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8. If they had been african-american, they would have been shot.

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Wed Jul 24, 2013, 02:03 PM

Jul 2013

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Family Rescued by George Zimmerman Fears 'Blow Back' [View all] NoGOPZone Jul 2013 OP

Well, probably for the best. uppityperson Jul 2013 #1

Why would they even JustAnotherGen Jul 2013 #2

They don't need it, but Zimmerman, I'm sure, is looking for any good PR he can get. . . Journeyman Jul 2013 #3

But Zimmerman JustAnotherGen Jul 2013 #19

Nah. Just some schmuck trying to keep from getting killed. He has short-term news interest. . . Journeyman Jul 2013 #27

He is notable alright. All for the wrong reasons. I sure wouldn't want to be him when southernyankeebelle Jul 2013 #29

Oh, yes he is! This *ugh* conservative website says he's a hero! Check the rest of the BS there: freshwest Jul 2013 #61

You totally got me! JustAnotherGen Jul 2013 #65

Scraping the bottom of the septic tank for that hero, they are. He'll still stink. freshwest Jul 2013 #67

Another Zimmer Man dramatic rescue.... trusty elf Jul 2013 #68

BARF! But I'm thinking he'd be more likely to rescue some Twinkies or Cheetos. Just sayin' freshwest Jul 2013 #69

This is not an event that even should have been in the news other than local. My local newspaper and jwirr Jul 2013 #6

Really? Android3.14 Jul 2013 #25

Our paper has a combination of stories about national and local news and yes they may tell an jwirr Jul 2013 #37

Our local paper, which certainly qualifies as fishwrap, does follow rescues, fires, car crashes, etc enough Jul 2013 #52

This news story... McPops Jul 2013 #60

Yeah, especially fishy that O'Mara was going to be there too ... Myrina Jul 2013 #16

I don't see why they'd get blow back. Inkfreak Jul 2013 #4

They seemed eager "to be associated with Z"... Spazito Jul 2013 #10

Good. Anyone who sides with this guy is supporting a child murderer. onehandle Jul 2013 #5

They are scared of you all. Is that really what you want? dkf Jul 2013 #7

Who are "you all?".. monmouth3 Jul 2013 #9

and we all are scared of you CatWoman Jul 2013 #15

I think they're scared of Ford NoGOPZone Jul 2013 #20

Good point... IthinkThereforeIAM Jul 2013 #35

We aren't the ones that stalk and murder people NoOneMan Jul 2013 #21

I highly doubt they are scared. "Scared" I suppose like RWers are 'scared' of Sharia Law blm Jul 2013 #38

You all meaning Democrats? Kingofalldems Jul 2013 #44

sure. why not? public life is overrated. best to stick with privacy Pretzel_Warrior Jul 2013 #48

You made their point. How is saying what you just experienced taking any side? 24601 Jul 2013 #50

If they had been african-american, they would have been shot. jpak Jul 2013 #8

Truly! They are very lucky to be mighty white. It may have saved their asses. Judi Lynn Jul 2013 #13

Nah. He wouldn't have stopped. He would have kept listening to his police scanner... onehandle Jul 2013 #17

The news conference was to be at Mark O'Mara's office? Paladin Jul 2013 #11

How conspicuous can they get? Judi Lynn Jul 2013 #14

Hardly anything would surprise me at this point. (nt) Paladin Jul 2013 #45

I just noticed that that is a Chik-fil-a napkin around the middle ice cream cone! yardwork Jul 2013 #46

Is this that video "Two Girls One Shit"? Pretzel_Warrior Jul 2013 #49

Hmm. Do they still appreciate the "help"? nt bemildred Jul 2013 #12

I don't get why the expect any heat obama2terms Jul 2013 #18

Perhaps because the whole scenario was a PR lie that never happened? xfundy Jul 2013 #58

Is there any proof of this? Bonduel Jul 2013 #71

The more I read I agree obama2terms Jul 2013 #72

They may be concerned about getting greif from crashers. nt ZombieHorde Jul 2013 #73

And well they should -- karma IS a bitch Jessy169 Jul 2013 #22

They just have two things to say: 1. thanks for helping us 2. our appreciation has no bearing yurbud Jul 2013 #23

Nailed it. I was right - a PR stunt paid for by "Prop George Zimmerman" idiots. Mr. David Jul 2013 #24

Sure they do... Liberal_Stalwart71 Jul 2013 #26

It really makes you wonder... Good post. Isoldeblue Jul 2013 #30

Not only that, if the family were really trapped and couldn't get any of the 5 doors open notadmblnd Jul 2013 #31

Maybe he shot them open. ..nt TeeYiYi Jul 2013 #32

lol! Nine Jul 2013 #42

You can often get more leverage when pulling from outside. JoeyT Jul 2013 #54

I'm also curious to know how the family couldn't get out Blue_Tires Jul 2013 #55

well, zimmerman didn't need medical help after getting his head slammed on concrete 30 times JI7 Jul 2013 #66

...... trusty elf Jul 2013 #64

Make this an OP. yardwork Jul 2013 #33

Yep. Starry Messenger Jul 2013 #39

Your link didn't work. Here is the link that worked for me: yardwork Jul 2013 #47

Well if that doesn't libodem Jul 2013 #51

I've become not paranoid, but wise crim son Jul 2013 #56

Kudos to you for sharing! Day-um, there it is. . . . appacom Jul 2013 #62

Why isn't the other rescuer's name mentioned anywhere? Isoldeblue Jul 2013 #28

Well, if there's blowback, maybe GZ can come to their rescue. Ilsa Jul 2013 #34

I suspected the presser wouldn't happen. louis-t Jul 2013 #36

Wait, why was the press conference supposed to take place at O'Mara's office? Tommy_Carcetti Jul 2013 #40

Jesus. H. Christ. Now we should feel sorry for them (and their media appearances) and HATE TM LaydeeBug Jul 2013 #41

Republicans love their Zimmy boy. Kingofalldems Jul 2013 #43

have you seen the A.S.P.C.A. ads yet on Fox ? olddots Jul 2013 #53

Message auto-removed Name removed Jul 2013 #57

Pics if it actually happened! xfundy Jul 2013 #59

No pictures would indicate that it wasn't a PR stunt cpwm17 Jul 2013 #70

ABC News is a joke that isn't funny. appacom Jul 2013 #63