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Title: Self-defense hero is also an artist extraordinaire
Post by: dario73 on December 17, 2013, 05:34:10 AM
http://www.breitbart.com/Big-Hollywood/2013/12/16/Bidding-for-Zimmerman-painting-on-eBay-at--100-000

SANFORD, Fla., Dec. 16 (UPI) -- Bidding on eBay for a signed painting of an American flag by stand-your-ground shooter George Zimmerman was just shy of $100,000 Monday night.
The top bid at 10 p.m. EST was $99,966. A total of 101 bids had been registered for the 18- by 24-inch painting, done in shades of blue with some of the wording from the Pledge of Allegiance since it was put up for sale on the Internet auction site Saturday.

The eBay bid posting states: "First hand painted artwork by me, George Zimmerman. Everyone has been asking what I have been doing with myself. I found a creative, way to express myself, my emotions and the symbols that represent my experiences. My art work allows me to reflect, providing a therapeutic outlet and allows me to remain indoors :-) I hope you enjoy owning this piece as much as I enjoyed creating it. Your friend, George Zimmerman."

Orlando, Fla., cable television station News 13 reported Zimmerman's brother, Robert Zimmerman Jr., confirmed the painting is the real deal.

George Zimmerman, a neighborhood watch volunteer, became known worldwide after he fatally shot an unarmed, black teenager, Trayvon Martin, in a gated community in Sanford, Fla., in 2012. He said he shot Martin in self-defense and was acquitted.

Title: Re: Self-defense hero is also an artist extraordinaire
Post by: Soul Crusher on December 17, 2013, 05:57:49 AM
240 - you in on this bro? 
Title: Re: Self-defense hero is also an artist extraordinaire
Post by: blacken700 on December 17, 2013, 06:12:05 AM
only a scumbag glorifies a women beater
Title: Re: Self-defense hero is also an artist extraordinaire
Post by: Soul Crusher on December 17, 2013, 06:19:05 AM
only a scumbag glorifies a women beater

You gloried Clinton remember?  The scumbag who groped a woman in the WH against her will.  Not even mentioning that lying scumbag Kenyan traitor
Title: Re: Self-defense hero is also an artist extraordinaire
Post by: Archer77 on December 17, 2013, 06:19:56 AM
Mandela beat the hell out of his first wife.
Title: Re: Self-defense hero is also an artist extraordinaire
Post by: dario73 on December 17, 2013, 06:21:13 AM
All scumbags live in Canada or Denmark.
Title: Re: Self-defense hero is also an artist extraordinaire
Post by: dario73 on December 17, 2013, 06:23:03 AM
You gloried Clinton remember?  The scumbag who groped a woman in the WH against her will.  Not even mentioning that lying scumbag Kenyan traitor

Come on, man.

Don't use logic with the board's retard.

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Post by: blacken700 on December 17, 2013, 06:28:15 AM
willey wanted a relationship with clinton
Title: Re: Self-defense hero is also an artist extraordinaire
Post by: blacken700 on December 17, 2013, 06:32:14 AM
Come on, man.

Don't use logic with the board's retard.



pssss how's the talking snake doing  :D  :D :D
Title: Re: Self-defense hero is also an artist extraordinaire
Post by: JOHN MATRIX on December 17, 2013, 06:33:12 AM
I love how he has embraced the fact that he is a symbol for anti-political correctness..... I mean libs must just HATE him ;D

Title: Re: Self-defense hero is also an artist extraordinaire
Post by: dario73 on December 17, 2013, 06:35:56 AM
Deflection=when retards don't want to comment on the main topic...mostly used by libtards who live in Canada or Denmark
Title: Re: Self-defense hero is also an artist extraordinaire
Post by: dario73 on December 17, 2013, 06:39:53 AM
Funny how the retard from canada or denmark thinks that Zimm is a hero to the OP.

He can't understand that Zimm is a hero to some people who believe in gun rights or the law of self-defense.

That's ok.  Libtards from canada or denmark have poor reading comprehension.
Title: Re: Self-defense hero is also an artist extraordinaire
Post by: blacken700 on December 17, 2013, 06:50:49 AM
Funny how the retard from canada or denmark thinks that Zimm is a hero to the OP.

