Geraldo Rivera Doubles Down: ‘Everyone That Ever Stuck Up a Convenience Store’ Wears Hoodies
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Geraldo Rivera doubled down Friday night on his controversial comments about the Trayvon Martin killing in which he traced the Florida teen’s death back to the hoodie he was reportedly wearing at the time.
“I am urging the parents of black and Latino youngsters, particularly, to not let their children go out wearing hoodies. I think the hoodie is as much responsible for Trayvon Martin’s death as George Zimmerman was,“ Rivera said during ”Fox and Friends” Friday morning.
The comments immediately touched off a firestorm, with even Rivera’s own son telling him he was “ashamed” of his position. Rivera didn’t back down, however, and during an appearance on “The O’Reilly Factor” said hoodies are connected to everything from convenience store hold-ups to airplane hijacker D.B. Cooper and the Unabomber.
“I’m telling you, half of it is the way the young men look,” Rivera said. “If a cop looks at three kids on the corner, and they’ve got those hoodies up — and this is where I got in trouble with the Trayvon Martin case — if they’ve got those hoodies up, and they’re hanging out on the corner, the cops look at them and say hmm, hoodies. Who else wheres hoodies? Everyone that ever stuck up a convenience store, D.B. Cooper the guy that hijacked the plane, Ted Kaczynski the Unabomber, who wears these hoodies?
He continued, “Parents, don’t let your kids go out wearing these damn hoodies, because they could attract the attention not only of the cops but of nutjobs apparently like this George Zimmerman. And when they see and respond, it is a stereotype, it is repugnant, it is all the things that offend us, but it is real life. It is reality.”
“So why are people blaming you then?” Bill O’Reilly asked.
“They feel I am blaming the victim for his own demise and I am not,” he said.
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Comments (139)
hauschild
Posted on March 24, 2012 at 12:41pmWhat’s up with Geraldo making sense for a change? Usually, he spends countless minutes defending the bottom feeders in this country, when he should be shaming them into shape.
He’s still an idiot, though, that does much more harm than good by defending people that have no business being defended. He should rather spend his time defending those people in this country that don’t piss-n-moan and whine for entitlements – you know, the ones that actually work for 30 or 40 straight years on non-public-sector jobs.
Report Post »mils
Posted on March 24, 2012 at 1:06pmwhy go after geraldo…it’s a smoke screen to take your minds off what the black pathers etc are up to..issuing posters to kill someone???
Report Post »HELLO AMERICA!!! this is tragic..in more ways than one…Blacks that want war are using this young mans tragic death as a tool..look for riots soon…tvs, shoes etc…
SPOT_OF_TEA
Posted on March 24, 2012 at 1:08pmMaybe Geraldo knows about the secret eye witness who saw the event happen and he doesn’t want to look foolish like the President has with his comments,when the real facts come out.
Report Post »Shiroi Raion
Posted on March 24, 2012 at 1:21pmLoads of kids dress and behave oddly in this city – and I expect in all large cities. My nephew wears hoodies indoors so the other kids won’t beat him up in school. I’ve seen kids with neon blue hair, mohawks, girls with pink hair… They set themselves up to be targeted by police, but really it’s an anti-bullying technique for public school kids – “Don’t beat me up. Don’t ostracize me… I dress and act stupid too.”
Report Post »Geraldo actually has a point. City kids have a choice to make… be bullied by their peers or by the police. They’d prefer to take the chance with the police (who are less likely to target them) than to be bullied at school every day. I really think it’s that simple.
My nephew saw a kid take a steak knife and try to kill another kid in school. He also said that someone tried to slash him, but he was afraid to turn the kid in because he’ll be ostracized as “a rat / a tattle” and nothing ever happens to the bad kids until it’s too late.
BarackStalin
Posted on March 24, 2012 at 1:37pmThe purpose of wearing a hoodie is to cover your face…
Anyone covering their face in public will be viewed as suspicious regardless of race, especially young people…
I’d bet if I took to wearing a ski mask around the neighborhood, I would be viewed as suspicious too.
