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Hey! FR. Veronica and I were Quoted in VARIETY!!!
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| July 31, 2006
| Hildy
Posted on 07/31/2006 4:43:47 PM PDT by Hildy
On Saturday, Gibson released a statement apologizing:
"After drinking alcohol on Thursday night, I did a number of things that were very wrong and for which I am ashamed. I drove a car when I should not have, and was stopped by the L.A. County Sheriffs. The arresting officer was just doing his job and I feel fortunate that I was apprehended before I caused injury to any other person. I acted like a person completely out of control when I was arrested, and said things that I do not believe to be true and which are despicable. I am deeply ashamed of everything I said, and I apologize to anyone who I have offended. Also, I take this opportunity to apologize to the deputies involved for my belligerent behavior. They have always been there for me in my community and indeed probably saved me from myself. I disgraced myself and my family with my behavior and for that I am truly sorry." <> He went on in the statement to say that he has had substance abuse problems in the past. "I have battled with the disease of alcoholism for all of my adult life and profoundly regret my horrific relapse. I apologize for any behavior unbecoming of me in my inebriated state and have already taken necessary steps to ensure my return to health," Gibson said.
The ADL's Foxman, however, was unmoved by the apology. In his own statement, released Sunday, he said, "Mel Gibson's apology is unremorseful and insufficient. It's not a proper apology because it does not go to the essence of his bigotry and his anti-Semitism. His tirade finally reveals his true self and shows that his protestations during the debate over his film 'The Passion of the Christ,' that he is such a tolerant, loving person, were a sham. ... It is unfortunate that it took an excess of booze and an encounter with a traffic cop to reveal what was really in his heart and mind. We would hope that Hollywood now would realize the bigot in their midst and that they will distance themselves from this anti-Semite."
And there were signs that even Gibson's conservative Christian fans were not moved by the response. Reaction in the popular conservative online forum FreeRepublic.com, was also largely negative. In response to the statement, one commenter posted, "Gibson showed his true colors last night during his arrest. I argued with you about 'The Passion of the Christ' and his portrayal of Jews. I stood up for Gibson to you and a number of my Jewish friends. Now, I'm sorry I did."
Another, responding to hopeful comments that Gibson can still change his views, wrote, "Lots of denial going on here. It's difficult when your hero falls so far."
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HA! That "one commentor was me" and, ironically enough, the response about the hero falling far was made by my cousin...you know her as VERONICA!!!!
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posted on
07/31/2006 4:43:48 PM PDT
by
Hildy
To: Hildy
There's something in Proverbs about not tooting your own horn, Hildy.
2
posted on
07/31/2006 4:46:29 PM PDT
by
Michael Goldsberry
(Lt. Bruce C. Fryar USN 01-02-70 Laos)
To: onyx; Peach; cyborg; Howlin
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posted on
07/31/2006 4:47:07 PM PDT
by
Hildy
To: Michael Goldsberry
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posted on
07/31/2006 4:47:40 PM PDT
by
Hildy
To: Hildy
I argued with you about 'The Passion of the Christ' and his portrayal of Jews.The truth is a terrible taskmaster. The "Jews" in the Passion were a perfect portrayal of Jews. The Jews were supporting Jesus and opposing Jesus. In short, they were just people.
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posted on
07/31/2006 4:47:42 PM PDT
by
AppyPappy
(If you aren't part of the solution, there is good money to be made prolonging the problem.)
To: Michael Goldsberry
Mel Gibson was arrested???? I hadn't heard. /s
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posted on
07/31/2006 4:49:08 PM PDT
by
Millee
(A joke then, a joke N.O.W.)
To: Hildy
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posted on
07/31/2006 4:49:10 PM PDT
by
Michael Goldsberry
(Lt. Bruce C. Fryar USN 01-02-70 Laos)
To: Hildy
Regardless of what Mel said, this is just barf inducing:
It is unfortunate that it took an excess of booze and an encounter with a traffic cop to reveal what was really in his heart and mind. We would hope that Hollywood now would realize the bigot in their midst and that they will distance themselves from this anti-Semite.
Like Hollywood is filled with anything but hypocrites. Hypocrites distancing themselves from hypocrites. How cute.
To: Hildy
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posted on
07/31/2006 4:51:30 PM PDT
by
ladyinred
(It is now a crime to say what you think.)
To: Michael Goldsberry
I think she was mostly "tooting" the FreeRepublic horn.
Soooooo Take a break, ok?
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posted on
07/31/2006 4:51:32 PM PDT
by
Beagle8U
(Liberals get up every morning and eat a big box of "STUPID" for breakfast)
To: Sir Gawain
I love the part about the problem of him being an "anti-Semite" in a region where Palestinians are worshipped. Ant-Semitism is rampant in Hollywood and even celebrated in the post 9/11 world.
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posted on
07/31/2006 4:52:11 PM PDT
by
AppyPappy
(If you aren't part of the solution, there is good money to be made prolonging the problem.)
To: Hildy
I once did something that was talked about on the Jay Leno Show.
Is that a horn I hear? ;)
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posted on
07/31/2006 4:52:32 PM PDT
by
MarkeyD
(The patriotism of the New York Times = The humanity of an Islamic terrorist.)
To: Hildy
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posted on
07/31/2006 4:52:53 PM PDT
by
tiredoflaundry
(The right wants victory, the left wants to surrender. It's that simple.)
To: Hildy
You should ask the mods to fix your title before you lambasted.
Hey! FR an I were Quoted in VARIETY!!!
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posted on
07/31/2006 4:53:49 PM PDT
by
Popman
("What I was doing wasn't living, it was dying. I really think God had better plans for me.")
To: Hildy
There was nothing wrong with the movie.
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posted on
07/31/2006 4:54:57 PM PDT
by
GeronL
(http://www.mises.org/story/1975)
To: Michael Goldsberry
There's something about the truth hurting......and the truth is that Gibson is now and always was an anti semite.
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posted on
07/31/2006 4:56:01 PM PDT
by
OldFriend
(I Pledge Allegiance to the Flag.....and My Heart to the Soldier Who Protects It.)
To: Hildy
Now you get to be harsh and unforgiving in Variety, too! :-)
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posted on
07/31/2006 4:56:37 PM PDT
by
JennysCool
(Roll out the Canarble Wagon!)
To: JennysCool
And you get to defend the indefensible on FR. Kewl!
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posted on
07/31/2006 4:57:24 PM PDT
by
OldFriend
(I Pledge Allegiance to the Flag.....and My Heart to the Soldier Who Protects It.)
To: JennysCool
It's so nice to be recognized for that!
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posted on
07/31/2006 4:57:33 PM PDT
by
Hildy
To: MarkeyD
I once did something that was talked about on the Jay Leno Show. What was that, couldn't name the Secretary of Defense???
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posted on
07/31/2006 4:58:51 PM PDT
by
Hildy
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