He can't understand that Zimm is a hero to some people who believe in gun rights or the law of self-defense.

That's ok.  Libtards from canada or denmark have poor reading comprehension.

so Zimmerman is your hero,figures, says a lot about you
Title: Re: Self-defense hero is also an artist extraordinaire
Post by: LurkerNoMore on December 17, 2013, 07:15:09 AM
 I just looked at the painting is listed again as "new listing" with a price tag of $0.99 on it.  But if you click on the listing then it says $999.00  Nothing about the $99,966 amount.  I am pretty sure that either of two things have occurred here :

1 - the highest bidder is just fucking around and getting the amount up with no intentions of paying.
2 - the painting was bought by a dealer immediately for a low figure and then relisted for a higher amount once the news hit the internet.

Either case, George isn't going to make much off it himself.  Though I will admit when I saw it, the art skill was beyond what I would have thought he was capable of.  Dude has some potential if he can get some guidance in the right direction with it.
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Post by: loco on December 17, 2013, 07:32:45 AM
Either case, George isn't going to make much off it himself.  Though I will admit when I saw it, the art skill was beyond what I would have thought he was capable of.  Dude has some potential if he can get some guidance in the right direction with it.

Many Hispanics, especially those of Mexican descent, have well above average artistic skill.
Title: Re: Self-defense hero is also an artist extraordinaire
Post by: LurkerNoMore on December 17, 2013, 07:57:06 AM
Many Hispanics, especially those of Mexican descent have the absolute worst taste in color selection and balance.  Only pure Mexicans are worse.  The it contains four vibrant colors and glitter somewhere.
Title: Re: Self-defense hero is also an artist extraordinaire
Post by: Vince G, CSN MFT on December 17, 2013, 08:41:02 AM
I just looked at the painting is listed again as "new listing" with a price tag of $0.99 on it.  But if you click on the listing then it says $999.00  Nothing about the $99,966 amount.  I am pretty sure that either of two things have occurred here :

1 - the highest bidder is just fucking around and getting the amount up with no intentions of paying.
2 - the painting was bought by a dealer immediately for a low figure and then relisted for a higher amount once the news hit the internet.

Either case, George isn't going to make much off it himself.  Though I will admit when I saw it, the art skill was beyond what I would have thought he was capable of.  Dude has some potential if he can get some guidance in the right direction with it.


It's actually a pretty good deal.  It will be worth millions after Zimmerman is shot and killed if you think about it.
Title: Re: Self-defense hero is also an artist extraordinaire
Post by: Dos Equis on December 17, 2013, 08:58:52 AM
Many Hispanics, especially those of Mexican descent, have well above average artistic skill.

I've noticed that too.
Title: Re: Self-defense hero is also an artist extraordinaire
Post by: dario73 on December 17, 2013, 09:11:52 AM
Many Hispanics, especially those of Mexican descent, have well above average artistic skill.

Hispanics also tend to be efficient at dispensing their own justice. Punishing thugs, thieves and criminals.

Title: Re: Self-defense hero is also an artist extraordinaire
Post by: dario73 on December 17, 2013, 09:15:13 AM
Title: Re: Self-defense hero is also an artist extraordinaire
Post by: Archer77 on December 17, 2013, 09:16:11 AM
Hispanics also tend to be efficient at dispensing their own justice. Punishing thugs, thieves and criminals.



Yes and don't you think introducing a new species into the urban ecosystem will have some very interesting consequences, particularly when that species out competes the native one. Hmmmm
Title: Re: Self-defense hero is also an artist extraordinaire
Post by: dario73 on December 17, 2013, 09:19:33 AM
Thieves. For stealing $300.

Title: Re: Self-defense hero is also an artist extraordinaire
Post by: dario73 on December 17, 2013, 09:30:27 AM
Yes and don't you think introducing a new species into the urban ecosystem will have some very interesting consequences, particularly when that species out competes the native one. Hmmmm

I say drop a few hundred thousand Peruvians, Chileans and Guatemalans in Chicago. Raw country people from those nations. People have not been americanized at all.

