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Jenoch

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115. That makes sense.

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Mon Jul 8, 2013, 12:07 PM

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From this photo of Zimmerman, is it credible that he was defending himself against Trayvon Martin? [View all] AnotherMcIntosh Jul 2013 OP

As long as he doesn't have a heart attack... Pelican Jul 2013 #1

This message was self-deleted by its author allin99 Jul 2013 #82

In fairness, Zimmy was 100 lbs lighter than now... Cooley Hurd Jul 2013 #2

Really? AnotherMcIntosh Jul 2013 #3

Yeah, I read he gained another 100 pounds while awaiting trial. NutmegYankee Jul 2013 #4

I heard 120 to 130 pounds. ... spin Jul 2013 #20

I'm in my 40s Just Saying Jul 2013 #31

Message auto-removed Name removed Jul 2013 #43

This message was self-deleted by its author NoGOPZone Jul 2013 #45

I'm not disagreeing with you that Martin was a kid ... spin Jul 2013 #60

Sure seems like you're disagreeing. Just Saying Jul 2013 #65

We are debating a point that is totally irrelevant to the Zimmerman/Martin incident but ... spin Jul 2013 #69

Yeah he wasn't emancipated. Just Saying Jul 2013 #70

I agree. ... spin Jul 2013 #74

The 7-11 store video FarPoint Jul 2013 #102

Or a defense strategy Just Saying Jul 2013 #27

Fat, out of shape & not so "creepy". Myrina Jul 2013 #54

I think he's still pretty creepy. Just Saying Jul 2013 #64

Yeah, he's gained a boatload of weight nadinbrzezinski Jul 2013 #5

This is what he looked like at the time of the shooting Crabby Appleton Jul 2013 #9

He weighed 205 at the time Nevernose Jul 2013 #25

N/A RedstDem Jul 2013 #6

Legally... Pelican Jul 2013 #8

maybe legally RedstDem Jul 2013 #10

ONLY when you discover you've bitten off more than you can chew,... TheMadMonk Jul 2013 #34

Not true Kurska Jul 2013 #11

ACTUALLY NO! It has to be a CREDIBLE offer of violence. TheMadMonk Jul 2013 #35

why didn't he identify himself as neighborhood watch JI7 Jul 2013 #7

He was carrying a gun (against the rules)� He was looking out for himself. targetpractice Jul 2013 #14

He's gotten away w/ all kinds of shit Nevernose Jul 2013 #28

I think he's a text-book narcissist. targetpractice Jul 2013 #30

He actually went to work Nevernose Jul 2013 #33

At the time of the shooting, Jenoch Jul 2013 #12

NO -- the p.a. stated Z was 204 at the time of the incident anneboleyn Jul 2013 #15

I knew I read the Jenoch Jul 2013 #17

Incorrect� Martin was 5'11 and 158 lbs and Zimmerman was 5'8" and 200 lbs on Feb 26 2012... targetpractice Jul 2013 #16

5'11" and 158# IS about 6' and 160# Jenoch Jul 2013 #19

Close enough, and I trust you posted that in good faith. targetpractice Jul 2013 #21

I don't think 2# is really Jenoch Jul 2013 #24

Right. Trayvon was 5'11" and 158 lbs. His family was wrong when describing him as 6'. targetpractice Jul 2013 #26

I was not referring to the entirety of Jenoch Jul 2013 #29

An acknowledgement you made ONLY after you were corrected, and then AWAY... TheMadMonk Jul 2013 #36

I stopped reading when you wrote Jenoch Jul 2013 #38

Mate, I'll play devil's advocate with the best of them, but some cases... TheMadMonk Jul 2013 #39

Why are you babbling to me? Jenoch Jul 2013 #41

Because UNLIKE YOU I read everything YOU WROTE. TheMadMonk Jul 2013 #42

So just to be clear.... Pelican Jul 2013 #47

What is legal about backing someone into a corner and then shooting... TheMadMonk Jul 2013 #56

I really don't wish to write Jenoch Jul 2013 #52

Well thankfully we agree on at least one point. TheMadMonk Jul 2013 #59

Please, please, please Jenoch Jul 2013 #63

Mea culpa. I will admit, you did not say those things. TheMadMonk Jul 2013 #89

You call me a BIGOT with ZERO Jenoch Jul 2013 #90

I did apologise. Obviously a sentence or two past where you stopped reading. TheMadMonk Jul 2013 #92

It is now clear enough. Thank you. Jenoch Jul 2013 #94

Your first nutty response to me was at Jenoch Jul 2013 #99

the difference between 5'8" and 5'11" is 3", not 5" magical thyme Jul 2013 #49

Good lord, I'm embarrassed. targetpractice Jul 2013 #51

just remember, you should never drink and DU magical thyme Jul 2013 #53

The Kel-Tec PF9 is a double action only pistol. N/T GreenStormCloud Jul 2013 #105

