The Top 6 Moments From George Zimmerman’s Interview With Sean Hannity: Recounting the Shooting, ‘God’s Plan’, & Even Suffocation
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SANFORD, Fla.(AP/The Blaze) — George Zimmerman says he was not pursuing 17-year-old Trayvon Martin the night the teen was fatally shot. Zimmerman is charged with second-degree murder in the teenager’s death.
He made the statement Wednesday in an interview with Fox News host Sean Hannity.
When asked to explain what he meant when he told a police dispatcher he was following Martin, Zimmerman said he was trying to keep an eye on him to tell police. But he also said Martin was not running:
Zimmerman also gave a detailed description of the scuffled between him and Martin. Zimmerman says very shortly after he got out of his car, Martin was right next to him. Zimmerman says he looked down to try to find his cellphone and when he looked up, Martin punched him and broke his nose. He also reveals Martin tried to “suffocate” him:
He says as the two were struggling, Martin was “cursing, telling me to shut up,” and then said “you’re going to die tonight.” He says Martin also reached for the gun that Zimmerman always carries.
Zimmerman says it was his voice that was heard screaming on 911 calls, with absolutely no doubt or hesitance.
“You said at one point he put his hand over your mouth. Do you think that was to silence you from screaming?” Hannity asked.
“Yes, sir. I believe he, from what the investigators told me, he knew that I was talking to the police and I was yelling,” Zimmerman replied. “So I believe the police officer was there and they just couldn’t find me, so I was yelling in the hopes that they were in the vicinity and they would come when they heard me yelling.”
Zimmerman described how he came to realize that the gun “wasn’t my gun, wasn’t his gun, it was the gun,” or the gun that would eventually claim one of their lives:
“He took one hand off my mouth and I felt it going down toward my chest, toward my holster, and I just didn’t have any time,” Zimmerman said.
In spite of the trauma, Zimmerman also said he wouldn’t do anything differently and that he believes the incident was “God’s plan.” He didn’t think it was his place to second guess it.
This motif returned again later on in the interview:
Zimmerman also pointed out that he had no ill feelings toward black people, and in fact had stood up against instances where they were oppressed. Zimmerman cited the case of Sheldon Ware, a black homeless man from his hometown who had been abused by police, and who Zimmerman felt was treated unfairly.
Fox News also released three longer clips of the interview. View them below:
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Comments (205)
Qnjn
Posted on July 18, 2012 at 11:08pmI’m so utterly sick of this ********! Zimmerman did what anyone would have done in a situation where their life was in danger. Kill or be killed. He stop his ground and now is being hung out to dry for it.Where is the support for Zimmerman? Where is the outrage for the actions of the black panthers and al sharpton? This politically correct BS is the reason this country is going to hell!
Report Post »I love how you never see sharpton when a kid from the ghetto gets shot in the leg and there’s no march for them!! Sharpton can’t make money off any of that!
When are they going to realize al sharpton and he black panthers never want blacks to succeed in anything because then they woul be out of business and obsolete! Wake up people!!
Time Rebel
Posted on July 18, 2012 at 11:26pmThere is a lot of support for Zimmerman. You just do not hear of it as much because the lamestream media would rather keep Trayvon Martin the victim!
Report Post »ohnomrbill
Posted on July 18, 2012 at 11:37pmHe is charged with murder he shot and killed a young man no matter how you feel about this the jury will decide what his fate is. Not you, not me, not even hannity will help this man if he is guilty he will get the sentence that he deserves, if he is inocent this he will get to be free to stand his ground again
Report Post »db321
Posted on July 18, 2012 at 11:45pmThis interview was TREMENDOUS – Great Job Hannity, and Zimmerman you are a soft spoken, articulate and decent human being.
Now, let’s watch Obama and his lap dog media wiggle out of this. The spin the Media and Obama did on Zimmerman is Un-American. Zimmerman you are a great Man and a stand up guy for your apology – don’t expect the media and Obama to return the apology – they have no class.
Report Post »Rational Man
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 12:09amohnomrbill
Posted on July 18, 2012 at 11:37pm
He is charged with murder he shot and killed a young man no matter how you feel about this the jury will decide what his fate is. Not you, not me, not even hannity will help this man if he is guilty he will get the sentence that he deserves, if he is inocent this he will get to be free to stand his ground again
Yea, just like OJ Simpson got what he deserved when he killed two people.
And Casey Anthony?
“…no matter how you feel about this….” Zimmerman is being tried in the court of public opinion, not in the courtroom. Why else would the recent testimony of an annonymous woman be released to the press that has nothing to do with this case? Something that supposedly happened when Z was just 8 yrs old.
Report Post »US-First
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 1:28am@OHNOMRBILL
Except Zimmerman won’t be able to get a fair trial. Even the President of the USA weighed in on this because he saw a media opportunity. The President of the USA comes out sympathizing with Trayvon even equating him as a son he never had. This President and his media have at least 50% of the population grovelling that he is God. That’s at least 50% of the jury and the President hasn’t even come out to apologize for his premature comments. As President he should understand the responsibility that comes with his celebrity status and not use it for or against individual Americans. And lets not forget the Hollywood celebrities and other popular political figure’s who have decided its ok to use their positions to harm one individual before any real evidence was presented. This should be scary to all individual Americans. To see how those in popular positions with media support can effectively take a life w/ little more than words.
