man has a point where he reaches and says enough.  I am at that point.
Dave, have you ever been to the Collin Creek Mall? Do you have any friends in The Colony? The Golds Gym in Carrolton sucks...fyi.

 What does what happened to you have anything to do with Branch?
Title: Re: Art Atwood speaks on the steroid case
Post by: Stavios on January 30, 2008, 02:53:01 PM
I was open about what happened with me with the steroid thing, but Jay Moore started a rumor that I got busted selling extacy, and Lee Thompson said a lot of really outrageous stuff such as my name is not even David Jacobs, I have cartel ties, I have a huge house in McKinney where my lab is etc.  I was and still am pissed that an IFBB official and NPC Head Chair would get away with saying such lies.  You want to talk about unprofessional.

I did get arrested for a traffic warrant but that was separate from this case.  If you look at the public records you will see when I was indicted I was arrested but that was much after the traffic incident.   People want to get the two mixed together but one has nothing to do with the other.  

The one thing I did that I feel I should have done differently is to have waited until after Branch competed at the NY Pro to tell him about what happened to me.  It was only a matter of a week or something like that between what happened and his show.  I honestly did not want to do or say anything that would cause him any stress or screw up his prep.  That show was a pivotal turning point in his career.  He and Trish told me that if he did not win he was going to retire.  I did not want any part of something that could have potentially caused that to happen.  In hindsight I think it would have been better if I told him right away.  You have to remember at that time I considered him as my own brother and I would never want to do anything to hurt him.  We are no longer friends but that does not mean I wish ill will on him or his family.  I just dont want the lies or false rumors to continue.  I am tired of hearing it and I am tired of sitting here listening and watching people I trusted stab me in the back.

Every man has a point where he reaches and says enough.  I am at that point.


That Jay Moore dude sounds like an asshole
Title: Re: Art Atwood speaks on the steroid case
Post by: The Squadfather on January 30, 2008, 02:59:02 PM
Say what you want about Squadfather but this post shows he's a pretty smart guy seeing things for what they really are.  More than can be said for 99% of the sheeple out there.
problem is that our country is being stolen from us by politicians who realize that people in this country are too preoccupied with things in their life to pay attention to the fact that our rights are being taken from us more and more every year, think about this, how many security cameras did you see around 20 years ago? now they're everywhere, stoplights, stores, gas stations, schools, work, restaurants, everywhere you look basically, your government no longer needs to obtain a court order to tap your phone or subpeona your internet loggings, this scraes the shit out of me but most people are too busy with American Idol, Roger Clemens, Britney Spears, the Super Bowl, etc.
Title: Re: Art Atwood speaks on the steroid case
Post by: Blockhead on January 30, 2008, 03:00:39 PM
problem is that our country is being stolen from us by politicians who realize that people in this country are too preoccupied with things in their life to pay attention to the fact that our rights are being taken from us more and more every year, think about this, how many security cameras did you see around 20 years ago? now they're everywhere, stoplights, stores, gas stations, schools, work, restaurants, everywhere you look basically, your government no longer needs to obtain a court order to tap your phone or subpeona your internet loggings, this scraes the shit out of me but most people are too busy with American Idol, Roger Clemens, Britney Spears, the Super Bowl, etc.
You sound like old Chicago morning DJ, Mancow Muller!
Title: Re: Art Atwood speaks on the steroid case
Post by: Matt C on January 30, 2008, 03:00:48 PM
Cut260 - you summed it up quite well, and the Canadian system is different.

What I mean is that the most the trafficker I mentioned could have gotten was 20 years.  With no other violent convictions and being his first stint in federal prison, he would have only had to serve 1/6 of that time.  Why cop a plea for 10 years (half of the maximum he could have gotten) and serve 1/6 when 20 additional months (serving the maximum sentence) would have prevented him from having to give up that additional million dollar drum of oil?  Is 20 months of freedom worth one million dollars?  If you gave me one million dollars right now, I would voluntarily go to jail for 20 months.  Canadian jail is a joke anyway.  People in other countries have worse quality of life without even being in jail to begin with.

