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First things first, who here is an apologist for G. Zimmerman? AH1Apache Apr 2012 #1
LOL! The Gungeon Memory Hole strikes again jpak Apr 2012 #38
What the are you on about now? AH1Apache Apr 2012 #41
Pssssst. He's gotta run to a dictionary to find out what wisdom means, based on his posts shadowrider Apr 2012 #43
That some funny shit there. AH1Apache Apr 2012 #46
Yes that was truly hilarious! What piercing humor! DanTex Apr 2012 #49
You obviously have no fucking clue do you? AH1Apache Apr 2012 #55
No clue about what? DanTex Apr 2012 #76
And Jpak launches utterly unfunny attacks on pro-gun people all the time. shadowrider Apr 2012 #78
I'm not mad. I was just having a laugh. DanTex Apr 2012 #83
Your right and I apologize AH1Apache Apr 2012 #80
"I haven't seen anyone making excuses for Zimmerman" ellisonz Apr 2012 #112
Trayvon also had the right to defend himself...thus the supposed injuries to Z. Frustratedlady Apr 2012 #2
this is not an example of vigilaneism gejohnston Apr 2012 #3
Of course it's vigilanteism. DanTex Apr 2012 #8
Wrong, but thanks for playing shadowrider Apr 2012 #13
Did you read your own definition? DanTex Apr 2012 #18
Dang, your copy button didn't get the entire thing there Dan shadowrider Apr 2012 #22
Do you not understand what the word "as" means? DanTex Apr 2012 #23
I won't argue what the meaning of "as" is. Won't do it shadowrider Apr 2012 #27
OK, I'll explain. DanTex Apr 2012 #28
*Yawn* - For the third time, what crime was Zimmerman avenging? shadowrider Apr 2012 #31
Really, shadowrider? You really don't get it? DanTex Apr 2012 #35
I look at the definition as a whole. You want to split hairs on what individual words mean shadowrider Apr 2012 #40
No he doesn't Phlem Apr 2012 #45
You know about the mentality? AH1Apache Apr 2012 #48
oooh good one! Phlem Apr 2012 #54
you know why your getting these insane arguments? Phlem Apr 2012 #50
Oh look everyone AH1Apache Apr 2012 #63
Pretty crazy, huh? DanTex Apr 2012 #66
you said it I didn't chief. Phlem Apr 2012 #70
Did you not listen to his 911 call? ellisonz Apr 2012 #113
What burglary was Zimmerman avenging? shadowrider Apr 2012 #116
He was avenging the prior break-ins. ellisonz Apr 2012 #121
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By the way, you need to call the prosecution with your thoughtful insight shadowrider Apr 2012 #125
Sooo..... AzWorker Apr 2012 #77
You might like the word, but he is not a vigilante WinniSkipper Apr 2012 #93
You guys need to quit reading word for word for word while pointing your finger. Hoyt Apr 2012 #95
no, gejohnston Apr 2012 #98
Funny. Clames Apr 2012 #99
911 operators are not police gejohnston Apr 2012 #14
Small point of correction shadowrider Apr 2012 #17
Don't forget the NBPP and their $10k reward for Zimmerman dead or alive. shadowrider Apr 2012 #9
Decried by Martin's family, the BPP, Sharpton and others. But you didn't mention that. freshwest Apr 2012 #12
Wrong, but thanks for playing shadowrider Apr 2012 #15
Did I mention Lee and Barr? Yes, they're assholes for taking advantages. And I could refer to you to freshwest Apr 2012 #67
Hysteria? shadowrider Apr 2012 #71
I know all of that and decried their recklessness on threads at the time. So? freshwest Apr 2012 #75
"so why identify with him? " sylvi Apr 2012 #105
Well said AzWorker Apr 2012 #107
Right, NBPP are a bunch of vigilantes. DanTex Apr 2012 #25
You know what is hilarious about all this... ellisonz Apr 2012 #114
Regardles how massive of a joke they are, they have $10k REAL dollars for shadowrider Apr 2012 #117
Has anyone seen the money? ellisonz Apr 2012 #120
C'mon man. If someone THINKS the money is there, and they see Zimmerman shadowrider Apr 2012 #122
This message was self-deleted by its author ellisonz Apr 2012 #123
Does the fact the 6 members of the so-called New Panthers made a stupid statement change the fact Hoyt Apr 2012 #96
It is not stupid if gejohnston Apr 2012 #97
Nobody is going to take them up on it. And they wouldn't pay anyway because you can't find the 6 Hoyt Apr 2012 #100
since I don't carry, I won't be reaching for much. gejohnston Apr 2012 #101
Yeah, kinda like you guys were calling for ted nugget to be arrested by the SS. rl6214 Apr 2012 #126