Report Post »tifosa
Posted on March 24, 2012 at 1:58pmYou knew it was only a matter of time: http://geraldoinahoodie.tumblr.com/
Report Post »http://www.buzzfeed.com/peggy/geraldo-and-bill-oreilly-wearing-hoodies
U.N.R.E.A.L.
teamarcheson
Posted on March 24, 2012 at 3:53pmI Agree, Any Black Male In A Hoodie Can Be Shot On Site. Its Now Legal
Geraldo Rivera Will End Up Just Like Patrick J. Buchanan, out of work and blackballed regardless of being Hispanic or not. The White House expected a White killer not a Hispanic and is now trying to circle the wagons. Obama will soon offer Mr. Zimmerman a glass of beer out in the Rose Garden. They do not want a Rivera saying these things.
Report Post »Nick84
Posted on March 24, 2012 at 5:30pmhttp://globalgrind.com/news/Geraldo-Rivera-Wearing-Hoodie-Photos
Report Post »Miami
Posted on March 24, 2012 at 10:02pmI have read many of your comments about Geraldo’s opinion of the dressing down of the hoodies. Many of you have bashed him from the left and the right.
The facts of the reality are you dress for your future, with the few exceptions of artist who promote the look but as we recall the history of this lifestyle ended the life of a couple of these artist. If you dress like a thug, you may just end up as a thug, if you dress like a street walker, you may just be treated like a street walker.
As a former inner city school teacher/coach I did a lot to educate my students to this reality. Turning around quite a few troubled kids and setting them on a better path. I do not say this to boost but to state my experience of the mind set.
If you dress for the thug lifestyle it won’t be long before you live the thug life, it’s a mind set and one follows the other. Just as one dress for success wether it be a night out trying to meet a future partner or a job interview.
The fact is that we do judge people by the way they dress and people dress a certain way for a reason. Wether its to look “cool” or fit in with those you surround yourself. The question is why does society feel the need to dress like a thug…?
Orlando 70′ weather and wearing a hoodie? If you’re not a boxer, wrestler or fighter cutting weight, why would you be wearing a hoodie in Florida 70′ weather…?
Report Post »Miami
Posted on March 24, 2012 at 10:06pmNick84
It’s not up is it?
Wearing it in cold weather is one thing but in 70′ weather…?
Please…
He’s right on this, think it through
Report Post »Miami
Posted on March 24, 2012 at 10:10pmBoast not boost
Report Post »teamarcheson
Posted on March 25, 2012 at 3:53pmIts now legal to shoot any black male who wears a Hoodie. Convience store owners have the right of self defense to open fire as soon as a Hoodie enters their shop. Its no different than a white kid walking down the street of a black neighborhood. This may be the beginning of the Race War Blacks have been trying to start.
Report Post »TheCoffinMaker
Posted on March 25, 2012 at 9:00pmI’ve always viewed people in hoodies in a weird way.
And It isn’t due from this incident either.
…It started back in the ‘70’s after I watched Charleston Heston blast these buggers away in “The Omega Man.”
Report Post »Plainview
Posted on March 24, 2012 at 12:30pmLets face this is more race hustling coming from the NAACP, Jackson and the biggest bigot and racial hustler pimp Sharpton. The Media including FOX is guilty of of total propaganda and inciting while injecting irresponsible untruths,half facts and out right lies in their reporting of this vicious attack by Trayvon on Zimmerman which ended in Zimmerman defending himself against this man and in the death of Trayvon. The Biggest lie is the picture of a 12 year old, not the 17 year old who stood at Six foot three.FOX’S Megan Kelly was total disgusting in her showing the bogus picture and accusing the police of “Stinking” in their handling of the case. Zimmerman must not be allowed to be sacrificed to these race hustler,s and their propagandist media louts.
Report Post »GIRL
Posted on March 24, 2012 at 12:27pmHe has a point, it’s just that it was made with very poor timing. Things are hot with this situation, not in the more thoughtful, objective reflection stage.
Report Post »The often-run, very effective commercials for a major home security service (Brinks, I think it is) show the “bad guy” (caucasian, by the way) walking along the street pulling up his black hoodie when he goes to bust down the door and invade the home. Why would the advertising team choose that particular article of clothing to designate the “bad guy” for viewers? Because, just like the color black, it has a well-known perceived connection with “bad guy”.
Just like any mention of the fact that perhaps women should exercise a little wise discretion and not go to drunken parties dressed like porn stars, though, even after thoroughly, unequivocally condemning her assailant, people will never stop calling it “blaming the victim.”