Report Post »kryptonite
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 5:11am@DB321
Report Post »Zimmerman you are a soft spoken…human being.
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Hahaha. He’ll blow kisses at conservatives, if that helps. Remember how OJ’s hand suddenly grew when he tried on that glove? Another court miracle, for sure.
Consteacher
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 5:45amThe educated understand your position. The welfare/food stamp slaves understand it not. They understand that any slight against them is a personal insult and that they’re owed whatever because of it. Wait until states begin to reduce/ eliminate entitlements. All of us will forget about Zimmerman because we will be absorbed by the riot of the day. Prep and pray, the end has arrived.
Report Post »HowardSternIsABigot
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 6:47amBlacks across country playing knockout games, flash mobs, gang attacks, on and on. Guesswhat, we are now awake, we own how many million guns? careful black people , payback can be a bee-otch.
Report Post »How are the limp wristed weasels like kryptonite and his ilk gonna help you then? enough is enough
Vidar100
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 7:59amYeah, it’s the fault of the media that he could not just shot someone in the street and tell the cops “hey I was afraid for my life” and he could just go home without any repercussions. I love when people get angry at “the media” when things are reported they do not like. However when “the media” portrays all back male teens as hyper violet sociopaths, that is correct.
Report Post »kryptonite
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 8:27am@HOWARDSTERNISABIGOT
Report Post »Hey, bozo, I’m standing up for life, as I always do. You, OTOH are defending a lying Dim and his pathetically stupid sob story. All he’s gotta do is blow some kisses your way and whisper soft and low in your ear, and he’s got you.
kryptonite
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 8:29amZimm gives us some new and riveting information about what transpired that night: Martin walks towards Zimm and he is clearly “confrontational.” Sensing danger, what does Zimm do? DUH, he does what any neighborhood watch captain, what any MAN would do. He reaches for his… cell phone. Yep. You heard me. But alas! It’s not there! As Jim Carrey quipped in THE MASK, “Sorry, wrong pocket.” So Zimm desperately LOOKS DOWN to try and find it, but then sensing that danger has gotten too close, he looks back up and WHAM! Martin throws the fateful punch that breaks his nose.
Hey, jack***, good thing you finally figured out what that gun you carry is for.
And, Zimm, if I were that kid’s father, I’d want to see you fry after hearing you say it was “God’s plan.
Report Post »JRook
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 8:31amAh yes the Zimmerman story V.4.0 “very shortly after he got out of his car” If that was true then the scuffle would have occurred near his car and not on the sidewalk. Still doesn’t explain why he got out of his car and why Martin would have been anywhere near that point. If he wasn’t pursuing Martin then the only reason he would have gotten out of his car is because he parked it near his house. Will be interesting to see where the car was parked and how close the scuffle was to the car. These are the types of details that will disprove Zimmerman’s bogus version of events. We are supposed to believe his car followed Martin on its own? Zimmerman followed, confronted, shot and killed a 17 yr. old KID.
Report Post »stone2016
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 8:50am@Vidar100
First, he didn’t go home after telling the police he was “scared for his life”. He went home after extensive interviews and his story completely added up to the investigating officers. Then AFTER the media LIED and ALTERED the story Zimmerman was arrested. Now we the media is destroying this man in order to make him fit into their predetermined profile of a “white, gun toting, heterosexual, Christian man”.
Second, no one ever says “all” young black men are thugs. However, there is a prevailing culture that glorifies being a thug. A culture that glorifies thuggery, living on EBT, promotes “baby mama” families, etc. will naturally produce quite a few thugs. Not all, but a lot.
Report Post »loriann12
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 9:48am@stone2016
Have you ever noticed that Zimmerman is always shown in a light that makes him look white everywhere but on Fox? And everyone but Fox uses that picture of a 12 yr old Martiin.
Report Post »netmail
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 10:43amThis case is chock full of REASONABLE DOUBT, therefore, if Zimmerman is convicted, we can write off our criminal justice system along with everything else. Out in the open corruption is one sure symptom of fascism.
Report Post »kryptonite
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 11:25am@VIDAR
First, he didn’t go home after telling the police he was “scared for his life”. He went home after extensive interviews and his story completely added up to the investigating officers.
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Well, those cops were plain dumb. Anyone who can give “extensive interviews” after allegedly having his head pounded into the concrete at least a dozen times and then being choked almost to the point of losing consciousness is obviously lying. Why did Zimm REFUSE to see a doctor that night, even though the police offered to take him to the hospital, huh? Think! A doctor would have seen right through his bogus story..
Moreover, Zimm claims Martin sat up and said, “You got me.” Martin’s heart was pierced,and he suffered massive bleeding in his lungs , and the kid SAT UP? And spoke? And then Zimm threw him off or he fell off — Zimm can’t remember — and Zimm got on top of him, because he wasn’t sure if Martin was dead? Give me a break.