I suspect he messed his pants meeting with them without a gun or bow. Hoyt Apr 2012 #129
English translation please rl6214 Apr 2012 #130
Like Zimmerman and many other toters, he's a coward without a gun. Hoyt Apr 2012 #131
"Typing on phone with auto-speller sucks also." rl6214 Apr 2012 #134
Shot in self defense? Phlem Apr 2012 #39
number of guns doesn't matter gejohnston Apr 2012 #44
Sure I have. Phlem Apr 2012 #47
He was never told not to follow Martin. shadowrider Apr 2012 #51
if it wasn't a case of trial by media then gejohnston Apr 2012 #53
Really? Clames Apr 2012 #79
and the rest Phlem Apr 2012 #85
PS. Phlem Apr 2012 #86
So what? Clames Apr 2012 #89
your working on Zimmerman level. Phlem Apr 2012 #106
You should focus on being an adult... Clames Apr 2012 #109
"It takes an adult to responsible with a gun" rl6214 Apr 2012 #127
I don't think anyone is making that argument. Clames Apr 2012 #4
I have read the statutes. DanTex Apr 2012 #6
Obviously you haven't... Clames Apr 2012 #11
Actually I have. Have you? DanTex Apr 2012 #16
I have. Clames Apr 2012 #24
Zimmerman was a "law abiding" CCer. A "sheepdog". DanTex Apr 2012 #33
So to you... Clames Apr 2012 #81
So you think Trayvon "had it coming", huh? Wow! DanTex Apr 2012 #87
Nope. Clames Apr 2012 #91
Who is this "Hoyt" you refer to? TheCowsCameHome Apr 2012 #36
I've seen my name thrown out there too on a thread in which I'm not participating shadowrider Apr 2012 #42
Dunno. TheCowsCameHome Apr 2012 #102
Well go look in other threads... Clames Apr 2012 #69
You may have read the statutes ... spin Apr 2012 #82
"gun hero mentality" rl6214 Apr 2012 #128
What is the insistence on the part sylvi Apr 2012 #5
Martin was murdered. krispos42 Apr 2012 #7
Exactly. Union Scribe Apr 2012 #104
Some don't believe they'd ever be in Martin's shoes, and are pushing away that terror. freshwest Apr 2012 #10
I've decided. I've decided you're full of it shadowrider Apr 2012 #26
Wow, your name is Dan Tex. I didn't know he had a twin. freshwest Apr 2012 #56
What utter bullshit AH1Apache Apr 2012 #34
Getting a bit riled up about my explaination to Dan Tex, huh? If it doesn't apply to you, forget it. freshwest Apr 2012 #61
Nope not riled up AH1Apache Apr 2012 #65
Your hyperbole over one post shows you to be riled up. freshwest Apr 2012 #72
Correct AH1Apache Apr 2012 #74
This case certainly has a polarizing effect. lacrew Apr 2012 #19
This stopped being about Martin long ago shadowrider Apr 2012 #30
Several hot topics lacrew Apr 2012 #52
Put on your flame suit. shadowrider Apr 2012 #57
The timeline you mention is KEY... AzWorker Apr 2012 #84
See the timeline here shadowrider Apr 2012 #88
Apparently Zimmerman appointed himself judge, jury and executioner. TheCowsCameHome Apr 2012 #20
Martin didn't do anything. He didn't deserve a stop, arrest, trial, OR murder. saras Apr 2012 #20
I'm with you on this AH1Apache Apr 2012 #29
And what crimes was he convicted of that would require he "deserve" to be in jail? shadowrider Apr 2012 #32
Manslaughter at the least nt. eilen Apr 2012 #60
I'm confused shadowrider Apr 2012 #64
I think I misunderstood your question. nt. eilen Apr 2012 #68
He wasn't convicted. His daddy got him off. And you know this already. saras Apr 2012 #111
Not sure if serious pneutin Apr 2012 #115
What I know is, he wasn't convicted of anything shadowrider Apr 2012 #118
Unfortunately, we will never hear Trayvon's side. eilen Apr 2012 #58
The gun was confiscated. nt rrneck Apr 2012 #62
This just shows how people who have decided the case have no clue what's going on shadowrider Apr 2012 #73
Isn't it amazing? sylvi Apr 2012 #92
Who needs to sit on a jury? They make up their minds, facts be damned. Now execute. shadowrider Apr 2012 #94
yup jpak Apr 2012 #59
At issue to my mind rrneck Apr 2012 #37
You spoke my thought sarisataka Apr 2012 #103
I'm thinking... discntnt_irny_srcsm Apr 2012 #90
Sure, but.... AzWorker Apr 2012 #108
The question is this. jeepnstein Apr 2012 #110
How do you know all of this? TPaine7 Apr 2012 #132
Police reports, 911 tapes, Martin's GF's statement about the call. jeepnstein Apr 2012 #133
The problem with giving assailants a fair judge/jury/trial... their victim might be dead by then. OneTenthofOnePercent Apr 2012 #119
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