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opiate69

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32. Hmm... let's ponder this, then....

Tue Apr 3, 2012, 10:45 PM

Apr 2012

One wonders where the outrage is for this victim. Where are the celebrities coming down to visit with the family of the victim, and the media too of course.

One wonders why every fourth thread on page one of GD is not about this incident.

That is what it is about. Wonder.

Lemme think.... I don't suppose it's because these two men were arrested, charged and will subsequently face a jury of their peers - as is their right - which will ultimately (one would hope) deliver a just verdict, whilst Mr. Zimmerman has not been arrested, nor charged, in connection with the death of young Mssr Martin, and in fact, would have been relatively free to live the rest of his days in relative peace and comfort if not for the "outrage" and "celebrities coming down to visit with the family of the victim" which raised the issue to such a degree that the media, and eventually the authorities could no longer ignore the case?

Nah.... of course not... it's just some of that damned reverse racism.. silly me... us white folk just can't seem to catch a break, can we?

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50 year old on life support after being beaten with hammer. [View all] Obamanaut Apr 2012 OP

Are you trying to make a connection to the "Guns don't kill people" theme? If so, this belongs in MADem Apr 2012 #1

The sarcastic comment was directed at all the comments that have appeared for the longest Obamanaut Apr 2012 #8

I get it. My first thought was "Oh, no, how horrible," and then "maybe we should outlaw hammers?" nt Honeycombe8 Apr 2012 #23

Well, ==Boycott Limbaugh Advertisers== didn't hurt, frankly. His sponsors felt his pain. MADem Apr 2012 #64

Apparently, then, you hate the free enterprise system. caseymoz Apr 2012 #67

Hardware stores that sell hammers should face a boycott. seabeyond Apr 2012 #2

The other side marsis Apr 2012 #3

again, no. i dont buy that. total hypocrisy seabeyond Apr 2012 #4

How do you justify marsis Apr 2012 #115

how do i justify? who the fuck says i do. seabeyond Apr 2012 #117

If you posted that it wouldn't make any sense? snooper2 Apr 2012 #118

Are you gonna self delete this like half the shit you post? Guy Whitey Corngood Apr 2012 #5

This message was self-deleted by its author pintobean Apr 2012 #6

As an experiment, click the 'self delete' button. In the yellow box that appears, one can read Obamanaut Apr 2012 #7

That's ok, I'm screencapin it lol. nt sudopod Apr 2012 #9

Just checked 'my posts', there are several there that you may have missed. Would you Obamanaut Apr 2012 #11

Why, I wouldn't dare impugn your sterling record! ;) nt sudopod Apr 2012 #13

Another experiment would be to stand by your posts. nt Guy Whitey Corngood Apr 2012 #18

touche fascisthunter Apr 2012 #26

Or make the obvious inference LanternWaste Apr 2012 #98

That seems to have stopped. 2ndAmForComputers Apr 2012 #45

Your posts don't smell right. Pisces Apr 2012 #10

Actually, they do. 2ndAmForComputers Apr 2012 #30

This might upset some people ... spin Apr 2012 #12

I am not among the ones who might be upset. Rec your response. nt Obamanaut Apr 2012 #14

If the victim had a CCW, then the attacker would have more likely gotten his hands on the gun baldguy Apr 2012 #17

That's is definitely a possibility ... spin Apr 2012 #19

Two attackers, not "the attacker." Photos at link in OP. nt Obamanaut Apr 2012 #22

You base this "more likely" on...? Union Scribe Apr 2012 #40

No outrage about the heinousness of this crime? The obvious hatred involved (you gotta Obamanaut Apr 2012 #15

Well, looks like the arrested the guys in short order, unlike Zimmy who is hiding who knows where. uppityperson Apr 2012 #46

Aaaaaand there's the difference. This guy will get justice. sudopod Apr 2012 #55

It's like people don't understand how the SYG and self defense laws make it more difficult dkf Apr 2012 #76

Sure, he couldn't be immediately arrested. sudopod Apr 2012 #78

Zimmerman's dad got to review the crime scene? I haven't seen that. dkf Apr 2012 #81

I saw a link on DU earlier today. sudopod Apr 2012 #83

I tried googling...not getting anything. dkf Apr 2012 #84

Then You Did Not Try Very Hard, Ma'am The Magistrate Apr 2012 #85

Oh for goodness sakes I thought the poster meant they took Zimmerman Senior and gave him a rundown. dkf Apr 2012 #86

He was Present, Ma'am The Magistrate Apr 2012 #87

You honestly think its a good idea for the family of the deceased to be there? Seriously? dkf Apr 2012 #89

One Is Invited To Co-Operate, Ma'am, And One Is Not The Magistrate Apr 2012 #90

If he was invited why wasn't he with them instead of watching from a distance? dkf Apr 2012 #91

The Actual Wording, Ma'am, Is 'Watched From Nearby' The Magistrate Apr 2012 #92

Maybe they didn't tell him anything because he wasn't in their way. dkf Apr 2012 #95

The Technical Term For This Latest Effort Of Yours, Ma'am, Is 'Bullshit' The Magistrate Apr 2012 #96

You sir are, as they say "on fire" today. nt Guy Whitey Corngood Apr 2012 #101

Not bullshit, just the same ol same ol. Rex Apr 2012 #106

You are alone in needing more proof. Rex Apr 2012 #103

We haven't seen anything official yet. But you are right that everyone has made their conclusions. dkf Apr 2012 #107

seems like you're fine with speculating your own exculpatory theories for Zimmerman CreekDog Apr 2012 #121