People, do what you can to push back the sins of the world and human nature, but you have to deal wisely with reality as it is, too!
Polarized America
Posted on March 24, 2012 at 12:43pmyup, Gangstas like to wear hoodies and if not they wear baseball caps. and they always dress in dark clothes ….. o great ,now the secrets is out and their going to change to shirt & ties, we are doomed …………….* sarcasm*
Report Post »tifosa
Posted on March 24, 2012 at 1:03pmFox removes hoodies from their store…no, seriously..hahahahahahaha! OMG you peeps are a laugh!!
Report Post »http://www.mediaite.com/online/hooded-sweatshirt-mysteriously-vanishes-from-fox-news-online-store/
c’mon folks, you can’t make this stuff up!!
Snidely
Posted on March 24, 2012 at 1:08pmAgreed, Girl. I tell my daughters that almost everytime you see a report of a college student being abducted, they were last seen leaving a bar. Yes, the blame still rests on the person that committed the crime, but the victim put themselves in a position to be a victim. While the overwhelming evidence is that this young man was an innocent victim, and the shooter needs to be locked up for a long time, Geraldo is correct that if you present yourself as a thug, people will think you are a thug.
Report Post »Shiroi Raion
Posted on March 24, 2012 at 1:23pmTifosa = pinhead.
Report Post »Dstarr55
Posted on March 24, 2012 at 1:39pmSnidely, can you name the overwhelming evidence that says Zimmerman should be locked up for a very long time? I know it is the mantra of the MSM and the mob of protestors that probably can only regurgitate ‘he was 17 and armed with skittles’ that you will post but I want to see what you based you comment on.
Report Post »AmazingGrace8
Posted on March 24, 2012 at 3:13pmSince I am not into the hip-culture…when was the ( ies ) caboosed onto the word hood? Crazy man..a jacket with a hood, original purpose was to shelter you from the storm and now it causes storms. I’m getting too old to understand this nonsense. Don’t understand this culture.
Report Post »ltbdb
Posted on March 25, 2012 at 12:34pmAfter watching those ADT commercials where all the bad guys are caucasion I have decided their security systems must work only for caucasion crooks. You must have to buy one from some other company to protect your home from the black, hispanic or asian burglars. ADT has no guts if they won’t portray any of the criminals as anything other than white. Heaven forbid a black man might be portrayed committing a crime. I’ll do my business with the company I use now. They promised me their system will work against all ethnicities, just like my .45 Sig. Don’t come slinking around my home or neighborhood wearing anything that disguises your face or other features, I will treat you as a suspicious character until proven otherwise. If you walk like a thug, talk like a thug, dress like a thug then you must be a thug as far as I am concerned.
Report Post »ForTheRepublic
Posted on March 24, 2012 at 12:17pmis this what owebama looks like without all that makeup on ?
http://trayvon.tk/
Report Post »blazingaway
Posted on March 24, 2012 at 12:52pmYes he looks like he is Obama’s son (as our President would say) … just another little gangster out to rip people off, jam laws down their throats to force them to buy his crap. Obama love JAY-Z’s jive ass rap ass crap … birds of a feather flock together
Report Post »justangry
Posted on March 24, 2012 at 12:16pmI wear a hoodie sometimes when it’s cold outside. I am not a criminal just bald. It’s for the best, I’d probably still be sporting a mullet had my had not fallen out.
Report Post »tifosa
Posted on March 24, 2012 at 12:55pmHoodies: For Whites Only. Hope you’re light enough for that hoodie, dude.
Report Post »U. N. R. E. A. L.
GtrchompJax
Posted on March 24, 2012 at 3:49pmAnd being this occurred in Central Florida with humidity of 80% and temp of 70-75 degrees do you think a hoodie was called for? Didn’t think so, putting Trayvon into a precarious situation with a probable idiot playing cops and robbers.
Report Post »Oraclevoiceofreason
Posted on March 24, 2012 at 12:08pmIt is true – good for Geraldo – I run a foundation for offender re-entry and substance abuse and we require everyone who comes to the office must come in a collared shirt – no hoodies, no bandanas, no baggie- gang banger jeans or pants below the butt. Girls must wear shirts with sleeves and no short shorts or mini skirts . WOW how radical ! We do this because you ARE judged by how you look and dress and if you want to change your life and gain respect – a bit of compromise is required. It’s a fact whether libs like it or not.
