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nomorenomore08

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53. The case was ambiguous enough that I could understand people being unsure at first.

Mon Feb 16, 2015, 07:41 AM

Feb 2015

But as far as Zim's "supporters" that's not exactly what happened. Millions immediately jumped to the man's defense without any particular evidence to support them, based on their own fears and stereotypes RE: black males.

Why would Martin have attacked Zimmerman anyway - unless Zim initiated things and Martin was simply defending himself? Just doesn't seem very credible or rational.

*Edit to add that the prosecution also did a very poor job. That's a likely factor in Zim's acquittal.

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George Zimmerman now has six mugshots. Travon Martin has an obituary. [View all] progressoid Feb 2015 OP

Conservative hero, Geroge Zimmerman. nt Cali_Democrat Feb 2015 #1

No Jack Rabbit Feb 2015 #8

+1 Jamaal510 Feb 2015 #28

+1000 BlueCaliDem Feb 2015 #54

I keep waiting for karma to come and get him. cwydro Feb 2015 #2

Six more & he can put out his own Calendar 66 dmhlt Feb 2015 #56

K&R! napkinz Feb 2015 #3

Gun nuts have more mugshots, period. onehandle Feb 2015 #4

Zimmy was a responsible gun lover right up until he grabbed his gun and set out to bully Martin. Hoyt Feb 2015 #5

Actually, the gun fanciers mostly seem to think he was being tblue37 Feb 2015 #24

Most of them STILL don't see anything he does as wrong. Jamastiene Feb 2015 #81

That LAB ProLib looks interesting. Baitball Blogger Feb 2015 #6

Dead eyes. Aldo Leopold Feb 2015 #7

Exactly. Jamastiene Feb 2015 #82

how i hate this piece of shit JI7 Feb 2015 #9

It's a matter of time before he murders someone else. n/t winter is coming Feb 2015 #10

I can only hope his next intended victim is also carrying and is a faster draw. nt ohnoyoudidnt Feb 2015 #17

That's what I've been hoping as well. eom BlueCaliDem Feb 2015 #55

So, how many convictions does he have? Indydem Feb 2015 #11

You know goddam good and well how many convictions he has OldRedneck Feb 2015 #14

If I was on a jury for this post.... daleanime Feb 2015 #21

Good for you! gopiscrap Feb 2015 #34

As juror NoQuarter Feb 2015 #73

Well I see it didn't get to the jury heaven05 Feb 2015 #98

Tell us more about our wonderful criminal justice system. Share stories Ramses Feb 2015 #23

From one Lou Reed avatar to another... nomorenomore08 Feb 2015 #50

Connections = no convictions. nt tblue37 Feb 2015 #25

At least a few of these charges involve abusing a woman who later dropped the charges. That does jwirr Feb 2015 #26

he is a fucking THUG Skittles Feb 2015 #67

People at DU mostly "fail to accept" the inherant racism in policing in this nation- the stats that bettyellen Feb 2015 #91

what is it about heaven05 Feb 2015 #97

He was not convicted. Indydem Feb 2015 #102

yep heaven05 Feb 2015 #103

If I could heaven05 Feb 2015 #99

Well, Martin might have assaulted Zimmerman. We will never know. Vattel Feb 2015 #12

Your opinion is shit BrotherIvan Feb 2015 #36

You Betcha.... busterbrown Feb 2015 #37

Thanks, the racists always show up on Zimmerman threads BrotherIvan Feb 2015 #40

OMG and they're STILL supporting that gun humping piece of SHIT Skittles Feb 2015 #70

I've always thought it strained credibility to assume Zimmerman *didn't* initiate the whole nomorenomore08 Feb 2015 #46

But the trial had to be based on the evidence in this case cpwm17 Feb 2015 #51

The case was ambiguous enough that I could understand people being unsure at first. nomorenomore08 Feb 2015 #53

Zimmerman's story was RIDICULOUS Skittles Feb 2015 #93

It was right out of a bad movie. I can't understand why so many people bought it so readily. nomorenomore08 Feb 2015 #105

they bought it readily because it is what they WANTED to hear Skittles Feb 2015 #106

Zimmerman stalked Travyvon for no reason, then pulled a gun to keep him from running Skittles Feb 2015 #84

The first part is correct cpwm17 Feb 2015 #86

why wouldn't you attack an armed stalker? Skittles Feb 2015 #87

You're making up evidence. cpwm17 Feb 2015 #89

that gun humping thug has to look over his shoulder for the rest of his life Skittles Feb 2015 #92