Also, your comment about the effort being better spent on crack cocaine or other more dangerous drugs makes sense if you buy into the media fed brainwashing that prohibition of drugs works.  Prohibition doesn't work, and the more fiercely you attempt to prohibit drugs, the worse the outcome, and this is even more true for more dangerous drugs.  The entire system is a joke.  If they really wanted to get drugs out of the country, they would focus 100% of their efforts on border security.  They don't do that because they don't want drugs out of the country.  The US economy would suffer substantially and possibly collapse without laundered drug money.
Title: Re: Art Atwood speaks on the steroid case
Post by: The Squadfather on January 30, 2008, 03:03:19 PM
You sound like old Chicago morning DJ, Mancow Muller!
tell me i'm wrong about my post though, if the Founding Fathers could see what's happening to our great country they'd start a war and kick these bums out of Washington and start over, the whole fucckin' system has been perverted.
Title: Re: Art Atwood speaks on the steroid case
Post by: Matt C on January 30, 2008, 03:04:35 PM
What does what happened to you have anything to do with Branch?

He explained that he was like a brother to Branch and didn't want to give him the bad news and ruin Branch's contest prep since it was a pivotal point in Branch's career as he said to himself he would retire from bodybuilding if he did not win.

You sound like old Chicago morning DJ, Mancow Muller!

No matter how you cut it, SF made some very good points!
Title: Re: Art Atwood speaks on the steroid case
Post by: Blockhead on January 30, 2008, 03:13:35 PM
 I know. I agree with you. I'm very conservative politically. While Americans are caught up with Starbucks, American Idol and Britney our rights are being trampled on with our eyes wide shut. Everyday. Literally an American can walk...can simply walk to the 7-11  2 blokcs away to buy a gallon of milk to bring home and technically speaking he probably has broken at least 3 laws.

 Dangerous minorites act a fool with weapons bought and sold on the black market and my rights have to be trampled on. Why?

 Everyday I see hundreds of people being treated like cattle at the County Hospital because they don't have health insurance and on the corner of that same hospital some woman is tricking her ass to buy another rock of crack and in the same alley a homey dies from an overdose of fentanyl laced heroin.

 Whatever. Who cares...let's spend multi millions of taxpayers money to find out if superstar Joe Athlete used a natural substance to help his human body recover, heal, regenerate and stay strong over a long 182 game season because some fat cellulite ass soccer mom is concerned that the big bad evil scary seedy steroid dealer will be on the playground giving 9yr olds dianabol tabs to get them hooked.

 I hate this country sometimes.
Title: Re: Art Atwood speaks on the steroid case
Post by: Blockhead on January 30, 2008, 03:15:42 PM
He explained that he was like a brother to Branch and didn't want to give him the bad news and ruin Branch's contest prep since it was a pivotal point in Branch's career as he said to himself he would retire from bodybuilding if he did not win.

No matter how you cut it, SF made some very good points!
I know. Mancow Muller was a Chicago morning DJ who used to always say the same conservative things. I loved him. He's off the air now, thouhg...unfortunately.


 So how would Branchs' prep or mental aspect of competing be ruined because of Dave's drama? I know...I just want to hear someone els say it.
Title: Re: Art Atwood speaks on the steroid case
Post by: The Squadfather on January 30, 2008, 03:16:42 PM
I know. Mancow Muller was a Chicago morning DJ who used to always say the same conservative things. I loved him. He's off the air now, thouhg...unfortunately.


 So how would Branchs' prep or mental aspect of competing be ruined because of Dave's drama? I know...I just want to hear someone els say it.
he's probably afraid Dave is gonna rat on him.
Title: Re: Art Atwood speaks on the steroid case
Post by: TrueGrit on January 30, 2008, 03:17:36 PM

I am filing suit against "Mike Brick" and the NY Times for slander and false information.




I guarantee you that this is bullshit and Atwood does not sue the NY Times.
Title: Re: Art Atwood speaks on the steroid case
Post by: Cut260 on January 30, 2008, 03:51:35 PM
Dave, have you ever been to the Collin Creek Mall? Do you have any friends in The Colony? The Golds Gym in Carrolton sucks...fyi.

 What does what happened to you have anything to do with Branch?