Report Post »bcshealy
Posted on March 24, 2012 at 12:53pmOracle, you truly ARE a voice of reason. When I, a white female, see a man (no matter what color) coming toward me wearing a hoody that nearly covers his face, my pulse races, especially when the weather doesn’t warrant wearing one. I don’t believe the schools — or parents! — are teaching our youth that you are judged on your appearance. Most of the people I see on the sidewalks, in malls, etc., who have tatooed arms, necks, and whatever, body piercings in odd places like eyebrows, etc. — do they REALLY think any legitimate business will give them a second look in an interview?
Report Post »cookcountypatriot
Posted on March 24, 2012 at 12:04pmfox should fire this creep
Report Post »jonnyd_94
Posted on March 24, 2012 at 12:16pmwhy should they fire him again?
Report Post »Gman42
Posted on March 24, 2012 at 12:01pm“I am urging the parents of black and Latino youngsters, particularly, to not let their children go out wearing hoodies. I think the hoodie is as much responsible for Trayvon Martin’s death as George Zimmerman was,“
I’m urging all men to shave off your damn porno mustache. Or should I not judge a person by their looks?
Report Post »Polarized America
Posted on March 24, 2012 at 12:16pmlmao…..good one
Report Post »progressiveslayer
Posted on March 24, 2012 at 12:19pmThere’s other things to take into consideration,Zimmerman’s on his back being pummeled by a large black man,and he’s losing,Zimmerman’s thinking if this guy knocks me out he can do whatever he wants to me,rape me and or kill me,Zimmerman pulls his weapon and ends the attack.
I hope he has a great attorney because we all know how hard the feds will be charging on this one.
Report Post »MAMMY_NUNN
Posted on March 24, 2012 at 3:44pmI wonder if that was why Barry’s Grandmother clutched tighter to her purse or got nervous as a black man approached was he wearing a hoodie ?
Report Post »PhilipJames
Posted on March 24, 2012 at 11:59amDid you hear this about the Trayvon killing? There is a witness who saw Trayvon beating on the guy who shot him? oops… maybe the black race baiters like Al Sharpton, Jesse Jackson, Farrakhan and yes, even that race baiter in chief, Obama…. will have egg on their faces…. right along with all their liberal media buddies who are pushing this race hysteria.
Report Post »http://www.myfoxtampabay.com/dpp/news/state/witness-martin-attacked-zimmerman-03232012
bbhouston
Posted on March 24, 2012 at 11:59amI can‘t believe I’m agreeing with Geraldo. I read somewhere that hoodies are a “fashion statement. All ages wear them”. Rappers(who glorify killing) and thieves wear hoodies. Rappers started this ‘fashion statement’. What does it say about America, where now it is cool to dress like a thug? It‘s a tragedy Javon lost his life but why wasn’t he where he was supposed to be? I was taught growing up that if I wasn‘t where I was supposed to be then don’t be surprised if something bad happens. And yes his life is a steep price to pay. But common sense and reasonable parenting says you don‘t let your ’suspended’ kid just hang out…..and I’d never let my kid dress like a thug(unless maybe a holloween party). This kid lost his life because our American way of life now glorifies stupidity and sneers at common sense. And lookiing suspiciously at someone in a hoody walking through a gated community is not such a stretch. And communities must have watch patrols because crime is rampant. Javons parents were negligent with him. I’m sorry but they should bear some of the responsibility. Zimmerman WILL pay his own price…wait and see.
Report Post »The fabric of America, the values, morals, and common sense have eroded in favor of anything goes, ‘social justice’(which is nothing more than redistribution of money), and the corruption of our leaders on ALL levels. And that is why Zimmerman was patrolling his neighborhood with gun. And that is why Javon is dead.
SpankDaMonkey
Posted on March 24, 2012 at 11:58am.
“Ban the Hoodie” That should do it…….
Why do they want the Blacks go burn down a Cuban/Hispanic Neighborhood?……
Report Post »HKS
Posted on March 24, 2012 at 12:15pmIt’s part of the fall election plan, it’s the distraction man, libs need it to smokescreen their shenanigans. Worst case is martial law and no elections, other than that it keeps folks minds off Obama’s failures.
