George Zimmerman appearance at Florida gun show draws blanks

[Judi Lynn]

Source: Raw Story

George Zimmerman appearance at Florida gun show draws blanks
By Tom Boggioni
Sunday, March 9, 2014 16:34 EDT

George Zimmerman, the former neighborhood watchman who was acquitted of the shooting and killing of unarmed teenager Trayvon Martin, failed to draw many fans at an Orlando gun show on Saturday, according to the NY Daily News.

Zimmerman, whose appearance was advertised on the New Orlando Gun Show Facebook page with, “Come on out and meet George Z! He’s here a few more hours. And no matter what you read, there are no protesters, lunatics or other varieties of a– clowns,” failed to draw many curiosity seekers.

Over the course of six hours, fewer than 20 people at the gun show asked for a free autographed photo of Zimmerman, who was situated in a rear office of The Arms Room gun store in Orlando.

The gun show, originally booked at Orlando’s Majestic Events Center, had been cancelled after word that Zimmerman would appear, however the promoters were able to secure another venue.

Read more: http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2014/03/09/george-zimmerman-appearance-at-florida-gun-show-draws-blanks/

[NutmegYankee]

1. Funny, an earlier story in GD reported over 200 fans.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/10024632850

[arcane1]

2. Autographed photos??

[Thinkingabout]

3. It does not matter how many times the gun nuts and dealers bring him in to induce

Possible customers to take pictures and he may feel like a hero but to me he is a cold blooded killer

[Skittles]

17. even if that killing bastard felt "justified"

his (and his fans) lack of respect for Trayvon Martin's family is sickening

[Hoyt]

4. Here are some photos of Zman and the white wing gun fanciers that stood with him.

http://static3.nydailynews.com/polopoly_fs/1.1715414.1394351279!/img/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/splash_300225/george-zimmerman-florida-gun-show.jpg

http://assets.nydailynews.com/polopoly_fs/1.1715675.1394347383!/img/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_635/melissa-matt-pose-autographed-picture-george-zimmerm.jpg

http://assets.nydailynews.com/polopoly_fs/1.1715051.1394292938!/img/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_635/zimmerman9n-1-web.jpg

Proud dad introduces his son to George Zimmerman -- murderer.

http://assets.nydailynews.com/polopoly_fs/1.1715674.1394347244!/img/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_635/george-zimmerman-smiles-meet-and-greet-supporters-loca.jpg


ORLANDO, Fla. — The New Orlando Gun show is mixed up in controversy after announcing George Zimmerman will be a featured guest.

The trade show had to change venues to the Arms Room for their weekend event after the event started getting criticism over Zimmerman's attendance. He is the featured guest at the show.

The original venue, Majestic, on North John Young Parkway, barred the event from taking place at its facility. The show owners tried to sue for breach of contract, but a judge denied the injunction. A show organizer said, "We're not in the business of discriminating, no matter who it is."

http://www.firstcoastnews.com/story/news/2014/03/08/george-zimmerman-gun-show-moves/6200959/

[pipoman]

8. Aren't the bottom 2 photos from a couple of years ago

Having nothing to do with Zimmerman?

[Hoyt]

9. Says they were from Orlando gun show on their Facebook page.

I checked to make sure I didn't offend any gun fanciers or Zman supporters. Got any comments about the first one and NY Daily News ones, including dad introducing his young boy to Zman as a new gun culture hero?

[7962]

15. I believe the lines are probably to actually get into the gun show. They do draw big crowds.

From the looks in the mirror behind him, doesnt look like a crowd at his nest.
And where did he get a picture of himself looking like an "after" Slim Fast picture?

[NickB79]

14. Normally, they wouldn't be caught dead with a member of the "lesser races"

But they make an exception when he's killed a black man.

That gets him his honorary white card.

[Scruffy Rumbler]

20. I had the same thought!

If Georgie hadn't killed a black youth, he would be their target, not their honored guest. Don't let them fool you Georgie, without Travon, you would just be another (insert appropriate racial slur here) to them.

[Journeyman]

5. I could post some snark, some hope that next time they won't be loaded with blanks . . .

but I just want him to go away.

I don't want any harm to come to him; I'd rather he simply fade back into oblivion and cease disturbing us all. He's done his damage. It's up to us now to focus on rectifying the laws and attitudes that made it possible for him to do what he did. All he is now is a distraction, a warped clown who draws attention away from what needs to be done.

[SoapBox]

6. Sooooo....sick.

And perverse.

I'll say it again...lots of America is fucked up.

[Solly Mack]

7. "...autographed photo of Zimmerman.."

Sick fucks.

[hibbing]

12. no doubt

There is some seriously sick people in this country.

Peace

[2pooped2pop]

10. that's funny they had to change venue and then it was a flop anyway.

wasted republican money!!

[penultimate]

11. Weirdest shit ever...

Even if you think he was justified, why would you want an autograph from someone because of that? I don't think most normal people would want to constantly dwell with those events even if justified. Zimmerman is a sick person and so are the people who would want his autograph.

[Enrique]

13. there is hope for our society

[tofuandbeer]

16. Zimmerman is just beaming in that photo. He truly thinks he's a star. Go to hell Zimmerman!

(sorry, this reply was to the photos posted in the thread).

[MissMillie]

18. Isn't his 15 minutes of fame over yet?

I mean, seriously.... why is anyone paying any attention to this asshat?

[MO_Moderate]

21. It's been over

The gun control fanatics however, think they can still convert a few more with guilt by association.

[bigworld]

19. Not every gun owner supports Zimmerman

Loose cannons like him do not help their cause. Good to see him shunned.