I guess we have to make ourselves stupid so that we can feel certain Zimmerman was the attacker. Vattel Feb 2015 #94

OF COURSE HE DID Skittles Feb 2015 #69

I can't say for sure, but that does seem more likely than "Martin just started wailing on him." n/t nomorenomore08 Feb 2015 #104

He did not. cwydro Feb 2015 #58

But not so willful disregard for verifiable fact. Ikonoklast Feb 2015 #61

No matter how many times Zimmerman is arrested for his violence, Jamastiene Feb 2015 #85

CORRECT Skittles Feb 2015 #88

WTF Skittles Feb 2015 #68

Post removed Post removed Feb 2015 #75

EXCELLENT RESPONSE Skittles Feb 2015 #76

I'm more than happy to eat a hide in this case. backscatter712 Feb 2015 #77

absolutely it is worth a hide to call out gun humping racist pieces of shit Skittles Feb 2015 #78

Ditto. cwydro Feb 2015 #90

Well, Zimmerman might have assaulted Martin. We will never know. uppityperson Feb 2015 #79

I agree! Vattel Feb 2015 #95

So, have you written your letter of recommendation to give Zimmerman sainthood yet? Jamastiene Feb 2015 #83

I can't find heaven05 Feb 2015 #100

That opinion is full of shit. HERVEPA Feb 2015 #101

Well what we do no without any doubt, is that Zimmerman is a career criminal now. Rex Feb 2015 #107

... TRoN33 Feb 2015 #13

That says it all! C Moon Feb 2015 #15

It is absolutely sickening ... but not surprising etherealtruth Feb 2015 #16

Whatever happened to the DoJ's investigation? Sorry, rhetorical. nm rhett o rick Feb 2015 #18

I keep wondering why the Martins haven’t filed a civil case against Zimmerman. Mugu Feb 2015 #35

What is it with psychopathic killers and their love of painting? John Wayne Gacy, Dubya, now Zim... nomorenomore08 Feb 2015 #45

Essentially under Florida law they can not sue Zimmerman since he was found not guilty Lurks Often Feb 2015 #64

As I understand it, Florida law billh58 Feb 2015 #65

kick for truth Blue_Tires Feb 2015 #19

: onecaliberal Feb 2015 #20

+1 uponit7771 Feb 2015 #22

Apples, meet oranges. flvegan Feb 2015 #27

That the almost-all-white jury browbeat the one juror who wanted to convict into giving up? Spider Jerusalem Feb 2015 #30

Not to mention the line of former wives/girlfriends with restraining orders? KitSileya Feb 2015 #38

Yes, yes, yes. Control-Z Feb 2015 #44

No, I have been lucky. KitSileya Feb 2015 #52

it's not luck, KitSileya Skittles Feb 2015 #96

So does having multiple DV calls and speeding tickets. uppityperson Feb 2015 #80

The bastard should have a DOC #. EOT Ykcutnek Feb 2015 #29

K&R. Never forget. JDPriestly Feb 2015 #31

Pissant Wannabe charles d Feb 2015 #32

George Zimmerman should be doing time in prison. Initech Feb 2015 #33

10 years for manslaughter, at the least. Plus an enhancement for using a firearm (assuming nomorenomore08 Feb 2015 #43

Something's Fishy bbigrob Feb 2015 #39

He's like a superhero to some folks. Infallible and untouchable. n/t nomorenomore08 Feb 2015 #42

Ironically, I might cross the street to avoid this man. Even not knowing who he was. nomorenomore08 Feb 2015 #41

Maybe you should shave it then. blkmusclmachine Feb 2015 #48

Huh? My post was meant lightheartedly. I certainly didn't meant to upset anyone. n/t nomorenomore08 Feb 2015 #49

, blkmusclmachine Feb 2015 #47

Its almost as if Zimmerman is being groomed to finally go "on a mission". marble falls Feb 2015 #57

Hannity still claims Trevon was a pot-smoking thug RoverSuswade Feb 2015 #59

Zimmerman is a gun humping thug Skittles Feb 2015 #71

Soon you'll be able to make Travon mosaic portrait out of GZ mugshots Blue Owl Feb 2015 #60

K&R Bobbie Jo Feb 2015 #62

I can't rec this enough. SpankMe Feb 2015 #63

If I saw Zimmerman on the street I would turn and run away as fast as possible. tridim Feb 2015 #66

Wait for it. Ten bucks or a Toyota.... Tommy_Carcetti Feb 2015 #72

I'd bet NoQuarter Feb 2015 #74