Report Post »GENEPAGLIARI
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 11:32amBlack people have to get over “being black first” and start seeing themselves as part of the human race. I certainly don’t see myself as “white first” in my relations with any one. Until blacks get over that attitude which has been hammered into them, they will always have trouble getting along and thriving as they otherwise might.
Report Post »The wool has been pulled over their eyes by racists, plain and simple. I believe that skin color does not matter unless those with skin color (or other societal differences) choose to make it an issue. Then, we can never get past said issue because that situation is permanent. So, get over it. We can all see you are black or whatever else the case may be. That is fine. In and of itself, that does not make you special unless you choose for it to define everything about you. God loves you. It is not a handicap unless you insist on it being a handicap. If it is a handicap, overcome it. Are you mad at God because you were born a certain way? How silly. It is you…for the rest of your life. Deal with it. Take a cue from our marvelous returning soldiers. Get on with your life.
kryptonite
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 11:54amSorry, my last comment was a reply to STONE.
Report Post »black9897
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 12:03pm@GENPAGLIARI
Very true. A lot of black people see themselves as sticking together due to color. Goes back to slavery and having to stick together, but has bled over to a time when there is no need. Very sad because it just creates tension and divides us. Maybe in years to come future generations will no longer see the world like this.
Report Post »HowardSternIsABigot
Posted on July 20, 2012 at 8:05amcreeptonite
Report Post »you are spinning lies, stick to known facts once in awhile. Standing up for innocent lives?? Zimmy wasnt an innocent life walking around his own neighborhood? You are a moron as Ive stated before. Make up a lie and spin, good job doofus.
FoxholeAtheist
Posted on July 20, 2012 at 5:35pmTime Rebel, I guess being shot to death doesn’t make you a victim? Yes, how DARE they try to turn a murdered man into a victim.
What nonsense.
Report Post »Tonto USA
Posted on July 21, 2012 at 1:43amI think Zimmerman has a lot more support than you’d think. Lots of people are getting tired or the blatant reverse racism, the PC jazz and the stiffling of our very rights to live by the “do-gooders”, tree huggers, black “activists” and all their friends. Enough already….the man was defending himself against a thug that “happened” to have a dark complexion. That’s all!
Report Post »Totally Domestic
Posted on July 18, 2012 at 11:06pmI believe Z man. I feel for Travon’s mother, but she is being used by the race baters.
Report Post »If it was just between the parents and Zman, I think they could get peace.
Parents are trying to get Stand Your Ground law overturned.
With so much crime and less money for Police, the parents are doing a great
disservice to the State of Fl.
Angela Corie is just politicking.
Jesus-loves-Johnny
Posted on July 18, 2012 at 11:05pmRealLiibertarian, Detroit paperboy….. I know “everybody” has a bias…. This wouldn’t be LIFE without it! Having said that it still behooves one to make an effort to be “Fair & Equitiable” in ‘all’ of our dealings including racial ones because we simply do not live in a all White, all Black world and the rest is history. What we do need is to STOP with the hatred and bias’s that stick out like sore thumbs when you post! It take (2) TWO to tango and it only takes (1) One to be wrong! Usually, not always that person pays a heavier price for “screwing up”…! That’s all that happened here, if Zim did not defend that gun he would be the dead one and this story would have never got National News! Just look at Chicago for an example; What 12 – 15 Murders in 1 week and no National “Super Stars” in the News? Why? Because it was Black on Black crime, every day run of the mill stuff that just dosen’t interest folks that much but when we can put words together like “Shot in a ”hoodie’, minding his own business, just eating Skittles” BOW-WOW-WOW-WOWZER, lookie here, po-boy gets hammered by Hispanyo-Whitey acting like the Police..! BullCrap ! Treyvon had just as much or more to do with it and Treyvon was just about home but turned around and tracked him down for a fight and he just bit on the wrong apple and got what he deserved because when the gun come in the picture he was making his play to cap Zim and then we all would be listening to him tell his version of it cl
Report Post »RealLiibertarian
Posted on July 18, 2012 at 11:25pmI‘ve never mentioned race in this and I really don’t care who is which race. I see just as many white kids with the hoodies, grills, and listening to rap, so I don’t beleive it has anything to do with race. I do think it’s a generational thing, where kids who do not conform to some arbitrary societal norm are considered to be threats by the older set. And it doesn‘t matter if it’s the urban look, or grunge, or Goth, anyone who does not fit into some ‘adult’s’ vision of what should be, is considered a threat and must be up to no good. Been there, 40 years ago.
Report Post »RightUnite
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 7:32am@REALIILIBERTARIANS… White kids with grills?? Are you kidding me?? I’ve NEVER, ever seen a white boy stupid enough to wear grills! What a friggin joke!
Report Post »RealLiibertarian
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 9:11amYou obviously don’t live any where near NYC, Boston, or Philly. Urban culture spans all races.