This message was self-deleted by its author sudopod Apr 2012 #82

It's like people DO understand when someone is trying hard Rex Apr 2012 #104

"people get murdered everyday" that is the problem, justice may or may not come until after Bacchus4.0 Apr 2012 #99

They got a tip and fingerprints and then they made an arrest. dkf Apr 2012 #75

Yes plus they were arrested and will face a trial Rex Apr 2012 #105

The difference between hammers and guns, of course baldguy Apr 2012 #16

So this is about guns and not the victim? Kingofalldems Apr 2012 #20

Actually, not about guns at all. Did you go to the link for the article? Did you see the photos Obamanaut Apr 2012 #21

Hmm... let's ponder this, then.... opiate69 Apr 2012 #32

+1000 pinboy3niner Apr 2012 #34

cheers, pinboy opiate69 Apr 2012 #37

I just had a post hidden in H&M over this... UnrepentantLiberal Apr 2012 #48

You got robbed. joshcryer Apr 2012 #54

Locozoco alerted that post and is quite proud of it. UnrepentantLiberal Apr 2012 #69

Seriously? joshcryer Apr 2012 #71

Yup. UnrepentantLiberal Apr 2012 #72

Was That Done Off-Forum, Sir, Or In A P.M. Here? The Magistrate Apr 2012 #73

Found it (I think): joshcryer Apr 2012 #77

That would be it. UnrepentantLiberal Apr 2012 #79

Linked to my transparency page. UnrepentantLiberal Apr 2012 #80

Where? joshcryer Apr 2012 #74

Where did I brag about it? LoZoccolo Apr 2012 #116

And for the life of me, I cannot figure out why it was hidden. Luminous Animal Apr 2012 #63

Alert enough posts and a few will stick. UnrepentantLiberal Apr 2012 #70

+100. Hit the nail right on the head. Hassin Bin Sober Apr 2012 #43

Worth it. joshcryer Apr 2012 #53

gmta. + a brazillion. uppityperson Apr 2012 #47

+Graham's number joshcryer Apr 2012 #52

This post is awesome and you should feel awesome. nt sudopod Apr 2012 #56

. fishwax Apr 2012 #60

+10000 Cali_Democrat Apr 2012 #61

You can tell the great posts in an Obamanaut thread muriel_volestrangler Apr 2012 #93

thank you, opiate69 Whisp Apr 2012 #102

What the fuck? Shameful. joshcryer Apr 2012 #50

Why do you think our level of outrage is set at Naught, Obamanaut? Bolo Boffin Apr 2012 #62

You're missing a key difference . . . caseymoz Apr 2012 #66

were they arrested? Skittles Apr 2012 #68

The OP knew that, yet decided to post and get Rex Apr 2012 #113

No this is all about comparing apples to oranges Rex Apr 2012 #58

only one thing is certain from this Snake Alchemist Apr 2012 #24

Seems just as "certain" to believe he had wished... LanternWaste Apr 2012 #112

Big difference between 'certain' and 'likely'. Rex Apr 2012 #114

is this some weird idiotic defense for selling guns? fascisthunter Apr 2012 #25

Not about guns at all. See response #21. nt Obamanaut Apr 2012 #27

surrre fascisthunter Apr 2012 #28

Well... after reading that post, I partially agree with you. It's not TOTALLY about guns. 2ndAmForComputers Apr 2012 #31

True, Sir: It Would Be Less Damning: Post #21 Is Pure, Undiluted Racist Swill The Magistrate Apr 2012 #36

Your post is 100% correct. 2ndAmForComputers Apr 2012 #38

wtf is wrong with people that would make them want to do this??? And jillan Apr 2012 #29

What a horrible crime. nt. polly7 Apr 2012 #33

Horrible. BiggJawn Apr 2012 #35

People are fucked up. Union Scribe Apr 2012 #39

First I've heard of this. Zax2me Apr 2012 #41

Because It is Run Of The Mill Local Crime News, Sir The Magistrate Apr 2012 #42

You make a good point Magistrate. If there is an arrest then publicising the incident would not Monk06 Apr 2012 #49

And It is The Lack Of Arrest And Charges, Sir, Which Calls Such Attention To Mr. Martin's Killing The Magistrate Apr 2012 #51

And as I think you are intimating, speculation concerning this case occurs in the absence of an Monk06 Apr 2012 #57

Welcome back! akbacchus_BC Apr 2012 #44

SO this is a gungeon post bemoaning in GD. Rex Apr 2012 #59

You are either bored out of your mind and want the attention or... Lost-in-FL Apr 2012 #65

sympathy for the victim? of course not. CreekDog Apr 2012 #88

Hammers have other uses treestar Apr 2012 #94

Possibly the stupidest post I've ever read on DU. trumad Apr 2012 #97

I disagree. Guy Whitey Corngood Apr 2012 #100

One of the best posts I've ever read!!! Rex Apr 2012 #108

Wow! Good for Skinner! pinboy3niner Apr 2012 #109

Yes, it was getting very tiresome seeing RWing bullshit Rex Apr 2012 #110

SELF DELETING....I WAS WRONG DisgustipatedinCA Apr 2012 #119

Finally trumad Apr 2012 #111

This message was self-deleted by its author closeupready Apr 2012 #120

Poster was not self deleted....... see ya in a couple of days douchebag. nt Guy Whitey Corngood Apr 2012 #122