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Thu Jul 19, 2012, 06:16 PM

Zimmerman calls ‘The View’ after Barbara Walters walks away from interview meeting

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Source: NY Daily News


George Zimmerman apparently called into "The View" to make nice with Barbara Walters on Thursday, one day after the famed TV journalist nixed a possible interview with him over his demands for a monthlong hotel stay.

Walters told the show's viewers Thursday that she flew to Florida on Wednesday to set up an on-air chat with Zimmerman, but walked away after the volunteer watchman showed up in a T-shirt and made some steep demands.

She didn't elaborate, but sources told The Miami Herald that Zimmerman wanted ABC to put him and his wife up in a hotel for a month.

Walters walked away, saying only, "It was a condition that, being a member of ABC News, I was unable to grant."

Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/zimmerman-calls-view-barbara-walters-walks-interview-meeting-article-1.1117912

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Reply Zimmerman calls ‘The View’ after Barbara Walters walks away from interview meeting (Original post)
MindMover Jul 2012 OP
tanyev Jul 2012 #1
Baitball Blogger Jul 2012 #4
Mz Pip Jul 2012 #6
RKP5637 Jul 2012 #32
gejohnston Jul 2012 #7
tanyev Jul 2012 #9
gejohnston Jul 2012 #24
alarimer Jul 2012 #54
Flatulo Jul 2012 #36
rrneck Jul 2012 #2
onehandle Jul 2012 #3
gejohnston Jul 2012 #5
Ineeda Jul 2012 #20
Frank Cannon Jul 2012 #23
wandy Jul 2012 #29
exboyfil Jul 2012 #53
Ineeda Jul 2012 #21
calimary Jul 2012 #8
AsahinaKimi Jul 2012 #10
gejohnston Jul 2012 #25
ellenfl Jul 2012 #30
AsahinaKimi Jul 2012 #31
SoapBox Jul 2012 #11
freshwest Jul 2012 #12
MindMover Jul 2012 #13
freshwest Jul 2012 #14
dmr Jul 2012 #17
freshwest Jul 2012 #18
JDPriestly Jul 2012 #26
dmr Jul 2012 #44
BlancheSplanchnik Jul 2012 #39
freshwest Jul 2012 #41
notadmblnd Jul 2012 #15
monmouth Jul 2012 #16
fascisthunter Jul 2012 #19
JDPriestly Jul 2012 #27
fascisthunter Jul 2012 #28
99th_Monkey Jul 2012 #22
RKP5637 Jul 2012 #33
DallasNE Jul 2012 #34
freshwest Jul 2012 #38
justiceischeap Jul 2012 #45
freshwest Jul 2012 #48
YOHABLO Jul 2012 #35
appleannie1 Jul 2012 #37
LastLiberal in PalmSprings Jul 2012 #49
turtlerescue1 Jul 2012 #40
Lil Missy Jul 2012 #42
SunSeeker Jul 2012 #43
patricia92243 Jul 2012 #46
sinkingfeeling Jul 2012 #47
Myrina Jul 2012 #50
cindyperry2010 Jul 2012 #51
Turbineguy Jul 2012 #52
DearHeart Jul 2012 #55

Response to MindMover (Original post)

Thu Jul 19, 2012, 06:17 PM

1. WTH? Is he trying to land a reality show gig out of all this?

Is that God's plan, too?

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Response to tanyev (Reply #1)

Thu Jul 19, 2012, 06:21 PM

4. God's Plan, retroactive strategies...

They're coming in so fast we need a scorecard!

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Response to tanyev (Reply #1)

Thu Jul 19, 2012, 06:22 PM

6. It sure looks that way

he's milking this for all it's worth. He's become the darling of wingnuts thanks to Hannity and wants to take his fame to a higher level.

When the Trayvon Martin shooting first hit the media I thought zimmerman came across as some kind of guy looking for fame. He seemed to see himself as some kind of hero out to save the neighborhood.

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Response to Mz Pip (Reply #6)

Thu Jul 19, 2012, 09:01 PM

32. Yep, I was thinking the other day he's trying to follow the Rod Blagojevich playbook

and get all of the fame, publicity and freebies he can. The guys as absolute ass and far worse.