Report Post »OniKaze
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 10:10amREALLIB is right…
There are some INCREDIBLY dumb (borderline mentally retarded) youths that want to idolize the rap culture by getting fake gold teeth… Not realizing that they look completely ridiculous… BOTH races look like complete fools wearing this crap.. Do you not realize the whole reason people started getting gold teeth was because their teeth rotted because they didn’t take proper care of them…
So when I see a person with a “grill” (stupid word….) I see someone who is either too stupid to know why you get gold teeth, or they just have horrible hygiene…
Either way, “grills” are for complete idiots (doesn’t matter which race…)
Report Post »mr.goodvibe
Posted on July 18, 2012 at 10:57pmGZ the white man with the perpetual tan, stalking the sweet, angelic little Trayvon.
Report Post »GotMullet
Posted on July 18, 2012 at 10:54pmHe put himself in a bad situation. It was a tragedy by every definition. I think events unfolded as Zimmy described, and he did have to protect himself, but I don’t think there is a law against stupidity. The press and the machine of politics have really mucked up the facts of the case. After all is done, and if Zimmy can get a fair trial, and is found not guilty….. he and his wife better get big time plastic surgery, change their names, and get into Witness Protection PRONTO, before the Al and Jesse gangstas track him down.
And probably the biggest mistake of all was his lawyer allowing him to go on Hannity. Of the possible jury pool, who are most likely NOT to have watched Hannity? Probably no one open minded enough to actually consider, or understand, the evidence presented them.
Report Post »v15
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 2:01amThe MSM has been notorious for selectively editing video and audio clips and taking things completely out of context. ABC? MSNBC? CBS? Hell, even NPR selectively edits. I am sure that FOX selectively edits things but not with the spin you would expect from other networks. I really don’t care for Hannity but I think he did a fair interview. The most revealing thing about GZ is how soft spoken he is, how polite and articulate he is – this is a side of GZ that really no one reported on. I believe his version of the story. I think he got himself into a bad situation when he got out of his truck to keep an eye on Trayvon until the police arrived.
Report Post »WalkerforPres
Posted on July 18, 2012 at 10:49pmWho invested more in gold?
Report Post »Glenn Beck or Trayvon Martin
Mapache
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 7:24amHer was only taking Glen Becks advice. He got his grills from Goldline.
Report Post »D-Fence
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 7:37amGlenn would have a body grill, not just a grill for his teeth. LOL
Report Post »sandy21957
Posted on July 18, 2012 at 10:45pmAll it takes is one juror to cause a mistrial or the whole group chooses to “nullify” the whole thing. Casey Anthony walked on far greater evidence. I don’t see him being convicted.
Report Post »oldguy199
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 8:14pmCasey A walked because the cause of death was “UNDETERMINED” If you can not prove a murder happened , how can you charge murder????
Report Post »Brother Winston Smith
Posted on July 18, 2012 at 10:43pmHannity? I thought that fake-conservative was chased away in the 2008 Great Snowball Incident?
Report Post »http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5rJI5e0jBU
WalkerforPres
Posted on July 18, 2012 at 10:53pmAnd the point of that is??????????????????
Report Post »GoodStuff
Posted on July 18, 2012 at 11:41pm“And the point of that is?”
Brother never makes a point, he just talks gibberish.
Report Post »The-Monk
Posted on July 18, 2012 at 11:46pmHey Brother,
Thanks for the link. Typical Ron Paul supporters showing how much they value the free speech which the Constitution grants Hannity. Looks like a group of OWS idiots.
Or didn’t you recognize the resemblance?
Report Post »mtnvortex
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 3:20amYeah, they kind of look like the faction of Ron Paul supporters who fell right in line with the occutards. Don’t get me wrong, I like Ron Paul. I don’t agree with him 100%, but I think his heart is in the right place. The folks in that video looked like ignorant college twits…just like OWS.
Report Post »RepubliCorp
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 6:59amAre these the freedom and liberty lovers?
Report Post »mtcountrygrl
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 12:40pmBrother needs to stop “smoking” his breakfast
Report Post »garbagecanlogic
Posted on July 18, 2012 at 10:41pmI have been told you should empty the gun to ensure the perp does not have any chance of winning the battle. So why is there only one gunshot to the victim.
Praise Be To Obama. Psalm 109:8
The U.S. Out Of The U.N.
Report Post »The U.N. Out Of The U.S.
garbagecanlogic
Posted on July 18, 2012 at 10:39pmSounds like Martin’s family lawyers are going to have a tough time as will the Florida prosecutors.
Praise Be To Obama. Psalm 109:8
The U.S. Out Of The U.N.
Report Post »The U.N. Out Of The U.S.
Verceofreason
Posted on July 18, 2012 at 10:47pmDefinitely going for an insanity plea, Georgie is coo coo for coco puffs.
Report Post »Well, George, god told me to strap you to a gurney and give you a few injections.
The lord works in mysterious ways.
GoodStuff
Posted on July 18, 2012 at 11:43pm“Verceofreason”
Someone is a kook. Oh, look…it’s you.
Report Post »jettson
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 9:23amMartin’s dead Obama is a sumbag God has nothing to do with it.
Report Post »cemerius
Posted on July 18, 2012 at 10:28pmI am so sick of two things BRING on the trial and bring on the freaking election!!!! This Zimmerman crap is gonna turn into an OJ freak trial to the 10th degree!!!
Report Post »BIgWheeler
Posted on July 18, 2012 at 10:27pmIncidentally, when’s the last time a Mormon got shot for assulting someone.
