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15. that is no surprise, but it is not because there is any earnest doubt.

Reply to ProgressiveProfessor (Reply #14)

Fri Mar 16, 2012, 02:47 AM

Mar 2012

the man was in a car, had no reason to fear. he claims self-defense, despite his being the only one to approach the other. "self-defense" as he moves on Mr. Martin?!

after being ordered to "stand down" by the police who informed him they were on their way, that they would handle it.

the thing is, ProgressiveProfessor, it is one thing to point out that it is predictable that the police will shield the killer in this case, but it is another to imply that they could be doing so out of any reason other than racism and boyz-clubism.

even if they said the murderer was delusional at the time, they would still be required to charge him. to imply there is any question of his being violently aggressive is just pure lie.

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Trayvon Martin discussion thread: [View all] Blue_Tires Mar 2012 OP

Been watching this here on DU and elsewhere ProgressiveProfessor Mar 2012 #1

How is "self defense" the issue when the boy was walking to his daddy's house? Number23 Mar 2012 #2

Because the shooter is claiming self defense and that he was attacked after the 911 call ProgressiveProfessor Mar 2012 #3

I still don't see how anyone can legitimately make that claim Number23 Mar 2012 #4

Try this scenario ProgressiveProfessor Mar 2012 #5

Which color Skittles would have killed him faster? Red or green? Number23 Mar 2012 #6

A this point I am hoping that the LEOs find the holes in his story real soon. ProgressiveProfessor Mar 2012 #7

"find" the holes? you know the "holes" are glaring facts. nofurylike Mar 2012 #9

the murderer was in a car. nofurylike Mar 2012 #8

CNN update... ProgressiveProfessor Mar 2012 #14

that is no surprise, but it is not because there is any earnest doubt. nofurylike Mar 2012 #15

You keep saying he was in his car when it went down ProgressiveProfessor Mar 2012 #16

you saw there is a new LBN thread on this? nofurylike Mar 2012 #17

That's not enough Blue_Tires Mar 2012 #12

Self defense is THE central issue in the Trayvon Martin murder. DrewFlorida Jul 2012 #42

Post removed Post removed Aug 2012 #50

racial profiling Blackmoon Jul 2013 #63

it's in the hands of the prosecutor now... Blue_Tires Mar 2012 #11

Message auto-removed Name removed Jul 2013 #54

thank you for linking that here, Blue_Tires. nt nofurylike Mar 2012 #10

Update from CNN this morning ProgressiveProfessor Mar 2012 #13

Updated news/details/commentary from over the weekend: Blue_Tires Mar 2012 #18

Excellent links JustAnotherGen Mar 2012 #19

more Blue_Tires Mar 2012 #20

This incident has made me sadder than I have been in some time..... FrenchieCat Mar 2012 #21

Uncensored version of 911 call with Zimmermon calling Trayvon Martin a "f_cking coon". UnrepentantLiberal Mar 2012 #22

I've read the transcripts and everything else so far Blue_Tires Mar 2012 #23

Yeah, it's awful. UnrepentantLiberal Mar 2012 #25

I didn't hear it the first time, but go to 2:21 and close your eyes and you will hear him mutter it. grantcart Mar 2012 #26

maybe im wrong thinklikeme Aug 2012 #46

Not too much to update Blue_Tires Mar 2012 #24

Post removed Post removed Mar 2012 #27

You mean this picture that is all over? What "real details" do you mean? uppityperson Mar 2012 #28

Zimmerman profile: Blue_Tires Mar 2012 #29

Zimmerman's people are on the counter-attack Blue_Tires Mar 2012 #30

What Everyone Needs To Know About The Smear Campaign Against Trayvon Martin (1995-2012) Blue_Tires Mar 2012 #31

A Furious Lawrence O’Donnell Interrogates Empty Chair After George Zimmerman’s Lawyer Cancels Blue_Tires Mar 2012 #32

thank you for the updates, Blue_Tires!! nofurylike Mar 2012 #33

The N_____ing of Trayvon Martin - by The Rude Pundit Blue_Tires Mar 2012 #34

Trayvon Martin Investigator Wanted Manslaughter Charge Blue_Tires Mar 2012 #35

Race, Tragedy and Outrage Collide After a Shot in Florida Blue_Tires Apr 2012 #36

Trayvon Martin: Before the world heard the cries Blue_Tires Apr 2012 #37

Zimmerman's official story released... Blue_Tires Jun 2012 #38

drip, drip, drip Blue_Tires Jun 2012 #39

Hi there, sailor! mizzuz pibb Jul 2012 #40

No malice?? Blue_Tires Jul 2012 #41

Not saying that he shouldn't have done things different lemurian sistah Jul 2012 #44

Not ONLY because he was black jade3000 Jul 2012 #45

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They screwed up MaineMen Aug 2012 #47

it should have never happened thinklikeme Aug 2012 #48

after saying that thinklikeme Aug 2012 #49

Bump kick etc. etc. JustAnotherGen Jun 2013 #51

It's the D.A.'s / Prosecutor's Hands - Not Ours JustAnotherGen Jun 2013 #52

most of the zimmerman defenders noiretextatique Jul 2013 #53

Oh, I beg to differ. I think there are a good number of DUers who are as racist as they come. Liberal_Stalwart71 Jul 2013 #55

This ^^^^^ onpatrol98 Jul 2013 #57

you are preaching to the choir noiretextatique Jul 2013 #60

Sorry, I know... onpatrol98 Jul 2013 #61

I heaven05 Jul 2013 #64

i cannot disagree with that noiretextatique Jul 2013 #58

Yep, that too. Liberal_Stalwart71 Jul 2013 #59

well, many longtime RBKA posters really rallied behind him Blue_Tires Jul 2013 #56

They sure as hell were. Major Hogwash Jul 2013 #62

Right-Wingers Celebrate TJ-Tretman Aug 2013 #65