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Response to tanyev (Reply #1)

Thu Jul 19, 2012, 06:24 PM

7. God's plan?

I missed that one, but then I try to ignore the whole thing anyway.

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Response to gejohnston (Reply #7)

Thu Jul 19, 2012, 06:27 PM

9. Prepare to be appalled.


George Zimmerman on Trayvon Martin shooting: ‘All God’s plan’

By Elizabeth Tenety


In a Fox News interview with Sean Hannity that aired Wednesday, George Zimmerman said that he did not regret getting out of the car with a gun to follow 17-year-old Trayvon Martin on the February night the Florida teen was shot.

“I feel that it was all God’s plan, and for me to second-guess it or judge it ... ” Zimmerman said, trailing off and shaking his head.


http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/under-god/post/george-zimmerman-on-trayvon-martin-shooting-all-gods-plan/2012/07/19/gJQAWUSNwW_blog.html

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Response to tanyev (Reply #9)

Thu Jul 19, 2012, 08:04 PM

24. He's fucked

Yes that will be used against him. If it were me, I would not go on TV and say shit to anyone. Then again, armed or not, my ass would not be getting out of the car. I would keep driving to where I was going and Martin would go finish watching the game.

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Response to gejohnston (Reply #24)

Sun Jul 22, 2012, 12:06 PM

54. Why is his lawyer allowing him top do this?

Everything he says will backfire on him in the courtroom.

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Response to tanyev (Reply #1)

Thu Jul 19, 2012, 09:08 PM

36. You bet your ass he is. The sick things, he'll probably get one. nt

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Response to MindMover (Original post)

Thu Jul 19, 2012, 06:19 PM

2. Overestimated our celebrity status did we? nt

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Response to MindMover (Original post)

Thu Jul 19, 2012, 06:21 PM

3. Hero of the gunhadists. nt

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Response to MindMover (Original post)

Thu Jul 19, 2012, 06:21 PM

5. I'm glad I'm not his lawyer

He should just STFU and listen to his lawyer. If he thinks he is going to clear his name after a trial by media (aka electronic lynching), he is out of his mind. Not saying his self defense claim is or is not valid, or that he is or is not a racist. Simply saying the media sucks.

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Response to gejohnston (Reply #5)

Thu Jul 19, 2012, 07:43 PM

20. His lawyer was sitting right next to him on Hannity's show

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and apparently approved the sit-down to encourage more donations. Serious legal mistake as the entire show can and will be used as evidence. Unless he's going for mistrial.

Just read this: http://www.democraticunderground.com/1014171391
(He just reopened his website)

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Response to Ineeda (Reply #20)

Thu Jul 19, 2012, 07:47 PM

23. He's definitely going for mistrial.

That can seriously backfire big-time, and I hope it does.

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Response to Ineeda (Reply #20)

Thu Jul 19, 2012, 08:31 PM

29. Mistrial would be my bet. The more he rants and raves the harder its.....

going to be to find 12 people who don't have an opinion.
The sad thing is he is likely to make a tidy profit out of this.
So let's see. I don't know Florida but let's say bargen it down to manslaughter.
7 years.
With good behavior out in what, 2.
Book deals, interviews maybe even a movie.
Sweet!

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Response to Ineeda (Reply #20)

Sun Jul 22, 2012, 10:59 AM

53. Zimmy now has a basis for an appeal

inadequate representation. Bank on it if he is convicted.

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Response to MindMover (Original post)

Thu Jul 19, 2012, 06:25 PM

8. For a MONTH???????? Excuse me????

Who the fuck does he think he is? ann romney?

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Response to MindMover (Original post)

Thu Jul 19, 2012, 06:33 PM

10. Does Zimmerman think hes the Country's new hero now?

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IF so he really is diluted deluded.

**edited for clairity and thanks for the tip!

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Response to AsahinaKimi (Reply #10)

Thu Jul 19, 2012, 08:11 PM

25. to say the least.

The best he is getting from any place I go is "let's wait for the complete story from the real trial".

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Response to AsahinaKimi (Reply #10)

Thu Jul 19, 2012, 08:41 PM

30. i think you mean 'deluded'. eom

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Response to ellenfl (Reply #30)

Thu Jul 19, 2012, 08:42 PM

31. HEH

Probably, thanks... ^^

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Response to MindMover (Original post)

Thu Jul 19, 2012, 06:35 PM

11. Not even a surprise...

This dirty little mother f*cker, murderer...is over the top.