Report Post »JustJason
Posted on March 24, 2012 at 11:52amTrayvon was walking at night in a neighborhood that had been burglarized in the recent past.
He was dressed like a gangsta. He is not 12 like the photo the media is using. He is reported to be over 6 foot tall and a line backer for the high school foot ball team. He has a gold plated grill.
Trayvon and Zimmerman both thought they were dealing with bad guys or criminals. Neither talked it out.
According to the witness, Trayvon was sitting on Zimmerman’s chest and beating him up. Zimmerman was calling out for help. Zimmerman shot Trayvon.
Zimmerman was injured on scene matching witness account.
Zimmerman didnt touch his weapon or shoot Trayvon at first sighting.
Zimmerman didnt touch his weapon while trying to locate Trayvon behind the houses.
Zimmerman didnt touch his weapon while being knocked down.
Zimmerman didnt touch his weapon while being beat in the face and head slammed on the ground.
Zimmerman didnt touch his weapon before calling out for help.
Zimmerman shot Trayvon when the witness abandoned him.
I think this is the line of thinking on the scene with police, not racism.
They are tragic events. What we have now is politics and media selling commercials. Why did they leave out these details? Probably because it extends the story when they are finally revealed selling more commercials.
Media and Obama are irresponsible flaming this fire.
http://youtu.be/zEDBqvEauYU
Report Post »saranda
Posted on March 24, 2012 at 12:02pmZimmerman did everything right until the point he dismissed the 911 operator instructions to not approach the kid. Zimmerman actions caused the death. Cannot be self defense if you initiate the confrontation. No other “facts” matter.
Report Post »13th Imam
Posted on March 24, 2012 at 12:06pmMuch like BARRY, the FACTS are yet to be revealed. Your FACTS are just your opinion. There are few journalists left.
Report Post »Polarized America
Posted on March 24, 2012 at 12:32pmI‘ve seen this video before and again I’m going to say…….
The guy said he called 911 about this incident and to this date i haven’t seen his 911 call posted online and yet there have been 6 to 8 other 911 calls posted … if there is such a witness and he did call 911 then why would the cops not post it. it would sure clear up things a bit don’t you think
Report Post »Dstarr55
Posted on March 24, 2012 at 1:30pmSaranda, that is if your facts are correct, which I submit evidence is there showing otherwise. Zimmerman was following but did not approach – the dispatcher told him not to follow and he said OK. He claims he was headed back to his truck. Trayvon’s girlfriend supports that in the sense she said Trayvon confronted Zimmerman. If all Zimmerman was doing was following, and if Trayvon was scared, they why was it Trayvon that confronted Zimmerman. She said she heard Trayvon ask ‘why are you following me’ and then heard Zimmerman. Shortly after there was an altercation and her phone went dead. She did not hear the shot. The MSM makes it seem Zimmerman should have known the age and lack of weapons of Trayvon but none ask if Trayvon was so scared why didn’t he call 911, why did he refuse to run like his girlfriend asked him to and why did he confront Zimmerman first. Those are facts also, and in court, Saranda, all facts matter – those that support your case and those that don’t.
Report Post »cookcountypatriot
Posted on March 24, 2012 at 11:49amsomething is fishy about this whole thing…was this kid a thug or not? or was he a innocent kid out for some skittles…hmmmmmmmmmm
Report Post »progressiveslayer
Posted on March 24, 2012 at 12:02pmAt fist I thought just a kid buying some candy,you notice all the photos of the boy are when he’s nine or ten years old,nice smiling photo.The msm hasn’t shown a recent photo of him,ever ask yourself why no recent photo? The kid’s probably a thug,he got caught doing what thugs do and attacked Zimmerman,and Zimmerman was losing so he used his weapon to end the attack.
I hope for Zimmerman’s sake he has a great attorney,he‘ll need it because the feds will manufacture evidence if they feel they’re losing.
Report Post »Polarized America
Posted on March 24, 2012 at 12:56pmI’m not saying this kid is innocent but the content of ones character should be looked at. it seems this kid was on the right path and not a trouble maker
http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/story/2012-03-24/trayvon-martin-friends/53744670/1
Report Post »chips1
Posted on March 24, 2012 at 3:30pmClinton appeared to be on the right path until he started raping friends. Madoff was a nice guy until they found out he was stealing from everyone. Skeletons in everyone,s closet. Dead people all around Clinton and Obama. Maybe a large part of the population don’t believe the “WET PAINT” signs.
