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84. Ties always go to the runner -- Pyrrhic victory.

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Sun Feb 16, 2014, 07:10 PM

Feb 2014

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Though he wasn't convicted of the murder, Dunn wasn't acquitted, either. But even if he were to be re-tried on the murder charge and acquitted, it would take AT LEAST sixty-five years before he could take advantage of it, so describing it as a Pyrrhic victory is correct. Meanwhile, he can look forward to sixty-five years of bragging to his predominantly black cellmates that he got away with murdering a black person!

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I don't think Michael Dunn is enjoying his Pyrrhic victory. [View all] DemocratSinceBirth Feb 2014 OP

Maybe he understands demwing Feb 2014 #1

he is one evil sob riverwalker Feb 2014 #2

I've been waiting to see that smirk give way to tears.. Kahuna Feb 2014 #64

Is that him crying about his dog? MoonRiver Feb 2014 #68

His face in the courtroom as the verdict was read was priceless. bravenak Feb 2014 #3

All the life was drained out of his face when (all) the verdicts were read/nt DemocratSinceBirth Feb 2014 #4

Wasn't it beautiful! bravenak Feb 2014 #9

I couldn't even work my face into a frown like his if I tried. DemocratSinceBirth Feb 2014 #10

My mom said that ugly face was what convicted him. bravenak Feb 2014 #15

I thought Zimmerman was guilty as sin. He provoked the confrontation. DemocratSinceBirth Feb 2014 #17

I gots to watch it again and try that out. bravenak Feb 2014 #21

What kind of person shoots somebody and then orders a pizza? DemocratSinceBirth Feb 2014 #26

Tony would go home after and eat meat straight outta the fridge. Then have a panic attack. bravenak Feb 2014 #46

That's true DemocratSinceBirth Feb 2014 #49

I miss Tony.nt bravenak Feb 2014 #50

I saw Enough Said because he was in it. DemocratSinceBirth Feb 2014 #51

Was it good? bravenak Feb 2014 #53

Yes, And his character is very un Tony like DemocratSinceBirth Feb 2014 #55

Good list. bravenak Feb 2014 #56

Please start an OP with that! MoonRiver Feb 2014 #69

Wonderful to see the guilty pay seveneyes Feb 2014 #31

hope his cellmate has one of these riverwalker Feb 2014 #6

LOL! bravenak Feb 2014 #7

Errr merr gerrrd! rdharma Feb 2014 #34

LOL... DonViejo Feb 2014 #39

I feel sorry for his dog Auntie Bush Feb 2014 #18

I hope his dogs have found someone else to love. bravenak Feb 2014 #19

I admit I thoroughly enjoyed that TorchTheWitch Feb 2014 #52

His fiancé seemed like she was scared of him. bravenak Feb 2014 #54

that's why I think he continued firing as the car was fleeing TorchTheWitch Feb 2014 #57

That thing about the vomiting, I thought that too. bravenak Feb 2014 #58

Who orders a pizza to calm an upset stomach?/nt DemocratSinceBirth Feb 2014 #71

The interview with Dunns neighbor said Politicalboi Feb 2014 #59

that interview is what made me feel for her TorchTheWitch Feb 2014 #60

Hope she doesn't get involved with another Dunn. "We are comfortable with the familiar, raccoon Feb 2014 #65

Dunn was clearly a psychopath ReRe Feb 2014 #74

Great post. nt raccoon Feb 2014 #66

Mr Gen JustAnotherGen Feb 2014 #80

I loved it so much!! bravenak Feb 2014 #85

He hasn't won anything. Brigid Feb 2014 #5

Hence the Pyrrhic victory./nt DemocratSinceBirth Feb 2014 #8

A Pyrrhic victory requires a victory, rudolph the red Feb 2014 #33

You know what's worse than a Pyrrhic victory? BlueCheese Feb 2014 #63

What Do You Mean By "Victory".... Laxman Feb 2014 #11

Hence the Pyrrhic victory (REDUX)/NT DemocratSinceBirth Feb 2014 #12

Thanks much for the explanation and discussion... DonViejo Feb 2014 #72

Yeah, just on the murder charge he's more likely get Murder 1 Yo_Mama Feb 2014 #73

Michael Dunn's life from now on: freshwest Feb 2014 #13

The ghost of Mr. Rogers must have stole his sweater back.?NT DemocratSinceBirth Feb 2014 #14

What victory? n/t PoliticAverse Feb 2014 #16

Hence the Pyrrhic victory (REDUX) DemocratSinceBirth Feb 2014 #20

DAMN! bravenak Feb 2014 #23

In order for a victory to be 'pyrrhic' there must be a victory. You think Dunn was victorious today? PoliticAverse Feb 2014 #32

This is like a debate of "what the meaning of is is" DemocratSinceBirth Feb 2014 #38

The phony victory was NOT getting convicted of 1st degree murder. bravenak Feb 2014 #43

No, You Need To Define.... Laxman Feb 2014 #45

He won by not losing on murder one. bravenak Feb 2014 #47

Agree. I have to think they were a little blind sided by the disconnect. Hassin Bin Sober Feb 2014 #83

I know what 'pyrrhic victory' means, there is no victory at all here. PoliticAverse Feb 2014 #25

The PV was in NO VERDICT ON MURDER ONE. The future remains to be seen. WinkyDink Feb 2014 #30

He will be retried, a mistrial is more of a stalemate than any type of victory. n/t PoliticAverse Feb 2014 #37

Anything short of a guilty verdict is a win for the defendant. It's much better than a stalemate. DemocratSinceBirth Feb 2014 #44

He hung the jury on the charge that came with the most punishment. DemocratSinceBirth Feb 2014 #36

If a mistrial is a 'pyrrhic victory' it would be so because of the lawyer's costs. PoliticAverse Feb 2014 #42

Ya may have to explain it to 'em TDale313 Feb 2014 #41

I had noticed that the smugness was missing from his face. nt arthritisR_US Feb 2014 #22

Well, at least he hung the jury on the first count. DemocratSinceBirth Feb 2014 #24

Indeed, it will be befitting of his narcissistic self. nt arthritisR_US Feb 2014 #29

Don't people know what is meant by "Pyrrhic Victory"? Or how to Google? WinkyDink Feb 2014 #27

The victory to date, of not being found to have murdered a young lad and arthritisR_US Feb 2014 #35

I don't understand why the thought would even come up? Jenoch Feb 2014 #28

How could he etherealtruth Feb 2014 #40

"Pyrrhic victory" Definition & Etymology Cha Feb 2014 #48

+1 Boom Sound 416 Feb 2014 #62

I hope they retry him BainsBane Feb 2014 #61

Does anyone know if the sentences are consecutive or concurrent on the convictions and Vinca Feb 2014 #67

I believe it's up to the judge. DemocratSinceBirth Feb 2014 #70

In Florida, sentences for crimes involving guns MUST be consecutive rocktivity Feb 2014 #75

That would make him 112 upon his release./NT DemocratSinceBirth Feb 2014 #76

Mark O'Meara (no, not my favorite person) OldHippieChick Feb 2014 #78

Going to jail for 20 years is not a pyrric victory bluestateguy Feb 2014 #77

Actually the minimum he can go away for is 65 years and the maximum is 105 years. DemocratSinceBirth Feb 2014 #79

Yep bluestateguy Feb 2014 #81

Victory? The only victory Mr Dunn got was the music was turned down for Jordan Davis forever. Fla Dem Feb 2014 #82

Ties always go to the runner -- Pyrrhic victory. rocktivity Feb 2014 #84