I bet you will see huge decrease in crime within a year.
Title: Re: Self-defense hero is also an artist extraordinaire
Post by: Archer77 on December 17, 2013, 09:34:24 AM
I say drop a few hundred thousand Peruvians, Chileans and Guatemalans in Chicago. Raw country people from those nations. People have not been americanized at all.

I bet you will see huge decrease in crime within a year.

Not to sound like a conspiracy theorist but sometimes I wonder if the long term strategy of allowing mass immigration is to breed out blacks in urban areas and cause urban conflict.  Black/Hispanic violence is pretty serious whenever the two groups live in close proximity.  I wonder why blacks don't consider this.  To busy hating whites to see the forest through the trees?
Title: Re: Self-defense hero is also an artist extraordinaire
Post by: dario73 on December 17, 2013, 09:57:15 AM
Not to sound like a conspiracy theorist but sometimes I wonder if the long term strategy of allowing mass immigration is to breed out blacks in urban areas and cause urban conflict.  Black/Hispanic violence is pretty serious whenever the two groups live in close proximity.  I wonder why blacks don't consider this.  To busy hating whites to see the forest through the trees?

You might be right.

It is not out of the realm of possibility when you look at the world we live in.

A few months ago I heard a female black activist voice a similar concern when she stated that America was now in love with Hispanics and had pushed blacks asided. That as a nation, they were forgetting about the condition of the black community and more concerned with pleasing Hispanics.
Title: Re: Self-defense hero is also an artist extraordinaire
Post by: loco on December 17, 2013, 10:00:41 AM
Not to sound like a conspiracy theorist but sometimes I wonder if the long term strategy of allowing mass immigration is to breed out blacks in urban areas and cause urban conflict.  Black/Hispanic violence is pretty serious whenever the two groups live in close proximity.  I wonder why blacks don't consider this.  To busy hating whites to see the forest through the trees?

Since white, liberal Democrats hate black people, it wouldn't surprise me. They've already sent Planned Parenthood to all the poor, black neighborhoods to breed our black people through sterilizations and abortions.
Title: Re: Self-defense hero is also an artist extraordinaire
Post by: Archer77 on December 17, 2013, 10:03:24 AM
You might be right.

It is not out of the realm of possibility when you look at the world we live in.

A few months ago I heard a female black activist voice a similar concern when she stated that America was now in love with Hispanics and had pushed blacks asided. That as a nation, they were forgetting about the condition of the black community and more concerned with pleasing Hispanics.

You saw the same concerns voiced by blacks during the 80's when Reagan granted amnesty but those voices are few and far between these days.  I think the idea of a political coalition and one party dominance is to much to pass up therefore they've remained quiet, at least publically.

All is well and good but you'll start seeing problems when Hispanics start to gain large enough numbers to be elected to political office in traditionally black area and power will have to be shared.  Once this happens Hispanics will dispense with the niceties as will blacks.
Title: Re: Self-defense hero is also an artist extraordinaire
Post by: 240 is Back on December 17, 2013, 10:03:39 AM
The members of DU, Dem Underground, have pointed out this image is a pretty good match to the Getty image flag used on DU t-shirts & Logo.   Then add a photoshop filter and some text.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/10024188920

Looking at the unique creases in the red/shite stripes, the 4 star cluster lying in the exact same position.  I don't think there is any question at all about that being the same image.  
Title: Re: Self-defense hero is also an artist extraordinaire
Post by: 240 is Back on December 17, 2013, 10:04:30 AM
Now, chop out the "DU" text, apply the photoshop filter, add text, voila.

I have no idea if this is the same flag, but they make a pretty interesting case.  I don't think Zimmerman would have the audacity to grab a Getty stock image, add a photoshop filter, add text, and claim it to be an original painting.  ESPECIALLY if it's the exact same flag image used by liberal message board DU.  it'd be such a slap in the face to his conservative supporters.
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Post by: blacken700 on December 17, 2013, 10:09:16 AM
what would you expect from that clown,shit if you could take the paint off you would probably find numbers
Title: Re: Self-defense hero is also an artist extraordinaire
Post by: Dos Equis on December 17, 2013, 10:09:55 AM
lol
Title: Re: Self-defense hero is also an artist extraordinaire
Post by: 240 is Back on December 17, 2013, 10:10:37 AM
Zimmerman claims it is hand-painted.   Could be the case.  Either the people on the message boards are very much lying, or zimmerman didn't paint it by hand - Rather, made it in PS and had it printed at a place like walmart or walgreens.  Either way, zimmerman is always interesting news story.  The top bid has been retracted for some reason.  DU members are freaking out about it.  Zimm is always a lightning rod for attention there, and here too.