Thanks n/t targetpractice Jul 2013 #106

Gun lovers and bigots want to make Martin look like a big dangerous person. Hoyt Jul 2013 #22

That's the whole point. yardwork Jul 2013 #40

Don't even try it brush Jul 2013 #13

He lost weight for his right wing press junket last year� targetpractice Jul 2013 #18

Acutally, I'd say he lost weight because his "success" at dealing with "one of them"... TheMadMonk Jul 2013 #37

Zimmerman is an ass rightsideout Jul 2013 #23

very likely Vattel Jul 2013 #32

From this photo of Zimmerman, is it credible that he was defending himself against Trayvon Martin? Bonx Jul 2013 #44

Since on-scene EMT reported "Mucous Membrane Normal," AnotherMcIntosh Jul 2013 #46

Looking forward to the "Zimmerman kicked his own ass" defense... Pelican Jul 2013 #50

#58 -nt Bonx Jul 2013 #62

Not really Ruby the Liberal Jul 2013 #48

No, sorry. If you follow me & confront me Myrina Jul 2013 #55

What do you mean by confront ? Bonx Jul 2013 #61

If you follow someone and get in their face in the dark, Just Saying Jul 2013 #66

What specifically does "get in their face" mean ? -nt Bonx Jul 2013 #67

Well I believe you have the right to get away from Just Saying Jul 2013 #68

So you think it's ok to physically assault someone for following you ? Bonx Jul 2013 #110

Well with comments like "F*** A****, always get away" on record and carrying a gun .... Myrina Jul 2013 #107

I'd be careful with that approach. ... spin Jul 2013 #73

Per JAG Counsel Captain (don't recall?) Carter (Zippy's Criminal Investigation Instructor) Ruby the Liberal Jul 2013 #75

You are making a false assumption. ... spin Jul 2013 #78

If I had any doubt in my mind, I would want him to walk. Ruby the Liberal Jul 2013 #83

Yes. Considering your background. ... spin Jul 2013 #91

Um, yeah. Myrina Jul 2013 #108

My dh has worse nose bleeds. I've cut my legs while shaving and bled more. DeschutesRiver Jul 2013 #58

You may well be right. ... spin Jul 2013 #77

The dispatcher's 'instructions' were more like Jenoch Jul 2013 #85

Good point. (n/t) spin Jul 2013 #86

I attempted to make a simple Jenoch Jul 2013 #88

Zimmerman might be wise to leave the country. ... spin Jul 2013 #93

He told Hannity in his interview that if he could do it over again, he would not do DeschutesRiver Jul 2013 #97

It would have been foolish for him to say that he would have done things differently. ... spin Jul 2013 #100

Since there are quite a few different answers that he could have given which would DeschutesRiver Jul 2013 #111

That's not what he told Sean Hannity yardwork Jul 2013 #113

I didn't say Zimmerman was wise. ... spin Jul 2013 #116

I have been told off on this board OwnedByCats Jul 2013 #104

I have a concealed carry here in Oregon, for over 30 years, as has dh and DeschutesRiver Jul 2013 #96

Most of the talking heads I see on cable news are saying that the prosecution ... spin Jul 2013 #101

Yeah, have heard them saying that. We've gotten a chuckle out of it, as DeschutesRiver Jul 2013 #109

Eye witnesses said they didn't see a lot of injury SaveAmerica Jul 2013 #98

There is actually a lot of evidence out there that indicates how very minor his injuries were DeschutesRiver Jul 2013 #112

To me, that photo is proof that Zimmerman lied to police yardwork Jul 2013 #72

No burnodo Jul 2013 #103

I'm pretty sure TM could have outrun that tub of goo kudzu22 Jul 2013 #57

Don't forget GZ's DNA was found under TM's sweatshirt. displacedtexan Jul 2013 #71

Does that photo lead you to believe Trayvon ran from GZ and couldn't outrun him? Egalitariat Jul 2013 #76

I know a number of fat cops who chase down much thiner suspects ... spin Jul 2013 #79

Maybe it was steroids. Incitatus Jul 2013 #80

I hadn't thought about steroids. ... spin Jul 2013 #81

"walking heart attack" Ruby the Liberal Jul 2013 #84

That fast a weight gain might prove a death penalty ... spin Jul 2013 #87

I considered and rejected Jenoch Jul 2013 #95

I think he's on anti-depressants now yardwork Jul 2013 #114

That makes sense. Jenoch Jul 2013 #115