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  • Monster Rain
    Monster Rain Posts: 1,415
    inmytree wrote:
    Blame the hoodie...sez Geraldo Rivera...

    http://www.buzzfeed.com/mjs538/the-5-cr ... d-about-tr

    1."I think the hoodie is as much responsible for Trayvon Martin's death as George Zimmerman was."

    2."I'll bet you money, if he didn't have that hoodie on, that nutty neighborhood watchguy would have never responded in that violent and aggressive way."

    3."I am urging the parents of black and Latino youngsters particularly to not let their children go out wearing hoodies."

    4."He wore an outfit (Trayvon Martin) that allowed someone to respond in this irrational, overzealous way, and if he had been dressed more appropriately. I believe unless it's raining or at a track meet leave the hoodie at home."

    5."You know the old Johnny Cash song 'don't take your gun to town son, leave your gun at home.' There are some things that are almost inevitable."

    (the link as video)

    My comment: Geraldo Rivera is a fucking putz...

    What a dummy. What if it's chilly out? It's not like the kid wore his hoodie up with sunglasses and gloves on in June and walked into a bank. He was walking home at night in February.
  • cincybearcat
    cincybearcat Posts: 16,840
    Heck if this is true, I'm going to sue Crash and get all my $ back!!!!! :lol:
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  • JonnyPistachio
    JonnyPistachio Florida Posts: 10,219
    Actually, a hoodie in Florida is very questionable. This shouldnt have any bearing on this particular case, but I can honestly say that when I see a person wearing a hoodie when its 85 degrees out, I question that persons motives. A lot of gangs and dangerous people wear these in south florida to conceal weapons. I had a man in a hoodie come up and point a gun in my face once, so I am a bit biased though.

    But on the other side of things, hoodies are pretty fucking comfortable...like wearing a blanket around. ;)
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  • ComeToTX
    ComeToTX Austin Posts: 8,067
    It said somewhere that it was raining lightly. Regardless it's a stupid argument by a terrible journalist.
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  • blackredyellow
    blackredyellow Posts: 5,889
    inmytree wrote:
    Blame the hoodie...sez Geraldo Rivera...

    http://www.buzzfeed.com/mjs538/the-5-cr ... d-about-tr

    1."I think the hoodie is as much responsible for Trayvon Martin's death as George Zimmerman was."

    2."I'll bet you money, if he didn't have that hoodie on, that nutty neighborhood watchguy would have never responded in that violent and aggressive way."

    3."I am urging the parents of black and Latino youngsters particularly to not let their children go out wearing hoodies."

    4."He wore an outfit (Trayvon Martin) that allowed someone to respond in this irrational, overzealous way, and if he had been dressed more appropriately. I believe unless it's raining or at a track meet leave the hoodie at home."

    5."You know the old Johnny Cash song 'don't take your gun to town son, leave your gun at home.' There are some things that are almost inevitable."

    (the link as video)

    My comment: Geraldo Rivera is a fucking putz...

    Well, if anything Geraldo Rivera knows that certain things in your appearance get reactions from others... I mean when I see someone walking around with a duster like his, I assume they are either a retired 70's porn star, or that there is a Burt Reynolds look-a-like contest in the area.
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  • norm
    norm Posts: 31,146
    gerry rivers has always been a douchebag but today he has crossed into despicable human being

    his tweets from the last few hours...even his own kid doesn't agree with him...nice parenting there gerry
    Its sad that I have to be the one reminding minority parents of the risk that comes with being a kid of color in America--channel the rage

    Its not blaming the victim Its common sense-look like a gangsta&some armed schmuck will take you at your word

    My own son just wrote to say he's ashamed of my position re hoodies-still I feel parents must do whatever they can to keep their kids safe

    Justice will come to Zimmerman the Fla shooter-but I'm trying to save lives like Trayvon's-Parents Alert: hoodies can get your kid killed

    His hoodie killed Trayvon Martin as surely as George Zimmerman.

    Trayvon killed by a jerk w a gun but black & Latino parents have to drill into kids heads: a hoodie is like a sign: shoot or stop & frisk me
    https://twitter.com/#!/GeraldoRivera
  • keeponrockin
    keeponrockin Posts: 7,446
    inmytree wrote:
    Blame the hoodie...sez Geraldo Rivera...

    http://www.buzzfeed.com/mjs538/the-5-cr ... d-about-tr

    1."I think the hoodie is as much responsible for Trayvon Martin's death as George Zimmerman was."