Member c***2 Retracted: US $99,666.00
Bid: Dec-16-13 18:22:33 PST
Retracted: Dec-16-13 18:59:21 PST

Title: Re: Self-defense hero is also an artist extraordinaire
Post by: Archer77 on December 17, 2013, 10:11:44 AM
Which getbig millionaire placed the high bid?
Title: Re: Self-defense hero is also an artist extraordinaire
Post by: LurkerNoMore on December 17, 2013, 10:15:46 AM
Mannnnn..... I hope this story isn't true.  I really want to believe this guy isn't this much of a smuck to steal a image from a public website that posts his every mishap and try to pass it off as his own.

Georgey, please don't disappoint us this way. 
Title: Re: Self-defense hero is also an artist extraordinaire
Post by: blacken700 on December 17, 2013, 10:15:52 AM
Which getbig millionaire placed the high bid?


I have the high bid right now,but keep it under your hat it's a Christmas gift for 333386  ;D
Title: Re: Self-defense hero is also an artist extraordinaire
Post by: Archer77 on December 17, 2013, 10:17:04 AM

I have the high bid right now,but keep it under your hat it's a Christmas gift for 333386  ;D

I was getting him a painting too.
Title: Re: Self-defense hero is also an artist extraordinaire
Post by: loco on December 17, 2013, 10:20:43 AM
Mannnnn..... I hope this story isn't true.  I really want to believe this guy isn't this much of a smuck to steal a image from a public website that posts his every mishap and try to pass it off as his own.

Georgey, please don't disappoint us this way. 

LOL    ;D
Title: Re: Self-defense hero is also an artist extraordinaire
Post by: dario73 on December 17, 2013, 10:20:57 AM
You saw the same concerns voiced by blacks during the 80's when Reagan granted amnesty but those voices are few and far between these days.  I think the idea of a political coalition and one party dominance is to much to pass up therefore they've remained quiet, at least publically.

All is well and good but you'll start seeing problems when Hispanics start to gain large enough numbers to be elected to political office in traditionally black area and power will have to be shared.  Once this happens Hispanics will dispense with the niceties as will blacks.

It is going to hit the fan.

I don't see how it won't turn out any other way when I realize that NOT ONLY do the Democrats want amnesty, BUT SO DO MANY OF THE GOP. Just look at the last person that Boehner hired in order to present an immigration reform legislation that is acceptable to both parties.

But, the red flag is the amount of immigrants that will receive citizenship. The number that is used is around 15 million. That is BS. It is more like 40 million. Citizenship will be for every illegal AND THEIR FAMILIES. Right now there are more people crowding the border and crossing it than in recent years. They know what's about to occur. Everyone of those illegals, their spouse and their 8503803803 kids per household will become citizens. And I don't believe that it will take 10 or 15 years for them to get citizenship even with a "piece by piece" legislation. It will be sooner than that AND NOTHING WILL BE DONE ABOUT THE BORDERS.

Hispanics are on their way to being the majority before 2043.
Title: Re: Self-defense hero is also an artist extraordinaire
Post by: JOHN MATRIX on December 17, 2013, 11:17:03 AM
Barring significant changes in the next 3 years, America will be a second-rate power on the way to being a third world nation by then, if the Union even remains intact until then...
Title: Re: Self-defense hero is also an artist extraordinaire
Post by: 240 is Back on December 17, 2013, 01:13:30 PM
The fraud story is starting to get traction by the national media.  They don't credit DU for it, but they do make it very clear he is using a stock getty image and claiming it to be an original art piece. 

http://www.wesh.com/trayvon-martin-extended-coverage/Is-George-Zimmerman-s-artwork-a-fraud/-/14266478/23527108/-/utgmlfz/-/index.html

Title: Re: Self-defense hero is also an artist extraordinaire
Post by: 240 is Back on December 17, 2013, 04:52:23 PM
http://wayback.archive.org/web/20120409213544/http:/www.therealgeorgezimmerman.com/

He's also used this EXACT image from Getty on his website. 

