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In reply to the discussion: (White) Man Beaten By Mob, In Critical Condition "Justice for Trayvon" [View all]pinboy3niner
(53,339 posts)There has ben some questioning in these threads about why a member might be characterized by some as a 'Zimmerman defender' or a 'Zimmerman apologist.'
This is why. And it's not an anomaly--the poster's history on this issue is available to anyone who wants to find it.
Some here may not be aware of how trolls bring RW and Neo-nazi talking points here because they don't visit those objectionable sites, and don't see how that BS is repeated here--often verbatim, and usually (but not always) by low-post count trolls.
Thankfully our MIR Team is on the job and and will sort things out and take action on trolls like this:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/1002598597
And this thread, in which the OP and other trolls were PPRoni'd:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/1002598597
But I think my favorite--mainly because I made sure to specifically lay out in the second link, below, the subtle RW connections that might easily be missed here--is this one (LoTechGuru) :
http://www.democraticunderground.com/1002572795
http://www.democraticunderground.com/1002556986
LoTechGuru PPR notice
http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=profile&uid=282369&sub=trans
LoTechGuru was a troll from Conservative Cave who, I believe, was either their chief moderator, Frank Solich, or another member there who goes by the username, 'JakeStyle.'
Those here who may be tempted to defend against our attacks against trolls whom we characterize as Z defenders or apologists may be unaware of of the history and RW connections of these posters.
The 'tells' for those who truly are Z apologists and defenders, as opposed to DUers seeking fair trial and justice, include:
Repetition of RW/white supremacist talking points, sometimes verbatim.
Taking Zimmerman's claims as gospel, while ignoring contradictory evidence.
Disclaimers about 'fair trial;' 'presumption of innocence;' interest in justice, opposing 'mob rule' and 'trial by media,' etc. Concern trolls, by definition, seek to fit in in by mimicking the valid positions and concerns of DU members.
Trolls and moles, oh my! LOL! We DO have them. They're real. And before anyone jumps to the conclusion that their fellow members are merely a mob with pitchforks and torches looking to string up Zimmerman because they confront these trolls, it helps to look a little deeper into what's really going on.
And may I salute you, Sir, The Magistrate, for all your fine work in upholding civil rights and human values and opposing those who would seek to undermine those values.