George Zimmerman lists painting on eBay to tens of thousands of dollars in bids.

[tofuandbeer]

Source: New York Daily News

George Zimmerman is taking eBay by storm while armed with only a paintbrush.

Bidding wars over an original painting crafted by the former neighborhood cop is raising tens of thousands of dollars in just its first few hours listed for sale.

The signed painting of a blue American flag was listed Monday with a starting bid of $50 before skyrocketing to more than $99,000 while under the username 'theRealGeorgeZ.'

Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/george-zimmerman-puts-painting-ebay-bids-rise-thousands-article-1.1549778

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Not sure if this was posted anywhere yet.
Is the New York Daily news reliable?
It looks a little tabloid-ish.

[SoapBox]

1. ...

[SCVDem]

2. I doubt the bid is for real.

[tofuandbeer]

6. Wow. I didn't even think of that.

I've been hoodwinked so many times by BS stories.

[geomon666]

3. Regardless if it's real or not

That is one ugly fucking painting.

[Lint Head]

4. Charles Manson also does paintings.

[AlbertCat]

11. So does Dubya!

[SoapBox]

22. So did Wednesday Addams.

[christx30]

5. Since when

was Zimmerman a cop ? He was billed as a neighborhood watch member at the most. He was mostly a wanna be cop. And murderer.

[tofuandbeer]

7. +1

[TrollBuster9090]

10. Nope, never a cop. He was angling to BECOME a cop, which is why he was taking night courses

in criminal law a couple nights per week, taking Mixed Martial Arts courses a couple nights a week, and had volunteered to go on 'ride alongs' with the Sanford Police Department. And, no doubt, the asshole thought his lock on getting a job as a police officer would be to apprehend and make a citizens arrest of one of the 'assholes that always get away' who'd been robbing his neighborhood.

As for the bidding, it's probably real. If there were enough shitheads in the country to heroize this loser, and give him $100 000 for his criminal defense, I have no doubt there were at least ten of them who have enough money to bid on his tacky painting.

After all, remember what happened with that creep MARK FURHMAN after the O.J. Simpson trial? He resigned from the LAPD (probably a good idea, considering that the asshole who single handedly lost them the trial of the century wouldn't have much of a future there), moved to Montana, and made a living selling autographed pictures of himself for $20 each through the mail.

It almost makes me lose my faith in humanity to see stuff like this.

However, look on the bright side. This could be another $100 000 that the Martin family will get after the Wrongful Death Suit in Civil Court.

[former9thward]

25. If there was going to be a wrongful death suit it would have been filed by now.

[TrollBuster9090]

38. Possibly, but I'm not so sure about that.

I'm not a lawyer, but the pattern I've observed is as follows: Any civil action is always taken AFTER the criminal trial is over. Presumably because A) evidence given in civil court might nullify/spoil evidence presented in criminal court, but the reverse is not true, B) a conviction in criminal court virtually guarantees a victory in civil court, but the reverse is not true, and C) the burden of proof is much lower in civil court. If there is a conviction in criminal court, the civil suit follows QUICKLY, because it's virtually guaranteed to succeed. But if there is an acquittal in criminal court, the civil suit may NOT follow quickly because they're waiting to see if any additional evidence comes out. In this case, waiting for Zimmerman's wife to divorce him, take half his money, and then turn around and testify against him in civil court would have been the perfect strategy.

I know the Martin's successfully sued and settled out of court with the gated community where Zimmerman was a volunteer watchman right away. But that seemed to be a fairly obvious thing to do. I'm not so sure it it would have been a good idea to jump on the civil suit against Zimmerman right away. (Better to wait until the scumbag has sold a few more 'paintings' to racist gun nuts who idolize him, and THEN sue.)

[former9thward]

39. A divorce will not allow her to testify.

The privilege of spousal communications applies to confidential communications between spouses in marriage. Either party holds the privilege. She can't testify to comments he made during the marriage assuming he invokes the privilege.

[TrollBuster9090]

41. What about his new girlfriend?

[former9thward]

42. No protection there.

But she would have had to heard him comment on the Trayvon Martin situation. Anything else would not be relevant. Of course her credibility would be attacked since she has confessed to making a false report.

[tofuandbeer]

8. Real or not, you should see one of the comments:

I hope for these idiots, that it is a fake:


Questions and answers about this item
Q: Just wanted to tell you we all love you and stand behind you. You have so many people on your side I hope you know that!
A: Thank you so much for the words of kindness and support. I do know how many great Americans are still here, I run into at least 3-5 a day that go out of their way to tell me the same. Your Friend, GZ @therealGeorgeZ
Dec 16, 2013
Q: Hi i am interested in the painting and was wondering how big it was? Also did you sign the painting? Thanks and have a good day
A: Thanks for your inquiry, The painting is 18" x 24" and yes, it is signed Your friend, GZ
Dec 16, 2013
Q: Hello- what are the dimensions ? And is it oil on canvas. ? i await your reply thanks
A: Thanks for the question, The painting is 18" X 24" on stretched canvas. Your Friend, GZ

[TrollBuster9090]

12. Yeah, let's hope 'The Real George Zlotnik' has a good laugh over this.

All the way to the bank.