What nerve.

Toss his ass in the slammer, where it should be.

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Response to MindMover (Original post)

Thu Jul 19, 2012, 06:39 PM

12. The last tattered shred of BabaWawa's self-respect just hit the ground and crawled away from her.

That she actually flew down there to intereview this clown..

Found his clothing and demands offensive, weaseled out of it by claiming the big bad network didn't allow her...

Meaning she would have him on the show otherwise...

Instead of declining to go in the first place to see this carbuncle on America's behind...

Good thing I got rid of teevee years ago, it's bad enough for my BP to read DU some days...



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Response to freshwest (Reply #12)

Thu Jul 19, 2012, 06:41 PM

13. LMAO,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,you put things in perspective so well .....

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Response to MindMover (Reply #13)

Thu Jul 19, 2012, 06:46 PM

14. Can't help myself. Appreciate your posts, although I think I've said that before. See ya later!

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Response to freshwest (Reply #12)

Thu Jul 19, 2012, 07:05 PM

17. You're too quick to judge -

In all fairness ...

The reason for Walter's comment on how he was clothed yesterday, is because Zimmerman had just finished his interview with Hannity. In it he wore a suit. Walters was to interview him immediately after that interview.

She said on today's show that she should have realized something was wrong when he came in not wearing his suit, but clad in a T-shirt instead.

Walters didn't weasel out of anything. Apparently, ABC doesn't pay for interviews. Zimmerman didn't get his way yesterday with ABC & today he was arrogant enough to think he'd at least get some air time by making a call while The View was on the air.

Good for ABC & Walters not giving him air time. Zimmerman thinks his interview is hot & important enough that a big news source (ABC) and celebrity interviewer (Walters) would bend over backwards & give into his demands.

I hope people aren't stupid enough to send him money; and whatever money he gets, he better pay his taxes.

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Response to dmr (Reply #17)

Thu Jul 19, 2012, 07:31 PM

18. "I stand by what I said, whatever it was."

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Response to dmr (Reply #17)

Thu Jul 19, 2012, 08:20 PM

26. So??? Did Hannity pay for the interview? And if so, how much?

Is Fox News investing in this case? Is this how they get their news stories?

These are questions. I do not know the answers.

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Response to JDPriestly (Reply #26)

Fri Jul 20, 2012, 04:30 AM

44. I don't know the answers either, but

I wouldn't doubt if Fox gave him something under the table, 'pretending' that they didn't pay for the interview. I wouldn't trust those assholes for as far as I can spit.

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Response to freshwest (Reply #12)

Thu Jul 19, 2012, 09:56 PM

39. lolol, fresh! Good one!!



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Response to BlancheSplanchnik (Reply #39)

Thu Jul 19, 2012, 10:27 PM

41. Glad you enjoyed it. I'm no fan of media or Zimmermann.

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Response to MindMover (Original post)

Thu Jul 19, 2012, 06:53 PM

15. Was that before or after his Hannity interview?

I wonder if Hannity paid that price?

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Response to MindMover (Original post)

Thu Jul 19, 2012, 06:54 PM

16. This little shite needs to be back in jail awaiting his trial...in Palm Beach County..LOL...n/t

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Response to MindMover (Original post)

Thu Jul 19, 2012, 07:35 PM

19. coockoo psychopath

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Response to fascisthunter (Reply #19)

Thu Jul 19, 2012, 08:23 PM

27. But quite lucid for legal purposes. He acts irrationally, but I think it would take more than that

get out of the charges against him.

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Response to JDPriestly (Reply #27)

Thu Jul 19, 2012, 08:25 PM

28. indeed... he isn't insane, and no way will he get that decision.

Well, unless the jury was stacked by the NRA which I do not believe.

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Response to MindMover (Original post)

Thu Jul 19, 2012, 07:44 PM

22. drip drip drip

as every other day there's a new "aspect" of this bigoted, murderous,
pedophiliac sleaze ball that comes to light.

