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139. Doesn't the NRA support the RK&BA for most criminals? 'If guns are outlawed, we'll all be outlaws.'

Tue Sep 10, 2013, 12:39 AM

Sep 2013

AFAIK, that's their updated motto for this century.

Besides, guns are people, too! Don't hate!

Former NRA President Equates Gun Laws With Racism

http://tpmmuckraker.talkingpointsmemo.com/2013/01/nra_marion_hammer_guns_racism.php

You cannot make this stuff up...

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George Zimmerman taken into custody after incident with gun, police say [View all] onestepforward Sep 2013 OP

Just heard on an AP radio breaking news announcment. BumRushDaShow Sep 2013 #1

Just heard (AP radio) that he threatened his wife and her father with a gun! bullwinkle428 Sep 2013 #2

They were wearing hoodies ... Fantastic Anarchist Sep 2013 #37

LOL stop it stop it coeur_de_lion Sep 2013 #66

The police let him go. Fantastic Anarchist Sep 2013 #70

Did they charge him? coeur_de_lion Sep 2013 #82

According to MSNBC, they let him go. Fantastic Anarchist Sep 2013 #90

His wife will regret the decision not to press charges coeur_de_lion Sep 2013 #99

It's not up to her to press charges now. Fantastic Anarchist Sep 2013 #106

well they didn't press charges coeur_de_lion Sep 2013 #119

Hopefully, the prosecutors will still press charges. Fantastic Anarchist Sep 2013 #144

It's not happening coeur_de_lion Sep 2013 #146

From what I heard ... Fantastic Anarchist Sep 2013 #147

#1027820 Sanddog42 Sep 2013 #157

I read the home has security cameras obama2terms Sep 2013 #132

Here's the 911 call 7962 Sep 2013 #65

Everyone has to listen to this Scairp Sep 2013 #79

I don't get the "there's a woman inside" part- what is that all about? Tumbulu Sep 2013 #91

911 calls are public records Scairp Sep 2013 #111

This could go two ways; 1- he-said/she-said and nobody charged, 7962 Sep 2013 #115

So true! Tumbulu Sep 2013 #127

Did Ted dump Shemane? Zimmerman would be her type. Here's her mugshot: freshwest Sep 2013 #136

Looks like it was his new GD, who also his his old fiancé maddezmom Sep 2013 #156

This message was self-deleted by its author davidpdx Sep 2013 #142

Thanks for posting that davidpdx Sep 2013 #143

Punched her father in the nose, broke his glasses. nt 99th_Monkey Sep 2013 #149

As unexpected as the dawn. Half-Century Man Sep 2013 #3

No, he's a coward. He only goes after 6 year olds, women, teenagers and senior citizens. freshwest Sep 2013 #135

I was figuring a panic reaction to the next confrontation gone wrong Half-Century Man Sep 2013 #137

But of course. nt onehandle Sep 2013 #4

He must not have shot a black kid Sky Masterson Sep 2013 #5

LMAO. It's funny, but the truth is sad. Hoyt Sep 2013 #11

Gallows humor, I think, is the technical term. AtheistCrusader Sep 2013 #42

Agreed! Fringe Sep 2013 #62

The only immediate thought, was why it didn't happen even sooner... hlthe2b Sep 2013 #6

This is going to be bad shenmue Sep 2013 #7

Just another bully with a carry permit. I guess gun nuts will finally disown him. Hoyt Sep 2013 #8

You can't be serious. The only thing they'll be upset about is that he didn't shoot her. Happyhippychick Sep 2013 #13

Probably true. Hoyt Sep 2013 #15

No they won't. They'll defend him. louis-t Sep 2013 #24

Some of these nuts will take it to the point where it's a test of your gun nuttery.... Spitfire of ATJ Sep 2013 #35

Doesn't the NRA support the RK&BA for most criminals? 'If guns are outlawed, we'll all be outlaws.' freshwest Sep 2013 #139

Everyone knew this was coming BainsBane Sep 2013 #9

+1 JustAnotherGen Sep 2013 #52

...the rest of the story Roy Rolling Sep 2013 #10

Surprise, surprise. The guy has a temper, a gun, and his wife just left him. sinkingfeeling Sep 2013 #12

And he got away with murder. nt tridim Sep 2013 #14

And domestic violence, molesting a six year old, assaulting another woman. Par for the course for Z. freshwest Sep 2013 #138

