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Heather MC

(8,084 posts)
Thu Feb 6, 2014, 09:44 AM Feb 2014

How many black folks will be stupid enough to support this mess?

The DMX vs Zimmerman Promtional Stunt Boxing BS????
It is said that this country will make some moron like Zimmerman believe he has a become a "Celebrity" because he killed an unamed person with gun.


https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/stop-george-zimmerman-and-promoter-damon-feldman-using-murder-racial-hate-america-profit/0yVh1nVD

in addition the entire idea of this event is to use racial tensions to lure people in to purchase the event. this will only hurt America as it will continue to stir up racial tensions that have been on going in this nation for quite some time.

No Promoter or Celebrity Boxer should ever be allowed to use racial tension to profit.

Created: Feb 02, 2014
Issues: Civil Rights and Liberties, Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement

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How many black folks will be stupid enough to support this mess? (Original Post) Heather MC Feb 2014 OP
I won't support it JustAnotherGen Feb 2014 #1
I remember Watching the Joey Buttafuco (sp) and Chyna Celebrity Fight hoping she would kick his.... Heather MC Feb 2014 #2
I can't support this at all, but... M0rpheus Feb 2014 #3
True ... 1StrongBlackMan Feb 2014 #4
DMX is already the celebrity stand in for "thug" these days. M0rpheus Feb 2014 #6
No ... 1StrongBlackMan Feb 2014 #7
Fo' rilla! nt M0rpheus Feb 2014 #8
It's going to end badly cinnabonbon Feb 2014 #5
So this garbage is for real? Like, FOR REAL for real??? Number23 Feb 2014 #9
4 real 4 real! Heather MC Feb 2014 #10
That just makes me sad. And pissed. And tired. Number23 Feb 2014 #11
thanks for the Welcome but I think I will keep my bags packed Heather MC Feb 2014 #12
Like I said at the acquittal, Zimmerman's fate is not my concern Blue_Tires Feb 2014 #13
And... it's all done (for the moment, anyway). M0rpheus Feb 2014 #14

JustAnotherGen

(31,800 posts)
1. I won't support it
Thu Feb 6, 2014, 10:17 AM
Feb 2014

It's fun to laugh about Zimpig not being able to fight . . . but anything that allows him to be anything but miserable and forgotten I'm not for . . .

 

Heather MC

(8,084 posts)
2. I remember Watching the Joey Buttafuco (sp) and Chyna Celebrity Fight hoping she would kick his....
Thu Feb 6, 2014, 10:52 AM
Feb 2014

Only to be greatly disappointed as he got to pummel a woman on national TV and for money.

That was the last time I supported "Celebrity" boxing

M0rpheus

(885 posts)
3. I can't support this at all, but...
Thu Feb 6, 2014, 11:26 AM
Feb 2014

I will admit that the idea of this fight caters to my baser instincts however, I would never do or support anything that gives that man a dime if I have a choice.

My own feelings aside, nothing good can come of this. There is no winning possible for anyone but Zimmerman, as he gets paid win, lose or draw.

 

1StrongBlackMan

(31,849 posts)
4. True ...
Thu Feb 6, 2014, 12:15 PM
Feb 2014

Nothing good will come from this. Win, lose of draw, Zimmerman will get a pay day and DMX will be casted the thug.

M0rpheus

(885 posts)
6. DMX is already the celebrity stand in for "thug" these days.
Thu Feb 6, 2014, 12:37 PM
Feb 2014

He was chosen purposely for this role because of that rep.








*I'd really be surprised if it's not called something like "The Killa vs. The Nigga".

Number23

(24,544 posts)
11. That just makes me sad. And pissed. And tired.
Thu Feb 6, 2014, 07:33 PM
Feb 2014

Agree 100% with MOrpheus and whoever said that stoking racial resentment to make money is evil and disgusting. Welcome to Post-Racial America!

 

Heather MC

(8,084 posts)
12. thanks for the Welcome but I think I will keep my bags packed
Thu Feb 6, 2014, 08:54 PM
Feb 2014

It sure doesn't look like the Post racial Brochure I got i the mail about this place

Blue_Tires

(55,445 posts)
13. Like I said at the acquittal, Zimmerman's fate is not my concern
Fri Feb 7, 2014, 05:15 PM
Feb 2014

Last edited Fri Feb 7, 2014, 06:31 PM - Edit history (1)

My only concern is to prevent as many future Trayvons as possible...

Although I do know of some DUers probably trying to buy ringside tickets to cheer on Zimmerman...

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