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Wow! So someone hired an FX crew to flip a car with kids in it... TreasonousBastard Jul 2013 #1
... we're sure the car was flipped? Myrina Jul 2013 #4
I never heard that the car was flipped. IF the car was flipped I will admit that can't be stage -- diabeticman Jul 2013 #6
all it takes is a police scanner app KittyWampus Jul 2013 #39
The car tipped on it's side but had 0$ of damage to it JimDandy Jul 2013 #46
You do know that the accident doesn't need to be staged. EOTE Jul 2013 #7
Yes, now that I got more info on the accident I see that part wasn't stage but the "rescue" was. diabeticman Jul 2013 #9
As nutso as a preposterous fairy tale about a killer sitting a jail cell... LanternWaste Jul 2013 #15
You're trying way too hard. Dawgs Jul 2013 #19
I disagree it was staged JustAnotherGen Jul 2013 #2
That is what most of us mean by "staged". Zimmy didn't "happen upon" the accident. uppityperson Jul 2013 #24
uppity JustAnotherGen Jul 2013 #25
There is that. It is important to spell out to them what is meant by the term since they uppityperson Jul 2013 #27
"A simple car flip" -- You might be trying too hard. dorkulon Jul 2013 #35
I was in a car flip JustAnotherGen Jul 2013 #40
I've got no love for GZ, just saying, anyone would help out in that situation. dorkulon Jul 2013 #43
If anyone just JustAnotherGen Jul 2013 #44
No fire occured. JimDandy Jul 2013 #47
why do people apologize b4 making statements ,no offense to you diabeticman. leftyohiolib Jul 2013 #3
So with you on that. Really hate that tired device. REP Jul 2013 #57
could you explain to me why this is a story anyone should be concerned about? DrDan Jul 2013 #5
I think it should concern people with the way our media is and the way the majority of the populatio diabeticman Jul 2013 #8
but the discussion is not along those lines - the discussion seems to DrDan Jul 2013 #11
That's just it not only is the media not handling it right BUT the fact that Zimmerman and his PR diabeticman Jul 2013 #16
People feel that if it is shown that Zimmerman did something "good"... Pelican Jul 2013 #18
I think that makes sense DrDan Jul 2013 #23
Martin fiasco? HangOnKids Jul 2013 #59
More specifically everything that came after it... Pelican Jul 2013 #60
So Sorry Not Buying It HangOnKids Jul 2013 #61
K... Pelican Jul 2013 #62
The concern is that it's part of a general pushback by the right starroute Jul 2013 #36
Plus infinity on this post JustAnotherGen Jul 2013 #42
Some good points here. calimary Jul 2013 #51
Holy Crap-- Jackpine Radical Jul 2013 #53
The story per se isn't the point--it's the meta story-- Jackpine Radical Jul 2013 #50
Real crash, embellished rescue. nt AllINeedIsCoffee Jul 2013 #10
We need a Warren Commission to investigate this incident (nt) Nye Bevan Jul 2013 #12
I think the Zimmerman part was questionable... Spazito Jul 2013 #13
Maybe someone will write a book about it Duer 157099 Jul 2013 #14
An Explorer rollover with no injuries at freeway exit speeds. No airbag deployment. Lawsuit? factsarenotfair Jul 2013 #17
ew..did you really.... one_voice Jul 2013 #37
That's the article that popped up first in a search. factsarenotfair Jul 2013 #41
As someone sanely point out in another thread, what would be the point? brooklynite Jul 2013 #20
I don't know JustAnotherGen Jul 2013 #31
he wants people to think he is a swell guy who likes helping people! Skittles Jul 2013 #58
It was incredibly lucky that there were no injuries. factsarenotfair Jul 2013 #21
Look, another Crasher! bigwillq Jul 2013 #22
Another who seems to have missed the point. Real crash, embellished scene. uppityperson Jul 2013 #29
I didn't miss the point at all. bigwillq Jul 2013 #34
No need to be sorry! I feel the same way. hrmjustin Jul 2013 #26
I'm startin to think this way too. ananda Jul 2013 #28
My belief has always been Zimmerman edgineered Jul 2013 #30
Proud crashes here. bravenak Jul 2013 #32
I don't buy it. dorkulon Jul 2013 #33
Cory Booker JustAnotherGen Jul 2013 #45
Yup . . . aggiesal Jul 2013 #48
His wife's trial JustAnotherGen Jul 2013 #54
On Wed, 17 July, the DOJ contacted JimDandy Jul 2013 #55
How? How on earth could it help? dorkulon Jul 2013 #56
Uh, YEAH!!! Gus Lammas Jul 2013 #38
Leaning that way myself dbackjon Jul 2013 #49
It was staged. Apophis Jul 2013 #52
What I hear, Zimmerman is afraid of his own shadow. B Calm Jul 2013 #63
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