Identical unique creases, identical stars and folds.  Definitely the same flag he "hand painted". 

It's entirely possible he memorized it, and painted it perfectly.  On an 18x24 inch paper.  With perfectly stenceled letters in perfect courier font.
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Post by: Archer77 on December 17, 2013, 04:54:15 PM
Zim Zam the flim flam man
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Post by: tonymctones on December 17, 2013, 05:05:54 PM
I think he is a grade A jack ass but I love how he makes the libtard completely meltdown
Title: Re: Self-defense hero is also an artist extraordinaire
Post by: 240 is Back on December 17, 2013, 07:23:03 PM
I think he is a grade A jack ass but I love how he makes the libtard completely meltdown

He's certainly marketable... I am surprised he doesn't have a show on cable news yet.  
Title: Re: Self-defense hero is also an artist extraordinaire
Post by: dario73 on December 18, 2013, 05:48:47 AM
I think he is a grade A jack ass but I love how he makes the libtard completely meltdown

LOL!

240's post count increases by another 9895893258853 posts.

If you want to get 240 involved in a discussion. Just open a Zimm thread.
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Post by: LurkerNoMore on December 18, 2013, 05:50:59 AM
What are the betting odds he is sued over this?
Title: Re: Self-defense hero is also an artist extraordinaire
Post by: 240 is Back on December 18, 2013, 07:35:20 AM
What are the betting odds he is sued over this?

I think he will quietly pull the image down.  Selling it can leave him very legally exposed, and he knows the law.  Then he'll use the "controversy" to do the talk show circuit.  He can play the "I was attacked by the media for trying to express myself" card. 

Not a bad idea.  Zimm isn't the smartest dude around.  The fact he remains relevant despite his only claims to fame being "I get into fights with cops, preggo women and old men" and "I shot gun after getting beat up by a kid I chased 2 blocks"... shows he's shrewd.  Not smart, mind you... but shrewd.
Title: Re: Self-defense hero is also an artist extraordinaire
Post by: 240 is Back on December 18, 2013, 08:45:20 AM
LOL!

240's post count increases by another 9895893258853 posts.

If you want to get 240 involved in a discussion. Just open a Zimm thread.

:)  I will admit...  after seeing the response on liberal blogs, it's pretty funny.

They're making video after video, reproducing the image in under 30 seconds using stock images:
http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=01d_1387349120

Aside from that, I will humbly admit it is funny how much he does get under the skin of many people (myself included).

My wife and I argue about this case... she laughs about it too, how much this dude just pisses me off :)
Title: Re: Self-defense hero is also an artist extraordinaire
Post by: 240 is Back on December 26, 2013, 10:39:31 PM
The oil painting George Zimmerman put up for sale on eBay last week is officially off the market. After bidding closed Saturday, the artwork fetched a cool $100,099.99.

Zimmerman, the former neighborhood watch volunteer, who was acquitted in the high-profile death of Trayvon Martin, first listed his painting Monday at a starting price of $0.99. The 18-by-24 inch painting depicts the American flag in several shades of blue, and features the words “God, One Nation, with Liberty and Justice for All.”

In the listing, Zimmerman offered the following statement:

First hand painted artwork by me, George Zimmerman. Everyone has been asking what I have been doing with myself. I found a creative, way to express myself, my emotions and the symbols that represent my experiences. My art work allows me to reflect, providing a therapeutic outlet and allows me to remain indoors :-) I hope you enjoy owning this piece as much as I enjoyed creating it. Your friend, George Zimmerman

The winning bidder has not yet been disclosed, but Zimmerman promised to hand-deliver the painting within the continental U.S.



Read more: George Zimmerman Painting Sells for $100,000 on eBay | TIME.com http://newsfeed.time.com/2013/12/22/george-zimmerman-painting-apparently-worth-100099-99/#ixzz2oef1VD1K