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Amerigo Vespucci

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61. I got the "rent free" thing from this article...
Wed Apr 11, 2012, 12:16 PM
Apr 2012

...which I posted on the 4th...so the "rent free" reference was most likely regarding a point in time where he was living rent-free on daddy's dime, but not the present moment.

Dr. Boyce Watkins

Professor, Syracuse University

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dr-boyce-watkins/george-zimmerman-trayvon-martin_b_1393761.html

Posted: 04/ 4/2012 1:30 pm

George Zimmerman, the man who instantly turned himself into public enemy number one, is an intriguing character for a multitude of reasons. When I read Zimmerman's story, he reminds me of one of my more "interesting" friends who had a similar story in his life. This person was also a wannabe police officer who lived with his parents, dropped out of college and took things way too seriously. There are few men more frightening than wannabe cops who failed the psychological tests.

Another thing about my friend was that his behavior was enabled by his mother. Every time he got into trouble, his mother covered for him, raised money to bail him out and protected him from the consequences of his own decisions. As a result, he grew into a spoiled stalker and public menace who refused to take responsibility for his choices: He beat his girlfriends, threatened his enemies, abandoned his kids and harmed other people. He became, honestly, quite a worthless human being.

George Zimmerman may not have been enabled by his mother, but he certainly seems to have been protected by his father Robert. Throughout Zimmerman's life, he has "mysteriously" evaded the consequences of his actions, likely due to the influence of his dad -- cops aren't always quick to arrest the child of a judge. He even faced charges relating to the assault a police officer, which would have likely resulted in a felony if you or I were in the same situation.

George's father has continued to protect his son in a multitude of ways, starting with allowing him to live at home rent free. After George killed Trayvon, his father immediately wrote a letter to the Orlando Sentinel defending his son. Robert has appeared on national television, making up Clint Eastwood stories that present Trayvon as an enraged killer who simply had to be shot. Robert Zimmerman is the "Helicopter Parent" on steroids, and likely the reason that his son thought he was above the law.

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remember grasswire Apr 2012 #1
PTSD is bullshit. If he is blogging he isn't very ill to me. He is raising money and how does he southernyankeebelle Apr 2012 #36
He is smart as a fox. GeorgeGist Apr 2012 #47
It's pretty amusing to study the art of "money collection" on the RimJobCentral.com Website... Amerigo Vespucci Apr 2012 #53
He wasn't living at home rent free. Fawke Em Apr 2012 #60
I got the "rent free" thing from this article... Amerigo Vespucci Apr 2012 #61
THE CONDO he lived in BELONGS TO PAPPYZIMMY....he lived there RENT FREE!! Ecumenist Apr 2012 #63
Closet Freeper? I don't see any closet. nt JustABozoOnThisBus Apr 2012 #54
He is arrogant. He thinks he can do what he wants and he showing everyone. southernyankeebelle Apr 2012 #59
He isn't wrapped too tightly. That much is pretty obvious. Boabab Apr 2012 #2
'Blogging' earthside Apr 2012 #3
Let me rephrase, he's writing to people oin this site and the latest was at 1:30 pm est..... Ecumenist Apr 2012 #5
link? I want to see what crap oozes forth from his orifice. Dragonfli Apr 2012 #7
I actually HEARD the email he wrote to some "supporter" and here's the link where he's Ecumenist Apr 2012 #21
Here's the link sunnystarr Apr 2012 #40
This message was self-deleted by its author CJCRANE Apr 2012 #8
Do you mean here at DU? This site? FarPoint Apr 2012 #10
What you linked to is his first blog post. If it's him. Nice flag background. Who's paying for it? freshwest Apr 2012 #11
Sean Hannity???? malaise Apr 2012 #18
I think you nailed it... freshwest Apr 2012 #24
I had resisted going there... AnotherDreamWeaver Apr 2012 #41
Oh god that was painful. nadinbrzezinski Apr 2012 #64
as in, now, today, after the attorney press conference? DisgustipatedinCA Apr 2012 #4
Contact the real George Zimmerman CatWoman Apr 2012 #6
If that really leads to him perhaps Anonymous might be interested. nt Incitatus Apr 2012 #17
I sent him a lovely note....last night. Let's see if he responds. Ecumenist Apr 2012 #22
Wow, feel better? green juice Apr 2012 #9
Yes, yes it is. GZ, is that you? Really it is necessary... Ecumenist Apr 2012 #15
Ecumenist, yes, I think it is. His paranoia made him sign up. freshwest Apr 2012 #49
I noticed he didn't answer me.... Ecumenist Apr 2012 #51
That was only his fourth post. Maybe the innertubes in Peru went down. freshwest Apr 2012 #52
He has been sent to the great beyond. nt Javaman Apr 2012 #57
No doubt libodem Apr 2012 #12
The whole family gives the word dysfunctional new meaning. Domestic assault paperwork includes these freshwest Apr 2012 #23
he's a garden-variety gun nut Skittles Apr 2012 #35
Nothing personal but your comments are very rude.... LynneSin Apr 2012 #13
poor things libodem Apr 2012 #42
Oh, wait, what? libodem Apr 2012 #43
What do you call someone who thinks much more highly of themselves than they are JI7 Apr 2012 #14
I'm sure the attorneys for the Martin family are aware if it & recording every keystroke. baldguy Apr 2012 #16
I Really DO NOT BELIEVE FunkyLeprechaun Apr 2012 #19
This is really weird FunkyLeprechaun Apr 2012 #25
Wait, what? you think the counter just comes up with a number? Ecumenist Apr 2012 #26
You can change the value of the counter very easily manually by manipulating a small text file. Dragonfli Apr 2012 #30
Oh okay. Yes, I knew that, lol. Wonder why they'd do that? Ecumenist Apr 2012 #31
Who knows, judging by the HTML they are far from expert. LOL /nt Dragonfli Apr 2012 #33
The number counter is broken I think. Yesterday it said 900, then a number in the 600s n/t Tx4obama Apr 2012 #29
I just did a series of three grabs FunkyLeprechaun Apr 2012 #32
Damn it's not working FunkyLeprechaun Apr 2012 #34
That statement shows a lack of remorse DeltaLitProf Apr 2012 #45
When listening to the 911 tapes, I had the impression he wasn't the brightest bulb Kaleva Apr 2012 #20
fucker sounded like he was on drugs or something or is that his usual speaking style JI7 Apr 2012 #27
Here is what he added to his website on the front page Tx4obama Apr 2012 #28
the lawyers stated THAT is the web site George himself put up. grasswire Apr 2012 #38
He obviously thinks he is untouchable. Racist POS! Odin2005 Apr 2012 #37
Ditto ~ a piece of junk goclark Apr 2012 #39
Twisted, worthless, libodem Apr 2012 #44
I wrote to him. Here's my message: DeltaLitProf Apr 2012 #46
+1 freshwest Apr 2012 #50
Paranoid Schizophrenics are often highly intelligent and articulate cr8tvlde Apr 2012 #48
Nash recovered without medications, contrary to the movie version. And being racist & quick on HiPointDem Apr 2012 #65
Thats pretty stupid all right madokie Apr 2012 #55
He's not helping himself at all. Javaman Apr 2012 #56
Heck, they deserve one another. The lawyers won't STFU either. Ecumenist Apr 2012 #58
Good point. Javaman Apr 2012 #66
Maybe if we're lucky, he'll incriminate himself! backscatter712 Apr 2012 #62
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