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Hey! FR. Veronica and I were Quoted in VARIETY!!!
VARIETY ^ | 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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To: muawiyah

They were still here in '97 and '98 and some are here still.


161 posted on 07/31/2006 6:27:45 PM PDT by nopardons
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To: JeanS

So you are the judge as to who should be considered representative of FreeRepublic. Only Christians need apply....is that it?


162 posted on 07/31/2006 6:28:22 PM PDT by OldFriend (I Pledge Allegiance to the Flag.....and My Heart to the Soldier Who Protects It.)
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To: Generalbob

You're judged anyway, whether you're prepared for it or not and GOD will have the final say-so.


163 posted on 07/31/2006 6:29:14 PM PDT by nopardons
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To: A CA Guy

What he said and did WILL be remembered forever...bank on it.


164 posted on 07/31/2006 6:30:15 PM PDT by nopardons
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To: AmishDude

LOL


165 posted on 07/31/2006 6:31:10 PM PDT by nopardons
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To: nopardons

But they're a lot quieter now.


166 posted on 07/31/2006 6:32:26 PM PDT by muawiyah (-/sarcasm)
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To: nopardons

Agreed, this will NOT help his next movie which IMO was not going anywhere anyway.


167 posted on 07/31/2006 6:32:40 PM PDT by A CA Guy (God Bless America, God bless and keep safe our fighting men and women.)
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To: Hildy; harrowup
So, who made you spokesman for FreeRepublic?

That's not you either, Hildy.

Media Inquiries: kristinn@bellatlantic.net 202 309-1589

168 posted on 07/31/2006 6:33:10 PM PDT by Michael Goldsberry (Lt. Bruce C. Fryar USN 01-02-70 Laos)
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To: MotleyGirl70

Tsk tsk.....no judging allowed. Hildy is free to say whatever she wants and no one is permitted to complain.


169 posted on 07/31/2006 6:33:19 PM PDT by OldFriend (I Pledge Allegiance to the Flag.....and My Heart to the Soldier Who Protects It.)
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To: OldFriend; Hildy

But, first, some good news ~ FOX says Fidel Castro temporarily relinquished power to his brother while he undergoes intestinal surgery.


170 posted on 07/31/2006 6:34:53 PM PDT by muawiyah (-/sarcasm)
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To: A CA Guy
Agreed, this will NOT help his next movie which IMO was not going anywhere anyway.

Really? I was looking forward to it.

171 posted on 07/31/2006 6:35:26 PM PDT by Chanticleer (Courage is not simply one of the virtues but the form of every virtue at the testing point. Lewis)
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To: Beagle8U
It may surprise you to know she & her cousin, Veronica, didn't speak for all of us here at Free Republic!
172 posted on 07/31/2006 6:36:01 PM PDT by Guenevere (Israel, our friend and ally.....God bless her.)
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To: muawiyah

Tell us more....


173 posted on 07/31/2006 6:36:12 PM PDT by ButThreeLeftsDo (Carry Daily. Apply Sparingly.)
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To: ButThreeLeftsDo

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1675437/posts


174 posted on 07/31/2006 6:37:35 PM PDT by muawiyah (-/sarcasm)
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To: Sir Gawain
Like Hollywood is filled with anything but hypocrites. Hypocrites distancing themselves from hypocrites. How cute.

What Gibson said was disgraceful and disgusting

But if it wasn't for him making his movie, Passion of the Christ ...Most of Hollywood and most of the media wouldn't have batted an eyelash over his comments

175 posted on 07/31/2006 6:37:56 PM PDT by Mo1 (Bolton- "No one has explained how you negotiate a ceasefire with terrorists")
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To: muawiyah
Depends on which threads you read; this topic has brought out a LOT of once below the radar ones.

You DO remember the DRUDGE WARS, don't you? That was REALLY ugly anti-Semitism at its worst.

176 posted on 07/31/2006 6:38:36 PM PDT by nopardons
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To: A CA Guy
Yes, his latest opus was going to fail and fail BIG TIME.

BTW...I too am glad that you are still here and sorry to hear of your terrible accident.

177 posted on 07/31/2006 6:39:44 PM PDT by nopardons
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To: JeanS
Thanks Jean....

..I said something similar (as I see many other Freepers have as well)

178 posted on 07/31/2006 6:39:52 PM PDT by Guenevere (Israel, our friend and ally.....God bless her.)
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To: Chanticleer

Don't change your plans because of me...

I don't think this is some blockbuster though.


179 posted on 07/31/2006 6:39:59 PM PDT by A CA Guy (God Bless America, God bless and keep safe our fighting men and women.)
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To: muawiyah
Just heard it too.

Would it be terrible of me, to pray he dies?

180 posted on 07/31/2006 6:41:00 PM PDT by nopardons
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