Yes I go there from time to time, yes I have some friends in The Colony and youre right I dont like the Golds there either =)

Honestly what happened to me does not have any direct relation to Branch in any way what so ever.  It was what happened as a result afterwards that caused the problems and tention between us.  As I said if he had been man enough to call me and say bro you know I have contracts, a career, family etc. Youre my friend and I am here for you but I have to distance myself from you - I would have understood and been cool with that.  However he just ignored my, my messages, my emails - I tried to get in touch with him every day but he just blew me off.  That is what hurt and angered me.  You dont do that to someone.  I stayed away from Metroflex and everyone out of respect for them.  I was upset that no respect was returned.

Ask Ronnies training partner Gus.  He saw me training at the Golds in Plano a few weeks ago and he and his crew knew who I was.  They asked me if I went to Metroflex anymore and I said no I got busted and I dont go there out of respect for them and so that no negative attention would be drawn there.  Ask anyone at that gym or around when they come up and ask if I know where to get this or that - I ALWAYS tell them I got busted, I cant be involved in that anymore and if youre smart you will go pay the extra money for a script and not mess around with the UG or back door stuff.  If I wanted to set people up or hurt people I could have very easily but I didnt.  I have been very open about what happened to me, and I have helped more people than people realize.
Title: Re: Art Atwood speaks on the steroid case
Post by: _bruce_ on January 30, 2008, 03:56:03 PM
Cut260 - I think your thread over at MD got deleted  :'(
Title: Re: Art Atwood speaks on the steroid case
Post by: The Squadfather on January 30, 2008, 03:58:06 PM
sad what the gear world has come to, i remember when almost everything around was good 'ol Upjohn, Steris, Organon, Schering legit stuff and was reasonably priced.
Title: Re: Art Atwood speaks on the steroid case
Post by: War-Horse on January 30, 2008, 04:00:28 PM
Squads right.  The country is a f/d up mess...but the good thing is people are finally starting to notice.   (there credit card is maxed, they cant get heathcare etc)

Politicians need something to make them look good, since their losing in every way possible.      Hey, Why not go after these muscleheads...their easy to spot and its gauranteed their committing a felony!!!   Steroids, hgh whatever.....

Bodybuilders are like the Fat Walruses lying on the rock Island...easy to spot, easy to chase and dumb as rocks.... :-\
Title: Re: Art Atwood speaks on the steroid case
Post by: The Squadfather on January 30, 2008, 04:03:20 PM
one thing i noticed about Dave on Branch's vids is that unlike that other clown Jay Moore he's a little more reserved and quiet, damn good build on him too.
Title: Re: Art Atwood speaks on the steroid case
Post by: _bruce_ on January 30, 2008, 04:06:13 PM
Have mercy with Jay Moore - he's mildly retarded.
Title: Re: Art Atwood speaks on the steroid case
Post by: The Squadfather on January 30, 2008, 04:10:31 PM
Have mercy with Jay Moore - he's mildly retarded.
sad thing is that i don't think he is, he just seems like an asshole bully from watching the vids, picking up a loaded trap bar and throwing it from chest high.....oh brother. ::)
Title: Re: Art Atwood speaks on the steroid case
Post by: TrueGrit on January 30, 2008, 04:13:35 PM
They aren't just picking on bodybuilders - although bodybuilders are such rats they nearly always squeal and give everybody up. They are trying to stop people trading in and making fortunes off illegal drugs of all kinds and classes. The steroid business has, particularly in recent years, become intermingled with the recreational drugs scene with E being particularly prevalent. 

 These aren't a few guys selling a tiny bit of dbol; this is drug dealers selling E, Coke and all the other assorted drugs doing the rounds. Much of it is garbage quality too.
 
 I don't feel sorry for anyone getting caught making money selling this shit, particularly as most of it is fake or extremely low grade. It would help clean house if some of these guys started doing some seriously hard time for this shit.
Title: Re: Art Atwood speaks on the steroid case
Post by: The Squadfather on January 30, 2008, 04:15:51 PM
They aren't just picking on bodybuilders - although bodybuilders are such rats they nearly always squeal and give everybody up. They are trying to stop people trading in and making fortunes off illegal drugs of all kinds and classes. The steroid business has, particularly in recent years, become intermingled with the recreational drugs scene with E being particularly prevalent. 