    2."I'll bet you money, if he didn't have that hoodie on, that nutty neighborhood watchguy would have never responded in that violent and aggressive way."

    3."I am urging the parents of black and Latino youngsters particularly to not let their children go out wearing hoodies."

    4."He wore an outfit (Trayvon Martin) that allowed someone to respond in this irrational, overzealous way, and if he had been dressed more appropriately. I believe unless it's raining or at a track meet leave the hoodie at home."

    5."You know the old Johnny Cash song 'don't take your gun to town son, leave your gun at home.' There are some things that are almost inevitable."

    (the link as video)

    My comment: Geraldo Rivera is a fucking putz...

    You've got to be fucking kidding me.

    Hoodie is as much responsible as the fucking killer?

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  • peacefrompaul
    peacefrompaul Posts: 25,293
    norm wrote:
    gerry rivers has always been a douchebag but today he has crossed into despicable human being

    his tweets from the last few hours...even his own kid doesn't agree with him...nice parenting there gerry
    Its sad that I have to be the one reminding minority parents of the risk that comes with being a kid of color in America--channel the rage

    Its not blaming the victim Its common sense-look like a gangsta&some armed schmuck will take you at your word

    My own son just wrote to say he's ashamed of my position re hoodies-still I feel parents must do whatever they can to keep their kids safe

    Justice will come to Zimmerman the Fla shooter-but I'm trying to save lives like Trayvon's-Parents Alert: hoodies can get your kid killed

    His hoodie killed Trayvon Martin as surely as George Zimmerman.

    Trayvon killed by a jerk w a gun but black & Latino parents have to drill into kids heads: a hoodie is like a sign: shoot or stop & frisk me
    https://twitter.com/#!/GeraldoRivera

    Thanks for the Twitter link
  • Indifference
    Indifference Posts: 2,761
    Statement fromt he accused's father:

    Statement of Robert Zimmerman, father of Neighborhood Watch volunteer/Trayvon Martin shooter George Zimmerman:

    “The tragic events of February 26 are very sad for all concerned. The Martin family, our family, and the entire community have been forever changed.

    The portrayal of George Zimmerman in the media, as well as the series of events that led to the tragic shooting are false and extremely misleading. Unfortunately, some individuals and organizations have used this tragedy to further their own causes and agendas.

    George is a Spanish speaking minority with many black family members and friends. He would be the last to discriminate for any reason whatsoever. One black neighbor recently interviewed said she knew everything in the media was untrue and that she would trust George with her life. Another black neighbor said that George was the only one, black or white, who came and welcomed her to the community, offering any assistance he could provide. Recently, I met two black children George invited to a social event. I asked where they met George. They responded that he was their mentor. They said George visited them routinely, took them places, helped them, and taught them things and that they really loved George. The media portrayal of George as a racist could not be further from the truth.

    The events of February 26 reported in the media are also totally inaccurate. Out of respect for the on-going investigation, I will not discuss specifics. However, the media reports of the events are imaginary at best. At no time did George follow or confront Mr. Martin. When the true details of the event become public, and I hope that will be soon, everyone should be outraged by the treatment of George Zimmerman in the media.

    Our entire family is deeply sorry for the loss of Trayvon. We pray for the Martin family daily. We also pray that the community will grieve together and not be divided by more unwarranted hate.

    The Zimmerman family will have no further contact with the media prior to the resolution of the investigation. It would be greatly appreciated if the media would respect our privacy.”

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  • polaris_x
    polaris_x Posts: 13,559
    i'm not sure how you can argue against ... "don't follow him" and "unarmed" ...
  • peacefrompaul
    peacefrompaul Posts: 25,293
    Indifference wrote:
    Statement fromt he accused's father:

    Statement of Robert Zimmerman, father of Neighborhood Watch volunteer/Trayvon Martin shooter George Zimmerman:

    “The tragic events of February 26 are very sad for all concerned. The Martin family, our family, and the entire community have been forever changed.

