[JakeNeil]

Do you know of a service station in the US that has three or four armed security guards round the clock? I doubt it .

No, I don't.

But I also don't know any 32 yr olds that would dye their hair blue and destroy a bathroom in a foreign country.

 

[goatchze]

They destroyed property, refused to pay, Got a little Brazilian justice, paid up and were released. Sounds likes a fair deal to me.

Lochte was too excited, probably felt like a bad a** having a gun pointed at him, and couldn't keep his mouth shut. Couldn't tell the truth because it would make him look bad, but it was too good of a story to keep to himself, so he stretched the truth.

If this happened in the US, Texas for that matter, and the store clerk or security actually shot them, bet there is a good chance they wouldn't be charged for shooting.

If a security guard ordered people out of a car at gunpoint, and then shot them for refusing to give him money?

There is a good chance he would be charged.

 

[Spirit]

Rio cops, "You must apologize to avoid prosecution for being so unlucky as to find yourself on the wrong end of the gun barrel while one of our fine citizens took your money. Or, if you so choose, you may rot in a Brazilian jail for the crime of telling the truth as evidenced by the video we have in our hands!"

 

[Cut n Shoot]

Lochte's buddy had to pay 11,800 USD to leave Rio .Basically ransom

 

[batmaninja]

^ and rio is mad the dirty cop story made them look bad :/

 

[TranTheMan]

Lochte's buddy had to pay 11,800 USD to leave Rio .Basically ransom

That is cheap to get out of Dodge. Adeus Brasil!

 

[Cut n Shoot]

That is cheap to get out of Dodge. Adeus Brasil!

Yep, years ago a friend was arrested across the border from Laredo for a pocket knife. 3 days in a Mexican jail a 1000 bucks later they said adiós.His wife was p'd.Supposed to have been deer hunting. Busted in boy's town.

 

[Ernest]

When in the third world, there are three types of problems: $50 problems, $500 problems and $5,000 problems. The experienced traveler can distinguish between the three, promptly tender the appropriate amount, and be on his way. No fuss, no muss, and no press.

Bathroom doors are $50 problems. Dead hookers can be $5,000 problems. Not always, but occasionally.

 

[GuyFromHuntsville]

When in the third world, there are three types of problems: $50 problems, $500 problems and $5,000 problems. The experienced traveler can distinguish between the three, promptly tender the appropriate amount, and be on his way. No fuss, no muss, and no press.

Bathroom doors are $50 problems. Dead hookers can be $5,000 problems. Not always, but occasionally.

Lol, but so true. Note to self: Carry $10,000 to Rio, just in case I'm extra randy

 

[mastercylinder60]

I just got an email saying that Lochte has been suspended from the U.S. swimming team.

 

[8seconds]

Dead hookers can be $5,000 problems. Not always, but occasionally.

How would you know?

 

[poppadawg]

The guy is 32 yo. He portrayed himself as "the brave one" who continued to stand up to the thugs as his buddies coward on the ground. Only to have a pistol cocked and pressed to his head. What a hero he is. All BS. The guy is missing a few pieces. Either a narcissist or sociopath. Used the opportunity to further his own self interest at the expense of others. And then he flees the country leaving the others to face the music. And he vandalized property. I am surprised 2cool is so understanding. I think he is a scum bag

 

[jesco]

who cares?
these kids have dedicated more time and hard work to their sport than any of us has to anything. give them a pass for blowing it out hard after they finish their olympic careers.
it's what kids do and in their cases, i'm sure they don't have a ton of practice partying.

Have to disagree with you on this one. The guys were representing the USA. Made us all look bad. Also, they were acting like fools in another country. So many Americans feel that everywhere they travel, American norms and standards apply. Ive seen it too many times. And people in many countries love to give rowdy, disrespectful Americans the message: This is NOT America.

 

[tec]

I want to hear what they have to say after their last buddy is out of Brazil. Might be very interesting.

 

[poppadawg]

I do feel sorry for the young men that were unfortunate enough to celebrate with that dipchit. Instead of setting an example he throws them under the bus. Scum

 

[poppadawg]

I want to hear what they have to say after their last buddy is out of Brazil. Might be very interesting.

Oh it will be. Spin spin spin. A lot of money at stake

 

[WillieT]

Mo..........ron

 

[old 37]

Have to disagree with you on this one. The guys were representing the USA. Made us all look bad. Also, they were acting like fools in another country. So many Americans feel that everywhere they travel, American norms and standards apply. Ive seen it too many times. And people in many countries love to give rowdy, disrespectful Americans the message: This is NOT America.

I for one am **** glad that's not America.

 

[Spirit]

Who knows what will happen with this story but the one thing that has to be said is he had the best hair of the entire Olympics. I LOVED his hair!!!

 

[old 37]

Brazil is extortion world, now some Australian athletes wanted to watch their buddies in a match but didn't have the "right" credentials so they were "fined" what an ******* of a country.