Use this thread as an open thread just for Zimmerman Case stuff. A place to just dump, collect, or discuss general information about the Trayvon Martin VS George Zimmerman Case.

“The sensationalized, fact-deficient coverage of this case has achieved the
desired results. The networks got their ratings. The politicians got their
talking points. And if it means innocent people get caught in the middle of the
racial enmity they’ve fomented, obviously it’s considered acceptable collateral
damage. Congratulations, geniuses. Job well done.” Jim Treacher, The DC Trawler

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Overwhelmed by the charge of the “bitterclingers”…..   Fix Bayonets

Actually, this is nothing more than a typical prog reaction.   Whenever the progs are pushed back by principled patriots they pick up their ball and go home.   Remember the Wisconsin Fleabagging Dems?  etc.

PITTSBURGH PA – Tim Benz, co-host of the Morning Show on alternative rock radio station 105.9 The X, left the air Friday after arguing with listeners about his support of stricter gun laws.

“There was a flare-up about gun control on the show, which included a good deal of flashback against the station,” Benz said. “I wasn’t able to walk away from the fight … (so) I decided to step away from the Morning Show.”

The argument stemmed from a Pittsburgh gun shop’s recent giveaway of hundreds of rounds of ammunition, high-capacity magazines and an AR-15 military-style rifle on its Facebook page. (more…)

Today marks the 900th Anniversary of the founding of the Knights of Malta.

Even if you are secular, you can not help but be impressed by the selflessness and the dedication to duty and purpose higher than self embodied in the precepts of the  Knights of Malta (KOM).

The mission, and membership of the KOM represents good in the world, at time when the forces of malice seem poised to triumph.

Stateless but sovereign, the KOM transcends regional boundaries in their quest to alleviate suffering.

Wherever they settled, the Knights Hospitallers always established first a Hospital and Hospice and then, if they needed to, built defence fortifications. What does being a Hospitaller mean in the Third Millennium? It means dedicating oneself to easing suffering and to bringing the balm of Christian charity to the sick, anywhere in the world, not only in hospitals but also in private homes and nursing homes in the shantytowns of destitute populations. The Order does not only dedicate itself to the sick, but also to the socially isolated, the victims of persecution and the refugees of any race and religious faith

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DETROIT – Two teenagers were shot when they tried to rob men working on a public lighting pole on Detroit’s west side Thursday night, according to Detroit police.

The men, both 59, were in an alley between Cloverlawn and Northlawn, north of Schoolcraft, about 9 p.m. when the teens, who are 16-and 17-year-old brothers, pulled out a weapon and said they were robbing the men.

One of the men, who has a license to carry a concealed pistol, shot both teens, police said. (more…)

Today, Saturday February 9th, in Miami a “Peace Rally” is being held to memorialize Trayvon Martin.

A crowd in the “hundreds” was in attendance.  Notably absent was the previous diversity of audience and rally attendees.  (pictures here)

Ironically the Miami Dade Police Dept. upon advice from the DOJ-CRS, has activated additional resources in the event of civil unrest.

The Department of Homeland Security joined with M-DPD and coordinated crowd security and civil controls.   In addition law enforcement placed additional rapid response teams “on call”, and pre-staged riot response teams in case the *Peace Rally* attendees cannot control their emotion.

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(ht WeaselZippers)   The Department of Homeland Security’s civil rights watchdog has concluded that travelers along the nation’s borders may have their electronics seized and the contents of those devices examined for any reason whatsoever — all in the name of national security.

The DHS, which secures the nation’s border, in 2009 announced that it would conduct a “Civil Liberties Impact Assessment” of its suspicionless search-and-seizure policy pertaining to electronic devices “within 120 days.” More than three years later, the DHS office of Civil Rights and Civil Liberties published a two-page executive summary of its findings. (more…)

You wouldn’t think so…….   and….  we’ve no idea if this is the real LAPD shooter Chris Dorner, but someone who writes just like him is entering comments on the CNN blog news site.

A check of writing styles is highly similar, even to the extent that previous typo errors are duplicated.

https://www.cnn.com/2013/02/08/us/lapd-attacks/index.html#comment-792990832

Is it him?  Again, you wouldn’t think so, but he does have an affection for CNN.  So you decide.

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