This is from ABC News. It's pretty sharp-looking video.
The video might bleed over my format's margins, but Zimmerman doesn't disappear as far as I can tell. A smaller version of the video is below.
Okay, so at least he was detained for a time.
So I'm back to one of my questions. The lead Homicide Investigator says he thought a charge of Manslaughter was appropriate. It looks like Zimmerman was arrested, at least for a little bit.
So what happened after he goes in that door. Because something changed after that, and we still don't know what.
Also, we are being told a story that this man was under mortal assault, fear for his life, so much so that he had no choice but to go for his gun.
You tell me. Is the back of his head bloodied up? Is his nose broken? Does he look like anything's happened to him at all?
I can't say that these things did not happen, but the very lurid and vivid descriptions provided by Zimmerman's defenders seem to be 100% Grade-A Bullshit.
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Questions about the Trayvon Martin shooting...
This list started out with one question, and quickly grew to many. I would love to add more.
This is not a list of political questions, these are all questions that could be (or rather should be) asked at a Legal proceeding, and answered with hard documentation. The fact that we don't know the answers...and may never know the answers...to these questions terrifies me.
In the end, I think George Zimmerman is going to get away with murder, because the Police have hopelessly botched the case. I also think they hopelessly botched the case on purpose.
If you've got any more, I'd love to hear 'em.
Now, it's also fair to ask Trayvon's parents some questions, but I'm betting I don't know the answer to these out of my own ignorance rather than a concerted effort to conceal them:
UPDATE: 10:54pm Pacific: Well, I got one of the answers. From Joy Ann Reid at the Griot (Thanks Dirk!)
This is not a list of political questions, these are all questions that could be (or rather should be) asked at a Legal proceeding, and answered with hard documentation. The fact that we don't know the answers...and may never know the answers...to these questions terrifies me.
In the end, I think George Zimmerman is going to get away with murder, because the Police have hopelessly botched the case. I also think they hopelessly botched the case on purpose.
Where is the gun?
Where are Mr. Zimmerman’s clothes, along with any physical evidence of an assault?
If you needed these pieces of evidence, now way after the date, could the Sanford Police Department get them from Mr. Zimmerman?
Where is Mr. Zimmerman now? Could the Sanford Police Department find him if they needed to?
Is there any documentation backing up the claim that Mr. Zimmerman was assaulted?
Is there a Medical Report showing that Mr. Zimmerman was assaulted?
Was an ambulance called to treat Mr. Zimmerman because of this alleged assault?
Where there photographs taken at the scene? Of Trayvon’s body, of Mr. Zimmerman’s head and face?
Why did the Sanford Police Department hold onto Trayvon’s body for three days without identifying him?
Did anyone at the Sanford Police Department make any attempt to look at Trayvon’s phone during those three days?
Who made the decision to hold onto Trayvon’s body for three days without identifying him?
What position was Trayvon found in?
Was Trayvon shot in the back or front?
Were any nitrate tests done on Mr. Zimmerman’s hands to determine if he had fired a weapon? If not, why not?
Were any nitrate tests done on Trayvon to determine how close he was to the weapon that killed him? If not, why not?
If the Lead Homicide Investigator was overruled at the scene as to whether or not to charge Mr. Zimmerman with manslaughter, who overruled him?
Who are the eyewitnesses to the assault?
Does the Sanford Police Department have records of testimony from these eyewitnesses to the alleged assault on Mr. Zimmerman?
What was Mr. Zimmerman’s height and weight at the time of the incident? What was Trayvon’s? (Goes to the relative threat Mr. Zimmerman is alleged to have faced).
What is the status of ALL the 911 Recordings from the night of the incident? Will they be released in their entirety?
Do we have a complete timeline of the incident, collating with hard evidence, because even Mr. Zimmerman’s own alleged account seems to leave out about a minute of time.
And because it can’t be asked enough...where is the gun?
If you've got any more, I'd love to hear 'em.
Now, it's also fair to ask Trayvon's parents some questions, but I'm betting I don't know the answer to these out of my own ignorance rather than a concerted effort to conceal them:
When did you call Police to report Trayvon missing?
Did you hear the shots?
Did you notice the Police activity nearby?
How close was Trayvon to getting back to his Dad's Girlfriend's place when he was killed? (I saw the walk through the father gave on Reverend Al's show, but all the distances were relative. I want to know in terms of feet and yards.)
Was the place where Trayvon was shot actually visible from the Girlfriend's House?
UPDATE: 10:54pm Pacific: Well, I got one of the answers. From Joy Ann Reid at the Griot (Thanks Dirk!)
A source with knowledge of the investigation into the shooting of Trayvon Martin tells theGrio that it was then Sanford police chief Bill Lee, along with Capt. Robert O'Connor, the investigations supervisor, who made the decision to release George Zimmerman on the night of February 26th, after consulting with State Attorney Norman Wolfinger -- in person.