[sakabatou]

23. Ugh...

[RKP5637]

29. Yeah, I noticed the comments too, often frightening what idiots we have in the US. I've

got it on my watch list. If it is a fake, it's a clever one, someone is making a bundle. Reminds me of Jesus on a muffin or whatever it was that sold for a lot on eBay.

[DreamGypsy]

9. Real nice, George...

...now paint us the portrait of Liberty and Justice for Trayvon Martin.

[Hoyt]

27. [phone]

[AlbertCat]

13. Meh....

Jasper Johns has already done this... the flags and stenciled letters.... way better and way more interesting.... way back in the late '50's and in the 60's.

Of course Georgie Boy probably doesn't know who Jasper Johns is.

[uppityperson]

14. Here is the GD link with some info about Shill Bidders and things.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=4185881

Shill bidders post
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10024185881#post24

ebay link
http://www.ebay.com/itm/George-Zimmerman-original-painting-/111239922810?pt=Art_Paintings&hash=item19e66a847a#shpCntId

[tofuandbeer]

18. Thanks. Man. I did a search here and couldn't locate it. :/

Should I delete this post? My DU etiquette is in the learning stages.

[uppityperson]

20. no, that one was in General Diacussion forum. So far yours is the only one in LBN so no

worries about a dupe. I was just adding more. No worries.

[tofuandbeer]

21. Great! Thanks!

[msongs]

15. has Trayvon's family filled a civil suit yet? they can attach this $$ if they get a verdict in favor

because he can only sell the pics for big money because trayvon is dead

[Incitatus]

40. I don't think so but he does owe O'Mara about 3 million

[uppityperson]

16. ebayers are flocking with other artwork, inspired by zimmy's.....

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Curious-George-Zimmerman-painting-/191005665660?hash=item2c78d3297c&afsrc=1

not really a painting but more a inkjet print

A couple more
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Original-Street-Art-Painting-Trayvon-Martin-George-Zimmerman-Signed-BLIGHT-COA-/151190864131?pt=Art_Paintings&hash=item2333ad8103

You are bidding on an original, artist signed spray painting of Abe Lincoln holding a sign by street artist Blight. Painting is titled "Question for George Zimmerman". Signature is on the back. Painting measures 20" tall and 16" wide and is on stretched canvas. This painting will make a terrific conversation piece. Remember that this is an original painting, NOT a print or one of those cheap prints on canvas that you see at super stores. The artist created this piece with his own hands.

About the artist: Blight is an active street artist in the United States and has made a habit of leaving paintings on canvas for others to find. His pieces have sold for hundreds of dollars, and the value of his work is growing at an alarming rate. The artist has paintings on at least 4 continents, 12 countries, and 25 states. Blight has degrees in art and psychology, and uses a variety of mediums to create amusing pieces such as this one, and to convey political ideas and address social issues.

COA included with owner tracking. In addition, I am Blight's manager, and authenticity will be confirmed for any buyers who wish to sell one of these paintings in the future.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/A-Reminder-For-George-Zimmerman-Pencil-/191005615432?pt=Art_Paintings&hash=item2c78d26548

I saw that George Zimmerman is now an artist and his first work is for sale, I decided to make my own drawing as a reminder for him.

[tofuandbeer]

19. +1

[nikto]

17. George Zimmerman's right hand

"Meet the new flesh, same as the old flesh"

[AtheistCrusader]

32. Nightmare on elm street or something?

What's that from?

[sinkingfeeling]

24. Leave it to George to defile the American flag. Just like his hero, G.W. Bush did.

[RKP5637]

26. Here is the eBay listing for it ...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/George-Zimmerman-original-painting-/111239922810?pt=Art_Paintings&hash=item19e66a847a

[Blue_Tires]

35. I wonder how many DUers put in a bid for it...

[RKP5637]

36. LOL! I was going to make a comment on his eBay posting, but he never would have

posted it!

[RKP5637]

37. The comments on the eBay posting are revolting!

[nolabear]

28. Ick. Ick ick ick. Ick ick ick ick ick.

And I can't imagine the bid is real. It's an absolute sucker bid, I don't care how much you love the little sob.

[SummerSnow]

30. He stole it ,not an original. Exposed here on Du

[csziggy]

31. Yep, George stole the image, the concept and is trying to make money

Here's the thread on the source of the image:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10024188920

I wonder if the "painting" is really printed on canvas, not painted? In the question whether it is oil, GZ doesn't answer that part.

[tofuandbeer]

33. Wow! That almost makes me think the bid is fake.

Again, I hope it is, so those freaks trying to support him get ripped off.
Otherwise, we all know what a liar and bastard Zimmerman is, so it wouldn't be surprising to see that he Pshopped that image.

[bathroommonkey76]

34. Next up... Casey Anthony will be posting homemade baby clothes on Ebay. n/t