    The portrayal of George Zimmerman in the media, as well as the series of events that led to the tragic shooting are false and extremely misleading. Unfortunately, some individuals and organizations have used this tragedy to further their own causes and agendas.

    George is a Spanish speaking minority with many black family members and friends. He would be the last to discriminate for any reason whatsoever. One black neighbor recently interviewed said she knew everything in the media was untrue and that she would trust George with her life. Another black neighbor said that George was the only one, black or white, who came and welcomed her to the community, offering any assistance he could provide. Recently, I met two black children George invited to a social event. I asked where they met George. They responded that he was their mentor. They said George visited them routinely, took them places, helped them, and taught them things and that they really loved George. The media portrayal of George as a racist could not be further from the truth.

    The events of February 26 reported in the media are also totally inaccurate. Out of respect for the on-going investigation, I will not discuss specifics. However, the media reports of the events are imaginary at best. At no time did George follow or confront Mr. Martin. When the true details of the event become public, and I hope that will be soon, everyone should be outraged by the treatment of George Zimmerman in the media.

    Our entire family is deeply sorry for the loss of Trayvon. We pray for the Martin family daily. We also pray that the community will grieve together and not be divided by more unwarranted hate.

    The Zimmerman family will have no further contact with the media prior to the resolution of the investigation. It would be greatly appreciated if the media would respect our privacy.”

    Interesting statement but what it boils down to is Zimmerman shot a kid holding a drink and candy.
  • ComeToTX
    ComeToTX Austin Posts: 8,067
    peacefrompaul wrote:
    Indifference wrote:
    Statement fromt he accused's father:

    Statement of Robert Zimmerman, father of Neighborhood Watch volunteer/Trayvon Martin shooter George Zimmerman:

    “The tragic events of February 26 are very sad for all concerned. The Martin family, our family, and the entire community have been forever changed.

    The portrayal of George Zimmerman in the media, as well as the series of events that led to the tragic shooting are false and extremely misleading. Unfortunately, some individuals and organizations have used this tragedy to further their own causes and agendas.

    George is a Spanish speaking minority with many black family members and friends. He would be the last to discriminate for any reason whatsoever. One black neighbor recently interviewed said she knew everything in the media was untrue and that she would trust George with her life. Another black neighbor said that George was the only one, black or white, who came and welcomed her to the community, offering any assistance he could provide. Recently, I met two black children George invited to a social event. I asked where they met George. They responded that he was their mentor. They said George visited them routinely, took them places, helped them, and taught them things and that they really loved George. The media portrayal of George as a racist could not be further from the truth.

    The events of February 26 reported in the media are also totally inaccurate. Out of respect for the on-going investigation, I will not discuss specifics. However, the media reports of the events are imaginary at best. At no time did George follow or confront Mr. Martin. When the true details of the event become public, and I hope that will be soon, everyone should be outraged by the treatment of George Zimmerman in the media.

    Our entire family is deeply sorry for the loss of Trayvon. We pray for the Martin family daily. We also pray that the community will grieve together and not be divided by more unwarranted hate.

    The Zimmerman family will have no further contact with the media prior to the resolution of the investigation. It would be greatly appreciated if the media would respect our privacy.”

    Interesting statement but what it boils down to is Zimmerman shot a kid holding a drink and candy.

    Exactly. That HE followed. How can the kid who is screaming for help be the aggressor?
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  • Monster Rain
    Monster Rain Posts: 1,415
    Indifference wrote:
    Statement fromt he accused's father:

    Statement of Robert Zimmerman, father of Neighborhood Watch volunteer/Trayvon Martin shooter George Zimmerman:

    “The tragic events of February 26 are very sad for all concerned. The Martin family, our family, and the entire community have been forever changed.

    The portrayal of George Zimmerman in the media, as well as the series of events that led to the tragic shooting are false and extremely misleading. Unfortunately, some individuals and organizations have used this tragedy to further their own causes and agendas.

    George is a Spanish speaking minority with many black family members and friends. He would be the last to discriminate for any reason whatsoever. One black neighbor recently interviewed said she knew everything in the media was untrue and that she would trust George with her life. Another black neighbor said that George was the only one, black or white, who came and welcomed her to the community, offering any assistance he could provide. Recently, I met two black children George invited to a social event. I asked where they met George. They responded that he was their mentor. They said George visited them routinely, took them places, helped them, and taught them things and that they really loved George. The media portrayal of George as a racist could not be further from the truth.