Report Post »cmonnow
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 12:11amNot sure what that has to do with anything..?? ever heard of blood atonement?
Report Post »TJexcite
Posted on July 18, 2012 at 10:25pmHow many will die in Chicago this weekend and not get a nationwide march or even have the murders solved.
Report Post »RossPoldark
Posted on July 18, 2012 at 10:46pmso true, What I dont understand is why jackson, sharpton, arent saying anything about black on black violence. Hmmm, could it be that it does not meet their agenda. black on black violence OK, Aything else is due to racism.
Report Post »ArchStudent
Posted on July 18, 2012 at 11:00pmyour are sadly right. i go to college in the deadliest neighborhood in chicago. we even had a white man beaten nearly to death in retaliation for T. Martin. but thats not important apparently.
the double standard is sickening
Report Post »TEARS FOR AMERICA
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 7:29amOr a mic-screaming rally to demand injustices while the black clergy/heiarchy turn a deaf ear to the lunacy in national/state policy which encourages fatherless homes, laziness, drug addiction, a victimization mentality, hatred, coveteousness, anger…I hold the leadership responsible for much of this and so will God.
Report Post »ambrosia
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 8:12amAbsolutely right.
Southside Chicago is a cesspool, one that Obama ignores.
Oprah & Obama should get their butts off the celebrity circuit
and look to clean things up in their own backyard.
Zimmerman’s composure and demeanor speaks volumes.
If it was he, who was the “vistim”, nobody would have paid attention or known about this.
Ironically, he is the victim, of bigotry and race-baiters like Scharpton, Jackson
and yes, Obama……leave alone the biased press.
Shame on them all…….they are culpable in this crime and tragedy !
I hope Zimmerman’s attorneys slap them ALL with lawsuits-
ask NBC how much it cost them when they slimed Richard Jewell ?
Unfortunately, by then, the damage was done
Still, the press, Obama, Scharpton, Jackson ignore any & every other criminal act
committed by their chosen delinquents-
murders of the elderly, homeless & flash robs, terrorizing public businesses
and innocent people.
They are ALL insults to America &people of every race !
Report Post »spirited
Posted on July 18, 2012 at 10:24pmAfter seeing the entire interview it seemed odd that Hannity asked about The New Black Panther’s bounty for Zimmerman “dead or alive”, and Spike Lee, Al Sharpton & Jesse Jackson, and the media’s sensationalizing …..
9^>but Sean Hannity NEVER mentioned President Obama.
Report Post »oneshiner
Posted on July 18, 2012 at 10:36pmListening to the interview, I can honestly say I’d have done the same thing to anyone who was pounding my head into the concrete, etc. Sure, you feel sorry for taking a life, but if that kid came after me like that, the same thing would have happened. No one should have to let anyone threaten their lives as this kid did, he is the one who came after Zimmerman with menace on his mind. A bad dude.
Report Post »Verceofreason
Posted on July 18, 2012 at 10:50pmZimmerman has proven to be a chronic compulsive liar.
Report Post »Why do you posters believe a thing he says.
Quite a mystery.
cmonnow
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 12:09ambecause he is the white man’s OJ Simpson. everybody knows that he screwed up, but they aren’t going to admit it to themselves.
he was even stupid enough to say he would have done the exact same thing again.
Hannity kept him on point as best he could. Let’s see him take the stand and expose himself to cross-examination.
Report Post »gtcogic
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 12:12amLet’s see,…he was being suffocated by Travyon with both hands, and yet he did not fight back? He “shimmied” along the grass. How do you get your head bashed in on the sidewalk by a person who has two hands over your face trying to suffocate you?
And yet you Neo-Nazi and KKK wannabes think this man walks on water. YOU are the reason there is so much division in this nation. Makes me ashamed to be a conservative.
Report Post »kryptonite
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 5:02am@GTCOGIC
Let’s see,…he was being suffocated by Travyon with both hands, and yet he did not fight back?
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Not only that, but if Zimm was the one screaming for help, I wonder how he managed to scream long and hard, even though Martin banged his head against the pavement about a “dozen” times and then started to choke him to death and Zimm began to lose consciousness…and all along Zimm just kept screaming like hell. Yeah, sure.
Most people in America no longer think objectively. They just have knee-jerk reactions to a perceived threat, in this case, repealing Stand Your Ground.
Report Post »kryptonite
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 5:26am@CMONNOW
Report Post »because he is the white man’s OJ Simpson.
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Except Zimmerman is not white! And this is about libs looking for an excuse to repeal Stand Your Ground.
FoxholeAtheist
Posted on July 20, 2012 at 5:39pmIt‘s all in god’s plan, donchaknow. What’s that? Murder wasn‘t in god’s plan? I guess god‘s plan isn’t very strong if it can be foiled over and over and over and over and over again.
Report Post »CulperGang
Posted on July 18, 2012 at 10:24pmLet’s get real: Tray was going to be offed either way by someone from the hood. This is how he was living. “whatcha looking at?” Tray was looking for a fight. Living like a thug you end up llike a thug.
Honest Blacks know this is: Keeping it real.