 These aren't a few guys selling a tiny bit of dbol; this is drug dealers selling E, Coke and all the other assorted drugs doing the rounds. Much of it is garbage quality too.
 
 I don't feel sorry for anyone making money off selling this shit particularly as most of it is fake or extremely low grade. It would help clean house if some of these guys started doing some seriously hard time for this shit.
it isn't just bodybuilders who rat people out it's most people in general who get into some kind of trouble, it's human nature, facing prison time most people will fold and start talking, takes a special person with tremendous mental toughness and fortitiude to take the heat and shut his mouth.
Title: Re: Art Atwood speaks on the steroid case
Post by: TrueGrit on January 30, 2008, 04:20:28 PM
it isn't just bodybuilders who rat people out it's most people in general who get into some kind of trouble, it's human nature, facing prison time most people will fold and start talking, takes a special person with tremendous mental toughness and fortitiude to take the heat and shut his mouth.

 Well I think some of the career criminals involved who get nabbed may possibly be more inclined to keep their mouths shut. Whatever the situation ..there has definitely been an increase in busts and interest from law enforcement since it moved into the recreational drugs scene and they started getting involved with E. The irony is that probably a quarter (stat plucked from my ass) of law enforcement uses/has used AAS.

 The move into the recreational drugs and selling fake shit has brought these guys a lot more attention and I think that serves them right.
Title: Re: Art Atwood speaks on the steroid case
Post by: chaos on January 30, 2008, 04:25:36 PM
it isn't just bodybuilders who rat people out it's most people in general who get into some kind of trouble, it's human nature, facing prison time most people will fold and start talking, takes a special person with tremendous mental toughness and fortitiude to take the heat and shut his mouth.
Who's the one guy, Barry Bonds buddy I think, did a shitload of time and never squealed....Greg something??
Title: Re: Art Atwood speaks on the steroid case
Post by: The Squadfather on January 30, 2008, 04:27:36 PM
Who's the one guy, Barry Bonds buddy I think, did a shitload of time and never squealed....Greg something??
yeah but even he said something eventually and was released, plus you now Bonds paid him a lot of money to keep his mouth shut and he knew he wouldn't be in there long anyway.
Title: Re: Art Atwood speaks on the steroid case
Post by: Blockhead on January 30, 2008, 04:28:10 PM
Who's the one guy, Barry Bonds buddy I think, did a shitload of time and never squealed....Greg something??
...Anderson.
Title: Re: Art Atwood speaks on the steroid case
Post by: Emmortal on January 30, 2008, 04:49:42 PM
people in this country need to wake up, open their eyes and look at the things that are really going on around them, our country is being stolen from us by a government that takes a third of our income to redistribute to negroes, spics and other subhuman garbage to waste or to give to a military to continue killing people in other countries for oil interests and all you hear anymore is about how (insert name here) is taking steroids, who gives a shit?

x10000

Sadly, the American public won't wake up until the the very foundations of this country are crumbling around us.

Canada is looking sweet right now....
Title: Re: Art Atwood speaks on the steroid case
Post by: chaos on January 30, 2008, 04:49:48 PM
yeah but even he said something eventually and was released, plus you now Bonds paid him a lot of money to keep his mouth shut and he knew he wouldn't be in there long anyway.
I thought he served the max time for his contempt? And I'm sure he was rewarded justly.


...Anderson.
Thanks, douche. :)
Title: Re: Art Atwood speaks on the steroid case
Post by: Matt C on January 30, 2008, 05:04:35 PM
x10000

Sadly, the American public won't wake up until the the very foundations of this country are crumbling around us.

Canada is looking sweet right now....

Fighting steroids is a great idea right now.  Think about how sidetracked people will be when reading watching FOX news about which one of their favourite athletes is on steroids, rather than paying attention to real issues.  Squadfather's comment that there are more important things to worry about is on one hand an intelligent remark, but on the other hand, somewhat naive.  The POINT is that we pay attention to this rather than the other topics.  It's a way to divert our attention away from real issues.
Title: Re: Art Atwood speaks on the steroid case
Post by: Matt C on January 31, 2008, 12:45:40 PM
Bump.