    The events of February 26 reported in the media are also totally inaccurate. Out of respect for the on-going investigation, I will not discuss specifics. However, the media reports of the events are imaginary at best. At no time did George follow or confront Mr. Martin. When the true details of the event become public, and I hope that will be soon, everyone should be outraged by the treatment of George Zimmerman in the media.

    Our entire family is deeply sorry for the loss of Trayvon. We pray for the Martin family daily. We also pray that the community will grieve together and not be divided by more unwarranted hate.

    The Zimmerman family will have no further contact with the media prior to the resolution of the investigation. It would be greatly appreciated if the media would respect our privacy.”


    "At no time did George follow or confront Mr. Martin." Um, how does this guy explain the 911 call in which Zimmerman says he's following the kid because "these a--holes always get away?"
  • g under p
    g under p Surfing The far side of THE Sombrero Galaxy Posts: 18,237
    cincybearcat wrote:
    inmytree wrote:
    Blame the hoodie...sez Geraldo Rivera...

    http://www.buzzfeed.com/mjs538/the-5-cr ... d-about-tr

    1."I think the hoodie is as much responsible for Trayvon Martin's death as George Zimmerman was."

    2."I'll bet you money, if he didn't have that hoodie on, that nutty neighborhood watchguy would have never responded in that violent and aggressive way."

    3."I am urging the parents of black and Latino youngsters particularly to not let their children go out wearing hoodies."

    4."He wore an outfit (Trayvon Martin) that allowed someone to respond in this irrational, overzealous way, and if he had been dressed more appropriately. I believe unless it's raining or at a track meet leave the hoodie at home."

    5."You know the old Johnny Cash song 'don't take your gun to town son, leave your gun at home.' There are some things that are almost inevitable."

    (the link as video)

    My comment: Geraldo Rivera is a fucking putz...

    Hahahahaha...this is great.

    And those girls that get raped, they shouldn't have worn those high heels, mini skirts, and cleavage showing tops!!!!

    Did he forget it was raining at times during this shooting?

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  • usamamasan1
    usamamasan1 Posts: 4,695
    it is always raining at certain times in Florida.

    Judge and Jury on the train....
  • Jason P
    Jason P Posts: 19,315
    half of my wardrobe is made up of hoodies. they rock.
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  • g under p
    g under p Surfing The far side of THE Sombrero Galaxy Posts: 18,237
    Speaking of hoodies...

    Members-of-the-Miami-Heat-wear-hooded-sweatshirts.-Photo-via-LeBron-James-Twitter-account.jpg

    The Miami Heat wearing thier hoodies in support....

    http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nba-ball- ... 02000.html

    Peace
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    *MUSIC IS the expression of EMOTION.....and that POLITICS IS merely the DECOY of PERCEPTION*
    .....song_Music & Politics....Michael Franti

    *The scientists of today think deeply instead of clearly. One must be sane to think clearly, but one can think deeply and be quite INSANE*....Nikola Tesla(a man who shaped our world of electricity with his futuristic inventions)


  • norm
    norm Posts: 31,146
    hoodies!! shoot them!!

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  • blackredyellow
    blackredyellow Posts: 5,889
    g under p wrote:
    Speaking of hoodies...

    Members-of-the-Miami-Heat-wear-hooded-sweatshirts.-Photo-via-LeBron-James-Twitter-account.jpg

    The Miami Heat wearing thier hoodies in support....

    http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nba-ball- ... 02000.html

    Peace
    Not an NBA fan by any means, but nicely done Heat.
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  • Jason P
    Jason P Posts: 19,315
    blackredyellow wrote:
    g under p wrote:
    Speaking of hoodies...

    Members-of-the-Miami-Heat-wear-hooded-sweatshirts.-Photo-via-LeBron-James-Twitter-account.jpg

    The Miami Heat wearing thier hoodies in support....

    http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nba-ball- ... 02000.html

    Peace
    Not an NBA fan by any means, but nicely done Heat.
    LeBron is still an A-hole ...

    8-)
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    Party On, Dudes!

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