Report Post »cmonnow
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 12:13amyour comment is so pitifully stereotyped and such a crock of bs. he was a decent kid with his father in his life.
why you blazers love this inept, failure, violent, molesting pos Zimmerman is beyond me. he must remind you guys of yourselves..
Report Post »shorelineliz
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 3:30pmCulperGang/CmonNow: Trayvon Martin, at some point, was a good kid. He was starting to get into trouble. Several suspensions. He was visiting his father while on another suspension. Whether it was drug related or not is a supposition. But, he was in an inner city high school, full of kids, with a “mentality” which says, “we are bad ass. don’t mess with us or else.” That is quite prevalent. Trayvon Martin was on his cell phone with a friend saying, “someone is following me.” Trayvon’s own neighborhood back in Dade County had problems. He had to “watch his back” in that neighborhood. His high school had cliques and groups. All high schools do. Most high schools have some rough people you have to avoid. Who was Trayvon Martin really? Was he just a fresh faced football player or something else? What kind of trouble was he into or what? What did his FAcebook page reveal about him? Was he into that “gangsta thug” stuff or what? Many young people, of color, and caucasian, listen to this awful music, call women, B‘s and H’s, have no respect, think of themselves empowered by this racially motivated and prejudicial music, and “as a man thinks so he is.“ What did Trayvon Martin ”think or believe?” My guess is that he was a typical teenager in an inner city school, filled with mixed races, many people of color, and that, in typical fashion, he thought of himself, as a bit of a badass. But, how far did he take that?
Report Post »shorelineliz
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 3:32pmHow far did Trayvon Martin take his “I’m a bit of a bad ass attitude?” That is the question. WE know he lived and went to school in an inner city high school, full of kids of color, and some white. We know that attitudes of young people who are socialized a certain way, listen to certain music, are influenced by their own cultural heroes, rap and such. And, we know about gangs.So, what was his environment, and what were his high school suspensions really about. How far did he take his own sense of empowerment? these are questions I would like answered.
Report Post »Magyar
Posted on July 18, 2012 at 10:22pmListened to the entire interview…. Florida DOJ is going to have a tough time convicting Geo. on 2nd degree unless they stack the jury (and I know jury selection has become a busine$$!).
If you’ve seen the most recent photo of Martin complete with gold grill and thugish attire, and bothered to read about HS disciplinary actions along with a number of other less than steller exploits— well, Trayvon IS NOT the innocent angelic boy the press and the NBP want you to believe.
By the way— Haven’t seen Sharpie or Jacka@@ lately? What’s up? Jury might no find for Trayvon?
Report Post »RealLiibertarian
Posted on July 18, 2012 at 10:33pmGold grill and thuggish attire?? LOL When I was his age it was long hair, Nehru jackets and bellbottoms. The old and uptight said exactly the same things. Fashions change and it has nothing to do with character. And high school discipline problems in this day and age would have been ignored when I went to school. No, Zimmerman didn‘t like someone he didn’t know in his neighborhood, so he went rogue and decided to follow them. He should have stayed in his car.
Report Post »WalkerforPres
Posted on July 18, 2012 at 10:45pmSharpie lost his bullhorn and Jackson is taking care of his drunk son
Report Post »Soothsayer
Posted on July 18, 2012 at 11:10pm@REALLIIBERTARIAN
Report Post »” When I was his age it was long hair, Nehru jackets and bellbottoms.”
So is that what one would wear to assault another person back then?
lylejk
Posted on July 18, 2012 at 10:20pmAll the witness that collaborated Zimmerman’s story are now recanting them probably out of fear. Their witness statements still stand though. It’s so obvious that Zimmerman has outlined the events accuratly that this fiasco should end before the Florida justice system looks even more like idiots for charging him second degree murder. This is clearly a self-defense situation and at worse manslaughter. ‘Nough said. :)
Report Post »RealLiibertarian
Posted on July 18, 2012 at 10:19pmSo the wannabe cop speaks. If he’d stayed in his car and let the police handle it, he wouldn’t be in this position. People need to learn to MYOB.
Report Post »Independent4233
Posted on July 18, 2012 at 10:25pmThe job of neighborhood watchmen is to watch for suspicious behavior, ******.
What part of that do you find too complex to understand?
My how badly you trolls want to hang an innocent man.
BIgWheeler
Posted on July 18, 2012 at 10:29pmThe wannabe libertarian speaks! That’s right, cower in the car sucking your thumb, the adults have things covered.
Report Post »RealLiibertarian
Posted on July 18, 2012 at 10:36pmI don’t agree with neighborhood watches or wannabe cops. Their was nothing suspicious about the kid’s behaviour, other than Zimmerman didn’t like strangers.
Report Post »RealLiibertarian
Posted on July 18, 2012 at 10:39pmNo cowering required, Bigwheeler. When a crime has actually been committed, the police should be called. Until then, leave people the hell alone. 4th Amendment and probable cause are more important than feeling ‘safe’.