Report Post »IMCHRISTIAN
Posted on March 24, 2012 at 11:48amGuys with mustaches aren‘t to be trusted because some of them try to hide their face and tell people that we who wear hoodies shouldn’t be trusted. It is the person who kills that should be punished not what we wear.
Report Post »13th Imam
Posted on March 24, 2012 at 11:59amA Hoodie with a Mustache??Are you gonna sit on top of that PICKET FENCE??
Report Post »IMCHRISTIAN
Posted on March 24, 2012 at 12:51pmNo, I will wait for justice to prevail.
Report Post »teamarcheson
Posted on March 25, 2012 at 3:56pmKeep wearing those Hoodies and see what happens. The guns are coming out everywhere across America and the Federal Government no longer has the money or power to defend the Hoodies anymore.
Report Post »Noonien_Soong
Posted on March 24, 2012 at 11:45amGeraldo needs to trade in his hoodie excuse back to his fanatical fantasy pajama bloomers.
Report Post »Itsjusttim
Posted on March 24, 2012 at 11:43amHe’s got a good point there, because I see many signs on convenience stores that read “No hoodies allowed.”
Report Post »Bluebonnet
Posted on March 24, 2012 at 12:35pmThe story keeps changing. Don’t know who did what to whom, but if someone were following me, stalking me, I’d be ready to fight them if they closed in on me. Apparently this guy did after being told by PD, NOT to follow him. If someone wants your attention, they’ll say something, if they follow without a word, I’d really be ready to be accosted and fight for my life too.
Report Post »Hoodies should be outlawed, they do suggest harm, a sinister look to hide behind. Our local high school is full of them, even on very warm days. I’d be leery too. A reason for alarm.
JustJason
Posted on March 24, 2012 at 11:39amHere is an example of media bias or salesmanship that create or flames irrational reaction. We have Jesse Jackson, Al Sharpton, Geraldo Rivera, Obama, and various radical groups like black panthers calling for zimmerman’s punishment from death to justice.
The media shows a picture of the guy when he was 12. Talks about he had skittles.
He is 6′3” and a linebacker for his high school football team. He has gold teeth and tats. He was walking in a neighborhood at night and through back yards. Zimmerman is reported to be a 5′3” tubby. Do these facts warrant death. No of course not. But ask yourself why its omitted from the narrative.
Its a tragic set of events that are extremely unfortunate. I can only speculate the following. Tryvon was pissed he was being followed because of being black or thought he was in danger. Zimmerman thought he was following a criminal. Neither communicated with each other like human beings to work it out. Tryvon jumped a guy following him. It tragically escalated. Each thinking the other was a bad buy. Zimmerman didnt shoot him first thing. He didnt shoot him when being sat on. He didnt shoot him while having his head slammed into the earth and face pummeled. He didnt shoot him before crying out for help. After listening to this witness I can see how police thought it was last resort. It is not racism. It is tragic events. Now its about politics and selling commercials on the news.
I wish someone would step up and talk
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Report Post »saranda
Posted on March 24, 2012 at 11:59amJustjason – your speculation falls apart with the the 911 operator telling zimmerman to not approach the kid. Anything that happens once he disregarded that instruction falls on zimmerman. He initiated whatever confrontation took place and so self defense is not even part of the discussion.
Report Post »Onowicit
Posted on March 24, 2012 at 12:01pm@JustJason
Report Post »I think you just stood up. I think they should print your story. Very well said. It put the blame on both parties and it shows the media as the real culprit in fomenting a sad story into a raging dangerous story. HATE SALES< SEX SALES<RACE SALES
youdidthis
Posted on March 24, 2012 at 11:39amgive up your freedoms for safety…bs.
protect yourselves, the police dam sure can’t.
if all were armed , guarantee crime rates would drop dramatically.
always have braindead and dumflukes, but they go out fast.
unless have your own security , have a cop in your pocket … you are a victim waiting for a crime.