Would you guys prefer to spend 20 months in jail and come out broke or spend 40 months in jail and come out with a million dollars?
Title: Re: Art Atwood speaks on the steroid case
Post by: emn1964 on January 31, 2008, 12:52:05 PM
Bump.

Would you guys prefer to spend 20 months in jail and come out broke or spend 40 months in jail and come out with a million dollars?

you are an itdiot who obviously has no life experience at all.  my freedom is worth too much to sit in jail for nearly two years wasting away.  you think its a fuckin picnic?  spend just a week there and let us know how you like it tough guy.
Title: Re: Art Atwood speaks on the steroid case
Post by: Matt C on January 31, 2008, 01:33:15 PM
you are an itdiot who obviously has no life experience at all.  my freedom is worth too much to sit in jail for nearly two years wasting away.  you think its a fuckin picnic?  spend just a week there and let us know how you like it tough guy.

No life experience other than years of military service, longstanding contributions to my university, and yes, I've been to jail.  I didn't say jail was a picnic.  I said 20 months of my freedom would be well worth one million dollars.  Also, Canadian jails and American jails are possibly a little different.

That's $1,647 a day.  Would you spend one day in jail for $1,647?  Would you spend one week in jail for $11,507?  The quality of life in a Canadian jail is higher than numerous other countries in the world.  With sound investment of one million dollars you could literally be free from having to work for the rest of your life.  Is being a slave to the corporate machine for your entire life a better alternative than 20 months in jail?  If that's how you feel, I suppose we will have to agree to disagree.  I would rather spend 20 months in jail and retire once I leave jail than choose the alternative.
Title: Re: Art Atwood speaks on the steroid case
Post by: Luv2Hurt on January 31, 2008, 02:16:59 PM
what i mean is that it's a joke that this bullshit is even in the news to begin with, we've got a war going on where were losing an average of 2-3 soldiers a day for 5 years with a trillion dollars wasted so far, thousands of illegal aliena sneaking across our borders every day unimpeded, a major US city still in ruins from a hurricane 2 and a half years ago and a "government" that steals 33 percent of your hard earned income to spend needlessly and this stupid shit is in the papers everyday, gimme a fucckin' break. ::)

As much as I hate ya, I love ya for this post  :D  It's perfect truth.
Title: Re: Art Atwood speaks on the steroid case
Post by: HowieW on January 31, 2008, 02:55:05 PM
"I don't have much time to post on boards but obviously there is an outrageous attack on my reputation here.

I am filing suit against "Mike Brick" and the NY Times for slander and false information.

I have an idea where this came from. Somebody is trying to clear their name. It is NOT going to work.

Do not believe this article. Trust me, I would never sell anyone fake gear!
I have ALL the evidence needed. I have not "rolled" on seven bodybuilders, ESPECIALLY David Jacobs.
I will be posting the facts. I have all the documentation of the true facts. I even have the recorded video evidence.

I am fighting a huge battle indeed. Trust me, it is not about fake gear at all.
FYI, an informant does not give you (or mail you) your original REAL gear/powder etc... They confiscate the REAL product and give you fake stuff. It looks good at first glance, then they bust you seconds later.

I am truly AMAZED that a NY Times Reporter could print such false accusations.

I will be posting more. Give me a couple days to produce the evidence.

I appreciate all my friends who know the real story and truth behind this all. Thank you so much for your support!"


Art is a decent guy whom I was lucky enough to party with some when he came to the NPC La to guest pose a few years back ( the show he blew his knee out at when walking down the steps ...ouch).
I really don't care what kind of juice , fake or real that Art is being busted for.
The bottom line is that 99% of  the pros are involved with drugs that are ILLEGAL and under a lot of scrutiny NOW.
I don't think they should be illegal, but I don't make the laws. This is kinda like a road that enforces a stricter slower speed limit and many get tickets when driving on it. Sure, the speed limit may sound silly, but if it is the LAW, you take your chances when you drive too fast and may pay the fine.
The same hardcore folks, act like "what is up" when they get busted now.
The roid law is pretty dumb and lame but is the law of the land.