Ass hats Like this, BillyRibs Sep 2013 #16

That's what she gets for putting Skittles in the candy dish reflection Sep 2013 #17

George is all about George florida08 Sep 2013 #18

Of course he feels invincible. That's what the jury told him, enough Sep 2013 #27

absolutely florida08 Sep 2013 #36

+10000 a dangerous man, they couldn't figure it out after Trayvon died wordpix Sep 2013 #120

Several people here said it would happen ... Myrina Sep 2013 #19

"stupid shithead"....I thought the same thing!! 7962 Sep 2013 #44

UPDATE: Zimmerman in custody, police investigate 'possible domestic battery' onestepforward Sep 2013 #20

Does this blow his gig with Fox News? michigandem58 Sep 2013 #21

Enhances it. nt onehandle Sep 2013 #25

Republicon Family Values. As usual. Berlum Sep 2013 #22

B-b-but he's a good guy with a gun 47of74 Sep 2013 #23

I'm sure he "thinks" he was justified. Liberalynn Sep 2013 #26

If they were wearing hoodies or called him "whitey" ... Fantastic Anarchist Sep 2013 #38

Maybe he was just standing his ground. olddad56 Sep 2013 #28

MSNBC: Allegation of "domestic battery" johnfunk Sep 2013 #29

Has the NRA chimed in yet? n/t durablend Sep 2013 #30

Domestic incident with alleged abuse. christx30 Sep 2013 #31

Also, the 10-20-Life mandatory sentencing applies, right? targetpractice Sep 2013 #40

Not bloody likely quakerboy Sep 2013 #108

This message was self-deleted by its author christx30 Sep 2013 #114

alleged abuse with threat to shoot and kill wordpix Sep 2013 #121

I hope....... BobbyBoring Sep 2013 #32

Just standing his matrimonial legal ground nt geek tragedy Sep 2013 #33

Today's the day she chose to wear a hoodie-dress? pkdu Sep 2013 #34

FINALLY: not a peep from zimmerman apologists noiretextatique Sep 2013 #39

Give them a couple of hours .. they will show up n/t cosmicone Sep 2013 #81

Gee, meanit Sep 2013 #41

Wow...who could have foreseen that? Contrary1 Sep 2013 #43

Hmm, he had is "OJ" moment. A little sooner than I expected, but I expected it. johnnyrocket Sep 2013 #45

Next some of his supporters will be wanting their donations back! 7962 Sep 2013 #46

Doubtful. ForgoTheConsequence Sep 2013 #49

And after she got him that nice black hoodie as a peace offering... n/t jtuck004 Sep 2013 #47

K&R. uppityperson Sep 2013 #48

Karma is a "bitch", ain't it? HockeyMom Sep 2013 #50

Had to check...story is headlining both Drudge and Foxnews.com 7962 Sep 2013 #51

Another OJ Simson faith? darkangel218 Sep 2013 #53

Will the Kel-Tec president fly over to Mrs. Zimmerman's house to again pose with their poster boy? Faryn Balyncd Sep 2013 #54

Talk about dumber then a sack of rocks! avebury Sep 2013 #55

I hope she gets away from him JustAnotherGen Sep 2013 #56

Her 911 call: "Dad, get in the house! He's going to shoot us". riverwalker Sep 2013 #57

Punched her father in the nose, broke her iPad, and he says she was the aggressor. nolabear Sep 2013 #75

To be fair, maybe he just stood his ground against an iPad threat. yellowcanine Sep 2013 #122

typical abuser talk - it's always "she's at fault" and "she started it" wordpix Sep 2013 #123

Yes "You made me" is typical. And often they believe it. nolabear Sep 2013 #129

That didn't take long. Gee, if only somebody could have predicted this happening... Downtown Hound Sep 2013 #58

"he punched my Dad in the nose" riverwalker Sep 2013 #59

Something funny just crossed my head darkangel218 Sep 2013 #60

CNN just said he's no longer in custody. n/t Mr.Bill Sep 2013 #61

The day he was acquitted some of the gun lovers Kingofalldems Sep 2013 #63

Most of them... Fringe Sep 2013 #68

Who is surprised? Fringe Sep 2013 #64

He got away with murdering a kid. PrestonLocke Sep 2013 #67

Short fuse and a pistol... that's the smell of "Freedom" LanternWaste Sep 2013 #69