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Response to MindMover (Original post)

Thu Jul 19, 2012, 09:04 PM

33. Hmmm, next he'll be saying, "God told me to do it, I heard his voice." n/t

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Response to MindMover (Original post)

Thu Jul 19, 2012, 09:07 PM

34. How Much Did Fox News Pay Zimmerman?

That is the question I posed yesterday on a ThinkProgress article covering the "event". After reading this the question has legs. The only obvious reason for Zimmerman to go on the talk circuit is to make all of the money he can make. How sad that a killer can make a nice living in this manner. I still don't understand why the Judge in this case didn't issue a gag order. His "thanks" from O'Mara is a call for a new Judge to be assigned. For whatever reason O'Mara wants this to be a trial in the public arena where only his opinion counts. Are there not ways to rein in rogue lawyers like O'Mara? He is turning out to be a real sleeze bag.

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Response to DallasNE (Reply #34)

Thu Jul 19, 2012, 09:25 PM

38. I also don't understand how he can make money off this. There are laws regarding this, aren't there?

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Response to freshwest (Reply #38)

Fri Jul 20, 2012, 07:13 AM

45. Only if you're actually found guilty of a crime

He hasn't had a trial yet, so... profit now so he can pay for his defense.

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Response to justiceischeap (Reply #45)

Fri Jul 20, 2012, 12:09 PM

48. Agreed. It seems like a crime in itself to pollute the jury pool, though.

The law was made after the 'Son of Sam' murder spree and I think it's also been applied to Charles Manson. Of course, all of this may serve a larger purpose, to get our minds off of the crimes of Mitt and Bain. When you see the bigger prize, the action of media inflaming this case (which people can't stop looking at like the train wreck that it is) seems suspicious:


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Response to MindMover (Original post)

Thu Jul 19, 2012, 09:08 PM

35. He's just milking the system ..

that's what these low-lifes do. They see an opportunity to make some money and get all the luxuries they can while they're in the lime light. Oh, let's not forget a book deal. They will probably acquit his ass anyway. But he'll need some cash living in Dubai.

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Response to MindMover (Original post)

Thu Jul 19, 2012, 09:18 PM

37. He apparently thinks he is a celebrity

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Response to appleannie1 (Reply #37)

Sun Jul 22, 2012, 08:01 AM

49. Sort of a 'Joe the Plumber' on steroids

"Joe" (not his real name) the "plumber" (not his real occupation) appealed to rednecks; Zimmerman appeals to rednecks, racists and gun nuts -- a virtual Republican trifecta.

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Response to MindMover (Original post)

Thu Jul 19, 2012, 10:06 PM

40. Is he on drugs?

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Response to MindMover (Original post)

Thu Jul 19, 2012, 11:19 PM

42. He's a sleezebag. No surprise here. n/t

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Response to MindMover (Original post)

Fri Jul 20, 2012, 12:17 AM

43. I bet his T-shirt was emblazoned with his newly re-opened website address...

Otherwise, why was that noted as one of the offensive aspects of what Zimmerman demanded? Shouldn't the fact that he demanded what amounted to thousands of dollars to sit for the interview pretty much drown out that fact that he showed up in a (gasp) T-shirt. That's like saying, "he hacked her to death, and wore white socks with black shoes."

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Response to MindMover (Original post)

Fri Jul 20, 2012, 08:13 AM

46. He can't keep his mouth shut. We will see him on more and more shows - on t.v., radio, and in print

His tale will get more and more embroidered as he rattles on. In other words, give him enough rope and he will hang himself. His desire to be what he thinks is a big shot outweighs his common sense.

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Response to MindMover (Original post)

Fri Jul 20, 2012, 09:02 AM

47. I think George sees a good future in his 'fame'.

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Response to MindMover (Original post)

Sun Jul 22, 2012, 09:36 AM

50. Who the hell does Z think he is?

His lawyers must be really stupid, or pulling their hair out over their client's idiocy.

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Response to MindMover (Original post)

Sun Jul 22, 2012, 09:40 AM

51. trying

to pollute the jury pool

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Response to MindMover (Original post)

Sun Jul 22, 2012, 10:14 AM

52. Does OJ Simpson

have a guest house he could stay in?

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Response to MindMover (Original post)

Tue Jul 24, 2012, 06:19 PM

55. Why is anyone giving him the time of day???

He freakin killed someone and is being treated like a reality TV star! I wouldn't mention his name, only call him the admitted killer of Trayvon Martin.

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