Report Post »foundersadmirer
Posted on July 18, 2012 at 10:42pmI guess we are supposed to cower and ignore a thug when we see them! This is a free country, we SHOULD be able to get out of our car for whatever reason, and with freedom comes responsibility and consequences, Zimmerman could have suffered terrible consequences for his choice to get out… DUH… if Martin would have ignored Zimmerman (MYOB), he MAY still be alive today, but he chose to assault and threaten his life Zimmerman and suffered the consequences for his misguided “free” choice.
Get a clue “real lib”
Report Post »oneshiner
Posted on July 18, 2012 at 10:43pmYeah, I‘m a wannabe cop in my own mind and don’t like to see anyone creeping around my neighborhood. I‘m sure I’d have watched to see where the dude was going to see if he was legit or not or if he was casing the joint.
Report Post »After a number of break-ins in the area, I’ve have definitely paid attention, and I’d have done the same thing if anyone jumped me with no cause. We get to defend ourselves when someone knocks us down and beats us and threatens verbally.
RealLiibertarian
Posted on July 18, 2012 at 10:55pmOh, I’ve got the clue alright, Founders. It‘s obvious that most people on this board don’t beleive in freedom, are willing to judge people by their appearance, and are supporters of a police state that uses civilians to expand their information network.
Report Post »GotMullet
Posted on July 18, 2012 at 11:07pmI agree with Independent####, but in that sort activity should not be armed, unless they are deputized. But, then again, Zimmy wasn’t acting as the neighborhood gentarmes at the time…. he said he was on the way to Targets, so he was legal in packing. But… anybody who is armed should not be pursuant of trouble. But, if things did happen as described, Zimmy saved his own life, because it was definitely threatened.
But, just for reference, here is a righteous application of Stand-Your-Ground:
http://www.gainesville.com/article/20120716/ARTICLES/120719707/1109/sports?Title=Video-shows-patron-shooting-robbers-at-Palms-Internet-Cafe
Report Post »GoodStuff
Posted on July 18, 2012 at 11:45pm“People need to learn to MYOB.”
Maybe Martin should have minded his own business and gone home, instead of double-backing, instead of sucker punching Zimmerman, instead of slamming Zimmerman’s head against the concrete.
Silly Paulestinian, go to bed now.
Report Post »kryptonite
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 11:48amfoundersadmirer
if Martin would have ignored Zimmerman (MYOB), he MAY still be alive today, but he chose to assault and threaten his life Zimmerman
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Is that a FACT or do you choose to believe Zimm? What makes Zimm more credible than the dead kid? What? His superficial injuries? His refusal to see a doctor that night? His claim that Martin jumped him because he took his eyes off the kid who was coming at him, and decided to look for his cell phone?
You don’t give a d@mn about the evidence. Zimm says it and that settles it; a man who has assaulted a law enforcement officer and who voted for Obama. But now he has conveniently morphed into a soft-spoken martyr. Fools.
Report Post »foundersadmirer
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 10:00pmkrypto…
decisions have consequences for ALL parties involved, not just the lucky (living) or the deceased… just saying. Seems a lot of folks are judging Zs decisions/actions:… and Ms decisions/actions are irrelavent? You don’t get “superficious” wounds like those if you are the aggressor!!
focus.
think it through.
make a rational assessment. you have the freedom to draw your own conclusion. please don’t deflect, ignore, or dispute facts because of pre-determined or stuborn assumptions. I initially believed Z was guilty (because of the media coverage), but as I examine the facts, I am questioning that EARLY assumption… just saying… God Bless
Report Post »foundersadmirer
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 10:18pmActually I gree with a lot of your comments. However a Police State and a Neighborhood watch are completely & undeniably 2 seperate entities at opposite ends of the political spectrum. One is when Government control/regulation will oversee your affairs/security,… and the other is when “We the People” will oversee your affairs/security… just saying… observe, think, assess, … decide… God bless
Report Post »kryptonite
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 11:55pm@FOUNDERSADMIRER
That’s funny. Initially I sided with Zimm BECAUSE of the media’s obvious agenda to frame him. Then, after seeing how short and skinny (he’s put on some weight since) he was that day, I began to analyze the evidence more carefully.
Yes, Martin’s actions had consequences. He was a 17-yo, and like any young, fit, cocky kid, he got angry and punched Zimm. I believe his words were also racially charged. It’s conjecture, but it is likely, given that young blacks are usually hostile towards latinos and whites.
Unlike the media, I think Zimm had a right to get out of the car. BUT, he had no right to take that kid’s life. First, he could have drawn his gun and given out a warning so Martin had a chance to back off and leave. Second, when Martin screamed in distress, he could have shown mercy. He did not. He was in a blind rage when he shot the kid. I know the cries came from Martin, because if it had been Zimm, the poundings and the choking would have progressively weakened his cries. Instead, that very last cry for help is awfully loud and strong, and conveys the utter terror of someone who knows the other guy is about to pull the trigger. One more thing. That’s supposedly when Zimm beat Martin to the holster. How could he be doing all that screaming and at the same time fight to grab his own gun before Martin did. Let me repeat, that’s not how the brain works. Like you said, it’s a matter of focus.
Report Post »Detroit paperboy
Posted on July 18, 2012 at 10:14pmThat white Hispanic Jew democrat racist………….
Report Post »willingtoupe
Posted on July 18, 2012 at 10:07pmDead bodies can’t testify but molested survivors can.