My afternoon news says they took his gun and let him go.... nt MADem Sep 2013 #71

You mean, with no charges, no bail? darkangel218 Sep 2013 #74

He BLAMED HIS WIFE for the altercation.... MADem Sep 2013 #76

jeebus fuking christ... darkangel218 Sep 2013 #83

Now they are saying she's not pressing charges. MADem Sep 2013 #86

Yah, i was just reading about that. darkangel218 Sep 2013 #97

Clearly are some issues there quakerboy Sep 2013 #109

That's was my second thought obama2terms Sep 2013 #133

Or even if he is likely to be found guilty. quakerboy Sep 2013 #140

Very good point obama2terms Sep 2013 #158

Each of them probably has the 'goods' on the others JimDandy Sep 2013 #110

not that uncommon for women who've been abused wordpix Sep 2013 #124

True. JimDandy Sep 2013 #131

all too typical..... Tumbulu Sep 2013 #94

The wife and her father refused to press charges... MADem Sep 2013 #95

same old sad story Tumbulu Sep 2013 #103

women in particular need to have zero tolerance for abuse wordpix Sep 2013 #126

It's always someone else's fault. ALWAYS. AngryOldDem Sep 2013 #117

they took one gun heaven05 Sep 2013 #77

She isn't pressing charges, sez my news station. MADem Sep 2013 #84

Just heard that on my local news station. RebelOne Sep 2013 #96

I would imagine he's got a couple more guns stowed away... Contrary1 Sep 2013 #78

Clickorlando.com, linked in the OP, edited their story to change the headline Lasher Sep 2013 #85

She is not pressing charges, nor is her dad. MADem Sep 2013 #88

Could be the initial reaction of someone who may fear for her life chelsea0011 Sep 2013 #107

I imagine heaven05 Sep 2013 #72

Stand your ground law Iliyah Sep 2013 #73

Who could have foreseen it ??? blkmusclmachine Sep 2013 #80

Would you please edit your title to match that of the linked article? Lasher Sep 2013 #87

divorce law trumps gun rights maindawg Sep 2013 #89

From comments thus far, seems like they are blaming the wife already Xyzse Sep 2013 #92

To quote the show Burn Notice Initech Sep 2013 #93

I am in no way taking the Trayvon Martin death lightly tavalon Sep 2013 #98

At least the wife does what the dispatcher asks! hamsterjill Sep 2013 #100

Oh, but Tien1985 Sep 2013 #102

"One is not legally obligated to follow the common-sense and wholly pratical instructions of 911 Ope LanternWaste Sep 2013 #105

911 Call: George Zimmerman Tried To Use Stand Your Ground While Threatening His Wife Ian David Sep 2013 #101

Let's just change his name to "Quick-Draw" now..... lastlib Sep 2013 #104

A clear and present threat to the public. Dawson Leery Sep 2013 #112

I TOLD YOU SO! Th1onein Sep 2013 #113

You wouldn't think he'd want to end up in prison Danascot Sep 2013 #125

I'll second that prediction and take away two years from the estimate. Th1onein Sep 2013 #141

I said when he was acquitted he'd be back in trouble by Thanksgiving. AngryOldDem Sep 2013 #116

has it occurred to FL police this guy is (regularly) armed, dangerous and has an anger managemt wordpix Sep 2013 #118

No charges filed in George Zimmerman's alleged gun threat against wife Kablooie Sep 2013 #128

THIS JUST IN... MrMickeysMom Sep 2013 #130

I hate to say this obama2terms Sep 2013 #134

Message auto-removed Name removed Sep 2013 #151

Huh what? maddezmom Sep 2013 #152

Message auto-removed Name removed Sep 2013 #153

He is capable of killing as he has done so in the past maddezmom Sep 2013 #154

Hey just noticed your name...are you related to Pete? maddezmom Sep 2013 #155

Sitting in Atlanta airport when this came out over CNN interestingly grantcart Sep 2013 #145

He is emotionally needy and thrives in the national spotlight. Does he work? libdem4life Sep 2013 #148

Ticking Time Bomb erpowers Sep 2013 #150

Damn. Watching Zimmerman's life is like watching a poorly directed movie: predictable. tofuandbeer Sep 2013 #159