Report Post »teamarcheson
Posted on March 25, 2012 at 4:01pmThe police in my rich New Jersey town are cowards when it comes to black criminals. A car of four blacks were stopped and one jumped out running. This Hoodie tried to enter a car that was stopped but had to run. This Hoodie broke into a house with the police following and a lengthy fight went on inside the house. When the fight was over two of the police and the suspect had to be taken to an ER. The other three Hoodies had drugs in the car. The police only issued summons to the three. The police are terrified at arresting blacks for they fear loosing their jobs. The police will not protect you any more.
Report Post »HaveWeLostOurSanity
Posted on March 24, 2012 at 11:38amGeraldo has a point but on the other hand wasn’t it reported that it had been raining at the time Martin and Zimmerman met? Had I been wearing a jacket or sweatshirt with a hood and had to walk in the rain I would have had my hood on too and I’m an old white guy. But, I doubt I would have went out in the rain for tea and skittles either.
Report Post »jas0707
Posted on March 24, 2012 at 11:36amThe facts begin to seep out…..
Trayvon Martin was punching Neighborhood Watchman when he was shot
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEDBqvEauYU
Report Post »progressiveslayer
Posted on March 24, 2012 at 11:49amThe msm always shows the picture of the boy when he’s nine or ten years old,we haven’t seen any recent pictures of him though have we? There‘s a reason for that and the msm propagandists know exactly why they don’t show recent photos of him.
Report Post »MidWestMom
Posted on March 24, 2012 at 11:35amI’m no fan of Geraldo but I agree with him on this one. Fair or unfair, hoodies do project a negative image. There is truth in the saying “first appearances are important”.
Report Post »mike_trivisonno
Posted on March 24, 2012 at 11:39amHe is being paid to spew these inflammatory comments. He is part of the problem.
Report Post »MidWestMom
Posted on March 24, 2012 at 11:43amappearances = impressions
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MidWestMom
Posted on March 24, 2012 at 11:50amDoesn‘t matter if he’s being paid or not. The fact still remains that “hoodies” do project a negative image. Example: the recent mob violence of the self-proclaimed 99% in California. Businesses with broken windows, fires etc – all criminal acts. Local news footage shows a large percent of the protesters wearing hoodies to keep from being identified.
Report Post »13th Imam
Posted on March 24, 2012 at 11:35amCan you actually WHERE a hoodie??
Report Post »HaveWeLostOurSanity
Posted on March 24, 2012 at 11:40amAh, the grammar police are still hanging out here! :-)
Report Post »progressiveslayer
Posted on March 24, 2012 at 11:35amGeraldo’s letting some common sense leak into his thick skull,I don‘t care for the liberal hack but he’s right on this one.You dress the part and things happen,is it fair? No life isn’t fair.
Report Post »CatB
Posted on March 24, 2012 at 11:49amExactly .. and as for Geraldo .. even a broken clock is right twice a day. He was due.
Report Post »TRONRADIO
Posted on March 24, 2012 at 11:34amNot a fan of the hoodie fashion; don’t care for pants half-way up a guy’s backside; but there they are. I’m sorry for the tragic situation in Florida, but we must move on; the bottom-feeder libs are using this situation to distract. Let’s stay focused.
GOP 2012
Report Post »RJJinGadsden
Posted on March 24, 2012 at 12:47pmTron, I’d say that goes with anything that becomes Gangster Chic (yeah, sarcasm intended) not just the hoodie itself. Whatever pieces of clothing or accessories they choose tends to become the “uniform” of the day. Next year, it could be just about anything. There have been reports of construction workers being attacked because of the wrong colored sweat rag hanging from a back pocket. Blame the gangster and the wannabes, not the clothing.
Report Post »RJJinGadsden
Posted on March 24, 2012 at 11:34amGeraldo, you can just crawl back into Al Capone’s vault….LOL
Report Post »progressiveslayer
Posted on March 24, 2012 at 11:39amThat was a classic when they opened that vault,I really liked the time he got his nose busted by some Neo Nazi on his show years ago,the idiot threw a chair.
Report Post »RJJinGadsden
Posted on March 24, 2012 at 11:49amPROGRESSIVESLAYER, Yeah, had to catch that showing on AFN, but it was a hoot. If just befuddles me that Fox lets this idiot on their channel in any sort of way….hmmm, they also let Debbie Wasserman-Schultz on too.
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