Wolfinger's presence at the scene or at the police department in the night of a shooting would be unusual, according to the source. On a typical case, police contact the state attorney's office and speak with an on duty assistant state attorney; they either discuss the matter by phone or the on duty assistant state attorney comes to the crime scene - but rarely the state attorney him or herself.
Quoting @Lawrence, @CharlesMBlow's fury is a magnificent thing to behold (VIDEO)
Again, Lawrence commits another act of Journalism.
First segment:
Second segment, after the lighting was fixed:
The post-mortem afterwards:
Charles M. Blow's port-mortem apology (which I don't think he needed to give):
And Lawrence's Last word:
First segment:
Second segment, after the lighting was fixed:
The post-mortem afterwards:
Charles M. Blow's port-mortem apology (which I don't think he needed to give):
And Lawrence's Last word:
"The member will suspend..." (VIDEO)
Here's Bobby Rush (aka the only man to have ever beaten President Obama in an election) getting thrown off the House Floor for wearing a Hoodie in support of Trayvon Martin.
Typical GOP House.
Typical GOP House.
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
@Lawrence O'Donnell commits an act of Journalism LIVE on air (VIDEO)
For viewing over and over and over again. This is how it's done:
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Tuesday, March 20, 2012
The complete Trayvon Martin... (VIDEO)
Video after video after video after video...
One of the earliest segments from MSNBC's Melissa Harris-Perry:
Last night's Lawrence O'Donnell:
And if you thought that segment was good, I thought this one was better:
Big Eddie...
And more Big Eddie...
And Reverend Al's Two Segments:
And Reverend Al's Interview with Trayvon's Father:
One of the earliest segments from MSNBC's Melissa Harris-Perry:
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Last night's Lawrence O'Donnell:
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And if you thought that segment was good, I thought this one was better:
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Big Eddie...
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And more Big Eddie...
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And Reverend Al's Two Segments:
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And Reverend Al's Interview with Trayvon's Father:
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Friday, March 16, 2012
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
The President's 2012 NCAA Bracket (VIDEO)
The President's had a rough two years, but that's because I think he's clinging to his Tar Heels and his Spartans, but we'll see.
Behind the Scenes:
And then there's this from the Wall Street Murdoch:
Here’s a clear difference between Mitt Romney and President Barack Obama: Mr. Romney said he won’t be filling out an NCAA college basketball tournament bracket this year.
“I’m not plugged in well enough this year to do that,” Mr. Romney told reporters traveling with him on Tuesday in Missouri, the Associated Press reported.
Mr. Obama, on the other hand, is making his choices public again this year. The First Fan even brought British Prime Minister David Cameron to a “First Four” game in Dayton, Ohio, on Tuesday between Mississippi Valley State and Western Kentucky. ESPN disclosed the president’s Final Four picks — Kentucky, Ohio State, Missouri and North Carolina – and will release his entire bracket on Wednesday.
Was it just me, or was the tone of the piece just a little bit snide?
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Professor Derrick Bell and something called full context. (VIDEO)
Nice try, Andrew Breitbart. You lived as a racist, and clearly you died as one.
UPDATE: 11:19am Pacific:
A reader on the Daily Dish pointed something about this video that pretty much parallels what I thought all day:
When I saw that video making the rounds yesterday, I didn't watch it. Do you know why? I'd already SEEN it. It was part of a PBS Frontline documentary that came out in 2008. It's available for instant streaming on Netflix. Dud, indeed.
Here now is the Frontline Segment that I too saw, and downloaded, YEARS ago:
Hmm. Took ten times the grief from the Liberals on the Law Review than the Conservatives. Now where have I heard that before?
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UPDATE: 11:19am Pacific:
A reader on the Daily Dish pointed something about this video that pretty much parallels what I thought all day:
When I saw that video making the rounds yesterday, I didn't watch it. Do you know why? I'd already SEEN it. It was part of a PBS Frontline documentary that came out in 2008. It's available for instant streaming on Netflix. Dud, indeed.
Here now is the Frontline Segment that I too saw, and downloaded, YEARS ago:
Hmm. Took ten times the grief from the Liberals on the Law Review than the Conservatives. Now where have I heard that before?
President Obama's speech on American Energy in Mount Holly, NC (VIDEO)
I noticed two things:
One, when the President introduced Heath Shuler, the applause...was a little muted.
Now they know how we Redskins fans felt.
Two, the Dukies got booed, a lot when he mentioned them.
The Road We've Traveled Official Trailer (VIDEO)
Yeah, kinda looking forward to this.
Nice job by Tom Hanks.
Nice job by Tom Hanks.