Report Post »TSUNAMI-22
Posted on July 18, 2012 at 10:18pmDo you use a straw, or do you open-mouth gulp the Kool-Aid?
You’re trying to compare Apples with Oranges, because he’s OBVIOUSLY guilty already, right?
Tard.
Report Post »Independent4233
Posted on July 18, 2012 at 10:21pmHeh, heh, heh.
Burns your ass doesn’t it that the truth is beginning to come out,eh, numnutz?
Report Post »Jesus-loves-Johnny
Posted on July 18, 2012 at 10:30pmwillingtoupe…. You’re a “SICK” puppy you know that don’t you…..! There is NO DOUBT in my mind that its people like you do the Innocent Fear the Legal System in this Country because of vengeful “pea-brains“ who have ”Tunnel Vision” that is only barely reliable at distances just past you’re Nose! I wouldn‘t be suprised if you wern’t employed by Atty.Gen. Holder’s office or are some liasion to it….!
Report Post »willingtoupe
Posted on July 18, 2012 at 11:05pmHey it’s all about credibility. When you use Peter Pan too much, he’ll get upset and expose you like Pinocchio.
Report Post »GoodStuff
Posted on July 18, 2012 at 11:46pm“Dead bodies can’t testify but molested survivors can.”
Ehhh, wrong. Nice try.
Report Post »skippy6
Posted on July 18, 2012 at 10:05pmIt Will be a hand picked jury!!! He is screwed!!!!
Report Post »HowardSternIsABigot
Posted on July 18, 2012 at 10:00pmSupports everything Ive seen, trayvon could have kept on walking and lived to achieve his goal of being a gangsta.
Report Post »Independent4233
Posted on July 18, 2012 at 10:34pm“Supports everything Ive seen, trayvon could have kept on walking and lived to achieve his goal of being a gangsta.”
Right you are.
But, better yet, he could have just ran his big mouth instead of assaulting the guy, and he would be alive today to run with the flash mobs and sucker punch innocent civilians and steal more women’s jewelry, while he got high on cough syrup, skittles and watermelon tea, along with a few joints.
Report Post »Ishmot2
Posted on July 18, 2012 at 10:36pmExactly right, Trayvon should have went on home, and come on back to rape and pillage another day. If I was going to go hunting blacks, or anyone else as far as that goes, I sure as the hell wouldn’t get close enough to get hit when I have a perfectly good gun on me. Isn’t that what the gun haters always say is, you should give them what they want then walk away.This is all a bunch of ****, they should let him go and let the chips fall where they may. Relocate Zimmermen, He can be my neighbor!
Report Post »voodoolife
Posted on July 18, 2012 at 9:51pmShould be interesting. I don’t have cable so I have to wait. Whatever happens, I hope he gets a fair trial.
Report Post »RLTW
Posted on July 18, 2012 at 9:50pmTrayvon would never have walked through that neighborhood had government not invested in roads; I think it should be clear at this point Obama is responsible for his death.
Report Post »MDDAWG
Posted on July 18, 2012 at 10:15pmHilarious!
Report Post »BIgWheeler
Posted on July 18, 2012 at 10:24pmWell done!
Report Post »oneshiner
Posted on July 18, 2012 at 10:48pmhahahaha. Love it. The government didn’t help us start our business, however, we did use the roads and the bridge, but so do all the people on welfare and the homeless out flying their cardboard signs at every corner. We give and the others take. Funny, no one gives the workers credit for their own labor. If you want to eat, you work.
Report Post »opb
Posted on July 18, 2012 at 9:48pmOnly reason he is being charged is due to the pressure of the politically motivated race baiters and hate mongers. The police had already corroborated his story initially.
Report Post »WalkerforPres
Posted on July 18, 2012 at 10:41pmCan anyone tell me the last time a white was killed by a black that it made major headline news.
Report Post »The media will never cover a story like that
Rayford
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 12:17amWalker, that would be OJ simpson, I think, and he got away with it. What was that 20 years ago?
Report Post »sealwifenyc
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 12:50amThat is actually totally wrong, if you look at the police report from that night, the detective wanted him charged with at least manslaughter, the report clearly states the police did not believe Zimmerman’s account.
Report Post »burnteye86
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 3:41amIt’s simple. By the lame stream press attacking Zimmerman they are attacking the 2nd amendment and by attacking the 2nd amendment they are attacking the WHOLE constitution. This is obvious to the majority of Blaze readers but there are still a lot of people who are still under the impression that the press is honest. No, really.
Report Post »kryptonite
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 12:07pm@BURNTEYE
t’s simple. By the lame stream press attacking Zimmerman they are attacking the 2nd amendment and by attacking the 2nd amendment they are attacking the WHOLE constitution.
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Well, at least you’re being honest about why you support Zimm. Here‘s your side’s stance: By defending Zimm, you are defending the 2nd Amendment, and by defending the 2nd Amendment you are defending the whole Constitution.
Since when did Zimm become a symbol of the Constitution? Don’t make me puke. It IS true that libs and their media are framing the case in those terms, but that does not justify conservatives taking an equally extreme and opposite position.
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