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In reply to the discussion: I've never believed that Trayvon ran up on Z to throw the "first punch." [View all]kestrel91316
(51,666 posts)8. I think it was Zimmy who ran up to Trayvon and grabbed him, probably made threats,
probably even used the N word.
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I've never believed that Trayvon ran up on Z to throw the "first punch." [View all]
MrScorpio
Jul 2013
OP
I heard he went skiing! That was the gateway sport. First Colorado powder...
SaveAmerica
Jul 2013
#99
Yes, Zimmerman was on the watch for prey. He notified authorities many many times that there
lumpy
Jul 2013
#74
"And he hasn't evaded going to prison yet." I have high hopes Z will be charged with a hate crime.
Little Star
Jul 2013
#75
he was already following t. when the dispatcher said that, running or walking quickly to keep up,
HiPointDem
Jul 2013
#70
you got the details wrong & you're saying others are resorting to BS? If it were me & the
HiPointDem
Jul 2013
#90
You make some good points. I have thought all along that Zimmerman may go free.
A Simple Game
Jul 2013
#79
I suspect most of that hero worship will be lip service only. Hopefully Zimmerman
A Simple Game
Jul 2013
#111
I think it was Zimmy who ran up to Trayvon and grabbed him, probably made threats,
kestrel91316
Jul 2013
#8
I agree Zimmerman was the aggresser from start to finish. I believe Zimmerman tried to 'arrest'
lumpy
Jul 2013
#76
Why wouldn't you assume the first to verbally confront wouldn't be the first to physically confront?
dkf
Jul 2013
#10
Independently, by their very nature, which is a defensive statement and which is aggressive?
MrScorpio
Jul 2013
#37
Running from Zimmerman = first move?! You have OVERTLY have a bias on this issue
uponit7771
Jul 2013
#18
First confrontation was verbal, initiated by Trayvon according to Rachel Jeantel's testimony.
dkf
Jul 2013
#20
The first confrontation was following and staring at a teen enough to make him uncomfortable.
uppityperson
Jul 2013
#23
Well then, that throws out your confrontation also. Evidence is Zimmy's words.
uppityperson
Jul 2013
#32
AFAR?! Zimmerman didn't get close to Martin in his car?! You're kidding me right?! Did you read any
uponit7771
Jul 2013
#40
This poster OVERTLY has a bias against Martin, doesn't even have the facts remotely straight even
uponit7771
Jul 2013
#31
The confrontation started with the repeated following of Trayvon for NO REASON AT ALL!!! I don' see
uponit7771
Jul 2013
#38
Martin friend, he was on the phone with' said that Martin thought he had ditched Zimmerman.
lumpy
Jul 2013
#83
zimmerman is practiced and unrepentant liar. considering the bullshit he tried to pull
KG
Jul 2013
#15
Z Defenders believe Zimmerman wanted to give Trayvon a big ol bear hug & tell him to keep his grades
uponit7771
Jul 2013
#16
I believe Martin's friend's testimony was key to the truth. The defense succeded in squelching
lumpy
Jul 2013
#86
I can only think of a single reason why TM attacked first (if thats is what happened)
Half-Century Man
Jul 2013
#54
The bigger the lie, the easier it is for the morons to believe. That Trayvon struck first is a
valerief
Jul 2013
#56
I disagree, I believe Trayvon attacked Zimmerman after he saw Zimmerman had a gun.
DrewFlorida
Jul 2013
#58
+1, In Zimmmermans walk through he even SAYS "I went for my cell phone" after seeing TM...
uponit7771
Jul 2013
#85
The FBI didn't do a thorough investigation. They dropped the infinished investigtion when Florida
lumpy
Jul 2013
#92
Yes, the gym owner got free advertizing by court testimony and he was certianly selling it. He was
lumpy
Jul 2013
#95
Of course not. Because it's the most fucking unbelievable story I've ever heard in my life.
Tommy_Carcetti
Jul 2013
#100