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In reply to the discussion: Why is George Zimmernan refered to as "Zimmerman"... [View all]Skip Intro
(19,768 posts)156. CreekDog, don't you get tired of being wrong?
I've entertained your inexplicable crusade against me for several days now, just because I find it fascinating that someone would become so obsessed with me. But I gotta tell ya, your stalking is starting to get a little creepy.
Yet once again I will explain what should be obvious to you, although this may be the last time because, frankly, I'm not good with kids for extended periods. So try to follow along this time, ok?
In your effort to find something with which to label me "racist" (playing the same sick game I described above - and playing it badly, I might add), you find a reply I made to a poster in another thread who said something about stopping name calling and focusing instead on fact. And I said, pretty much, good luck with that. Now pay attention, ok?
I was not agreeing with the stats she presented, which should be clear because I didn't comment on the stats she presented, pro or con. I commented on the effort to focus on fact instead of dramatics and diversionary attacks (like those you've hurled at me over the last several days). My point was that some DUers are not interested in fact, but choose rather to focus on drama and fauxrage and personal attacks, etc. Wasn't agreeing with the stats presented, didn't mention the stats presented, made a comment on the difficulty of having a serious discussion of fact, without the games and drama and attacks.
Can you see the difference between that and what you're trying to accuse me of? Most reasonable people would be able to, even a child could, so I'm guessing you can too. But we know from the past few days that you only like to accuse, you're not so much into saying you're sorry when proven wrong. That's ok. I don't expect it.
And I'll ask again, CreekDog. Instead of discussing the topic at hand on any given thread, why do you feel the need to try to dig up dirt on those with whom you disagree, with some witch-hunt mentality, in an effort to smear them? That doesn't say a lot for your comprehension or debating skills, you know.
And I'll say this too, CD, then I'll be done engaging your childishness for a few days, at least, but do know this: I don't answer to you buddy. I have no reason to explain anything, at all, to you, and have only done so now and the last few days for sheer entertainment value. But you know, at some point, the kiddie rides get boring.
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I hadn't really thought of it, but maybe because one is an adult and the other was still a youth?
Electric Monk
Apr 2012
#2
I was misspelling his name and gave up. And George is too common. Last names for me.
freshwest
Apr 2012
#34
Well, there WAS a huge imbalance in the entire tragedy. One was an adult with a gun, Zimmerman, the
sabrina 1
Apr 2012
#8
Framing and identity development are powerful, but often fallacious, rhetorical tactics.
ZombieHorde
Apr 2012
#9
So people are dehumanizing George Zimmerman when they refer to him simply as Zimmerman?
Cali_Democrat
Apr 2012
#26
why did you call this statement "factual"? it would suggest you have major racial bias:
CreekDog
Apr 2012
#122
Yes, and that's why I do it. I am biased against Zimmerman, who killed a child named Trayvon.
yardwork
Apr 2012
#103
Thanks, but I have a lot of practice with this and prefer to do it my own way.
yardwork
Apr 2012
#134
You're right again. I have an essay to write today, so I better put my grammar hat on. nt
ZombieHorde
Apr 2012
#139
Martin and George are extremely common so people use the names that stand out.
snagglepuss
Apr 2012
#10
Agree. That's what people do... use the less familiar/common name, so every knows who they mean. /
October
Apr 2012
#129
George and Martin are both common names. Zimmermen and Trayvon are more distinct.
morningfog
Apr 2012
#11
Because out of each person's name, "Trayvon" and "Zimmerman" are the most identifiable.
OneTenthofOnePercent
Apr 2012
#25
There is NOTHING to confuse. One is a victim of the NRA and the other has been duped
madinmaryland
Apr 2012
#62
I think I'll start using, "Captain Hero Complex" and "Innocent Dead Kid" ... those better?
JoePhilly
Apr 2012
#138
REALLY?? This is imbalanced AND unfair? Because people are disgusted by what he did and use HIS
Ecumenist
Apr 2012
#28
kids are usually referred to with First Name , i think it sounds weird when they refer to him as Mr
JI7
Apr 2012
#39
It's A Good Thing George Zimmerman Didn't See This Picture Of The 2010-2011 NBA MVP, Derrick Rose
DemocratSinceBirth
Apr 2012
#65
If you did do the research, and you still put that photo up, that tells us more than perhaps
MADem
Apr 2012
#79
I'm not insinuating anything. I am telling you that you show yourself, with your comments, your
MADem
Apr 2012
#90
You're doubling down on it? Ok, what's an "appropriate manner" for those Rachel Maddow PSs?
Electric Monk
Apr 2012
#74
So what's up with the two pics of Rachel Maddow and the other one about posting on DU?
Cali_Democrat
Apr 2012
#75
you weren't anal when you posted the fake Trayvon Martin photo (bouncing around right wing blogs)
CreekDog
Apr 2012
#120
so why would you keep that fake photo of Trayvon Martin (the one that isn't him)?
CreekDog
Apr 2012
#161
So, when people object to racist or other discriminatory invective or jokes, that's
MADem
Apr 2012
#82
you agreed with a comment that said that minorities cause nearly all of the violent crime in NYC
CreekDog
Apr 2012
#147
just to be clear, you're saying now you only agreed with the non-racist portion of the racist post?
CreekDog
Apr 2012
#157
Yes, I must be stupid and not get it, just like all the other posters here asking you the same
CreekDog
Apr 2012
#163
Yes, you must be. A final challenge for you, CD, time to put up or shut up.
Skip Intro
Apr 2012
#165
and that the poster is more critical of my posts than he was of the racist, who posted false data
CreekDog
Apr 2012
#158
You're A Hero. Maybe You Can Get Your Face In Granite At Stone Mountain
DemocratSinceBirth
Apr 2012
#68
Don't you get it? It's a subtle conspiracy to dehumanize Zimmerman and elevate Trayvon
Cali_Democrat
Apr 2012
#50
I Don't Refer To James Earl Ray And Byron de la Beckwith As James And Byron
DemocratSinceBirth
Apr 2012
#54
Trayvon was an innocent victim of a hopped up likely racist, police wannabe, gun nut
Hoyt
Apr 2012
#63
I refer to them as 'Asshole On A Power Trip With Violent Tendencies And A Gun' and 'Murder Victim'.
Ikonoklast
Apr 2012
#106
Hillary Clinton used the name "Hillary," on her posters. It is how she wanted to be called. nt
ZombieHorde
Apr 2012
#164
Zimmerman is more unique than George. Trayvon is more unique than Martin.
4th law of robotics
Apr 2012
#114
Because "murdering, cowardly, asshole, piece-of-shit, mother-fucker" couldn't get by the censors?
11 Bravo
Apr 2012
#119
as someone already posted: its the AP style naming convention, not a fng "imbalance" or "conspiracy"
noiretextatique
Apr 2012
#123
well of course i'm more likely to post here than you --i actually like it here
CreekDog
Apr 2012
#152
I call him Martin often. I use GZ 'cause it's shorter. "Trayvon" is attempt topersonalize the victim
Honeycombe8
Apr 2012
#167