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In reply to the discussion: One thing that REALLY bothers me is about the shooting in Florida, Trayvon's photo [View all]Warren Stupidity
(48,181 posts)94. "lynch mob" is the rightwing talking point they are told to use when discussing this case.
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One thing that REALLY bothers me is about the shooting in Florida, Trayvon's photo [View all]
Snake Alchemist
Mar 2012
OP
Oh well, we'd just say "Hey, that good looking young guy has GOT to be innocent"!
whathehell
Mar 2012
#3
Some would. Same reason why tall people, and good looking people are generally more successful.
Snake Alchemist
Mar 2012
#5
No of course not, but why use a photo from years ago? There has to be a reason.
Snake Alchemist
Mar 2012
#6
Take a chill pill, bud. Nothing sinister here, this was thier baby, this was how they saw him.
rubberducky
Mar 2012
#7
I'm guessing that's the only photo the family has released. And Zimmerman's family can release a
Brickbat
Mar 2012
#8
Same reason I'm concerned when a southern accent is used to depict stupidity on television.
Snake Alchemist
Mar 2012
#86
Yup. The OP is REALLY bothered by the fact that the media isn't showing a more menacing photo
Cali_Democrat
Mar 2012
#57
How did they alter this photo? You're just not too good at this. Are ya. nt
Guy Whitey Corngood
Mar 2012
#59
I'm very good at recognizing RW bullshit when I see it. But thanks anyway for playing Really Bad
Guy Whitey Corngood
Mar 2012
#64
If you don't see the similarities between the phenomena then I guess you don't want to see them. nt
Snake Alchemist
Mar 2012
#65
I am just against being manipulated in any way. Ever wonder why gentlemen prefer tiny blondes.
Snake Alchemist
Mar 2012
#77
Wanting accuracy is so last century. I like the new posse and lynching mentality that seems to be
Snake Alchemist
Mar 2012
#81
What if they used a young svelte photo of Zimmerman and the older photo of Trayvon?
Snake Alchemist
Mar 2012
#26
And if my aunt had a dick she'd be my uncle. Nobody gives a fuck but you. This is clearly
Guy Whitey Corngood
Mar 2012
#29
I could, but I think I'll hang out here and call attention to your bullshit. nt
Guy Whitey Corngood
Mar 2012
#34
There is nothing to discuss. Your whole "if this were blah blah blah. DU would yadda yadda yadda"
Guy Whitey Corngood
Mar 2012
#48
Just rying to keep this gem of a thread afloat. That way DU can be told how it
Guy Whitey Corngood
Mar 2012
#52
It's the smart thing to do, but I dislike being manipulated either way. nt
Snake Alchemist
Mar 2012
#33
This is a great photo. Will never understand why they don't use this one. nt
Snake Alchemist
Mar 2012
#58
I believe Reverend Al said that professional photo was taken two or three weeks prior to his death
NotThisTime
Mar 2012
#93
"lynch mob" is the rightwing talking point they are told to use when discussing this case.
Warren Stupidity
Mar 2012
#94
Sure, every other facet has 90 threads on it. This was just something that was bugging me. nt
Snake Alchemist
Mar 2012
#90
Not all rectangles are squares. But all sqares are, in fact, rectangles
DisgustipatedinCA
Mar 2012
#98
It is fairly funny to think of myself as a racist considering my family, but have fun with that.
Snake Alchemist
Mar 2012
#99