This is Not a Joke: Marion Jones to Represent US State Deparment Internationally

this is LITERALLY the most obvious idea ever.

"Jones called it an honor to be chosen by the government to represent the country. She said it is the first time she has delivered her "Take a Break" message overseas, the crux of which encourages people to take their time before making key decisions but realize that even the hardest times can be overcome."

Respected Olympic writer Alan Abrahamson said it best here:

"Marion Jones is a liar"

http://3wiresports.com/2010/11/01/the-truth-marion-jones-is-a-liar/

It's offensive that she's representing the United States abroad.

hotput wrote:

this is LITERALLY the most obvious idea ever.

"Jones called it an honor to be chosen by the government to represent the country. She said it is the first time she has delivered her "Take a Break" message overseas, the crux of which encourages people to take their time before making key decisions but realize that even the hardest times can be overcome."

Kinda with hotput here. The point of the program is for emphasizing that, in spite of making bad decisions, America is willing to give people second chances. Hers (or at least the program's spin on her inclusion) seems to be trying to teach people how to think through potentially disastrous situations before pulling the trigger. In short, a course in practical morality with a real life example of someone who "did it wrong".

Reminds me of a couple of Presidential Physical Fitness Czars .

Where was the outrage about Clinton going into Croatia and Serbia, the way Bush went into Iraq and Afghanistan,to mop up what his Pa and Uncle Bill would not do ?

But I digress.

Welcome to the Third World ,Banana Republic we've become.

Any haphazard pseudo-celebrity can become an ambassador .

Dr. Drew for Surgeon General , anyone ?

You think that's funny ? What about that Aunt Jemaimah, Sellout, and Traitor to MLK, Jr, none other than Susan E Rice. She cried and whined in public when China and Russia vetoed the UN Resolution condemning Nazi Syria when she supports segregation, Separate But Equal, Apartheid apartments/coffee shops/malls/towns in Nazi Israel.

Misread this as "This Is A Joke" -- thought "Yes, it is."

I don't know how a convicted felon can gain travel visas to be an international representative.

More proof that the Obama administration is incompetant.

Taint misbehavin.

Unbelievable. Hillary, maybe all dems, have gone wacko.

We could no doubt find plenty of crooks, criminals, and liars being chosen for such duties in past administrations, and she's no doubt quite good at this task, being known for basketball and track, being attractive, and personable, but I think that Rowlands clearly was in the wrong in choosing her, given that she disgraced the country and lied repeatedly. Of course, all of the Bush administration officials also lied repeatedly to get us into Iraq and on many other occasions, but at least we are rid of them.

Sorry folks--- she did the jail time--she was repentant--so should she be viewed as a type of OJ for the rest of her life?What is the matter with you people? Are you all that perfect?

She has somehow convinced herself that the only mistake she made was hanging around shady people. Um, I thought it was flaxseed oil, yo. She is unable to admit that she is one of those shady people.

Buffalo Billy. She is NOT repentant. She continues to lie, that's the problem.

Maybe Lance Armstrong could be her backup. Oh wait--he hasn't admitted his drug use or apologized for it, so he plainly isn't qualified.

Brings to mind the time Bill Clinton appointed Flo Jo of all people to the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports.

Anyone have pictures of Marion's little boys ?

She needs money.

Hopkinton wrote:

Brings to mind the time Bill Clinton appointed Flo Jo of all people to the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports.

There is enough hypocrisy to go around.

Schwarzenegger's first political appointment was as chairman of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, on which he served from 1990 to 1993.[6] He was nominated by George H. W. Bush, who dubbed him "Conan the Republican". He later served as Chairman for the California Governor's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports under Governor Pete Wilson.

Hillary Clinton's worst decision ever?

I'm all for second chances but this is too much too soon and I too am appalled.

As much as anything I think this shows just how little attention is paid to our sport or respect given to it.