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Monday, March 5, 2012
Thursday, March 1, 2012
How Marcel Guanizo and @SenBobCasey embarrassed me to be a Catholic...this week (VIDEO)
Okay, so 1) The Bishops decide to dictate to Non-Catholics whether or not they get access to Birth Control, under the guise of "protecting Religious Freedom". That was sooo last week...
Oh, wait...maybe it's not.
2) Then, Rev. Marcel Guanizo decided to deny Barbara Johnson (no relation) communion at her Mother's Funeral Mass, because Ms. Johnson is a Lesbian.
Rev. Guanizo also got up and left as she gave her Eulogy...again, at her Mother's Funeral Mass. He also refused to attend or say prayer for the funeral for Ms. Johnson's Mother...who, it needs to be repeated, was not Gay.
Fortunately, the Funeral Home Director really stepped up, found a retired Priest to perform the last of the rites that needed to be performed,
Lawrence O'Donnell had her on last night:
And to repeat what Lawrence read in the video the D.C. archdiocese also stepped up and came correct:
Amen, Sister.
But let's be clear, that was full-on, full-throated apology from Rev. Knestout. No "I'm sorry if you were offended". No, this was a "we did wrong, and we will make amends."
Rev. Barry Knestout and the unnamed Funeral Director who came through for Ms. Johnson? You both made me proud to be a Catholic, but that's been tough sledding in 2012.
And now 3) Senator Bob Casey of Pennsylvania decided to vote for the Blunt Amendment, which thankfully failed.
But I want to remind the Senator that then-Senator Barack Obama took a LOT of grief from Pro-Choice Activists in the Party for giving him a prime speaking slot at the 2008 Convention in Denver.
And this is how he sees fit to repay the President.
More to the point, this is how he sees fit to "protect" religious freedom, which I'm sure is his argument. He wants to protect his religious freedom, by screwing you out of yours.
Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, don't even bother calling me. Ben Nelson, Bob Manchin and now Ben Casey are today's reasons I don't give a dime to that organization. I will give money to Democratic Senators directly. I will give money to Senators who represent my interests, and not try to impose their Religious views on Non-Catholics.
Okay, Mother Church. It's only Thursday. What else have you got for me??
Oh, wait...maybe it's not.
2) Then, Rev. Marcel Guanizo decided to deny Barbara Johnson (no relation) communion at her Mother's Funeral Mass, because Ms. Johnson is a Lesbian.
Rev. Guanizo also got up and left as she gave her Eulogy...again, at her Mother's Funeral Mass. He also refused to attend or say prayer for the funeral for Ms. Johnson's Mother...who, it needs to be repeated, was not Gay.
Fortunately, the Funeral Home Director really stepped up, found a retired Priest to perform the last of the rites that needed to be performed,
Lawrence O'Donnell had her on last night:
And to repeat what Lawrence read in the video the D.C. archdiocese also stepped up and came correct:
Late Tuesday, Johnson received a letter of apology from the Rev. Barry Knestout, one of the archdiocese’s highest-ranking administrators, who said the lack of “kindness” she and her family received “is a cause of great concern and personal regret to me.”
“I am sorry that what should have been a celebration of your mother’s life, in light of her faith in Jesus Christ, was overshadowed by a lack of pastoral sensitivity,” Knestout wrote. “I hope that healing and reconciliation with the Church might be possible for you and any others who were affected by this experience. In the meantime, I will offer Mass for the happy repose of your mother’s soul. May God bring you and your family comfort in your grief and hope in the Resurrection.”
Johnson called the letter “comforting” and said she greatly appreciates the apology. But, she added, “I will not be satisfied” until Guarnizo is removed.
Amen, Sister.
But let's be clear, that was full-on, full-throated apology from Rev. Knestout. No "I'm sorry if you were offended". No, this was a "we did wrong, and we will make amends."
Rev. Barry Knestout and the unnamed Funeral Director who came through for Ms. Johnson? You both made me proud to be a Catholic, but that's been tough sledding in 2012.
And now 3) Senator Bob Casey of Pennsylvania decided to vote for the Blunt Amendment, which thankfully failed.
But I want to remind the Senator that then-Senator Barack Obama took a LOT of grief from Pro-Choice Activists in the Party for giving him a prime speaking slot at the 2008 Convention in Denver.
And this is how he sees fit to repay the President.
More to the point, this is how he sees fit to "protect" religious freedom, which I'm sure is his argument. He wants to protect his religious freedom, by screwing you out of yours.
Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, don't even bother calling me. Ben Nelson, Bob Manchin and now Ben Casey are today's reasons I don't give a dime to that organization. I will give money to Democratic Senators directly. I will give money to Senators who represent my interests, and not try to impose their Religious views on Non-Catholics.
Okay, Mother Church. It's only Thursday. What else have you got for me??
"I've got another five years here..." (VIDEO)
Who'd thunk it. Bill Simmons...Bill freakin' Simmons gets a White House interview:
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
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