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In reply to the discussion: GZ is an idiot. Please excuse ths but I got to say it- This Motherf****r is actually blogging on [View all]Amerigo Vespucci
(30,885 posts)61. I got the "rent free" thing from this article...
...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.
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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GZ is an idiot. Please excuse ths but I got to say it- This Motherf****r is actually blogging on [View all]
Ecumenist
Apr 2012
OP
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
It's pretty amusing to study the art of "money collection" on the RimJobCentral.com Website...
Amerigo Vespucci
Apr 2012
#53
He is arrogant. He thinks he can do what he wants and he showing everyone.
southernyankeebelle
Apr 2012
#59
Let me rephrase, he's writing to people oin this site and the latest was at 1:30 pm est.....
Ecumenist
Apr 2012
#5
I actually HEARD the email he wrote to some "supporter" and here's the link where he's
Ecumenist
Apr 2012
#21
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
The whole family gives the word dysfunctional new meaning. Domestic assault paperwork includes these
freshwest
Apr 2012
#23
I'm sure the attorneys for the Martin family are aware if it & recording every keystroke.
baldguy
Apr 2012
#16
You can change the value of the counter very easily manually by manipulating a small text file.
Dragonfli
Apr 2012
#30
The number counter is broken I think. Yesterday it said 900, then a number in the 600s n/t
Tx4obama
Apr 2012
#29
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
Nash recovered without medications, contrary to the movie version. And being racist & quick on
HiPointDem
Apr 2012
#65